The book "Masterpiece of the Palate: A Journey along the Shores of the Earth" is a unique work by the writer Ma Huan, who actively traveled and explored the world in the 15th century. In his book, he describes his travels across seas and shores, dwells on interesting historical events and cultural features that he encountered during his travels. Written in Chinese, this book is a valuable source of information about the traditions, customs and lives of the peoples whom Ma Huang met in his historical travels. This work is considered an important document for the study of geographical discoveries and cultural rituals of the Asian peoples of that time.