Living Past

Using the latest in aerial photographic technology, combined with personal character led stories; well showcase Chinas diverse landscapes, extreme weather, massive megacities and staggering infrastructure over two spectacular episodes. We take to the air to reveal how China lives, eats, works, travels and plays – on a mega scale. What does a billion-plus population do for fun?

The Future is Now

China is a nation of contrasts, and nowhere is it more evident than along its dynamic coastline. This aerial journey takes us from the north's icy Chagan Lake to the tropical Hainan province's southern volcanoes, and from the nation's most populated cities in the east to an abandoned fisher men's village off Shanghai's coast. It's a spectacular voyage highlighting the country's diverse environments, evolving cultures, and growing prosperity.

Dynamic Coast

From stunning heights, witness the mountains, rivers, and people that make up China's great interior. Visit celebrations at the center of the Buddhist world and on the edges of river cities, soar over the world's most famous peak 29,000 feet in the air, and dive into an ancient city submerged under a lake. China's heartland is a place where urban and rural communities embrace the challenges of a changing 21st century world.

Land of Mountains and Rivers

China is a land of immense scale and diversity, an ancient civilization with a fascinating history dating back thousands of years. From the monumental engineering feats of the Great Wall, to innovative and unique farming techniques, and a massive water splashing festival, you’ll discover how China has transformed its cities and infrastructure so much in three decades while still retaining its strong traditions, and how these strong traditions have shaped China’s landscape to make it uniquely recognizable and truly magnificent, especially from the air!

All Episodes of China From Above

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Season 1

Living Past

Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/19/2015

The Future is Now

Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/26/2015