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China From Above

China From Above

China is a land of immense scale and diversity, an ancient civilization with a fascinating history dating back thousands of years. From the monumental engineering feats of the Great Wall, to innovative and unique farming techniques, and a massive water splashing festival, you’ll discover how China has transformed its cities and infrastructure so much in three decades while still retaining its strong traditions, and how these strong traditions have shaped China’s landscape to make it uniquely recognizable and truly magnificent, especially from the air!

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StatusEnded
Original NameChina From Above
First Air DateJuly 19, 2015
Last Air DateNovember 19, 2018
Seasons2
Episodes4
Episode Runtime 45min
Language
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited States of America
Production Companies
NetworksNational Geographic
S02E02

Land of Mountains and Rivers

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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