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Season 1

  • S01E01 The Living Past

    • July 19, 2015
    • National Geographic (UK)

    How have the traditions of China shaped its landscape and people, and how do they hold up in the present day? To capture its scale and complexity we embark on an epic aerial journey across China’s varied landscapes and cultures to uncover how these practices and icons endure. From the monumental engineering feats of the Great Wall to a massive water splashing festival in the tropical south, we unveil the secrets and patterns of Chinas living past in a fresh new perspective.

  • S01E02 The Future is Now

    • July 19, 2015
    • National Geographic (UK)

    Using the latest in aerial photographic technology, combined with personal character led stories; well showcase Chinas diverse landscapes, extreme weather, massive megacities and staggering infrastructure over two spectacular episodes. We take to the air to reveal how China lives, eats, works, travels and plays – on a mega scale. What does a billion-plus population do for fun?

Season 2

  • S02E01 Dynamic Coast

    • June 30, 2018
    • National Geographic (UK)

    China is a nation of contrasts, and nowhere is it more evident than along its dynamic coastline. This aerial journey takes us from the north's icy Chagan Lake to the tropical Hainan province's southern volcanoes, and from the nation's most populated cities in the east to an abandoned fishermen's village off Shanghai's coast. It's a spectacular voyage highlighting the country's diverse environments, evolving cultures, and growing prosperity.

  • S02E02 Land of Mountains and Rivers

    • July 7, 2018
    • National Geographic (UK)

    From stunning heights, witness the mountains, rivers, and people that make up China's great interior. Visit celebrations at the center of the Buddhist world and on the edges of river cities, soar over the world's most famous peak 29,000 feet in the air, and dive into an ancient city submerged under a lake. China's heartland is a place where urban and rural communities embrace the challenges of a changing 21st century world.

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