The Discovery of Zhejiang: Liangzhu 2026
Okto TV
The documentary takes viewers to the archaeological ruins of Liangzhu near Hangzhou, one of China’s earliest cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2019. It reconstructs the advanced civilization that emerged around 5,000 years ago, whose urban planning, rice cultivation, extensive water management system, and intricately crafted jade objects testify to remarkable technological and social knowledge. Archaeologists and international experts show how modern technologies are yielding new insights into Liangzhu’s rise and decline. At the same time, the film places the civilization within the development of early advanced societies and asks what its legacy means for China and human history to this day.
The documentary takes viewers to the archaeological ruins of Liangzhu near Hangzhou, one of China’s earliest cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2019. It reconstructs the advanced civilization that emerged around 5,000 years ago, whose urban planning, rice cultivation, extensive water management system and intricately crafted jade objects bear witness to remarkable technical and social knowledge. Archaeologists and international experts show how modern technologies are enabling new insights into the rise and fall of Liangzhu. At the same time, the film places the civilization within the development of early advanced cultures and asks what its legacy means for China and human history to this day.
In the documentary series about the Chinese province of Zhejiang, also known as the "Palace of Silk", Chinese culture, its traditions and the region’s economic boom are presented.