These shores guard more than ancient Diaolou towers. These regal structures stand for every soul who crossed oceans seeking a better life—enduring distance, sacrifice, and hope. Rooted in home soil yet reaching toward foreign skies, they are monuments not just to those who left, but to the enduri...

In this Discover China episode, Macau’s vibrant, international history shines. European architecture and religion meet Eastern traditions in a captivating cultural collision. The result is a diverse port city—a sparkling gem in the South China seas.

Discover China explores the Guqin, one of the nation’s most ancient instruments. Dubbed “the instrument of the sages,” its delicate, somber tones weave timeless stories of love and sorrow.

Among Dazu’s thousands of carved Buddhist statues, a mysterious rock-cut figure sits enshrined. Its many arms guard a secret—one unraveled by a single, solitary monk alone.

This episode uncovers the mystery of the Oracle Bones: hand-carved records on tortoise shells from China’s magnificent empires. These ancient artifacts reveal the battle history of the Shang Dynasty, unlocking the secrets of a civilization.

Known as the “Essence of Jiuzhaigou,” this lake is a natural wonder. Its turquoise, emerald, and gold hues come from mineral-rich travertine and algae on the lakebed. Submerged calcified trees form a peacock’s tail-like “underwater forest.” Viewed from Tiger Mouth, the lake mirrors a peacock spre...

Amid the Temple of Heaven, sacred architecture evolved under one ambitious emperor’s reign, transforming in form and purpose—a fleeting yet profound shift etched into Beijing’s imperial heart.

Forged by the strike of hammers, China’s history built the spine of the Middle Kingdom. Through tumultuous eras, ancient walls and cities stood firm, silent witnesses to countless wars and tribulations.

Once a city threatened by development, ancient Pingyao now stands preserved in its original state. Its remarkable architecture and history remain intact. Here, the foundation of China’s financial system was born.

Stretching thousands of miles, the Great Wall of China is history’s longest military structure. Built over dynasties, it has withstood over two thousand years of war, weather, and invasions—a silent sentinel guarding ancient civilization through countless storms.

Two Chinese architecture scholars uncovered an old sketch—a hidden blueprint. Realizing its immense significance, they deciphered lost construction techniques behind the Forbidden City, the world’s largest palace complex.