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Beyond the Great Wall

Episode 4 of 6

From tribes hunting with eagles to the baking deserts of central Asia, the extreme landscapes in northern China mean life is always on the edge.

A look at the dazzling array of mysterious and wonderful creatures that live in China's most beautiful landscapes.

The extreme landscapes north of the Great Wall have shaped some of China's most colourful people and wildlife. From nomadic tribes hunting with eagles to camel trains crossing the Silk Road, from frozen Siberian wastes to baking deserts of central Asia, life in northern China is always on the edge.

58 minutes

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Thu 30 Jan 202515:15
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Music Played

  • Ominous Words

    Track Thirteen

  • Michael Jackson

    Is It Scary / Threatened (Immortal Version) (feat. 50 Cent & Rockwell)

Credits

NarratorBernard Hill
ProducerGeorge Chan
DirectorGeorge Chan
Series ProducerPhil Chapman

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