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Heart of the Dragon

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The hills of Guilin and the fishermen of the Li River form the heart of this exploration of the rice-growing cultures and strange creatures of southern China.

The fairy-tale hills of Guilin and the cormorant fishermen of the Li River form the heart of this exploration of the colourful rice-growing cultures and strange creatures of southern China - a land of endless hills, mysterious caverns, spectacular rock pinnacles and traditional cultures with a taste for wildlife.

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NarratorBernard Hill
ProducerPhil Chapman
DirectorPhil Chapman
Executive ProducerBrian Leith
Executive ProducerGao Xiaoping

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