A Bite of China (舌尖上的中国) is a Chinese documentary television series in 2012. It talks on the history of food, eating, and cooking in China directed by Chen Xiaoqing (陈晓卿) and narrated by Li Lihong (李立宏). It first appeared at the China Central Television in May 14th, 2012, and quickly gained much popularity.[1][2] Having started filming in March 2011, this seven-episode documentary series introduces the history and story behind foods of various kinds in more than 60 locations all around China.[3] The documentary has also been actively encouraged as a means of introducing Chinese food culture to those unfamiliar with local cuisine.
纪录片《舌尖上的中国》,通过中华美食的多个侧面,展示中国的日常饮食流变,中国人在饮食中积累的丰富经验,千差万别的饮食习惯和独特的味觉审美,以及上升到生存智慧层面的东方生活价值观。《舌尖上的中国》是一部由中国中央电视台制作的7集电视纪录片,2012年在CCTV-1的《魅力纪录》栏目首播。主要介绍中国各地的美食生态,包括中国的日常饮食流变,千差万别的饮食习惯和独特的味觉审美等,以及与之相应的东方生活价值观。该片一经播出,在网络引起了广泛的关注,被戏称为“吃货的专属纪录片”。

Episodes
1.Nature’s Gift 自然的馈赠
2.The Story of Staple Foods 主食的故事
3.The Inspiration of Transformation 转化的灵感
4.The Taste of Time 时间的味道
5.Secrets of the Kitchen 厨房的秘密
6.Balancing the Five Tastes 五味的调和
7.Our Rural Heritage 我们的田野