The Voyages of Zheng He

By renshenga
  • Jan 1, 1403

    Emperor Zhu Di commissions the construction of Admiral Zheng He's Fleet

    This action abandoned China's traditional isolationist policy
  • Jul 11, 1405

    First Voyage Departure

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  • Period: Jul 11, 1405 to Oct 2, 1407

    Zheng He's first voyage

    Zheng He travels to Calicut and also visits Cham, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka on the way back.
  • Oct 2, 1407

    Zheng He departs for Calicut again

    Stops in Kochi and Siam (Thailand)
  • Period: Oct 2, 1407 to Jan 1, 1409

    Zheng He's Second Voyage

    visits Calicut, Kochi, Siam (Thailand)
  • Period: Jan 1, 1409 to Jul 6, 1411

    Zheng He's Third Voyage

  • Period: Dec 18, 1412 to Aug 12, 1415

    Zheng He's Fourth Voyage