In 139 BС Zhang Qian, official ambassador of Han Empire, led a diplomatic mission of more than 100 people to the Western Regions. One day Zhang and his guide Tang Yi were surveying a map as usual ...

Zhang Qian who was dispatched by Emperor Wu of Han to establish relations with the tribe of Da Yuezhi was captured by the Xiongnu nomadic enemies of Han and detained in the court for 10 years ...

Tomb of Zhang Qian was built in honor of Zhang Qian, who was sent by Emperor Wu Di of Western Han Dynasty as the special envoy on a diplomatic mission to the Western Regions. Thanks to his ...