Zhang Qian, as he was known, settled in the capital at the time, Chang’an (modern Xi’an), about a decade and a half later, entering the service of Emperor Wudi as a rider. Apparently, due to his work, ...

In history, Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, was once an important hub along the ancient Silk Road, with notable figures such as China's envoy Zhang Qian, and pilgrims Faxian and Xuanzang ...