Series synopsis
Masters in Forbidden City, also known as 我在故宫修文物 is a Chinese documentary television series that premiered on CCTV-9 on January 7, 2016. It ended on January 9, 2016. It stars Qu Feng, Yang Zehua, Minjun Rong and Huang Jiazhu.
Set in the Palace Museum of the Forbidden City, this series follows generations of skilled conservators who restore China’s cultural treasures, from paintings and bronzes to textiles and ceramics. Across centuries of history and hardship, these artisans revive the soul of each artifact, transforming decay into beauty and revealing the quiet dedication behind the preservation of humanity’s shared heritage.
Premise
Set in the Palace Museum of the Forbidden City, this series follows generations of skilled conservators who restore China’s cultural treasures, from paintings and bronzes to textiles and ceramics. Across centuries of history and hardship, these artisans revive the soul of each artifact, transforming decay into beauty and revealing the quiet dedication behind the preservation of humanity’s shared heritage.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Qu Feng as Self
- Yang Zehua as Self
- Minjun Rong as Self
- Huang Jiazhu as Self
- Gao Fei as Self
- Zhang Xuguang as Self
- Xu Jianhua as Self
- Wang Jin as Self
Supporting cast
- Qi Haonan as Self
- Wang Wusheng as Self
- Wang Youliang as Self
- Ji Dongge as Self
- Chen Yang as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | January 7, 2016 | January 9, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 7, 2016 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 8, 2016 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 9, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CCTV-9 |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 7, 2016 |
| Last aired | January 9, 2016 |
| Status | ended |