Muscat Port Introduction: was an important port for trade between China and Oman in ancient times. On November 23, 1980, an Omani antique wooden sailing ship "Sohar" set sail from Muscat Naval Base, following the route traveled by ancient Arab navigators. After 216 days, it sailed on July 1, 1981. Arrive in Guangzhou on the same day. It reproduces the story of Sinbad's seven voyages to China described in "The Arabian Nights".