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Zheng He Memorial Hall unveiled in SW China

Summary: Zheng He Memorial Hall was unveiled at the Chinese explorer's hometown in Jining county ofKunming, capital of Southwest China'sYunnanprovince, on July 11, 2017. Zheng He, also known as Cheng Ho, was a great Chinese navigator and maritime explorer who led


Zheng He Memorial Hall unveiled in SW China

Zheng He Memorial Hall was unveiled at the Chinese explorer's hometown in Jining county of Kunming, capital of Southwest China's Yunnan province, on July 11, 2017. [Photo/VCG]

Zheng He, also known as Cheng Ho, was a great Chinese navigator and maritime explorer who led seven voyages to the Indian Ocean between 1405 and 1433 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

There is evidence of Zheng He's visits to over 30 Asian and African countries and regions.

Historical materials and documents displayed at a newly-opened memorial hall demonstrate the spectacular history of Zheng He's seven voyages.


Zheng He Memorial Hall unveiled in SW China

A statue of Zheng He (1371-1435) at the memorial hall in Jining county of Kunming, capital of Southwest China's Yunnan province. [Photo/VCG]


Zheng He Memorial Hall unveiled in SW China

A show based on Zheng He's seven voyages is performed at the unveiling ceremony of Zheng He Memorial Hall in Jining county of Kunming, capital of Southwest China's Yunnan province, on July 11, 2017. [Photo/VCG]


Zheng He Memorial Hall unveiled in SW China

Actors recreate Zheng He's seven voyages at the unveiling ceremony of Zheng He Memorial Hall in Jining county of Kunming, capital of Southwest China's Yunnan province, on July 11, 2017. [Photo/VCG]


Zheng He Memorial Hall unveiled in SW China

Zheng He's seven voyages are recreated at the unveiling ceremony of a Memorial Hall in his honor in Jining county of Kunming, capital of Southwest China's Yunnan province, on July 11, 2017. [Photo/VCG]


Zheng He Memorial Hall unveiled in SW China

A visitor traces Zheng He's voyage route on a map at the memorial hall in Jining county of Kunming, capital of Southwest China's Yunnan province, on July 11, 2017. [Photo/VCG]


Zheng He Memorial Hall unveiled in SW China

A model of the ship used on a Zheng He's voyage on display at the memorial hall in Jining county of Kunming, capital of Southwest China's Yunnan province. [Photo/VCG]

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