Champa was a small country located in central Vietnam. Its population depended primarily on fishing for their livelihood. Rice was the staple grain, and goats were the main source of meat. When Zheng He's launched his first voyage from Changle, Fujian Province in the third year of the Yongle reign period (1405 AD), the first stop the fleet made was at Champa. Champa provided a safe harbor along the route of the western voyages, and became one of Zheng He's frequent ports of call. According to Ming Dynasty historical records, Zheng He visited Champa five more times, establishing a solid friendship with the local populace. The Chinese cultural influence introduced by Zheng He can still be seen in the architecture of Champa's palaces.