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    Chinese Documentary TV Shows

    The 40 most popular chinese documentary TV shows, ranked. Click any show for ratings, reviews, trailers, and where to watch.

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    Lecture Room
    TMDB3.5

    Lecture Room

    2001

    country: China

    No overview available

    非遗里的中国
    TMDB5.0

    非遗里的中国

    2022

    country: China

    No overview available

    极致瑜伽
    TMDB2.8

    极致瑜伽

    2019

    country: China

    No overview available

    Eat the poor Taoist
    TMDB4.2

    Eat the poor Taoist

    2023

    country: China

    No overview available

    传奇故事
    TMDB5.0

    传奇故事

    2005

    country: China

    No overview available

    腾飞五千年
    TMDB3.5

    腾飞五千年

    2014

    country: China

    No overview available

    Every Treasure Tells a Story
    TMDB4.0

    Every Treasure Tells a Story

    2018

    country: China

    "Every Treasure Tells a Story" has a total of 100 episodes, divided into four seasons. To shoot this documentary, the film crew traveled all over the country, filming nearly a hundred museums and archaeological institutes and more than 50 archaeological sites.

    宗师列传
    TMDB4.8

    宗师列传

    2023

    country: China

    No overview available

    The End
    TMDB3.5

    The End

    2012

    country: China

    After a plane crash, a devoted wife learns that her life and marriage is all a lie.

    Little Heroes
    TMDB4.5

    Little Heroes

    1995

    country: China

    No overview available

    樊登讲四书
    TMDB4.0

    樊登讲四书

    2019

    country: China

    No overview available

    诗画中国
    TMDB4.0

    诗画中国

    2022

    country: China

    No overview available

    激荡·1978-2008
    TMDB0.5

    激荡·1978-2008

    2008

    country: China

    No overview available

    The Warring States Period
    TMDB5.0

    The Warring States Period

    2019

    country: China

    Shot in the format of a drama, it is the first documentary of its kind that explores a historical age in China more than 2,500 years ago. The documentary follows the heroic figures of the seven states Qi, Chu, Yan, Han, Zhao, Wei and Qin and retells the rise and fall of a nation through realistic depictions of the events from the demise of the Warring States Period until the unification under Qin rule.

    沿海行
    TMDB4.5

    沿海行

    2011

    country: China

    No overview available

    A Bite of China
    TMDB4.2

    A Bite of China

    2012

    country: China

    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.

    SciGirls
    TMDB2.8

    SciGirls

    2010

    country: China

    Scigirls is a show about teen girls getting involved with science by doing different experiments and studies.

    Once Upon a Bite
    TMDB4.5

    Once Upon a Bite

    2018

    country: China

    Filmed over a period of four years, this food documentary journeys to 22 countries across six continents, focusing on areas where “East meets West” in the dining scene and delves into the rise and changes in Chinese cuisines worldwide.

    Breakfast in China
    TMDB4.0

    Breakfast in China

    2019

    country: China

    The documentary by gourmet Shen Hongfei, Chen Xiaoqing as the general counsel; Visit the streets, smell and taste, with simple images and family taste, looking for authentic Chinese breakfast. Each episode features a traditional breakfast, an interesting shop, a group of self-indulgent diners, and the owner's "breakfast philosophy."

    人与自然
    TMDB4.5

    人与自然

    1994

    country: China

    No overview available

    The Forbidden City 100
    TMDB4.0

    The Forbidden City 100

    2012

    country: China

    100 timeless images of the Forbidden City

    My People, My Country: Behind-The-Scenes
    TMDB3.0

    My People, My Country: Behind-The-Scenes

    2019

    country: China

    No overview available

    Flavorful Origins
    TMDB4.0

    Flavorful Origins

    2019

    country: China

    Embark on a delightful journey through the culinary traditions of China and uncover the stories of the people who create and cherish its dishes.

    Road of Millennia Bodhi
    TMDB4.5

    Road of Millennia Bodhi

    2010

    country: China

    After Buddhism was introduced to China during the Eastern Han Dynasty 2,000 years ago, it not only made up for the shortcomings of Confucianism in terms of ultimate concern for human beings, but also continuously collided and merged with Chinese local culture.

    Crimes That Shook the World
    TMDB4.0

    Crimes That Shook the World

    2006

    country: China

    Some of the most notorious murderers in recent history are examined. Using dramatic reconstruction and expert testimony, this is a forensic account of the perpetrators and the detectives in the crimes that shook the world.

    世界战史
    TMDB4.5

    世界战史

    2019

    country: China

    No overview available

    China
    TMDB5.0

    China

    2020

    country: China

    Going back five thousand years, the "China" is a tragic China? The first season of the large-scale humanistic history documentary "China" will explore Chinese historical stories from the Spring and Autumn to the Tang Dynasty, digging out people and events that have a profound impact on China today, telling Chinese stories, spreading the voice of China, and showing the great evolution of Chinese civilization.

    2022年卡塔尔世界杯
    TMDB3.0

    2022年卡塔尔世界杯

    2022

    country: China

    No overview available

    中日百年战争全纪实
    TMDB2.5

    中日百年战争全纪实

    2014

    country: China

    No overview available

    中华人民共和国大阅兵合集
    TMDB5.0

    中华人民共和国大阅兵合集

    1949

    country: China

    No overview available

    星球研究所
    TMDB4.5

    星球研究所

    2019

    country: China

    No overview available

    The Hidden Kingdoms of China
    TMDB3.6

    The Hidden Kingdoms of China

    2019

    country: China

    From its highest mountains and plateaus, to its thickest jungles and bamboo forests, CHINAS HIDDEN KINGDOMS will reveal the wild side to China that few knew existed.

    The Story of Chuaner
    TMDB4.1

    The Story of Chuaner

    2018

    country: China

    "The Story of Chuaner" is the first special program in China that presents the Chinese people's barbecue culture. It focuses on showcasing the unique barbecue culture from various regions across the country and covers over 500 legendary barbecue stalls in nearly 30 cities. Unlike previous barbecue programs, "Life on a Skewer" has a strong sense of grassroots and shifts its focus from the grand halls to the ordinary stalls, truly showcasing the carefree spirit and distinctive flavor of barbecue.

    Guarding JieFangXi
    TMDB4.3

    Guarding JieFangXi

    2019

    country: China

    No overview available

    A Century with Cars
    TMDB4.0

    A Century with Cars

    2011

    country: China

    No overview available

    General History of China
    TMDB4.9

    General History of China

    2013

    country: China

    Tracing Chinese civilization from its prehistoric origins to the fall of the Qing dynasty, this sweeping 100-part documentary explores the rulers, wars, philosophies, religions, cultural achievements and social transformations that shaped one of the world’s oldest continuous civilizations. Through archaeological evidence, historical records and expert commentary, the series presents a chronological account of China’s dynasties, peoples and institutions across thousands of years of history.

    Aerial China
    TMDB4.3

    Aerial China

    2017

    country: China

    The large-scale aerial documentary "Aerial China", produced by CCTV and contracted by CCTV Records International Media Co., Ltd., is a documentary film that overlooks China from an aerial perspective and comprehensively and stereoscopically displays History of China's historical and cultural landscape, natural and geographical features, and economic and social development and changes. The series consists of 34 episodes, each lasting 50 minutes, covering 23 provinces, 5 autonomous regions, 4 municipalities, and 2 special administrative regions across the country. This film will be entirely completed through aerial photography, with each episode selecting the most representative and ornamental historical, cultural, natural, and modern landscapes from various provinces and cities. Using aerial flight routes as clues, it will showcase a beautiful China, ecological China, and civilized China that the audience is familiar with and full of freshness through storytelling.

    The Story of Her
    TMDB5.0

    The Story of Her

    2024

    country: China

    The Story of HER is a grand theatrical production recounting the extraordinary stories of four legendary women from ancient China. Each episode focuses on different aspects of their lives, including Princess Jieyou, Wu Zetian, Li Qingzhao, and Shen Shou.The show integrates historical records to analyze the political, economic, cultural, and social conditions faced by women at the time.Filmed in a docudrama style, the show invites actresses Lan Xi, Wen Zhengrong, Tao Xinran, and Cao Feiran to perf.

    Summer Palace
    TMDB3.9

    Summer Palace

    2010

    country: China

    The Imperial Garden of the Qing Dynasty, formerly known as the Qingyi Garden, was built in the Qing Emperor Qianlong period when the national power was strong. It was destroyed by the British and French coalition forces in the second Opium War in 1860. During the reign of Emperor Guangxu, it was renamed the Summer Palace and became the main place where Cixi lived and lived in his later years. The Summer Palace was looted by the Eight-Power Allied Forces in 1900 and was occupied by the Japanese during the Anti-Japanese War. In 1928, the Summer Palace officially became a national park by the Royal Garden. The preservation of the archives and cultural relics in the park today records the history of China's feudal society from its glory to its decline, and it has also witnessed the vicissitudes of several vicissitudes of gardens in New China. The Summer Palace is a collection of Chinese classical garden art. It combines the essence of the north and south gardens and integrates the man-made landscape with nature. It is the last royal garden in China and the most intact and largest ancient garden in China. It is a Chinese garden. The pinnacle of art. In 1998, it was included in the World Cultural Heritage List by UNESCO. The film was produced by CCTV, and the backbone of the creative team was the original team to shoot the 12-episode large-scale documentary "The Forbidden City." The creation of "The Summer Palace" was launched in 2006 and lasted three years. According to Chinese traditional culture, the Forbidden City represents "li", and the Summer Palace represents "le". Now the filming of "The Forbidden City" and "The Summer Palace" is completed, which also represents the combination of "ritual" and "le", completing Chinese classical architecture and culture. a chapter.

    Poles of Earth · On the Road
    TMDB4.5

    Poles of Earth · On the Road

    2018

    country: China

    No overview available

    About Chinese Documentary TV Shows

    Chinese television

    Chinese television is built around costume drama and wuxia serials running to substantial episode counts, with a production scale that has few equivalents anywhere.

    Documentary

    Documentary series use length the way films can't — returning to subjects, following developments, and building cases across many hours. Streaming turned the format into a genuine cultural force.

    In this list

    Years covered
    1949–2024
    Often also
    Reality, Talk, News
    Longest run
    540 seasons

    Common questions

    What are the best Chinese documentary TV shows?
    By popularity across Flickfolio and TMDB, the top picks right now are Lecture Room, 非遗里的中国, and 极致瑜伽. The full ranked list of 40 sits above — open any show for ratings, reviews, and streaming availability.
    How is this list ranked?
    Chinese documentary TV shows are ordered by overall popularity, which blends how often a title is viewed, searched, and logged. It updates as viewing habits shift, so the list reflects what people are actually watching rather than a fixed critical canon.
    Where can I watch these TV shows?
    Every show page lists current streaming, rental, and purchase options for your region, alongside community ratings and reviews from Flickfolio members.

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