Chengdu

Summary Oli continues his tour of China's great cities in Chengdu, an ancient imperial capital, in the central province of Sechuan, a fertile agricultural region since a major river diversion é" centuries ago. Oli is amazed by its relatively large ex-pat community and cosmopolitan musical and nightlife scene. He also takes to its hot-spicy cuisine, based on scorching peppers and organic vegetables. He enjoys trying out calligraphy and a spectacular traditional tea-house, regrets a professional ear cleaning and still volunteers to get his son's name tattooed and play a small part in the secondary show after a traditional Szechuan opera.

S4.E2 ∙ Chengdu

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Toby Amies Asha Gill Oli Pettigrew Susan Lay

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Genres : Adventure Documentary

Release date : Oct 31, 2011

Countries of origin : Australia

Official sites : Lonely Planet

Language : English

Filming locations : Havana, Cuba

Production companies : Lonely Planet Television

Summary Oli continues his tour of China's great cities in Chengdu, an ancient imperial capital, in the central province of Sechuan, a fertile agricultural region since a major river diversion é" centuries ago. Oli is amazed by its relatively large ex-pat community and cosmopolitan musical and nightlife scene. He also takes to its hot-spicy cuisine, based on scorching peppers and organic vegetables. He enjoys trying out calligraphy and a spectacular traditional tea-house, regrets a professional ear cleaning and still volunteers to get his son's name tattooed and play a small part in the secondary show after a traditional Szechuan opera.

Details

Genres : Adventure Documentary

Release date : Oct 31, 2011

Countries of origin : Australia

Official sites : Lonely Planet

Language : English

Filming locations : Havana, Cuba

Production companies : Lonely Planet Television

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