With our planet struggling to survive, it is more and more common to hear about extreme weather patterns. Ningxia in northwest China, is familiar with long droughts and the sound of camel bells. But local farmers are keeping the desert community safe with a grid structure made from wheat grass — an innovation that is also keeping poverty at bay. Our Host James Chau has more.

Have you seen hair that is more than six meters long? In the "long hair village" of Huangluo Yaozhai in Guangxi, China, it is custom for ladies to grow their hair long. Hongyao women do not cut or discarded their hair casually. They will only cut their hair once in their life, on the day of their coming-of-age ceremony. Our Host James Chau shares the story.

Salt production in Tibet dates back 1,300 years ago to a historic village where generations of families have inherited unique skills and knowledge. This is a story about cultural heritage, local industry, and the women who ensure that this unique way of life continues to thrive. Told by our Host James Chau.