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Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom

That Which Sustains Life

Season 1 Episode 106 | 26m 46s

The origin of Chengdu can be credited to Dujiangyan, a set of levies that diverted the Min River over 2,000 years ago. Martin visits this UNESCO historical site and saw first hand how the water had created the fertile farmland which eventually gave rise to the city of Chengdu. He enjoys the abundance of fruits and vegetables by visiting local farms and orchards.

Aired: 04/30/18
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
Extras
Watch • 26:46
Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom
Tea Time!
Martin explores some of Chungdu's well-known tea plantations.
Episode: S1 E104 | 26:46
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Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom
Poetry in AQ Cup
Martin learns about the culture of wine (baijiu)-making or in China.
Episode: S1 E107 | 26:46
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Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom
The Voice of the Mountain
Martin learns about the life and cuisine of the mountains of Sichuan.
Episode: S1 E105 | 26:46
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Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom
Hot, Hot, and Extra Hot
Martin dives into the world of Sichuan cuisine.
Episode: S1 E108 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom
Small Bites
Martin explains a Chengdu snack called xiao chi.
Episode: S1 E109 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom
Panda-Monium
In Chengdu, Martin feeds pandas, harvests bamboo and meets artists.
Episode: S1 E101 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom
Hot Pot, Anyone?
Martin explores several of Chengdu’s estimated 30,000 hot pot restaurants.
Episode: S1 E103 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom
Tomorrow's Chengdu
Martin explores tech culture in Tianfu and samples molecular gastronomy.
Episode: S1 E102 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom
Rising Stars
Martin meets up with many talented children from Chengdu.
Episode: S1 E110 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom
Back to Roots
Martin learns about authentic cooking on a family farm in Chengdu.
Episode: S1 E112 | 26:46
Latest Episodes
Watch • 26:46
Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom
Tea Time!
Martin explores some of Chungdu's well-known tea plantations.
Episode: S1 E104 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom
Poetry in AQ Cup
Martin learns about the culture of wine (baijiu)-making or in China.
Episode: S1 E107 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom
The Voice of the Mountain
Martin learns about the life and cuisine of the mountains of Sichuan.
Episode: S1 E105 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom
Hot, Hot, and Extra Hot
Martin dives into the world of Sichuan cuisine.
Episode: S1 E108 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom
Small Bites
Martin explains a Chengdu snack called xiao chi.
Episode: S1 E109 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom
Panda-Monium
In Chengdu, Martin feeds pandas, harvests bamboo and meets artists.
Episode: S1 E101 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom
Hot Pot, Anyone?
Martin explores several of Chengdu’s estimated 30,000 hot pot restaurants.
Episode: S1 E103 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom
Tomorrow's Chengdu
Martin explores tech culture in Tianfu and samples molecular gastronomy.
Episode: S1 E102 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom
Rising Stars
Martin meets up with many talented children from Chengdu.
Episode: S1 E110 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom
Back to Roots
Martin learns about authentic cooking on a family farm in Chengdu.
Episode: S1 E112 | 26:46