The voyages of Zheng He were remarkable for many reasons. Factors that made the voyage remarkable was the size of the ships, valuables, and the distance traveled. Zheng He had a total of seven voyages and traveled around 35,000 miles.The ships he traveled on were ten times larger than the European ships used for exploration and were called treasure ships. The ships could also carry up to 500 people. Many boats went on the voyages. From war boats to ones that held religious leaders. During the voyages, Zheng He brought porcelain vases, silks, and pearls to the nations he visited. In return he received giraffes, leopards, lions, and ostriches. Since Zheng He was a Muslim he also made the pilgrimage to Mecca. Zheng He shortly died after his final
