20166 EpisodesTV-14Watch nowWatch trailerShareA sweeping series where Michael Wood travels across China to explore its landscapes, people, and stories, tracing over 4,000 years of history that shaped the nation’s identity.View moreEpisodesDetailsE1: AncestorsMichael Wood traces Chinese culture’s roots, from a vast family reunion to pilgrimages, ancient sites, and the earliest Chinese writing.22 Jan 201655 minTV-14E2: Silk Roads and China ShipsMichael Wood looks at China's Tang Dynasty, travelling the Silk Road and tracing the monk who brought Buddhism back to China.29 Jan 201655 minTV-PGE3: The Golden AgeMichael Wood explores the Song Dynasty in Kaifeng, uncovering legends, innovations and the vibrant history shown in the famous Kaifeng scroll.5 Feb 201655 minTV-PGE4: The MingMichael Wood tells the story of the Ming Dynasty’s rise, beginning with Hongwu, the peasant rebel who founded a new Chinese era.12 Feb 201655 minTV-14E5: The Last EmpireMichael Wood charts the rise of the Qing, from Manchu conquest to expansion under Kangxi, shaping China’s modern borders.19 Feb 201655 minTV-14E6: The Age of RevolutionMichael Wood details a century of upheaval in China, from major rebellions to world wars, shaping the nation that emerged in the modern era.26 Feb 201655 minTV-14ContributorsHost:Michael WoodSeries Production CompanyMaya Vision International
