New Course

CCC is going to offer 8 sessions Bazi Destiny Analysis Courses (morning and evening courses) in September. In order to better understand this ancient Chinese study on the individual's destiny, a free of charge demo class will be organized on this Tuesday evening.

Ba Zi Destiny Analysis Demo Class
Tuesday, August 11, 19:30-21:00

Come and join a free demo class on "Bazi Destiny ', which is also know as The Four Pillars -  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 and free of charge. >>> more

Highlight of Travel in September -- North Xinjiang

North Xinjiang's Kanas Lake & Hemu Village
Sep 16-20

See the mysterious Kanas lake deep in the forests and mountains of Altay, near the border of Kirgistan, Mongolia and Sibiria. Then explore Hemu Village, voted 3rd most beautiful village in China and discover the Tuwa minority living at the lake. >>> more

Over the next two weeks

Backstreet Beijing Walk - Mosque & Muslim Quarters
Wednesday, Aug.12, 10:00-13:00

This CCC walk will head you to Niujie (Ox Street), a largely Muslim community in Beijing's Xuanwu District. This walk will give you a feel for the unique Muslim quarter with old Beijing hutong atmosphere. In the company of Mr. Hu, member of Beijing>>> 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

Day-trip: Vineyard & Wine-tasting in Hebei
Sunday, Aug.16/30, Sep 12, 09:30-16:00

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

Day-trip: Silver Fox Cave
Sunday, Aug.23, 09:30-16:30

Enjoy the spectacular sights in the karst cave with the unusual formations and stone flowers. Boating trips run on a stream 106 meters below ground level, where you will see waterfalls along the way. The average temperature in the cave is 14 degrees >>> more

Backstreet Beijing Walk - Fuchengmennei
Wednesday, Aug.26, 10:00-13:00

This "Backstreet Beijing" Walking Tour will take you to Shrines of Emperors of all Dynasties; a Yuan-Dynasty White Dagopa (Kublai Khan's period), authentic hutongs and neighborhood. The tour ends up visiting a bustling pet market. >>> more

Day-trip: Ming Village (Chuan Di Xia)
Wednesday, Aug.26, 08:30-18:30

Chuan Dixia Village is the only village in Beijing that has been listed as a National Village Architecture Reserve. Art and architecture students often go to sketch the houses there. >>> more

Beijing Amblers: The Cool Waterfall Valley
Saturday, Sep.5, 09:00-17:30

Drive to Miyun County, Beijing to see peach and apricot blossom, red leaves, waterfall, valley and part of Miyun Reservoir. >>> more

Backstreet Beijing Walk - Beiheyan & Nanchizi
Sunday, Sep.6, 14:00-17:00

This tour explores the hutongs and historical sites on the east of the Forbidden City, from Beiheyan to Nanchizi Street, including famous writer Laoshe's house, imperial city wall ruins park, imperial History Archieves and an art museum. >>> more

Zen Weekend Retreat in Temple
September 18 eve. - 20

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

Tour: Writer Lu Xun's Residence & Museum
Wednesday, Sep.23 09:30-12:30

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

Out-of-Beijing Tours 

Explore Qinghai - Sacred Land & Stunning Landscape
Aug.28-Sep.2

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

Chengde Imperial Mountain Resort
August 29-30

Take CCC's comfortable bus to Chende, Hebei Province to see the Summer Mountain Resort (Bishushanzhuang) and its Outlying Temples. The size of Chengde Summer resort is as big as the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace combined. It is surround >>> more

The most Sacred Taoist Mountain Wudang
August 29 eve.-31

Wudang Shan (Mountain) is number one in the hierarchy of sacred Daoist mountains. Monasteries & Buildings on the summit were made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, and has long been known as a centre for Chinese martial arts. >>> more

Wutai Shan - The First Among the Four Great Mountains
September 4-5

Wutai Shan is one of the Four Sacred Mountains in Chinese Buddhism and is a great place for summer restreat. Nuns, monks, and lamas from different orders and from all over China, Japan, Nepal, and Thailand come to Wutai Shan in the summer. >>> more

Hulun Buir Grasslands (Inner Mongolia) & Manzhouli Border Town
Sep 5-6

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)
Sep 4 eve.-6

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

Sichuan Panda Reserve and Leshan Giant Buddha
Sep 11-13

Visit the Panda center at Ya'an Natural Reserve, taking photos with the giant Pandas or even holding a panda; visit the famous Le Shan Giant Buddha, world's largest Buddha statue in the World >>> more

Datong Trip (Grottoes & Hanging Monastery)
Sep 11 eve.-13

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

North Xinjiang's Kanas Lake & Hemu Village
Sep 16-20

See the mysterious Kanas lake deep in the forests and mountains of Altay, near the border of Kirgistan, Mongolia and Sibiria. Then explore Hemu Village, voted 3rd most beautiful village in China and discover the Tuwa minority living at the lake. >>> more

Yellow Mountain & Ancient Anhui Villages
Sep 18 eve.-20

Explore two UNESCO-listed sites with CCC: Yellow Mountains, the loveliest mountain of China', and Hongcun, an ancient Anhui Village with unique architecture and decoration (shooting site for the movie Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) >>> more

Ancient City Xi An (Terracotta Warriors)
Sep 18 eve.-20

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

Talks, Classes and Events
 

Chinese Calligraphy: A Cross-cultural Dicussion
Thursday, August 20, 10:00-12:00
Join us for this in-depth presentation about the art of Chinese Calligraphy, created to show individuals how to fully appreciate this captivating art form. Learn about the traditional concepts behind this ancient practice—its basic elements as well as the typical styles.  Furthermore, learn about calligraphy’s historical background and the role that it plays in Chinese culture. 
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Ba Zi Destiny Analysis Course
Evening Course: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Sep 1-24, 19:00-21:30
Morning Course:  Mondays & Wednesdays, Sep 7-30, 09:30-12:00

"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

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

Cookery: hand-pulled noodles and dumplings
Monday, August 10, 19:00-21:00

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

One Time Overview Instruction of Taichi
Tuesday, August 11, 19:30-21:00

Come and join this one time overview instruction of taichi, and learn all about Taichi from movements to breathing and mind cultivation. The English-speaking taichi master will guide you through this mind/body experience. >>> more

Tying Chinese Knots: Butterfly
Wednesday, August 12, 09:30-12:30

Learn to make the auspicious knots from CCC folk artists Ms Wang, and work out your own knots (knots, butterfly or lily shoes, and other patterns of crafts), and hang them up on your neck or your handbag. >>> more

Hands-on: Chinese Applique (Buduihua)
Saturday, August 15, 14:00-17:00

Traditional Chinese Applique(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

One Time Overview Instruction of Yangsheng (health)
Tuesday, August 18, 19:30-21:00

Come and join this one time overview (2 hours) instruction, and learn all about Yangsheng, traditional Chinese diet, medicine and breathing, mind/body knowledge and self-cultivation. The master will guide you on these mind/body exercises >>> more

One Time Overview Instruction of Chinese Painting
Wednesday, Aug 19, 10:00-12:00

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

Hands-on: Chinese Tie-Dye
Wednesday, Aug 26, 10:00-12:00

Learn two fabric craftsmanship at China Culture Center: tie-dye (zha ran) and batik (la ran), which represent typical minority Chinese folk art: simple colour and texture, and unique patterns. >>> more