Faxian's Pilgrimage to India

399 CE · Hindistan · cultural

The Chinese Buddhist monk Faxian traveled to India on foot and by sea; over fifteen years he journeyed through Nalanda and Sri Lanka, and on his return wrote the travel account "Fo Guo Ji", documenting the geography of seven Asian countries.

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What was Faxian's Pilgrimage to India?
The Chinese Buddhist monk Faxian traveled to India on foot and by sea; over fifteen years he journeyed through Nalanda and Sri Lanka, and on his return wrote the travel account "Fo Guo Ji", documenting the geography of seven Asian countries.
When did Faxian's Pilgrimage to India happen?
399 CE
Where did Faxian's Pilgrimage to India take place?
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