Based on historical records, this book tells the story of the eminent Tang dynasty monk Xuan Zang’s long journey to India for fetching Buddhist scriptures. Nearly 1,400 years ago, this Chinese monk spent 17 years and traveled thousands of miles regardless of all hardships to complete this great cultural trip, leaving rich intellectual and cultural heritage to later generations. This trip has been a symbol of the cultural communication between China and India. The true stories during his journey in Xinjiang, Central Asia and India are uniquely charming. 

Chang Zheng, Ph.D., is a teacher in the School of Chinese as a Second Language, Peking University.