# Minning Town (2021) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/minning-town/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 88/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 91% |
| Metascore | 76/100 |
| IMDb | 8.2/10 |
| Fan Score | 89% |
| Creator | Kong Sheng |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | Drama, History |
| Seasons | 1 (23 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

Minning Town (2021) is a Drama, History series created by Kong Sheng, streaming on iQIYI. It holds a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (88%), Metascore (76/100), IMDb (8.2/10), TMDB fan (89%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 91%.

## Celluloid verdict

A rare prestige hit that married propaganda mandate with genuine human storytelling — Huang Xuan and Zhang Jiayi made resettlement policy feel like lived history, and Magnolia crowned it Best Television Series.

## Synopsis

Fujian officials and Ningxia villagers build a relocation settlement from desert scrub into a thriving community — a poverty-alleviation epic tracing decades of sacrifice, bureaucratic friction, and stubborn hope that became the defining state-backed drama of its era.

## Cast

Huang Xuan, Zhang Jiayi, You Yong, Miao Pu

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Minning Town worth watching?**
Yes — Minning Town earns a 84% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 88%, Metascore 76/100, IMDb 8.2/10, TMDB fan 89%. Audience snapshot is separate (91%). A rare prestige hit that married propaganda mandate with genuine human storytelling — Huang Xuan and Zhang Jiayi made resettlement policy feel like lived history, and Magnolia crowned it Best Television Series.

**Why is Minning Town so highly rated?**
Minning Town scores 84% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 88/100, Metacritic 76/100, IMDb 8.2/10 and TMDB fan rating 89%. The separate audience snapshot is 91%. A rare prestige hit that married propaganda mandate with genuine human storytelling — Huang Xuan and Zhang Jiayi made resettlement policy feel like lived history, and Magnolia crowned it Best Television Series. See the full breakdown on the Minning Town series page.

**Is Minning Town on Netflix?**
No — Minning Town is not on Netflix. It streams on iQIYI, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under iQIYI. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did Minning Town come out?**
Minning Town first aired in 2021 (2021). Created by Kong Sheng; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of Minning Town are there?**
Minning Town has 1 season across 23 episodes (2021). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Minning Town?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Minning Town’s 23 episodes take roughly 17 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Minning Town?**
Minning Town streams on iQIYI in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under iQIYI. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Minning Town?**
Minning Town stars Huang Xuan, Zhang Jiayi, You Yong, Miao Pu. Created by Kong Sheng.

**How many episodes are in Minning Town?**
Minning Town has 23 episodes across 1 season (2021).

**What is Minning Town about?**
Fujian officials and Ningxia villagers build a relocation settlement from desert scrub into a thriving community — a poverty-alleviation epic tracing decades of sacrifice, bureaucratic friction, and stubborn hope that became the defining state-backed drama of its era.

**Who created Minning Town?**
Minning Town was created by Kong Sheng. It is a drama, history series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

**What should I watch after Minning Town?**
Browse more drama series on Celluloid’s iQIYI hub, or open More Like This.

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