information of marco polo.

Marco Polo (1254-1324), probably the most famous Westerner traveled on the Silk Road. He excelled other travelers in his determination, writing, and influence. His journey through Asia lasted for 24 years. He reached further than any of his predecessors, beyond Mongolia to China. He became a confidant of Kublai Khan (1214-1294). He traveled the all of China and returned to tell the tale, which became the greatest travelogue.