Talk: Peering into the Mystery of I-Ching
Wednesday, April 25, 19:30-21:00

The ancient Book of Changes is known by almost all, yet understood by few. Researcher and teacher Ma Ning will provide an introduction of I Ching for a lay audience starting right from the "six Ws'.

I Ching is one of the five fundamental books of Confucianism. It is over 3000 years old (the symbols used in divination are over 5000 years old), making it both one of the oldest surviving books in the world, and one of the oldest forms of divination.


What's on over the next two weeks

4-session Chinese History Course Thursday, April 5-26, 10:00-11:30 Susan Yeh, Taiwanese expert teaching in US, Japan and China for many years, will give a basic understanding and appreciation of selected Chinese art, literature, music and philosophy, values, geography, folklore and festivals up until 1949. >>> more

	Hutong & Courtyard Houses Pedicab Tour Wednesday, April 25, 14:00-16:00 Go to the peaceful hutongs (alleys) and courtyard houses in Beijing Xuanwu District, learn the real life of Beijingers in the neighborhood , get into their homes for a chat, check out a kindergarden with lovely kids; see an old opera houses >>> more

Talk: Peering into the Mystery of I-Ching Wednesday, April 25, 19:30-21:00 Peering into the Mystery of I-Ching, the ancient Book of Changes is known by almost all, yet understood by few. Researcher and teacher Ma Ning will provide an introduction of I Ching for a lay audience starting right from the "six Ws'. >>> more

	Temple of Heaven and Taichi class Wednesday, April 25, 09:30-12:00 Tour the Temple of Heaven with CCC expert and learn the significance of workshiping and offering sacrifaces to the God of Heaven, and the architectual symbols in this dignified imperial building. Then take taichi class with a professional master >>> more

Great Wall Mutianyu & Ming Tombs Thursday, April 26, 09:00-18:30 Mutianyu is a famous section of the Great Wall, and it is not so commercialized but also a moderate section (not so physically demanding). Ming Tombs is the largest and well preserved imperial tomb complex with over 500 years >>> more

	Hands-on: Chinese Tie-Dye Thursday, April 26, 13:00-15:00 Learn two fabric craftsmanship at Chinese Culture Club: tie-dye (zha ran) and batik (la ran), which represent typical minority Chinese folk art: simple colour and texture, and unique patterns. >>> more

Royal Canal Boat Tour to the Summer Palace Saturday, April 28, 09:00-13:00 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

	Tianjin Historical Architecture Tour Sunday, April 29, 08:00-20:30 This is a unique cultural tour guided by curator from Tianjin Historical Architecture Museum, exploring the old colonial districts and areas of six European countries >>> more

6 Day Trip: Southeast Guizhou & Dragon Backbone Rice Terrace April 30-May 5 Guizhou of Southwest China has long been remote, stagnant and ackward, however, unspoiled by tourism development. Its stunning landscapes and terraced rice fields, as well as its colorful ethnic minority cultures have made Guizhou a paradise. >>> more

	6-day Yunnan Trip (Lijiang & Shangrila) April 30-May 5 Dreamland Yunnan is famed for its beautiful landscapes and colourful and diverse ethnic cultures. Enjoy the famous ancient town Lijiang, UNESCO's World Heritage Site, its surronding Jade Dragon Snow Mountains, then tour Tibetan inhabited Shangri-La. >>> more

7 days Trip to Tibet April 30-May 6 A trip to the "Roof of the World" guarantees to be an amazing experience. The majestic moonlike landscape and the stunning cultures make this one of the world' s most alluring destinations. The 7-day tour covers Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse and Shannan >>> more

	6 Day Silk Road Trip - Dunhuang, Turpan, Kashgar May 1-6 CCC will organize a 6-day trip to trace the Silk Road Route, starting from Dunhuang through Turpan to Kashgar and Karakuri Lake and Snow Mountains. >>> more

Royal Canal Boat Tour to the Summer Palace Wednesday, May 2, 09:00-13:00 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

	Hike: Great Wall Simatai and Jinshanling Thursday, May 3, 08:30-18:30 Simatai section of Great Wall in Miyun County, Beijing, remains one of the best options for those who want more of a challenge from the Great Wall, harrowing, steep and unrestored. It connects to another section, Jin Shan Ling, in Hebei. >>> more

Hutong & Courtyard Houses Pedicab Tour Friday, May 4, 09:30-11:30 Go to the peaceful hutongs (alleys) and courtyard houses in Beijing Xuanwu District, learn the real life of Beijingers in the neighborhood , get into their homes for a chat, check out a kindergarden with lovely kids; see an old opera houses >>> more

	Ancient City Xi An (Terracotta Warriors) May 04 evening -06 Take weekend trip to visit the famous Terracotta Warrior Site; Ancient City Wall, Shaanxi Museum; Great Mosque and Muslim Street; Wild Goose Pagoda, etc. >>> more

Tour: Lama Temple & Lamaism Sunday, May 6, 14:00-16:30 This is a guided tour to the famous Lama Temple in Beijing. CCC expert (English narration) will explain all the architectural details of the temple and share the knowledge of Lamaism (Tibetan sect of Buddhism). >>> more

	Royal Canal Boat Tour to the Summer Palace Tuesday, May 8, 09:00-13:00 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