The Best TV Shows on CCTV-9
Every CCTV-9 Show Ranked From Best To Worst
A broadcaster of distinction, CCTV-9 has aired more than 20 shows between 2002 and 2022. Icons of CCTV-9, 曾国藩 and Gugong's Treasure made their debut in 2002 and 2009, setting industry standards. As of July 2026, our compilation of CCTV-9’s top-rated series boasts over 20 unique shows.
The Pilgrimage of Hsuan Tsang (2011)10.0
HeXi Corridor (2015)9.3
A Bite of China (2016)8.5
Life Force (2010)8.3Extraordinary show that reveals how forces of nature through sheer power of evolution shaped life in all it's unexpected and glorious forms, and filled our planet with amazing diversity of animals and plants.
A Bite of China (2012)8.3This 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.
历史的拐点 (2016)8.0
Every Treasure Tells a Story (2018)8.0"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.
梁思成·林徽因 (2010)7.6
China's Mega Projects (2012)7.5
From Qin Shihuang to Han Wudi (2016)7.5
四季流转年夜饭 (2022)7.0
过年 (2015)1.0
曾国藩 (2002)N/A
Gugong's Treasure (2009)N/A
问道楼观 (2012)N/A
战旗 (2021)N/A
中国微名片·世界遗产 (2021)N/A