A Bite of China

Name: A Bite of China
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2012-05-14
Cast: Li Lihong

Original title: 舌尖上的中国

2012 –2025
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Documentary

★ 8.4 TMDB Rating · 28 votes

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.

Created by: Li Lihong, Chen Xiaoqing
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 30
Episode length: ~49m
First aired: May 14, 2012
Networks: CCTV-1, CCTV-9
Original language: Chinese
Origin: China

Cast of A Bite of China

Li Lihong
幕后解说员

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Seasons

Season 1

May 14, 2012

7 episodes

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

Apr 18, 2014

8 episodes

A second season of A Bite of China, also consisting of seven episodes (plus trailer).
Season 3

Feb 19, 2018

8 episodes
Season 4

Feb 3, 2025

7 episodes