With millions of years of human history, 10,000 years of cultural history, and more than 5,000 years of civilization history, the beautiful mountains and rivers of China have nourished the only great civilization in the world that has continued continuously and developed in the form of a country to this day.What is the inner context that enables Chinese civilization to continue to develop?When did the strong resilience and vitality of this ancient civilization originate?How was the pluralistic and unified Chinese nation formed?

This documentary is based on the major research results and latest discoveries of the "Chinese Civilization Discovery Project" and "Archaeological China", telling the story of the formation of the pluralistic and integrated Chinese nation and the creation of Chinese civilization, tracing the origin of history and tracing the pulse of China through images.

byGanchaoDirected,State Administration of Cultural HeritageandShanghai Municipal Party Committee Propaganda DepartmentGuidance,Shanghai Municipal Cultural Relics BureauSupport,SMGSeries of documentaries produced.

In May 2024, the shortlist for the 29th Magnolia Awards was announced, and China Before China was shortlisted for the best documentary series.