A Bite of China
This series explores the history, traditions and culture of Chinese food. Filmed at over 160 locations across China, this series truly is a feast for the senses. The seven-episode documentary series introduces the history and story behind foods of various kinds in more than 160 locations in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The documentary has also been actively encouraged as a means of introducing Chinese food culture to those unfamiliar with local cuisine.
Details
First Aired: 5/14/2012
Languages: Mandarin
Created by: Lihong Li, Chen Xiaoqing
Type: Documentary
Production
CCTV-1
CCTV-9Companies: China Central Television 中央电视台 (CCTV)
Countries: China
Where to watch · AU
Seasons
Season 1
舌尖上的中国 (Shéjiān shàng de Zhōngguó), lit. "China on the tongue tip" is a Chinese documentary television series on the history of food, eating, and cooking in China. The seven-episode documentary series, which began filming in March 2011, introduces the history and story behind foods of various kinds in more than 60 locations in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The documentary has also been actively encouraged as a means of introducing Chinese food culture to those unfamiliar with local cuisine.
Season 2
A second season of A Bite of China, also consisting of seven episodes (plus trailer).
Season 3
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Joseph
An intimate look at the peoples of the great nation of China - from the mountains, tundra to the busiest cities like Hong Kong and Shanghai. A delight to watch and learn the origins of the food that we take for granted with each mouthful.
