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The Best Episodes of Through the Heart of China Season 1

Every episode of Through the Heart of China Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Through the Heart of China Season 1!

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In the travel series Through the heart of China photographer Ruben Terlou and director Maaik Krijgsman make their way from the far North to the Southern tip of China: from the dried-out steppes of inner

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Through the Heart of China Season 1 Episode 1 - Mines and Deserts
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #1 - Mines and Deserts

    S1:E1

    Continuous drought because of climate change is making life hard for Mongolian herders and miners. Many farmers feel forced to move.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Through the Heart of China Season 1 Episode 2 - Double Life
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Double Life

    S1:E2

    In Beijing a smartphone is essential for paying, navigating, identification but also to meet like-minded people. How long will the government keep allowing this freedom?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Through the Heart of China Season 1 Episode 3 - A Refrigerator for the Afterlife
    8.6/10(8 votes)

    #3 - A Refrigerator for the Afterlife

    S1:E3

    Chinese people bring yearly offerings to their deceased relatives. Every necessity for the afterlife is burned at the grave site. Also deceased ones can still be united to each other in a spiritual marriage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Through the Heart of China Season 1 Episode 4 - The Straight Path
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    #4 - The Straight Path

    S1:E4

    Ruben examines what the Tao means for Chinese youngsters and he meets a hermit who has been living in a cave for decades.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Through the Heart of China Season 1 Episode 5 - The K-Street
    8.6/10(9 votes)

    #5 - The K-Street

    S1:E5

    Young migration towards China's cities heavily affects health care around the country. Ruben talks to elderly people in rural areas waiting for their treatment for serious diseases.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Through the Heart of China Season 1 Episode 6 - The Factory of the World
    8.5/10(9 votes)

    #6 - The Factory of the World

    S1:E6

    Everything that has a power cord contains at least one Chinese component. With the same sense of productivity China wants to enter a bid for the 2050 world soccer championship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Through the Heart of China Season 1 Episode 7 - The Plans of Xi
    8.6/10(9 votes)

    #7 - The Plans of Xi

    S1:E7

    In Macau, an autonomous region with China, there is a certain level of democracy. Their is a growing influence of the Communist party however. Ruben talks to a critical politician.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Mines and Deserts" is the best rated episode of "Through the Heart of China" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/14/2018. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Double Life".