Foodwise

From the local delicacies of Beijing's Ox Street, to latest hangouts and contemporary cuisine of the Chinese capital hosts Tianran He and Eva May offer a taste of Beijing and the fascinating stories and people behind them.

Hosts Tianran He and Angela Fu are in Chaozhou South China; they're on a quest to discover the secrets of its success; Chaozhou is famed for its wealthy merchant guilds and its homegrown Teochew cuisine which enjoys global recognition.

Tianran He and Angela Fu are in historic Datong in northern China's Shanxi Province; some 1500 years ago, Datong was the capital of the Northern Wei Dynasty, which saw nomads unite Northern China and Buddhism spread throughout the country.

Tianran He and Eva May are in search of global cuisines that can be found in Beijing, the 3000-year-old capital of China; a look at honest farm-to-table fare to the culinary heights of French haute cuisine and a cooking class.

Tianran He and Eva May venture to Qingdao, China's beer mecca by the sea; with red tiles and green trees that make up the city's scenery, the hosts embark on another foodie journey with local delicacies and special guests.

Tianran He and Eva May visit Quanzhou and enjoy the local noodle porridge that utilizes Silk Road spices, fried vinegar pork and a dessert made from a special algae.