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China Beyond Tastes

2023 · 2 seasons

A calm, curious travelogue where food opens conversations with thoughtful people across varied regions.

Created by
Chen Xiaoqing
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Chen Xiaoqing, 许纪霖, Wu Xiaobo
Overview
This program is directed by Chen Xiaoqing for the first time, stepping from behind the camera to in front of it, presenting his own perspective to explore food and delve into the stories behind it. In this show, Chen Xiaoqing travels to eight different regions in China, embarking on a flavorful exploration journey accompanied by various guides. Among these guides are both Chen Xiaoqing's old friends and new acquaintances. They come from diverse backgrounds and identities, including philosophers, archaeologists, anthropologists, musicians, professional chefs, economists, writers, and more. Chen Xiaoqing uses food as a means to bring more people together, believing that "food is not only delicious but also a kind of adhesive that enables people to have greater understanding and communication."

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Created by
Chen Xiaoqing
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Chen Xiaoqing, 许纪霖, Wu Xiaobo
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    • art
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    • countryside
    • big city
    • road trip
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    Genres
    documentary
    Created by
    Chen Xiaoqing
    Starring
    Chen Xiaoqing, 许纪霖, Wu Xiaobo, 张勇, 何力, 麦尔丹, 施展, Chen Li
    Length
    2 seasons, 20 episodes
    Network
    Tencent Video
    Languages
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