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13 Episodes 2011 - 2011
Episode 1
Sat, Jul 2, 2011 27 mins
The Season 10 opener explores Chinese cuisine, including imperial Peking duck, northern-style dumplings and southern-style hot pots.
Episode 2
Sat, Jul 9, 2011 27 mins
Part 1 of 2. Examining Chinese architecture, from ancient buildings to cutting-edge skyscrapers.
Episode 3
Sat, Jul 16, 2011 27 mins
Conclusion. Examining Chinese architecture, including a temple that dates to 782. Also: architecture employed by China's ethnic minorities.
Episode 4
Sat, Jul 23, 2011 27 mins
Sheep farmers in Gansu Province and orange growers in Zhejiang Province contemplate moving after nature makes their current homes nearly uninhabitable.
Episode 5
Sat, Jul 30, 2011 27 mins
The traditional clothing of the ethnic minorities in southern China is examined.
Episode 6
Sat, Aug 6, 2011 27 mins
Part 1 of 2. China's contributions to the world, including astronomy, porcelain and religion.
Episode 7
Sat, Aug 13, 2011 27 mins
Conclusion. Chinese inventions that have improved with age.
Episode 8
Sat, Aug 20, 2011 27 mins
Examining Chinese brush painting and calligraphy.
Episode 9
Sat, Aug 27, 2011 27 mins
The ancient Chinese game of Go; the guqin, a traditional Chinese music instrument.
Episode 10
Sat, Sep 3, 2011 27 mins
A tour of Beijing.
Episode 11
Sat, Sep 10, 2011 27 mins
Visited: Mongolia; and the Xinjiang Autonomous Region, which is home to the Uyghur ethnic minority group. Included: mugam, the traditional Uyghur traditional song and dance; traditional Mongolian folk music.
Episode 12
Sat, Sep 17, 2011 27 mins
The story of King Gesar, a 12-century Tibetan ruler, who inspired art, poetry and opera.
Episode 13
Sat, Sep 24, 2011 27 mins
The Season 11 finale examines the mysterious Sanxingdui people and their culture, which dates to the 12th century B.C.