On the world stage, all kinds of cultures are showing their unique charm. With the invention of various means of transportation and the clarity of the world map, various cultures are also colliding with people and businesses in various interesting ways. China has a long history and profound culture, and there have been many cultural collisions that people talk about in foreign exchanges. Let's walk into these stories together. 0 1 Kyle? Paul's travels Kyle? Everyone must have heard the story of Poirot. He was born into a merchant family in Venice. His father and uncle often travel between the East and the West for business, so they told him many interesting stories on the way, as well as the story of China, a big country in the Far East. Kyle who was exposed since childhood? Poirot naturally had the idea of traveling to China. Finally, when he grew up, he followed his parents on the road to China. Along the way, they crossed the vast territory of China, enjoyed the magnificent scenery of Xinjiang melons and fruits, and enjoyed the unique customs of Yunnan snow-capped mountains and ancient towns, which was also an eye-opener on the loess high slope. Kyle. Polo wrote a book about his own experience and brought the unique style of the East to his compatriots. Everyone expressed their surprise and admiration, and they were full of yearning for China.

02. Zheng He's voyages to the Western Seas During the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty, the eunuch Zheng He led the royal fleet, crew and officials. China? The specialty started from Nanjing, passed through the Pacific Ocean and bypassed the Atlantic Ocean, and visited more than 30 countries and regions such as Sumatra and Siam. According to records, Zheng He led the fleet to sail seven times as far as East Africa and had friendly exchanges with local aborigines. This trip to the West was not only to show the national prestige of the Ming Dynasty, but more importantly, it brought about the exchange of different cultures and regional specialties and made great contributions to the cultural collision between China and foreign countries.

03. The invention of Cixi and the automobile appeared in the late 9th century. Its invention greatly improved people's travel efficiency. Modern people have become accustomed to using cars instead of walking, but for Empress Dowager Cixi, who had never experienced the industrial revolution, cars are undoubtedly new things from abroad. It is said that she took the bus for the first time because the driver's seat was higher and in front of her? Respect? This concept was rejected by Cixi. In the end, for the sake of psychological balance, it was ridiculous and generous to let the coachman dress up as a eunuch.

Kyle Polo's travels, Zheng He's voyage to the West and the story of Cixi and the automobile are all corners where Chinese and foreign cultures collide in history. More wonderful stories need to be carefully searched from historical records.