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Tibet is open to Western tourists now
CCC has scheduled trips to Tibet in August and September and October holiday. Please make sure that you sign up for this tour earlier enough because it requires longer days now to get an entry permit.
Homestay in a cave village on top of Yellow River Valley
- Hike the Shanxi Great Wall & homestay in Laoniuwan village by the valley
(July 25-27, Friday-Sunday)
Heading from Datong, the long, narrow road circles sweeping mountains, dipping on one side to terraced, green fields interspersed with cave houses built into the light brown loess cliffs. To the other side is the vast Yellow River, curving like emerald glass around rough yet green terrain jutting into the water. The steep route on a remote road leads to a magic valley and village- Laoniuwan.
Upcoming Talks & Lectures in July and August
 Lecture: China's Land Policy & Rural Politics
Wednesday, July 9, 19:30-21:30
Mr. Li Changping has spent many years studying the rural issues of China and advocating for the livelihood of the 800 million Chinese citizens. He will share his assessment of the land policies and rural policies of the latest developments. >>> more |
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Language & Culture: "Analects of Confucius" (1): Learning
Thursday, July 10, 10:00-12:00 /
Repeat: Monday, July 21, 19:30-21:30
Learn mandarin and Chinese literature and culture through reading and studying original Chinese Classics and poems - the charming way to improve your tone, reading and writing skills, and get to know Chinese literature, culture and philosophy. >>> more |
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Folk songs & music on boat at Lotus Pond
Saturday, July 12, 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 |
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Beijing Walk: Peking University Campus and Museum
Tuesday, Jul.15, 10:00-13:30
Very few ex-pats are aware that the campus of Peking University is as beautiful as an imperial garden. Take a stroll through its grounds, where you can see traditional houses, lakes, pagodas and the famous Arthur M.Sackler Museum of Art. >>> more |
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Lecture: Home Feng Shui
Wednesday, July 16, 19:30-21:30
Professor Zhao will give a lecture on home feng shui. Regardless of a science or pseudoscience, he will explain the ancient fengshui practitioners's theory and practice, from the main tools used in a feng shui analysis to home furniture arrangement. >>> more |
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Language & Culture: "Analects of Confucius" (2): Humanity
Thursday, July 17, 10:00-12:00
Repeat: Monday, July 28, 19:30-21:30
Learn mandarin and Chinese literature and culture through reading and studying original Analects of Confucius- the charming way to improve your tone, reading and writing skills, and get to know Chinese literature, culture and philosophy. >>> more |
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Talk: Peering into the Mystery of I-Ching
Wednesday, July 23, 19:30-21:30
Peering into the Mystery of I-Ching, the ancient Book of Changes which describes an ancient system of cosmology, philosophy and divination. Researcher and teacher Ma Ning will provide a basic introduction of I Ching for a lay audience. >>> more |
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Folk songs & music on boat at Lotus Pond
Saturday, July 26, 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 |
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Talk: Olympics and Urban Change
Wednesday, July 30, 19:30-21:00
Dr. Jeroen de Kloet will give a talk on the promotion of Beijing as olympic city and how these urban changes are negotiated by artists. Jeroen is professor at University of Amsterdam and works on cultural implications of globalization in China. >>> more |
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Bird-raising Story by Beijing Bird Men
Sunday, August 3, 09:00-11:00
Meet Mr. Liang, famous bird raising man in Beijing, and his bird friends in a Beijing's local park, listen to their stories of keeping birds, and learn which are high valued breeds and how to train birds for singing and performances. >>> more |
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Tour: White Cloud Monastery & Taoism
Sunday, Aug.3, 14:00-17:00
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 |
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Talk: China's Rural Architecture & Protection
Tuesday, August 5, 19:30-21:30
Mr. Luo Deyin, researcher from Qinghua University, will take an ancient castle in Weixian and others as examples to show the variety of architecture styles, and significance to the local life and custom, and protection problems now they face. >>> more |
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Talk: Current China's Economy & Policy
Wednesday, August 6, 19:30-21:30
Social Science researcher Feng Xingyuan will talk about the emergence of private enterprises in China and the barrier to development; the adventages and disadventages of dirigism; reason for China's economy miracle and the problem & Prospect. >>> more |
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Talk: Chinese Drama by Wu Xiaojiang, Famous Director
Wednesday, August 13, 19:30-21:30
Spoken drama (huaju), western-style theatre, has been imported into China for over 100 years. Wu Xiaojiang, will give an overview of the development of spoken drama in China, and the impact of economic development on the artists. >>> more |
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Talk: Evolution & Destruction of Old Beijing
Wednesday, August 20, 19:30-21:30
This lecture will retrace the history and evolutions of the city, its layout and architecture; city walls & inner 9 gates and outer 7 gates; 9 altars and 18 gardens and parks; and the history of destruction of the walled city and buildings. >>> more |
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Zen Talk & Meditation
Every Thursday evenings, 19:30-21:30
Join us each week for an insight into the teachings and practices of Zen Buddhism. We'll be guided on our journey of self-discovery by a Buddhist layman and learn about Zen through its music, its stories, its art, its rituals & martial arts. >>> more |
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