Quick Info
Status: Returning Series
Network: CCTV-1
Type: Documentary
Rating: 8.3/10
A Bite of China
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.
This production, originally released in 2012, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Documentary series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Documentary genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.3 across its 4 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Documentary.
- • Produced in China.
- • Original Language: Mandarin.
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Seasons
Season 1
7 Episodes • Aired 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.
Season 2
8 Episodes • Aired 2014-04-18
A second season of A Bite of China, also consisting of seven episodes (plus trailer).
Season 3
8 Episodes • Aired 2018-02-19
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 4
7 Episodes • Aired 2025-02-03
No season overview provided for this season.