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The ninth season of Thirteen Invitations marks a brand new beginning. Amidst the tremendous changes of our times, the series strives to break free from abstract thinking and delve into the raw, authentic texture of the world. Xu Zhiyuan walks alongside guests with unique perspectives on the era, identifying direction through tangible action and seeking certainty amidst uncertainty.

Into the Grain of the World, In Search of Certainty

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Episode 1: Xu Zhiyuan in Conversation with Yao Ming - Longing for Smallness

As a world cultural heritage site, the Palace Museum is now celebrating its 100th birthday (1925.10.10—2025.10.10) with an exhibition at the Meridian Gate. Through the lens of reporter Zhang Yang, this documentary delves into the century-long journey of the Forbidden City from the perspectives of digital technology, cultural relics restorers, and relevant IPs, presenting not only the prelude to a celebration but also a profound dialogue about civilization, value, and the future.

A Century of the Forbidden City in One Glance

Our Palace Museum

Understanding the World Through Dialogue

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The 10-episode series focuses on Zi River in central Hunan, known for Anhua Dark Tea and the Tea Horse Road. Local cuisines highlight seasonal flavors. Starting from Shaoyang, the source of Zi River, our journey spans 650+ km through Lengshui River, Xinhua, Anhua, Taojiang, and Yiyang, ending at Dongting Lake and Yueyang. Our camera captures stunning mountains and villages. Local dialect "Have you eaten? Come and eat." invites global guests to enjoy Hunan's hospitality and diverse cuisine.

Exploring Diverse Cuisines along the Zi River

Flavors from The River

"Gansu of Flavor Origin" is the third part of the documentary series, adheres to the style of "hard core" food, highlights the concept of "origin", excavates a kind of Gansu unique ingredients, food and taste that "nourish the deep boudoir does not know" through the short film, and on this basis, connects the desert, grassland and Danxia geomorphology, and experiences the most rich diet culture and the most yearning characteristic life with the most national characteristics.

The Lost Flesh Returns

Flavorful Origins: Gan Su

Only those who are conscious and wise know how to deal with loss of control. Between the square inch, create new possibilities, at any time, you can dance at any time.

Creating New Possibilities in Life

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Xu Zhiyuan had a dialogue with thirteen guests from different fields, observing and understanding the world in the dialogue.

Seeing the World with Prejudice

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"Once Upon A Bite S5" focuses on spices, the insignificant yet essential heroes that shape flavor. It explores the circulation, migration, conquest, and fusion of spices, highlighting the uniqueness of Chinese cuisine. Amidst globalization, it examines how spices influence cooking and become markers of regional cuisine. The series reveals how food impacts history and shapes regional character. Where will humanity's journey for fragrance lead, and how will the story of curiosity unfold?

A Subtle Fragrance in Flavor

Once Upon a Bite S5

The documentary "A Long Cherished Dream" is directed by two Oscar winners and British director Covens. Kovens, who has filmed more than 80 countries around the world, is looking to China this time, hoping to record and show what he sees as a great change in China from the perspective of ordinary people.

Tribute to Ordinary Lives

A Long Cherished Dream

Once Upon a Bite S4 is the fourth season of this documentary series, from the perspective of mankind to find the ongoing food stories of grains and humans, through these stories to glimpse the emergence of agriculture to 10,000 years ago, humans and grains have shaped the legend of each other.

Immersive Exploration for Grains

Once Upon a Bite S4 (English Ver.)

The film carefully selected with the characteristics of Yunnan food, strange and fresh, with a strong regional style, with in-depth study of food and a deep understanding of the documentary, and strive to explore a younger flavor world. Feel the authentic Yunnan flavor with Chen Xiaoqing!

Authentic Yunnan Flavors

Flavorful Origins: Yun Nan

It will tell the legendary story of the market with food as the opening. Those wildest night snacks are authentic local flavors and the pride of urban culture. Those who are the most presumptuous, show off their unique skills in the dark, and also show their hearts.

Wildest Midnight Feasts, Truest Human Touch

Taste humanity at night

As a seafood dish documentary, Let's Go! Seafood aims to create China's first guide to marine life. The whole series consists of 24 episodes, each episode is about 8 minutes, from home cooking to seafood banquet, from food culture to life belief, across the four major sea areas of China, recording a group of people who eat by the sea!

A Guide to Marine Edibles

ENJOY THE SEAFOOD

Thirty years ago, 8,000 Li of Cloud and Moon was Taiwan’s first program to deeply present the customs, culture, and scenery of mainland China, offering a sincere and colorful image to the world. Today, Long's Journey of Poetic China retraces that path, showcasing the remarkable changes over the past three decades from the perspective of Taiwanese citizens while exploring shared cultural roots and national identity.

The Exploration Adventure with Nicholas Wu and Xing Aowei

Long's Journey of Poetic China

A journey to find the authentic taste of Thailand. Through the skilled hands of local chefs, we discover the stories whispered between the soil and the seasons, where food becomes a window to its roots, culture, and heart.

Thailand Rediscovered: A Journey Through 10 Tastes

Tasteful Thailand

The grand culinary documentary "Breakfast China Season 5" expands its scope from local Chinese breakfasts to morning meals across the Chinese diaspora. It introduces overseas Chinese communities, showcasing cultural resilience, and the vitality of putting down roots in foreign lands. More than just food documentation, it explores identity, memory, and belonging. Every breakfast hides secrets of love, and the flowing tenderness and nourishing energy of food. Whatever happens, let's eat first!

Breakfast Hunters

Breakfast in China 5

"Thirteen Invitations" is a character interview program jointly produced by Tencent News and One-Way Space. Xu Zhiyuan had a dialogue with thirteen guests from different fields, observing and understanding the world in the dialogue.

Seeing the World Through Prejudice

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By recording the life turning point of three sets of people, the series shows the new job orientations and types in digital wave. These three sets of people are not only the ordinary ones among us but also the typical characters in this digital era. They seize the opportunities, break through limited choices and explore broader career direction.

Digital Lives: Stories of Everyday People

CODE FOR LIFE

Color is a window into China, letting us grasp an era's essence and see China anew. Yet, synthetic dyes threaten to erase traditional colors. Our crew spent a year filming across provinces, regions, and administrative regions of China, including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, China, even reaching Japan to explore the legacy of Chinese hues. Using advanced tech, we've uncovered the secrets of these colors. We'll offer a fresh take on Chinese aesthetics and an exceptional audio-visual feast.

The First Documentary on China's Traditional Colors and Culture

China in Hues

腾讯视频大型自制纪录片《风味人间》将讲述全球范围内以美食为线索的人文故事。在全球视野里审视中国美食的独特性，在历史演化过程中探究中国美食的流变，深度讨论中国人与食物的关系，并勾勒出恢弘的中华美食地图，从美食中折射出中国人民族个性的侧面。《风味人间》历时四年精心准备，全片共8集，将于2018年在腾讯视频平台独家播出。《风味人间》将关注更加宏大的美食世界，触及更广泛人群的美食情结，在美食纪录片领域树立全新的标杆。总导演陈晓卿全心投入，带领中国最优秀的纪录片制作团队，历时四年，挖掘深度与广度兼具的创作题材，将为观众呈现全新的视听盛宴。

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Episode 1: Xu Zhiyuan in Conversation with Yao Ming - Longing for Smallness

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