Born in 1254 in the Republic of Venice, Marco Polo, a daring trader and adventurer, left an indelible mark on history by venturing into the uncharted territories of Central Asia and China ...
To illustrate the route taken by Marco Polo’s caravan and to mark the passage of time, a map was shown on screen accompanied by a voice-over by Mark Eden as Polo, describing the journey.
The TARDIS crew lands in the Himalayas of Cathay in 1289, their ship badly damaged, and are picked up by Marco Polo's caravan on its way along the fabled Silk Road to see the Emperor Kublai Khan.