摘要
这里是唐朝的世界四大口岸之一,是马可·波罗笔下美丽的刺桐城,是宋元时期的东方大港.六百年前,郑和曾从这里出发,探访各国.这就是泉州——古代海丝路的重镇.如今,它正在创造新的辉煌.
The Maritime Silk Road was one of ancient China's major traderoutes. Historical records show maritime trading began more than2,000 years ago during the Qin and Han dynasties. In the Song andYuan dynasties, the Maritime Silk Road gradually replaced its landbased2)counterpart, becoming the main trading route.