Xinjiang, home to 47 ethnic groups, is famed far and wide for its diversity. Kind, passionate, and closely connected to each other, the inhabitants of this place are to work hand in hand to shape Xinjiang’s future as a land full of color and vigor! In episode 2, we listen to ancient Kirghiz songs performed on an instrument known as the Kumuz, go to Kashgar to witness age-old traditions of craftsmanship that are still going strong, and explore a taste-bud tickling array of delicacies that owe the...
Nov 03, 2023•Season 1Ep. 152
Xinjiang’s amazing terrain is woven around three mountain ranges and cradles two great basins encompassing the second largest desert in the whole of Asia. Thanks to this diversified landscape it’s a place of endless possibilities waiting to reveal themselves, so no wonder so many are fascinated and bewitched by Xinjiang’s unique character. In episode one, four people from four different ethnic groups explore Xinjiang in their own way - travelling from south to north, taking a bird’s eye view fro...
Nov 02, 2023•Season 1Ep. 151
In 1823, a young man named Lei Lyutai from Pingyao, Shanxi Province, invented a transaction method whereby rather than transporting actual silver - with all the risks that entailed - a single promissory note was used instead. What he didn’t expect was that this ingenious idea would transform ancient China’s system of finance. So it was that new economic vistas were opened up - all thanks to a paper note! China’s banking industry was on the rise! Editor: Luo Wen Operation: Qiu Ruiqi Producer: Li ...
Oct 27, 2023•Season 1Ep. 150
Beijing’s north-south Central Axis extends for 7.8 kilometers, bisecting the city and defining its character. The buildings and urban sprawl along it are arranged purposefully to express the Chinese ideal of national order. Now, we’re given some new perspectives – this time through the eyes of outsiders. Editor: Luo Wen Operation: Qiu Ruiqi Producer: Li Xin Chief Editor: Zhang Wan Supervisor: Liu Changying
Oct 26, 2023•Season 1Ep. 149
In 1962, 127 agricultural and forestry graduates were sent to Saihanba, together with the 242 foresters already there, to complete an almost impossible task: to establish a large-scale mechanized forest farm in the desert. After years of trial and error, they eventually covered the once barren land in hundreds of square kilometers of forest in just a few decades. Thanks to their heroic efforts, they have provided an invaluable contribution to the advancement of a global ecological civilization. ...
Oct 20, 2023•Season 1Ep. 148
In 2012, “Piao”, a chair constructed out of paper, won the top prize at the Salone Satellite of Milan Furniture Fair. The designers of the artwork, German designer Chistoph John and his Chinese partners, took the crafting technique from one of China’s intangible cultural heritages—the Yuhang oil-paper umbrella—and created this award-winning piece of art. From a regular oil-paper umbrella to a chair brimming with creativity, this is a project that brings together traditional Chinese craftsmanship...
Oct 19, 2023•Season 1Ep. 147
A New Land-Sea Corridor has revitalized the former revolutionary base of Zunyi, in southwest China, by breaking its isolation from the world. Since opening to traffic, the rail, road and waterway network has boosted the export efficiency of a local steel cable manufacturer and the development of the Zunyi Free Trade Zone. With freight passing smoothly through the city’s Gelaoba station, the city has become more attractive as a place to set up in business, which in turn is driving economic growth...
Oct 13, 2023•Season 1Ep. 146
Using special brushes, the artists of the Yunnan School of Inner Painting vividly depict the beauty of their province on the inside of bottles. Their art merges local elements and diverse ethnic cultures to showcase its charm in three dimensions. Let’s follow our Bangladeshi guest to the ancient town of Guandu to experience this captivating intangible cultural heritage. Editor: Luo Wen Operation: Qiu Ruiqi Producer: Li Xin Chief Editor: Zhang Wan Supervisor: Liu Changying
Oct 12, 2023•Season 1Ep. 145
Characterized by signature Kung Fu dishes, Huaiyang culinary tradition transforms ordinary ingredients into edible art through exceptional knife skills and cooking techniques, standing as a timeless emblem of Chinese gastronomy. Editor: Luo Wen Operation: Qiu Ruiqi Producer: Li Xin Chief Editor: Zhang Wan Supervisor: Liu Changying
Oct 06, 2023•Season 1Ep. 144
Shi Jinmo was well known for his skill as a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, but it is perhaps for his innovations in the field that he would be most remembered. In addition to introducing inpatient care, he experimented with merging Western pharmaceutical techniques with Chinese herbal remedies; endeavors that solidified his reputation as a visionary pioneer. Editor: Luo Wen Operation: Qiu Ruiqi Producer: Li Xin Chief Editor: Zhang Wan Supervisor: Liu Changying
Oct 05, 2023•Season 1Ep. 143
The gray heron is a veritable master of fishing. And now, thanks for the infrared cameras of Jiangxi’s Poyang Lake National Nature Reserve, we can see exactly what makes them the expert hunters that they are! Editor: Luo Wen Operation: Qiu Ruiqi Producer: Li Xin Chief Editor: Zhang Wan Supervisor: Liu Changying
Sep 29, 2023•Season 1Ep. 142
There’s perhaps no better place on earth for the Tibetan macaque than the Xianxialing Provincial Nature Reserve. Just what a paradise it is for these monkeys is revealed by the secret eyes installed in this natural wonderland! Editor: Luo Wen Operation: Qiu Ruiqi Producer: Li Xin Chief Editor: Zhang Wan Supervisor: Liu Changying
Sep 28, 2023•Season 1Ep. 141
Golden snub-nosed monkeys migrate according to pre-established routes, moving deftly from tree to tree. What better place than Shennongjia National Nature Reserve to get a closer look at this ingenious animal! Editor: Luo Wen Operation: Qiu Ruiqi Producer: Li Xin Chief Editor: Zhang Wan Supervisor: Liu Changying
Sep 22, 2023•Season 1Ep. 140
Sclater’s monal is one of the world’s only three monal species. With a total population of less than 10,000 individuals, Gaoligong Mountain National Nature Reserve in Yunnan is one of the few places where these birds can be seen in all their glory. Editor: Luo Wen Operation: Qiu Ruiqi Producer: Li Xin Chief Editor: Zhang Wan Supervisor: Liu Changying
Sep 21, 2023•Season 1Ep. 139
Xinjiang Altun Mountains National Nature Reserve in China’s far west, a landscape of lakes wilderness that’s a paradise for wild yaks. Nothing is more magnificent than the sight of herds of them in the region’s sandy mountains! Editor: Luo Wen Operation: Qiu Ruiqi Producer: Li Xin Chief Editor: Zhang Wan Supervisor: Liu Changying
Sep 15, 2023•Season 1Ep. 138
Sable, also known as the snow elf, is much loved for its cuteness and ingenuity. But there’s another side to these animals as revealed by the secret eyes of Heilongjiang Youhao National Nature Reserve in northeast China. Editor: Luo Wen Operation: Qiu Ruiqi Producer: Li Xin Chief Editor: Zhang Wan Supervisor: Liu Changying
Sep 14, 2023•Season 1Ep. 137
Dhole, known as the rarest canid in Asia, is rare and normally very hard to see. Now all that’s changed thanks to a bank of infrared cameras in Tongbiguan Provincial Nature Reserve in Yunnan, bringing up fresh insights into the lives of the dhole population every day. Editor: Luo Wen Operation: Qiu Ruiqi Producer: Li Xin Chief Editor: Zhang Wan Supervisor: Liu Changying
Sep 08, 2023•Season 1Ep. 136
The leopard - an apex predator that only rarely reveals itself to the human eye. But thanks to infrared cameras set up in Ningxia Liupan Mountain National Nature Reserve, we’re now privileged to get up close with a leopard family. Editor: Luo Wen Operation: Qiu Ruiqi Producer: Li Xin Chief Editor: Zhang Wan Supervisor: Liu Changying
Sep 07, 2023•Season 1Ep. 135
When a male dwarf musk deer starts foaming at the mouth, what exactly does it mean? The answer to that question is revealed by secret eyes installed in Henan Baotianman National Nature Reserve. Editor: Luo Wen Operation: Qiu Ruiqi Producer: Li Xin Chief Editor: Zhang Wan Supervisor: Liu Changying
Sep 01, 2023•Season 1Ep. 134
From marking its territory to striking the trademark postures that make the Giant Panda the most adorable creature in the world, infrared cameras hidden deep in the forest of China’s Giant Panda National Park reveal all. Editor: Luo Wen Operation: Qiu Ruiqi Producer: Li Xin Chief Editor: Zhang Wan Supervisor: Liu Changying
Aug 31, 2023•Season 1Ep. 133
The "囍" character, since ancient times, has symbolized double joy and happiness. But when exactly did this character begin to weave itself into the rich tapestry of Chinese culture? And under what circumstances was it created? Join us on a sweet journey through time to unveil the story behind it. Editor: Luo Wen Operation: Qiu Ruiqi Producer: Li Xin Chief Editor: Zhang Wan Supervisor: Liu Changying
Aug 23, 2023•Season 1Ep. 132
Collecting objects with the character "囍" is a journey to treasure happiness and joy," says Wang Yanping. Once a prima ballerina with the National Ballet of China, in 1999, a serendipitous encounter she had with "囍" started a love affair with the character. Since then, she has been acquiring items adorned with it, as conduits to carry forward her artistic journey. Editor: Luo Wen Operation: Qiu Ruiqi Producer: Li Xin Chief Editor: Zhang Wan Supervisor: Liu Changying
Aug 22, 2023•Season 1Ep. 131
On the day of Dragon Boat Festival, a stately river parade is held in Hong Kong’s Tai O. Among the stilt houses of this tranquil fishing village, traces of a traditional but vanishing way of life can still be found. Editor: Luo Wen Operation: Qiu Ruiqi Producer: Li Xin Chief Editor: Zhang Wan Supervisor: Liu Changying
Aug 04, 2023•Season 1Ep. 130
Built on the ruins of three Qing Dynasty imperial gardens, Beijing's Yuanmingyuan Park (The Old Summer Palace) has been open to residents and tourists for more than three decades. On this episode of Park Life in China, we explore the grounds during the Lotus Flower Festival, and see why millions of people still visit this ancient wonder each year. Editor: Luo Wen Operation: Qiu Ruiqi Producer: Li Xin Chief Editor: Zhang Wan Supervisor: Liu Changying
Aug 03, 2023•Season 1Ep. 129
Beijing is world famous for the monuments and landscaping of its parks. Lesser known, however, is the rich community life that thrives in them. Every morning, elderly folks from surrounding neighborhoods gather in these public places for a wide range of leisure activities. Join us for this first episode in a series looking at park life in the Chinese capital. Editor: Luo Wen Operation: Qiu Ruiqi Producer: Li Xin Chief Editor: Zhang Wan Supervisor: Liu Changying
Jul 28, 2023•Season 1Ep. 128
The alleyways of old Beijing are home to all sorts of hidden gems where past and present meet. There’s one place in particular, an oasis of calm in the midst of a bustling city. That is Guozijian, the old imperial academy, focus of youthful ambitions in ancient times. There age-old Chinese traditions are kept going strong thanks of Z- generation youths. What a great place to mark May 4th, Chinese Youth Day, guided by your ever youthful foreign host, Martyn! Editor: Luo Wen Operation: Qiu Ruiqi P...
Jul 27, 2023•Season 1Ep. 127
China's first National Botanical Garden is an urban oasis, offering a calm change of scenery in a place where nature, science and history all come together. Visitors, who arrive in large numbers throughout the year, can use its grounds to take a relaxing stroll, marvel at the live specimens in its huge greenhouse, immerse themselves in its historical sites, or absorb information in its plant museum. Editor: Luo Wen Operation: Qiu Ruiqi Producer: Li Xin Chief Editor: Zhang Wan Supervisor: Liu Cha...
Jul 21, 2023•Season 1Ep. 126
From Qipao catwalking to stand-up Paddling, in Chaoyang Park, a multitude of lively leisure activities are always taking place, participated in by both the old and young. As the biggest park in central Beijing, the so-called “Sun Park” is much more than just a place where people come to cut out from the urban noise and enjoy peace and quiet. Join us in this episode of Park Life in China to find out more. Editor: Luo Wen Operation: Qiu Ruiqi Producer: Li Xin Chief Editor: Zhang Wan Supervisor: Li...
Jul 20, 2023•Season 1Ep. 125
Beijing’s Olympic Forest Park is a Mecca for runners. Built as a supporting project for the 2008 Summer Olympics, its 680 hectares of nature gardens include landscaped hills, forests, lakes, and many kilometers of running track. That makes it an ideal location for residents of the capital to exercise; escaping the stress of city life in beautiful surroundings. In this episode we meet some of the many thousands of runners who come here every week, and talk to them about how this form of exercise ...
Jul 14, 2023•Season 1Ep. 124
Tibet boasts many specialty agricultural products; pine mushrooms and potato orchids to name but two. But local farmers often find it challenging to market them to the outside world. To remedy this, e-commerce expert Wang Lei has been applying digital technology to agricultural product manufacturing, sales and transportation, with impressive results. Editor: Luo Wen Operation: Qiu Ruiqi Producer: Li Xin Chief Editor: Zhang Wan Supervisor: Liu Changying
Jul 13, 2023•Season 1Ep. 123
