A Bite of China

May 14, 2012 (zh) Documentary [49] Min
  • First Air Date
    May 14, 2012
  • Production
    CCTV
  • Rotten tomato
    83.16%
  • Original title
    舌尖上的中国
  • Release
    May 14, 2012
  • zh
    -

Overview

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.

  1. Music Supervisor

  2. Producer

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  1. Lihong Li

    Narrator

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Casts : 1 / Crews : 2

Season 1 ( 2012-05-14)

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.

Gifts from Nature

Episode: 1

The Story Of Staple Foods

Episode: 2

Inspiration for Change

Episode: 3

The Taste Of Time

Episode: 4

Secrets of the Kitchen

Episode: 5

A Perfect Blend of Five Flavors

Episode: 6

Our Farm

Episode: 7

Episode 8

Episode: 8

Season 2 ( 2014-04-25)

A second season of A Bite of China, also consisting of seven episodes (plus trailer).

Heart’s message

Episode: 1

Seasons

Episode: 2

Footsteps

Episode: 3

Encounters

Episode: 4

Realm of Secrets

Episode: 5

Daily domestics

Episode: 6

Three Meals

Episode: 7

Season 3 ( 2018-02-19)

Utensils

Episode: 1

Fragrance

Episode: 2

Banquet

Episode: 3

Nutrition

Episode: 4

Food

Episode: 5

Pastries

Episode: 6

Season

Episode: 7

Reunion

Episode: 8
May 14, 2012 (zh)
Documentary
[49] Min
  • First Air Date May 14, 2012
  • Production
    CCTV
  • Rotten tomato 83.16%
Original Title 舌尖上的中国
zh

Overview

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.

  1. Music Supervisor

  2. Producer