On this Asia cruise we sailed the Sea of Japan and the Yellow and South China Seas, winding our way around islands and down a coastline that has enticed explorers, adventurers, conquerors and kings for centuries. We wandered through ancient temples and pagodas, relished the cacophony of a bustling market, and embraced the silence of a tranquil monastery. The natural beauty of the land and seascapes of Grand Asia are hard to trump.