A Bite of China
8.6
2012
Documentary
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.
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- Cast:
- Lihong Li
Episode 8 : Episode 8
June. 25,2014
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A second season of A Bite of China, also consisting of seven episodes (plus trailer).
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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.
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