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Heart of the Dragon

Wild China Series 1
Episode 1 of 6

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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Mon 14 Sep 2026 16:15
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Narrator Bernard Hill
Producer Phil Chapman
Director Phil Chapman
Executive Producer Brian Leith
Executive Producer Gao Xiaoping

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