The "footprint" may be a carved monument created by the Admiral Zheng He to mark his having passed through the area. He left his mark, so to speak, by stepping on to Penang Island, but then having people actually carve the footprint on the rock to commemorate the visit. Laksamana Cheng Ho, also known as Zheng He, was a renowned Chinese mariner, explorer, diplomat, and fleet admiral during the Ming Dynasty. He led seven major naval expeditions from 1405 to 1433, traversing Southeast Asia, South A