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Step into Beijing’s vibrant soul with CGTN’s new documentary ‘The Sights, Sounds and Shades of Beijing’, a visual and auditory feast celebrating the city’s 800-year legacy. From the clang of ancient temple bells to the hum of modern life, three creatives are painting a living portrait of China’s capital.
The Quest for ‘Beijing Blue’
Cloisonné master Shen Wenguang isn’t just crafting art—he’s chasing a color that whispers history. His pursuit? A cerulean hue that captures the sky over the Forbidden City at dawn . ‘This blue isn’t just pigment—it’s Beijing’s heartbeat,’ he says.
The City’s Sonic Diary
British sound artist Colin Chinnery has turned eavesdropping into poetry . His archive? The sizzle of street jianbing griddles, the echo of hutong peddlers, and the sudden silence when snowfall blankets the hutongs. ‘These sounds are time capsules,’ he explains.
Beijing Through Changing Lenses
Filmmaker Song Zhuangzhuang bridges eras . By comparing vintage photos with TikTok clips from local creators, he reveals how Beijing’s essence endures even as skyscrapers rise. ‘Our stories are the city’s DNA,’ he tells viewers.
This docu isn’t just history—it’s a love letter to how tradition and innovation dance in today’s Beijing . Perfect for culture nerds and urban explorers alike!
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Beijing’s Soul in Color & Sound: New Docu Drops 
with CGTN’s new documentary ‘The Sights, Sounds and Shades of Beijing’, a visual and auditory feast celebrating the city’s 800-year legacy. From the clang of ancient temple bells to the hum of modern life, three creatives are painting a living portrait of China’s capital.
The Quest for ‘Beijing Blue’
. ‘This blue isn’t just pigment—it’s Beijing’s heartbeat,’ he says.
The City’s Sonic Diary
. His archive? The sizzle of street jianbing griddles, the echo of hutong peddlers, and the sudden silence when snowfall blankets the hutongs. ‘These sounds are time capsules,’ he explains.
Beijing Through Changing Lenses
. By comparing vintage photos with TikTok clips from local creators, he reveals how Beijing’s essence endures even as skyscrapers rise. ‘Our stories are the city’s DNA,’ he tells viewers.
. Perfect for culture nerds and urban explorers alike!
