Malacca, Malaysia - Sam Willis speaks with Dr. Tan Ta Sen at the Cheng Ho Museum about his discovery of the admiral's warehouse complex in Malacca. (photo credit: National Geographic/Dominic Young)
Guangzhou, China - Sam Willis traces the ancient sea route travelled by Admiral Zheng He - a eunuch who commanded seven epic voyages that reached as far as Africa. (photo credit: National Geographic/Simon Nicholls)
Quanzhou, China - Sam Willis visits Huang Tang An, a descendant of craftsmen who was part of the team that built Zheng He?s fleet, who demonstrates the intricacies behind building the treasure ships. (photo credit: National Geographic/Simon Nicholls)