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Great Wall. 4000 miles. 1800 years. Greatest feat of civil engineering. For one year, Nat Geo photographer Michael Yamashita shot the entire Wall and the people who live in its shadow. See why this immense human feat may never be surpassed

Marco Polo became a legend after his epic, 24 year trek across Asia. Was he the world's greatest overland explorer? Or the biggest liar? National Geographic's own legend, Michael Yamashita, used Polo's book as a guide to find the truth.

The epic story of one of the greatest naval explorers, China's Admiral Zheng He. 600 years ago, he led the world's largest fleet of ships ever seen. His rise and fall is the cautionary tale of perhaps the worst foreign policy decision ever

When China ruled the seas, he was the face of a nation. Master of the seas. A forgotten hero. Nat Geo's own legend retraces the epic journey of Zheng He. The Silk Road by Sea. A photographer's journey. And a warning for all great powers.

Marco Polo's legendary travels along the Silk Road inspired the Age of Discovery. Join National Geographic photographer Michael Yamashita on this unforgettable journey: a visual celebration of the world's greatest overland explorer.

National Geographic's Michael Yamashita has been capturing some of the world's most awe-inspiring photos for the past 30+ years. And now, for the first time ever, this master photographer shares his lifetime of secrets in this documentary series. "East Meets West" will bring epic chapters of history to life. Viewers will follow in the footsteps of some of the world's greatest explorers, see the "stories behind the stills" from the most exotic corners, and travel on a mesmerizing journey through time. Along the way, viewers will share in this legendary storyteller's joy of embracing other cultures, capturing nature's beauty and preserving our planet. "East Meets West" is based on Mike's award-winning stories, books and films: Marco Polo: The China Mystery Revealed; Marco Polo: A Photographer's Journey; Zheng He: Tracing the Epic Voyages of China's Greatest Explorer; Treasure Fleet: The Adventures of Zheng He; The Great Wall: From Beginning to End; Shangri-La: Along the Tea Road to Lhasa; and New York: Flying High. Produced by Emmy award winning journalist Farland Chang, the complete series is set for launch in 2023.