The second season of a highly-popular documentary series "A Bite of China" has returned to Chinese television screens.

CRI's He Fei has more.

Reporter: The tantalizing second season of "A Bite of China" is finally back on the screen.

Audiences have been waiting for the mouth-watering program for two years. Thus, it is no surprise the show has gained top ratings and rave reviews online.

"It is not only about food, its about people, as well. It can be quite touching at times."

"If you were the one traveling or working far from home, after you watch the documentary, you would miss home a lot, rather than merely think about the food presented on the show."

"Gourmet food is not the only thing shown in the series. The show reveals philosophies about life--the relationships between people and between human beings and the Mother Nature."

To differentiate itself to other food documentaries, "A Bite of China 2" has blended in a variety of filming and editing techniques. Each episode uses diverse methods to tell a story; some are like Hollywood family films, while other have the elements of road movies or even gangster movies, according to the chief director.

But of course, they all vividly portray the plethora of food China has to offer.

"Our cameramen capture a sense of spirituality to the food they shoot. They used many techniques, like a shallow depth of field or a macro shot, all of which make the food look mouth-watering. In fact, when we were editing the films, we were always hungry."

The roiling oil crackling in a pan; the roar made by a man squeezing juice from seeds; the vivid rabbit-shape desserts on a table; all of these come from extensively shooting source material. Since March of last year, the camera crew of more than 30 people went to some 60 different places around the country to shoot the series. And the air-time of the show had been delayed because of the complicated producing process.

The chief director pointed out that they look at people from the angle of food, but they do not end there.

"Food is our starting point, but not our finishing line. Our goal is to bring more understanding about Chinese people, through food."

The second season of "A Bite of China" spans eight episodes and will cover the stories of more than 150 people, and over 300 types of food. Whether you it is a cup of your tea, or your kind of flavor, you'll have to sample it yourself.