CCC e-Newsletter > Beijing
  July 11 - July 19, 2009
     
 

What's on this weekend

Sleeping on the Great Wall Jinshanling
Saturday,16:00- Sunday, July 11-12

The hike between Jinshanling and Simatai Great Wall gives you a truly authentic wall experience and breathtaking views in relative isolation. Sleeping overnight on the Wall (camping or in the watchtower is the coolest experience ever ! >>> more
Beijing Amblers: Shentangyu Natural Park and Great Wall
Sunday, July 12, 09:00-17:30

Join our CCC Ambler's hiking tour to a scenic natural park and remote section of the Great Wall two hours outside of Beijing. CCC's Amblers Tours are CCC's signature hiking tour series for the leisurely, moderate hiker. >>> more
Backstreet Beijing Walk - Xuanwumen North
Tuesday, July 14, 09:00-12:00

CCC guides you to north Xuanwumen area, meandering along New Culture Street and passing by Writer Lu Xun School; Prince Kele's Mansion; Cathedral of Saviour. Then vanish ourselves in the winding hutongs to find more fascinating people and spots. >>> more
Day-trip: Vineyard & Wine-tasting in Hebei
Sunday, Aug.2, 09:00-16:30

Tour the best winery and vineyard at Huailai, 130 kilometres to the northwest of Beijing, which is the same latitude as Bordeaux and California. Situated inbetween Guanting reservoir and Yanshan mountain range, Huailai boasts the best soil and climat >>> more
Zen Weekend Retreat in Temple
August 14 eve. - 16

Experience the calm and peace of life as practiced by Zen Buddhism in the seclusion of our temple courtyard retreat on Red Conch Mountain in the outskirts of Beijing. Our Zen master will show you how to dissolve stress from your life >>> more


Cultural Lectures, Discussions and Classes

Cross-culture Discussion: Chinese Education
Wednesday, July 15, 19:30-21:30

How do the Chinese students feel about their education, their teachers, their subjects? What is the primary value that parents want their children to gain from their education? Participate in a discussion forum with several Chinese families... >>> more
Cross-Culture Discussion: Taxi Drivers
Wednesday, July 22, 2009

What is it like being a taxi driver in Beijing? With expensive company fees, how do they meet it in the midst of an economic downturn? How much do unlicensed taxis undermine their business? Participate in a discussion with several taxi drivers >>> more
Bazi Destiny Analysis Course
Every Tues & Thurs, July 28-Aug.27, 19:30-21:30

"Bazi Destiny also know as The Four Pillars - is a technical study on the individual’s destiny, personal characteristics, surrounding circumstances and possible life path. BaZi really is an extremely practical study. The course is in English. >>> more
Folk songs & music on boat at Lotus Pond
Saturday, July 25, 19:30-22:30

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
Zen Meditation Workshop
Every Thursday, 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
Tuina Massage Course
Monday & Wednesday, Aug 3-26, 19:30-21:30

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
One Time Overview Instruction of Chinese Painting
Tuesday, August 4, 19:30-21:30

During this two hours class, CCC's artist will teach you the basic knowledge of Chinese painting, from holding a brush, brushwork to style and artistic values. Then you will also try your hand at doing landscape and Bird & Flower Painting. >>> more
Foot Reflexology Course
Tuesday, Aug 4-25, 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

Out of Beijing Tours

Hulun Buir Grasslands (Inner Mongolia)
July 17-19

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
Explore Qinghai - Sacred Land & Stunning Landscape
July 24-29

We head to southeast Qinghai's historical city of Tongren; Wutun, a 1,000 year old village where the Tibetans have a rich history recorders through murals, tangka and statues; and spectacular Kanbala Forest & Valley; Nanzong Buddhist Nunnery. >>> more
Ancient City Xi An (Terracotta Warriors)
July 24 eve.-26

Take 2 days trip to visit the famous Terracotta Warrior Site; Ancient City Wall, Shaanxi Museum; Great Mosque and Muslim Street; Wild Goose Pagoda, etc. >>> more
5-Day trip to Tibet
Aug 5-9

A trip to the "Roof of the World" with majestic moonlike landscape and the stunning cultures guarantees to be an amazing experience. The 5-day tour covers Lhasa, Samye Monastery, Yombulagang Palace and Yamdrok Lake, etc. >>> more
Datong Trip (Grottoes & Hanging Monastery)
Aug 7 eve.-9

Join this weekend tour to see the second-largest of the nearly 51,000 sandstone statues of Buddha in 53 Yungang grottoes. Buddhist cave art began here in Datong, 160 miles west of Beijing, in the fifth century, by Xianbei minority, which ruled North >>> more
Mount Sanqing & Jingdezhen Porcelaine
August 14-16

The Mount Sanqing Shan is a renowned Taoist Mountain and one National Park of China in Jiangxi Province with an outstanding scenery. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008. Jingdezhen is the Porcelain Capital of China >>> more
Hulun Buir Grasslands (Inner Mongolia)
August 14-16

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
Ancient City Xi An (Terracotta Warriors)
August 14 eve.-16

Take 2 days trip to visit the famous Terracotta Warrior Site; Ancient City Wall, Shaanxi Museum; Great Mosque and Muslim Street; Wild Goose Pagoda, etc. >>> more
Yangtze River Cruise & Dazu Rock Carving
August 21-24

The Yangtze, China's longest river, originates on the Qinghai-Tibet-Plateau and flows eastwards. The rushing waters formed the dramatic scenery of the famous Three Gorges. Enjoy the spectacular mountainous landscape of the Yangtze River and its tribu >>> more

 

 
   
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Jul 11
Sleeping on the Great Wall Jinshanling ( July 11-12)
Royal Canal Boat Tour to the Summer Palace ( 09:00-15:30)
Jul 12
Qigong Classes ( 18:30-20:00)
Beijing Amblers: Shentangyu Natural Park and Great Wall ( 09:00-17:30)
Jul 13
Jul 14
One Time Overview Instruction of Chinese Painting ( 19:30-21:30)
Backstreet Beijing Walk - Xuanwumen North ( 09:00-12:00)
Jul 15
Royal Canal Boat Tour to the Summer Palace ( 09:00-15:30)
Cross-culture Discussion: Chinese Education ( 19:30-21:30)
Jul 16
Great Wall Mutianyu & Ming Tombs ( 09:00-18:30)
Zen Meditation Workshop ( 19:30-21:30)
Jul 17
Walk: Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square ( 09:00-12:30)
Xuanwu Hutong & Courtyard Houses Pedicab Tour ( 14:00-16:30)
Jul 18
Beijing Amblers: The Dragon Gate Gorge ( 09:00-18:00)
Meandering Mandarin - Beauty Salon ( 9:30-12:30)
Chinese Cloth Tiger Toy ( 14:00-17:00)
Jul 19
Hiking Great Wall Jiankou ( 09:00-18:00)
Backstreet Beijing Walk - Red Building of Beida & Cathedral ( 14:00-17:30)
Qigong Classes ( 18:30-20:00)

 
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