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Chinese man walks 8,000 km from Xi'an to Rome, inspired by ancient Silk Road

Summary by Ecns
Cheng Long, a man from Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, was inspired by the TV drama The Prince of Han Dynasty and the story of Zhang Qian's expedition to the Western Regions. The show sparked his dream of walking from Xi'an to Rome, connecting the two ancient capitals that once marked the eastern and western ends of the Silk Road.
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Ecns broke the news in China on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
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