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Season 1 – Lonely Planet: Best in China

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Uncover the best travel experiences in the People's Republic of China.

Episodes

Episode 1 Airs undefined Bask in nature as our explorers stand in awe of the amazing natural towers of Zhangjaijie, explore the holy mountains of Jiuzhaigou Valley, and roll up their sleeves to help keep China's iconic pandas in good health. Details Episode 2 Airs undefined Get a taste of the food that built a nation and find out why Peking duck is the meal of emperors, hairy crabs are tastier than they sound, and why Chairman Mao was partial to a hearty bit of pork. Details Episode 3 Airs undefined Searching for inspiration in the country's artistic heritage; Enroll in a school for Beijing opera, learn that calligraphy isn't as easy as it looks and take on the monks of Shaolin temple. Details Episode 4 Airs undefined Voyagers explore the ethnic cultures that make up the great melting pot of China; Get lost in time with the Yao and Zhuang tribes; Enjoy the hospitality of a Tibetan home-stay and crash a wedding in an ancient Miao village. Details Episode 5 Airs undefined Adventurers carve a frozen sculpture at the Ice Lantern Festival, take on the vertical slopes of Yabuli ski resort, and slam down a vodka or two with the Russian community in freezing Harbin. Details Episode 6 Airs undefined China's tastiest street eats; Adventurers go behind the scenes at the Dai food festival, munch on live scorpions at Beijing's Donghuamen night market, and find out how Arabic traders added new flavor to the Middle Kingdom. Details Episode 7 Airs undefined Travel back in time to discover the country's ancient wonders; Join a legion of terracotta warriors, get lost in the timeless charms of Fenghuang town, and pay homage to the 1,500-year-old Longmen Buddha Grotto. Details Episode 8 Airs undefined Discover how contemporary China has a unique style of its own by bunking in the Hotel of Modern Art, going on a motorcycle adventure through Beijing's architectural wonders, and find out why Shanghai is still the nation's capital of cool. Details Episode 9 Airs undefined Classic Chinese inventions; Learn how to make the perfect cup of Pu'er brick tea, spin a Chinese pure silk gown and engage passionately in the nation's obsession for kites and fireworks. Details Episode 10 Airs undefined Get lost in the subterranean labyrinth of the Karst and Longmendong caves and brave the white water rapids of Tiger Leaping Gorge. Details Episode 11 Airs undefined The country's most iconic landmarks; Beijing's Forbidden City; Leap off the Great Wall of China; Work hard for dinner on the majestic Yuanyuang rice terraces. Details Episode 12 Airs undefined Kick back and relax in some of the country's finest retreats; Join a commune by the Great Wall, get blissed out at the mountain sanctuary of Shangri-la, and bare it all at Mogashen. Details Episode 13 Airs undefined The country's favorite celebrations; The Water Splashing Festival; The Peony Flower Festival; The Ice and Snow Festival. Details

Season Info

Network
TLC
Genre
Travel