China from Above

The Living Past (1x1)

Air date: Jul 19, 2015

How have the traditions of China shaped its landscape and people, and how do they hold up in the present day? To capture its scale and complexity we embark on an epic aerial journey across China’s varied landscapes and cultures to uncover how these practices and icons endure. From the monumental engineering feats of the Great Wall to a massive water splashing festival in the tropical south, we unveil the secrets and patterns of Chinas living past in a fresh new perspective.