A further description of China follows, including observations on "the famous wall of the kingdom of China, which is five hundred leagues long," counting in the mountain between China proper and Tartary.

"The sea-coast of this kingdom is the longest and best in the world." Its fauna, land products, and means of defense and offense receive attention.

Certain rites and ceremonies, social and economic conditions, and characteristics of the people, are mentioned briefly.

The islands of Japan are also described, and the origin of the Japanese touched upon: as well as portions of the history of the people, their religion, and missionary efforts among them.

Mention is made of an island of Amazons, the existence of which Mendoza doubts.