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Shangri-La

Wild China Series 1
Episode 2 of 6

In China's far south west, rich jungles nestle below towering peaks. Jewel-coloured birds and ancient tribes share forested valleys where wild elephants still roam.

Documentary that showcases pioneering images capturing the dazzling array of mysterious creatures that live in China's most beautiful landscapes. Beneath billowing clouds, in China's far south west, rich jungles nestle below towering peaks. Jewel-coloured birds and ancient tribes share forested valleys where wild elephants still roam. How do these forests exist? Perhaps the rugged landscape holds the key.

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58 minutes

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Tue 15 Sep 2026 16:15
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Narrator Bernard Hill
Producer Kathryn Jeffs
Director Kathryn Jeffs
Series Producer Phil Chapman

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