The sudden glory that comes with his title of the tallest man in the world is equally shared with his luck in love. At 56 years of age, Bao Xishun has finally found the one, her name is Xia Shujuan.

Bao Xishun and Xia Shujuan sitting down

The engagement was celebrated in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia. Bao Xishun 鲍喜顺, a resident of Chifeng, Mongolia, 56 years old, 2m36, feet measuring 33cm, the tallest man in the world since the 17th of January 2005. Xia Shujuan 夏淑娟, a resident of Chifeng, Han, 29 years old, 1m68.

Bao Xishun and Xia Shujuan standing up

The young fiancés will marry on the 12th of July in Ordos, Inner Mongolia.