Some 10 expats from Russia, France, Argentina, Nigeria, Pakistan and Zimbabwe embark on a tour to explore the history and culture of the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279) in Hangzhou. [Photo/WeChat account: visithangzhou]

Xu Yuefeng, director of the society of literature and history in Shangcheng district, introduces the foreigners to a cultural relic, inciting much interest, especially by Christian Fardel, a 67-year-old Frenchman who is fascinated by ancient Chinese maritime history. [Photo/WeChat account: visithangzhou]