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{{ | '''Su-Chow''' was an ancient city in [[Cathay]], south-west of [[Tun-Huang]]. It was found near the beginning of the western side of the [[Great Wall of Cathay]] and was located near [[Kan-Chow]]. ([[TV]]: "[[The Wall of Lies]]") A [[Su-Chow way-station|way station]] was located there. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Marco Polo (novelisation)}}) | ||
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In [[1289]], the [[First Doctor]], [[Susan Foreman|Susan]], [[Barbara Wright|Barbara]], and [[Ian Chesterton|Ian]] | In [[1289]], the [[First Doctor]], [[Susan Foreman|Susan]], [[Barbara Wright|Barbara]], and [[Ian Chesterton|Ian]] travelled past Su-Chow, after leaving Tun-Huang with [[Marco Polo]] on their journey to [[Shang-Tu]]. ([[TV]]: "[[The Wall of Lies]]") They did not stay in the city, however, only ever camping near the city, with Marco insisting they not stop until they reached [[Kan-Chow]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Marco Polo (novelisation)}}) | ||
== Behind the scenes == | == Behind the scenes == | ||
* The journey through Su-Chow was only mentioned in Marco Polo's narration. As such, Su-Chow is never actually seen in the serial itself. It is described in the novelisation, however, but only from afar as the travellers journey past the city. | * The journey through Su-Chow was only mentioned in Marco Polo's narration. As such, Su-Chow is never actually seen in the serial itself. It is described in the novelisation, however, but only from afar as the travellers journey past the city. | ||
* Su-Chow (modern spelling Suzhou) is now known as {{w|Jiuquan}} in the real world. | * Su-Chow (modern spelling Suzhou) is now known as {{w|Jiuquan}} in the real world. | ||
[[Category:Asian cities from the real world]] | |||
[[Category:Chinese cities]] | [[Category:Chinese cities]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:54, 22 October 2024
Su-Chow was an ancient city in Cathay, south-west of Tun-Huang. It was found near the beginning of the western side of the Great Wall of Cathay and was located near Kan-Chow. (TV: "The Wall of Lies") A way station was located there. (PROSE: Marco Polo [+]Loading...["Marco Polo (novelisation)"])
In 1289, the First Doctor, Susan, Barbara, and Ian travelled past Su-Chow, after leaving Tun-Huang with Marco Polo on their journey to Shang-Tu. (TV: "The Wall of Lies") They did not stay in the city, however, only ever camping near the city, with Marco insisting they not stop until they reached Kan-Chow. (PROSE: Marco Polo [+]Loading...["Marco Polo (novelisation)"])
Behind the scenes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The journey through Su-Chow was only mentioned in Marco Polo's narration. As such, Su-Chow is never actually seen in the serial itself. It is described in the novelisation, however, but only from afar as the travellers journey past the city.
- Su-Chow (modern spelling Suzhou) is now known as Jiuquan in the real world.
