The production team of the documentary series If Treasures Could Talk films at the Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi province.[Photo provided to China Daily]

An acclaimed Chinese documentary series kicks off its much anticipated third season, Lin Qi reports.

First released in 2018, the highly acclaimed history-themed documentary series If Treasures Could Talk has become one of the most anticipated programs of the summer, helping viewers to understand the brilliance of Chinese civilization in a lighthearted way.

Season 3 of the documentary premiered on June 13-annual Cultural and Natural Heritage Day-on China Central Television's documentary channel, as well as major streaming sites such as Tencent Video and Bilibili.

Each of the 5 minute-long 25 episodes introduces and focuses on one article of cultural heritage, and the latest season has garnered as much praise as the previous two.