Filmed in February 2025, this landmark documentary follows the 1,360km journey of the Turkish Eastern Express from Ankara to Kars. Produced in partnership with Singapore’s national broadcaster Mediacorp and Taiwan’s PTS, the project was designed to showcase Türkiye’s winter tourism potential and cultural heritage to the vast Asia-Pacific market through world-class cinematography.
Global Broadcast & Digital Reach The documentary achieved massive scale across Asia’s most influential media networks:
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Singapore: Broadcast on Mediacorp Channel 8 during prime-time slots and streamed globally on the mewatch platform.
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Taiwan: Featured on the national public broadcaster, PTS.
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Mainland China: Licensed and streamed on China’s leading digital giants, Tencent Video and iQIYI, reaching millions of premium subscribers.
Hosted by Asian Icon Kit Chan The project featured the debut of world-renowned singer and actress Kit Chan as host. Her journey through the heart of Anatolia captured the essence of Turkish hospitality and the breathtaking aesthetics of the Kars border region, resonating deeply with Asian audiences and travel enthusiasts.
International Acclaim: World Media Award Winner The production’s technical excellence and storytelling were recognized on the global stage. At the prestigious World Media Festivals in Hamburg, Germany, the documentary competed against top-tier international productions and was honored with the Silver Award (World 2nd Place) in the "Documentary: Travel & Places" category.
