A Bite of China
2012 3 seasons · 23 ep live_tv Documentary China

A Bite of China

舌尖上的中国

A Bite of China sits in the top 2% of China seriess on this catalog — ranked #17 of 946 by TMDB audience score.

Synopsis

舌尖上的中国

This series explores the history, traditions and culture of Chinese food. Filmed at over 160 locations across China, this series truly is a feast for the senses. The seven-episode documentary series introduces the history and story behind foods of various kinds in more than 160 locations in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The documentary has also been actively encouraged as a means of introducing Chinese food culture to those unfamiliar with local cuisine.

The 2011–2013 China Window

96 China seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. A Bite of China sits at position #2.

  1. The Legend of Luo Xiaohei
    #1

    The Legend of Luo Xiaohei

    ★ 9.3 · 2011

  2. A Bite of China

    #2

    A Bite of China

    ★ 8.9 · 2012

  3. Empresses in the Palace
    #3

    Empresses in the Palace

    ★ 8.5 · 2011

  4. Samsara
    #4

    Samsara

    ★ 8.1 · 2011

  5. First Time
    #5

    First Time

    ★ 7.7 · 2012

  6. The Flowers of War
    #6

    The Flowers of War

    ★ 7.5 · 2011

  7. Where the Trail Ends
    #7

    Where the Trail Ends

    ★ 7.5 · 2012

  8. Kuiba
    #8

    Kuiba

    ★ 7.5 · 2011

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Also On CCTV

Other series that aired on CCTV.

The 2010s China Landscape

Catalog density by release year in the 2010s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when A Bite of China premiered. 515 total titles in this decade from China.

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Broadcast Timeline

First Air Date
May 14, 2012
Last Air Date
February 26, 2018
Broadcast Span
5.8 years
Total Episodes
23 across 3 seasons
Total Runtime
≈ 18.8 hours

Reception Benchmarks

8.9
TMDB Rating
12
Audience Reviews
Outstanding
Critical Tier

Ranked #17 of 946 China seriess indexed here (98th percentile by TMDB audience score).

Rating is +2.2 points above the China average of 6.7/10.

Among China Documentary productions specifically: #3 of 52 (top 6%).

Production Details

Primary Country China
Original Language Chinese
Production Companies CCTV
Series Type Documentary
Seasons / Episodes 3 / 23
Release Date May 14, 2012
Official Site tv.cntv.cn

External Catalogs

Questions Answered

Who created A Bite of China?

A Bite of China was created by Chen Xiaoqing, Lihong Li.

When did A Bite of China end?

A Bite of China finished its run with its final episode airing on February 26, 2018.

How highly rated is A Bite of China?

Among China Asian seriess in this catalog, A Bite of China ranks #17 of 946 — in the top 2%.

Where did A Bite of China air?

A Bite of China aired on CCTV, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.