Highlight of this week

This Friday: Duanwu Festival celebration
in the village by the Great Wall and Reservoir

Duanwu Festival in a Village by the Great Wall June 6, 09:00-16:30 Celebrate the Duanwu Festival in a Village near the Huanghuacheng Great wall and a reservoir. We will be welcomed by villagers, then make lanterns or wrap the Zongzi with fresh bamboo leaves, and ride boat to an isle to view the water and the Great Wall >>> more

    Other new tours

Tibetan Furniture & Carpet Tour Sunday, June 15, 14:00-18:00 Explore with CCC a Tibetan furniture and carpet warehouse in a hidden neighborhood in southern suburb of Beijing. You can see large stock of beatifully painted Tibetan furniture - old and new, as well as carpets, art and ornaments. >>> more

	A Pilgrimage & Art Tour to Southeast Qinghai July 5-10 We head to southeast Qinghai's historical city of Tongren; Wutun, a 1,000 year old village where the Tibetans here have a rich history recorders through murals, tangka and statues; and spectacular Kanbala Forest & Valley; Nanzong Buddhist Nunnery. >>> more

Yangtze & Grand Canal Cities: Yangzhou, Wuxi and Yixing June 7-9 Explore with CCC the historical and cultural cities at the junction of the Yangtze and the Grand Canal - Yangzhou, Wuxi and Yixing, where so many notable artists, musicians and scholars were born; and then Nanjing, once capital of six Dynasties. >>> more

	Dongyue Taoist Temple Tuesday, Jun 10,13:30-16:00 pm Join the CCC to stroll around the quiet and exquisite Donyue Temple, which is said to be the administrative center for the 18 layers and 76 offices of hell. Aspects of religious Taoism will be elaborated upon, and the misteries will be unveiled. >>> more

Laoniuwan Valley, Yellow River and Great Wall Jun.13-15 Laoniuwan in Datong, Shanxi is one of the most beautiful valleys in China. This tour begins at Datong following the Great Wall's trail to where it borders Inner Mongolia, and meets the Yellow River. >>> more

	Ningxia's Heritage & Alanshan Gobi Desert with Lake June 20-22 / July 11-13 Ningxia is at the Great Bend of the Yellow River. The northern Ningxia is surrounded by Inner Mongolia. The famous attractions include the spectacular Yellow River scenic zone, the sand dunes of Tengger Desert, Xixia Tombs and the Great Wall. >>> more

Tour: Jiaozhuanghu War Tunnels and Simulated War Game Sunday, Jun 22,09:00-17:00 We first visit Jiaozhuanghu Underground Tunnel Labyrinth, which was digged up by local farmers to fight against Japanese invaders. Then we will head to a beautiful mountain area to put on army fatigue and hold a real size machine gun for military mis >>> more

	Beijing Amblers: Erdaoguan Great Wall & Fort Villages Sunday, Jun 22,09:30-16:00 Go hiking at a leisurely pace with CCC guides along the ancient path leading up to an archway in the Great Wall at Zhuangdaokou and then stroll in a village behind the hill with some original stonework. >>> more

Hunan Zhangjiajie & Wulingyuan and Phoenix Town (Feng Huang) June 25-29 This trip offers two distinct sides of Hunan Province--the beautiful landscape in the nature reservation of Zhangjiajie, the clear waters of Mengdong River; and the traditional town of Phoenix Town with minorities and Huoluping Miao village >>> more

Hulun Buir Grasslands (Inner Mongolia) Jun.27-29 Located outside the remote border town (with Russia) of Manzhouli, Inner Mogolia, the Hulun Buir Grasslands are the most pristine and lushest in China. Hulun Lake, within the Hulunbuir Grasslands, is the largest lake in Inner Mongolia. >>> more

	Huitengxile Inner Mongolia Grassland Jun.28-29 /July 12-13 it was worthwhile to visit the enchanting steppes & fantastic grassland! To find the less spoiled and touristy grassland with relatively full -up grass, and yet accessible for a two or three days excursion, CCC recommends the grassland Huitengxile (2 >>> more

New talks, courses and cultural events

Chinese Medicine Theory Demo Lecture Tuesday, June 10, 19:30-21:30 Repeat: Thursday, June 12, 13:30-15:30 This is a demo lecture about the theory of TCM from a doctor on Yin/Yang, Qi, five organs and six fus to channels and acupoints; from excessiveness/deficiency, cold/heat and fire and fluids to herbs, health care & medicated food. The course will be in English. >>> more

	Book Club: Wolf Totem Wednesday, June 11, 10:30-12:00 Wolf Totem was a phenomenon in China, breaking all sales records there and earning the distinction of being the second most read book. There has been much international excitement too-to date, rights have been sold in thirteen countries. >>> more

	Lecture: China's Education In past 30 Years Wednesday, June 11,19:30-21:30 Chen Xiaoguang, a senior journalist and editor of China Education, will review the education in China in the past 3 decades, problems and changes and future. The lecture will be in Chinese with English interpretation. >>> more

Hands-on: Patchwork Pictures Wednesday, June 11, 10:00-12:00 Traditional patchwork picture(Buduihua), is made of rags with different colors cut, pasted, and embroidered with exquisite patterns. It is most popular in northern of Shaanxi, China. Come and stitch multi-colored fabrics into a nice Chinese picture. >>> more

	Peking Opera Workshop Saturday, June 14, 19:00-21:00 CCC will invite professional actors of Peking Opera to introduce you to the history, complexity and subtleties of this famous art form. Selected parts from Peking Operas will be performed to explain movements and gestures and voice adaption. >>> more

	Talk: Taoism & Zen's Influence on Western Art Tuesday, June 17, 19:30-21:00 Douglas Lewis, a Canadian artist and curator, will talk about the influences of Taoism and Zen on western contemporary art from 1960 to the present, and his own projects since his arrival in Beijing. >>> more

Book Talk: "Socialism Is Great!" by Zhang Lijia Tuesday, June 18, 19:30-21:00 "Socialism is Great" is a spirited memoir by a former Chinese factory worker and ended up an international journalist. The author Lijia Zhang is a contributor to international publications including South China Morning Post, Washington Times. >>> more

Hands-on: Chinese Tie-Dye Sunday, June 22, 14:00-16:00 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

	Talk: News Photograph in China Wednesday, June 25, 19:30-21:00 Mr. He Yanguang, journalist and photographer of China Youth, a leading newspaper in China, will share his photos and stories behind, which covers a variety of people and social lives. The talk will be in Chinese with English interpretation. >>> more

	Chinese Food from Market to Table (4): Summer Melon Medley Saturday, June 27, 10:00-13:00 Bitter melon, Winter melon and Sponge gourd, according to the Traditional Chinese Medicine, are considered cooling food–they help to clear heat, detoxify and dispel dampness. The class will start with guided-tour of local farmer's market. >>> more

	Folk songs & music on boat at Lotus Pond Saturday, June 28, 19:00-22:30 Join us for an evening of music and romance hosted on the boats by world-famous musicians, who will serenade us playing traditional Chinese instruments and thrill to the vocal talents of accomplished folk singers. >>> more