他是谁？
He was raised in a rich merchant family in Italy.
When he lost his mother at a very early age, he almost became a parentless child.
To make a large fortune from selling jewel, his father had to travel a lot and even stayed abroad for many years.
He started to travel with his father and uncle at the age of 17. they sailed across the Mediterranean Sea（地中海）and even traveled to Asia.
During the journey, he developed a love for travel and was eager to study as many new cultures as he encountered.
He was fascinated by the culture of China and immersed himself in the Chinese language. Eventually, he was appointed to be a councilor and governor by the Chinese emperor.
He spent about 17 years in China and amassed extraordinary wealth.
He was renowned for his book in which China was almost described as the most affluent and prosperous country in the world. The book was translated into a different language and was not only circulated among scientists and scholars but also discussed by people from all walks of life.
His adventures and stories have encouraged thousands of travelers, adventurers to set off for the faraway and mysterious country, China.
Do you have any idea who he is?
If you can’t figure out his name, here the answer is
马可·波罗（Marco Polo）
