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Mid-Autumn Village Celebration
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Dear CCC Friends,
Time is running very fast these days and we all have to run too! The Golden Week will soon be upon us. Don' t put off your holiday decision until the last minute. If you do, you may find yourself just sitting at home!
We are offering some fantastic trips, giving you a hassle-free holiday during this extremely busy high-season time.
Our Tibet and Silk Road trips have been and continue to be very strong. Even just the names conjure up images of camels trekking across desert plains, the scent of spices being sold at markets, incredible mountain scenery, adventure and many legends.
But, what do you know about Guizhou? What does this name bring to mind? ?
Then find out for yourself. Take a look at a region with a multitude of ethnic groups with their colourful dress, interesting architecture and music; landscapes so varied and stunning that you will need lots of chip capacity for your camera and food that will make you go back for more! We have also chosen this time of year – the Autumn Golden Week – as the only time this trip is offered – allowing you to see the “golden” time of the Dragon Backbone Terrace.
Don't miss out on these opportunities. Get out there and see the country! Make your booking now before it is too late!
Mid-Autumn (Moon) Festival
 Talk: Discovering Mooncakes
Wednesday, Sep.23, 19:30-21:00
This presentation by mooncake-salesgirl-turned-City-Weekend-dining-editor is a fun introduction to the history and cultural meaning behind mooncakes in modern Beijing. You'll also have a chance to sample some of the tastiest mooncakes available. >>> more
Talk: Discovering Mooncakes
Friday, Sep.25, 10:30-12:00
This presentation by mooncake-salesgirl-turned-City-Weekend-dining-editor is a fun introduction to the history and cultural meaning behind mooncakes in modern Beijing. You'll also have a chance to sample some of the tastiest mooncakes available. >>> more
Other tours and events in two weeks
Cricket (insect) culture & fighting
Saturday, Sep 26, 14:00-16:00
Go to a local pet market and take home a cricket songster to keep you company this fall! The Chinese love crickets! Come hear a talk all about crickets (qu qu & guo guo) and their extravagant containers - villas, and cricket apartments. >>> more
Ba Zi Destiny Analysis Course
Tuesdays & Thursdays, Oct 13- Nov 5, 19:00-21:30
"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
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
The Silk Road (from Dunhuang to Turpan, Kashgar & Kazakh)
Sep.30-Oct.6
The Silk Road Route starts from Dunhuang's Mogao Grottos in Gansu, fly to Xinjiang to explore Turpan Basin for its grape and melon harvest; then fly to Kashgar, the heart of Chinese Islam and drive to Karakuri Lake and Snow Mountains. >>> more
7 Days Yunnan: Dali, Lijiang & Shangri-La
Sep 30-Oct 6
Dreamland Yunnan is famed for its beautiful landscapes and colourful and diverse ethnic cultures. Enjoy the famous ancient town Dali and Lijiang, UNESCO's World Heritage Site, its surronding Jade Dragon Snow Mountains, then tour Tibetan inhabited Sha >>> more
7 Days Yunnan: Dali, Lijiang & Shangri-La
Oct.1-7
Dreamland Yunnan is famed for its beautiful landscapes and colourful and diverse ethnic cultures. Enjoy the famous ancient town Dali and Lijiang, UNESCO's World Heritage Site, its surronding Jade Dragon Snow Mountains, then tour Tibetan inhabited Sha >>> more
7 Days Tibet (Lhasa, Tsetang, Shigatse)
Oct 1-7
A trip to the "Roof of the World" guarantees to be an amazing experience. The majestic moonlike landscape and the stunning cultures make this one of the world' s most alluring destinations. The 7-day tour covers Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse and Shannan >>> more
Explore Qinghai - Sacred Land & Stunning Landscape
Oct.2-6
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
In-depth Southeast Guizhou to Dragon Backbone Terrace
Oct 2-7
Guizhou of Southwest China has long been remote, stagnant and ackward, however, unspoiled by tourism development. Its stunning landscapes and terraced rice fields, as well as its colorful ethnic minority cultures have made Guizhou a paradise. >>> more
Ningxia's pyramid & Inner Mongolia Sand Dunes
Oct.3-5
Ningxia's famous sites include Xixia Dynasty Tombs and the earth Ming Great Wall. Then the journey will cross the border into Inner Mongolia desert dunes. Climbing aboard a military truck or jeep and drive up and over the shifting sand dunes. >>> more
Ancient City Xi An (Terracotta Warriors)
Oct 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's Fairyland Jiuzhaigou & Huanglong
Oct 14-18
Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area and Huanglong Parklands are two famous World Natural Heritage sites. Jiuzhaigou offers spectacular landscapes with alpine features: crystal clear and serene lakes, snow-capped mountains, countless waterfalls and lush forests. >>> more
Yangtze River Cruise & Dazu Rock Carving
Oct 16-19
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
Pingyao--Raise the red lanterns
Oct 16 eve.-18
Listed as UNESCO Heritage Site, this exotic ancient city and city walls bring you back to the history and the atmosphere and environment like the Europeans back to the Middle Age Europe, and the awesome walls and carvings of the Wang Family Residence >>> more
Ancient City Xi An (Terracotta Warriors)
Oct 23 eve.-25
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
Western Guizhou: Waterfall, Karst Landscape, Old Han & Miao Village
Oct 30-Nov 1
Hidden amongst jagged karst mountains, misty waterfalls and undulating hills, Guizhou is a gem hidden under layers of gorgeous scenery, and with each step, a new vista emerges... >>> more
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