Destination Flavour China
Season 1
TV-PG
Adam Liaw embarks upon his adventure across China, beginning in his mum's hometown of Beijing, he then travels through the provinces that gave birth to the eight great regional cuisines of China. And while this series is about food, travel, history and culture, it's also got an even deeper personal aspect for Adam as he returns to the island of Hainan, his father's ancestral homeland.
Where to Watch Destination Flavour China • Season 1
10 Episodes
- Beijing
E1BeijingAdam has been to Beijing more times than he can count. His mother has lived here for decades, and during his time as a corporate lawyer, he had plenty of opportunities to visit her here. Before he visits this time around, he’s keen to uncover the capital’s food and culture. Things move at frightening speed in Beijing and as he ventures out into the streets, he can’t believe how much its changed since he was last here. Being China’s capital, Adam first discovers its imperial cuisine and how this food still exists with some following their imperial family background, recreating food fit for an Emperor today. - Jiangsu Province / Zhejiang Province
E3Jiangsu Province / Zhejiang ProvinceAdam's journey to explore China's history through its food continues as he visits the provinces of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, both considered part of the eight great regional cuisines of China and celebrated for their wealth and sophistication. - Shanghai
E4ShanghaiAdam takes a side trip to a city he knew all-too-well during his years working as a corporate lawyer for the Disney company - Shanghai. This global metropolis doesn't officially fit into any of the regions Adam is visiting for the eight great regional cuisines, but given he's in the neighbourhood, he can't pass by without dropping in to see how the city has changed since he last visited. - Shandong Province
E5Shandong ProvinceShandong cuisine is regarded as one of the most influential schools of Chinese food culture. Adam visits the region's capital, Jinan, to sample a dish seen as a regional highlight. Sweet and sour carp must be made using carp taken from the Yellow River where the fish are plump and tender, and deep-fried in such a way that it curls upward, as if it were jumping out of the water. - Yunnan Province
E6Yunnan ProvinceWhilst the Han ethnic group makes up 92% of China's population, Yunnan holds the largest number of ethnic minority groups, with 25 here out of the 55 that are recognised. Adam is keen to explore different ethnic minorities within the province and see how their traditions have the shaped the region, and its food, into what is it today. - Sichuan Province / Hunan Province
E7Sichuan Province / Hunan ProvinceOn his journey discovering China's history through its food, Adam's next stops are the fiery provinces of Sichuan and Hunan, both part of the eight great regional cuisines. This time he's got someone to help him explore, Chinese food expert Fuchsia Dunlop, who has written books on both Sichuanese and Hunanese cuisine. - Guandong Province / Hong Kong
E9Guandong Province / Hong KongHong Kong looms on the horizon, its glittering peaks towering over the lush foliage tumbling down the steep peaks that punctuate the city. Adam has arrived in a city where restaurant is king and the average Hong Kong resident eats out an astonishing 23 times a month. To help him find his way around, Adam meets up with his friend, Hong Kong based food writer Janice Leung.
