In his description of Kublai Khan's palace, Marco Polo said : "Kublai Khan's court is an unbelievable scene for European eyes. The huge central palace has a dining hall for 6,000 people; gold and silver jewels the inside of its walls. On New Year's Day, the Khan recieves presents from his subjects. Many water canals are present around the palace and in the capital city Beijing. A great many people make silk clothes."
