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Tour of the month
Historical and Cultural City Nanjing, the South Capital
Weekend tour, Nov.30 eve.-Dec.2
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Sun Yat-sun's mausoleum |
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Zhonghua Gate of the old walled Nanjing City |
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The Ming Tombs in Nanjing |
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Qinhuai River at night |
Upcoming Tours, Classes and Cultural Events
 Lecture: China' s "One Child" Policy
Wednesday, Nov.14,19:30-21:00
The lecture will cover the historical background to government policy and its impact on the society. Particular stress will be placed on the latest policy direction, the implementation of the policy, the demographic consequences ... >>> more |
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Chinese History Lectures
Fridays, Nov.16-Dec.7, 10:00-12:00
These lectures will provide a basic understanding and appreciation of the development of the institutions, religion, science and technology, arts, philosophy, literature, geography, and values up until 1949. >>> more |
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Ancient City Xi An (Terracotta Warriors)
Nov.16 eve.- 18
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 |
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Tour: Eunuch Tombs, Mural and Temples
Saturday, Nov.17, 13:30-18:30
CCC takes you to explore two obscure and fascinating sites. Tucked away in the mountains in the west suburb, the Eunuch tombs and temple complex remain authentic and peaceful. >>> more |
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Try hand-pulled noodles and making dumplings
Saturday, Nov.17, 10:30-12:30
Try pulling dough into Beijing style thin longevity noodles in a minute! And then make dumpling (jiaozi) with two different fillings and flavours. CCC invites professional cook to instruct you for these two marvelous culinary skills. >>> more |
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Shangyuan Established Artists Village Tour
Sunday, November 18, 09:30-16:30
Shangyuan is non-tourist artists community in a peaceful village. These academic artists are relatively older and have established their fame in China and abroad. CCC makes appointments with some famous painters and sculptors and visit their homes. >>> more |
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Chinese Folk & Minority Dance Class
Sundays, Nov.18-Dec.16, 18:30-20:00
Ms. Ding, veteran dancer and teacher of China National Songs & Dance Troupe will teach the class. With the rhythm of Tibetan music and songs, dance in Tibetan style. Tibetan culture, religion and custom will be learned as well during the class. >>> more |
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Tuina Massage Course
Monday & Wednesday, Nov.19-Dec.12, 13:00-15:00
The 8-session traditional tuina massage course introduce basic Chinese medicine theory, manipulation techniques on relaxing the muscle and vein, and pressing corresponding acupoints; and treatments on common diseases. >>> more |
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Foot Reflexology Course
Monday & Wednesday, Nov.19-28, 19:30-21:30
4-session foot reflexology course will be instructed by licensed traditional Chinese physician therapist. English narration. Each class is small group with adequate practical exercises. >>> more |
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Ink & Wash Painting Class: Bird-Flower
Tuesdays, Nov.20-Dec.18, 10:00-12:00
Chinese ink & water painting is a thousand-year tradition, and the xieyi style (free-hand) is one of the most unique style of Chinese painting. The CCCC painting course is specially designed for expatriates. >>> more |
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Beijing Walk: Summer Palace
Tuesday, Nov.20, 14:00-17:00
The Summer Palace is an imperial garden mainly dominated by Longevity Hill and the Kunming Lake. Three quarters of the garden is water and rest are a variety of palaces, gardens, and other classical-style architectural structures. >>> more |
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Book Club: "China Shakes the World"
Wednesday, Nov.21, 10:30-12:00
In this book, James Kynge traces these tremors from Beijing to Europe to the Midwest as China's ravenous hunger for jobs, raw materials, energy, and food - and its export of goods, workers and investments - drastically reshape world trade and politic >>> more |
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Making Lotus Lanterns
Wednesday, Nov.21, 09:30-12:30
Hear interesting lantern stories from Mr. Zhang, 73, nicknamed Lantern Zhang, who acquired the craftsmanship from an eunuch master in the Forbidden City. >>> more |
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Visit Erguotou Liquor Factory
Thursday, Nov.22, 09:30-12:00
Visit the famous Beijing Er Guo Tou Liquor Factory to see the entire traditional production skills such as distilling and fermentation in the gigantic wok; the wine cellar with half-century vintage, and hundred-woman packing line. >>> more |
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Southern Water Towns: Suzhou, Wuzhen, Hangzhou
Nov.22 eve.-25
Chinese ancient Water Towns in South China are well known for their ancient houses, bridges and the rivers running through them. Explore with CCC Hangzhou and Suzhou, and one peaceful ancient town Wuzhen. >>> more |
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Walk: Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square
Friday, Nov.23, 09:00-12:30
The 3.5-hour guided walk will provide informative and real explanation, covering not only the history, city planning, architectural details & symbols, fengshui of Tiananmen Square and the palace, but also the the life and fate of emperors and eunuchs >>> more |
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Xuanwu Hutong & Courtyard Houses Pedicab Tour
Friday, Nov.23, 14:00-16:10
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 |
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Tour: Writer Lu Xun's Museum
Saturday, Nov.24, 14:00-17:00
Go to visit Lu Xun's Museum and Former Residence with CCC, and learn the legendary story of this Father of Modern Chinese Literature. Mr. Huang, researcher of Lu Xun, will guide us through the tour. >>> more |
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Chinese Yellow Rice Wine Tasting
Saturday, Nov.24, 11:00-12:30
Chinese wine expert will give a lecture on the history, technique, taste and quality of Chinese yellow wines. Some typical brands and types of wines and snack will be tried during the talk. >>> more |
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Great Wall Mutianyu & Ming Tombs
Sunday, Nov.25, 09:00-18:00
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 |
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Hands-on: making tiger-head Shoes
Sunday, Nov.25, 14:00-17:00
Tiger shoes are commonly found on babies' feet in the countryside of China even today. The shoes are entirely made of cloth and their toe-caps are made into tiger's head. Learn how to make the traditional tiger shoes... >>> more |
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Tour: Demystify Chinese Buddhist Temples
Sunday, Nov.25, 14:00-17:00
You may think that all Buddhist temples in China look the same ? but do you really understand their symbolism? We invite you to spend an afternoon with CCC expert and perhaps a monk at the Fayuan Temple, who will provide the keys to unlock the signif >>> more |
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Peking Opera and face-painting
Tuesday, Nov.27, 13:30-15:00
Get to know Peking Opera from make-up, to singing and movements. Some famous episodes of opera will be performed and you will do the face-painting and be dressed up for photos. >>> more |
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Ear Reflexology Course
Thursday, Nov.29 & Dec.6, 13:30-15:30
CCC's Ear Reflexology classroom instruction includes the history of Ear Reflexology and Auricular Therapy, auricular anatomy, auricular points - location and conditions, auricular inspection, and hands-on application and documentation. >>> more |
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2 Days to Nanjing, the south capital
Nov.30 eve.-Dec.2
Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 306 km (189 miles) NW of Shanghai. First the nation's capital in the early years of the Ming dynasty (A.D. 1368-1644), then the capital of the Republic of China from 1911 to 1937, and now capital of Jiangsu Province >>> more |
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Hike: Great Wall Simatai and Jinshanling
Saturday, Dec.1, 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 |
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Cookery Class: Dish Garnishes & Chinese salad
Saturday, Dec.1, 14:00-16:00
Learn to cut rose, birds and other beautiful decorations with turnip and cucumbers; and make some Chinese salad or "cold" dishes. >>> more |
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Making Lotus Lanterns
Sunday, Dec.2, 14:00-17:00
Hear interesting lantern stories from Mr. Zhang, 73, nicknamed Lantern Zhang, who acquired the craftsmanship from an eunuch master in the Forbidden City. >>> more |
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Ear Reflexology Course
Monday & Wednesday, Dec.3 & 5, 19:30-21:30
CCC's Ear Reflexology classroom instruction includes the history of Ear Reflexology and Auricular Therapy, auricular anatomy, auricular points - location and conditions, auricular inspection, and hands-on application and documentation. >>> more |
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Sing Chinese folk songs
Tuesday, Dec.4, 13:00-14:30
Learn to sing Chinese folk songs and some famous songs with CCC expert. There are over 30 provinces and regions in China, >>> more |
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Qigong Class (Daoyin style)
Thursdays & Sundays, Dec.13-Jan.24, 19:30-21:00
Qigong is an ancient art of healing and self-healing which originated in China as early as four thousand years ago. Qigong is an integral part of traditional Chinese medicine. >>> more |
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6 Days Yunnan: Lijiang & Xishuangbanna
Dec.26-31
The 6-day Yunnan tour will explore the subtropical Xishuangbanna (known for various ethnic minority peoples and villages) in the south of Yunnan and Lijiang Ancient Town in the north, and its surrounding Jade Snow Mountain & Tiger Leaping Gorge >>> more |
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Hakka Earthen Round Buildings
Dec.26-29
Get to know Fujian province, the southeastern end of China's mainland facing Taiwan across the strait. Xiamen, beautiful seaport city with Gulangyu Island; then dirve into the villages in the mountains south and west of Fujian for the magical earthen >>> more |
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