Desc: East Meets West with National Geographic's Michael Yamashita: Directed by Farland Chang. With Farland Chang, Michael Yamashita. 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.