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In 1271, Marco Polo traveled to China with his father and uncle, aiming for the palace of Kublai Khan. For over 20 years, Marco Polo would serve as an advisor to the grandson of Genghis Khan and undertake extensive journeys across the vastness of the Chinese Empire on his behalf. The immense cities, grand palaces, and immeasurable treasures that the young Marco Polo discovered in far-off China and Tibet, as well as in present-day Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia, surpassed the wildest imagination. His partly incredible observations can be read in what is perhaps the most significant travel account of all time. Marco Polo, with his unique and renowned observational skills, embodies attentive and mindful travel like no other. All travelers who wish to be fully present to truly experience the landscapes, people, and cultures of foreign lands will find in his account a timeless source of inspiration that leads to a deeper perception of the world.