CCC e-Newsletter > Beijing

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	Red leaves near the Fragrant Hills & Cherry Canal will be the first event of CCC's Beijing Amblers (Sunday, Oct.16). Beijing Amblers: CCC' s newest special interest group Beijing Amblers targets those who are tired of tough and intensive hikes and expect more relaxed, rambling ones. It is to take in some of the fine scenery, the wild wall and rural life around the capital at a leisurely pace. Beijing Amblers starts with Red Leaves and Cherry Canal this Sunday, Oct.16,  9:30am. Two lectures: 1. Tibetan Furniture by Chris Buckley with some copies of his new book (Tonight, Oct. 11, Tuesday 8pm) 2. Shangfang: China's administrative appeal system (Wednesday 8pm) Hands-on: Learn to do Peking Opera makeup of the role of a graceful lady Oct.13, Thursday, 2-4pm Tours CCC's Yellow Mountain Trip Group returned last Sunday. It is a smooth and sunny trip with blue sky after a long foggy October holidays.  Click to view pictures The picture above is the crescent pond of Hongcun, one site for the Movie "Crouching Tigers, Hidden Dragon." Back-Street-Beijing Walking Tour: (Sat. 9:30am-1:30pm) White Dagopa, Shrines for all Dynasty Emperors, Writer Lu Xun' s Residence, Pet market, etc. Furniture Studio Tour (Sat. 12-4:30pm) Visit most artistic furniture warehouse and studio in Beijing, hear a talk by a connoisseur, and enjoy barbeque and wine with some modern artists. Sunday Tianjin Historical Architecture Tour Royal Canal Tour to the Summer Palace Next week Tour: The Chinese Ethnic Minority Costume Museum Tuesday, Oct 18, 9:30am-12:30pm Upcoming trips October 21-23 (Fri.-Sun.) 3-day Trip to Guilin and Yangshuo October 29-30 (Fri.evening-Sun.) Trip to Pingyao--Raise the red lantern Nov.5-6/7 Sat-Sun.or Mon South China Ancient Water Towns: Wuzhen, Xitang, Suzhou, etc. Nov.12-13 Sat.-Sun. Weekend Trip: Datong (Grottoes & Hanging Monastery) Nov.19-20 Sat./Sun Weekend Trip: Xi'an (Terracotta Warrior) and Yao Ware Town Nov.26-27, Sat.-Sun Weekend Trip to Macau

Ink & Water Painting Tuesday, October 11-Nov.1, 10am

Meet different styles of CCC guest artists, pick up the brush and try on rice paper the traditional Chinese Ink & Water Painting! >>> more

Talk: Tibetan Furniture Tuesday, October 11, 8pm

Based on 3 years of study of furniture in Tibet and in private collections, Chris Buckley will talk to CCC members and friends about what to look for when collecting Tibetan furniture, some background on its history and uses an >>> more

Talk: No Way Back – the "Shangfang" System of China Wednesday, October 12, 8pm

Yu Jianrong spent twenty months from year 2000 walking through five rural counties in Hunan province, retracing the route that Mao Tse-Tung took during an inspection for the “Hunan Peasant Movement”. The result of his research, which focused on one >>> more

Body massage Wednesday, Sep.7-28 & Oct.12-Nov.2, 10am-12

Basic manipulation techniques on relaxing the muscle and vein, and pressing corresponding acupoints; and treatments on common diseases. The class falls into the following 8 sessions >>> more

Hands-on: Peking Opera Makeup Thursday, October 13, 2-4pm

CCC will invite veteran Peking Opera artists to teach how to do the spectacular while complicated opera make-up. The artist will show how to do the make-up >>> more

Calligraphy Course (8-6) Thursday, Oct.13, 10am

Non mandarin-speaking students: Conducted in English, the class teaches everything, from meaning and evolution of the characters, culture to history and music of the period. You don't have to be able to write Chinese already, just have to be enthusi >>> more

Mahjong Workshop Friday, October 14, 10:30am

Come learn or practise this most popular games in China and rest of Asia. CCC boasts to let you grasp this game skills and immediately begin to play independently within one hour. If you are not a beginner >>> more

"Back-Street-Beijing" Walking Tour(6) Saturday, October 15, 9:30am-1:30pm

CCC's serial "Back-Street-Beijing" Walking Tour will take you to Shrines of Emperors of all Dynasties; Yuan-Dynasty White Dagopa (Kublai Khan's period), Writer Lu Xun's Museum and >>> more

Tour: Antique Furniture in Rural Beijing Saturday, October 15, 12-4:30pm

Mr. Li, famous antique furniture connoisseur from Forbidden City (Palace) Museum will be on hand for introduction. Barbecue and other food and drinks will be available in the courtyard of the rural environment. >>> more

Moonlight & Music in Water Saturday, October 15, 5-8pm

Join us for an evening of moonlight, music, and romance as we wistfully float through a perfumed sea of lotus dreaming of loves old and new. As our barges rhythmically punt over gentle swells we will leave behind the cares of the modern world as we b >>> more

Taichi (taijiquan) (8-6) Saturday, Oct.15, 10:30am

Taichi (Taichi chuan; or taijiquan) is ancient Chinese meditative exercise for the body, aiming to foster a calm and tranquil mind. It can perhaps be thought of as a moving form of yoga and meditation combined. >>> more

Tianjin Historical Architecture Tour Sunday, October 16, 8am-8:30pm

This is an unique cultural tour to Tianjin, different from the usual trips to Tianjin. It will explore the old districts and areas that are now used by municipal governmental offices and organizations and not open to individual visitors >>> more

Royal Canal Tour to the Summer Palace Sunday, October 16, 9am-1:30pm

Cruise along the imperial canal in a motorized canopy boat past the Beijing Zoo, the Beijing Aquarium and the Purple Bamboo Garden; appreciate the great views en route, and stroll in the garden to meet taichi practitioners beside lotus ponds and amat >>> more

Beijing Amblers: Red Leaves Sunday, Oct.16, 9:30am-5pm

October is the season to see the famous red leaves of the Fragrant and Western Hills. CCC selects a bit off-the-beaten path route (less packed) to view various spieces of red leaves and trees on the hills, have a picnic there, before heading to t >>> more

Tour: The Chinese Ethnic Minority Costume Museum Tuesday, October 18, 9:30am-12:30pm

Come see the Beijing Fashion Academy Museum, where it stores all types of gorgeous antique costumes of the 55 Chinese ethic minority groups. A fashion design expert from the academy will be on hand as a guide. >>> more

Talk: The Boxer Rebellion Wednesday, October 19, 8pm

Adam Williams will be invited for a talk entitled "The Boxer Rebellion and Memory." Adam Williams will focus on the historical background of his first novel, "The Palace of Heavenly Pleasure", which is illustrated by approx 75 contemporary photogra >>> more

Calligraphy Course (8-7) Thursday, Oct.20, 10am

Conducted in English, the class teaches everything, from meaning and evolution of the characters, culture to history and music of the period. You don't have to be able to write Chinese already, just have to be enthusiastic and be willing to hold a br >>> more

Book Club: "Dreams of the Red Chamber"(2) Thursday, October 20, 7:30pm

Novel written by Ts'ao Chan (1715?–63), generally considered to be the greatest of all Chinese novels. The work, published in English as Dream of the Red Chamber (1929), first appeared in manuscript form in Peking during Ts'ao Chan's lifetime. In 17 >>> more

3-day Trip to Guilin and Yangshuo Oct.21-23

Guilin is one of top ten destinations for both local Chinese and foreigners. Have you ever thought about joining the ffarmers wearing straw and planting seeds and sprouts in the wet paddy fields ? You can do that in Guilin. The limestone carst peak >>> more

Tour: Taoist White Cloud Monastery (Temple) Saturday, October 22, 2:30-5pm

Join CCC's guided tour to learn the only indigenous religion of China--Taoism. Wang Yi'e, chief editor of China Taoism, academic montly of China Taoism Association, will guide us in the beautiful White Cloud Temple and explain the complicated stat >>> more

Taichi (taijiquan) (8-7) Saturday, Oct.22, 10:30am

Taichi (Taichi chuan; or taijiquan) is ancient Chinese meditative exercise for the body, aiming to foster a calm and tranquil mind. It can perhaps be thought of as a moving form of yoga and meditation combined. >>> more