CCC's new summer retreat -- updated grassland & towship tour

CCC updates its Mongolian Grassland tour,  the new 3-day trip will explore an more authentic Hulunbuir Mongolian Grassland,  plus the Erguna Wetland & River bordering Russia, and Enhe, China's only Russian Town. 

Enhe is another highlight of the tour. It is a small riverfront border town facing Russia on the opposite shore where the majority of residents are ethnically Russian (whom carry a Chinese-Russian bloodline).  

The vast and picturesque grassland and Most dense forest  of China - Daxing Anling, and Erguna River, as well as a unique and fascinating culture, are the new discover of CCC!

The 3-day trip will be on:
June 25-27 / July 30- August 1 / August 20-22 / Sep 3-5 / July 16-18 / Sep.17-19




Upcoming Tours and Classes over the two weeks
 

Backstreet Beijing Walk - Fuchengmennei
Saturday, June 20, 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

Visit: Beijing Cloisonne (Enamel Art) Factory
Tuesday, June 22, 09:30-12:30

Come to see workshops of cloisonné or Jingtai Lan (the "blue of Jingtai"). It is so named because the blue was the dominant color adopted for enameling, and cloisonné became prevalent during the reign of Jingtai (1450--1456) in the Ming dynasty. >>> more

Chinese Medicine Museum Tour
Saturday, June 26, 14:00-17:00

The Museum of Chinese Medicine is professionally-managed with a rich collection of traditional Chinese medicinal relics and medicinal substances. It contains two separate sections: the Chinese medicinals and the history of Chinese medicine. >>> more

Beijing Amblers: The Dragon Gate Gorge
Sunday, June 27, 09:00-18:00

The Dragon Gate Gorge is a great place to avoid the heat of the summer. Located in the valley in the southwest of Beijing, the deep gorge provides natural springs, running streams and waterfalls reminding people of the start of the Yellow River. The >>> more

Sleeping on the Great Wall Jinshanling
Sat.3pm - Sun.4pm, July 3-4

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

Sunshine Bus Tour Of Beijing
Tuesday, July 6, 10:00-15:00

Our CCC guide will take you on a 4-5 hours bus tour of the 4 corners of Beijing - you' ll see an overview of the new Beijing and the old -- new buildings and old neighborhood and courtyard houses, willow parks and snack shop and temple. >>> more

New Courses and Workshops
 

Herbal Medicine Course
Monday & Wednesday, June 21-30, 10:30-12:00

This 4 session course covers the brief history of herbalism, different schools of thought;basics of diagnosis and formulas for gynecological problems, sleep problems. >>> more

Peking Opera Workshop
Saturday, June 26, 19:30-21:30

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

 
Upcoming Out-of-Beijing Tours

Inner Mongolian Grasslands, Erguna Wetland & Russian Village
June 25-27

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

Hunan's Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
June 25-27

Listed as UNESCO's World Heritage Site in 1992, this scenic area is made up of three adjoining subtropical parklands, with quartzite sandstone peaks and pillars to rival Guilin's scenery. There are stunning views through bamboo, pine, and oak forest. >>> more

Ancient City Xi An (Terracotta Army)
July 2 eve.-4

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

7 Days Yunnan: Dali, Lijiang & Shangri-La
July 5-11

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

Overland Through Tibet To Everest
July 12-20

This is one of the most heart-stopping views of Mount Everest are from Tibet, where the northern flanks of the great massif are unhindered by adjacent peaks or ridges, presenting a breathtaking 13,000 vertical feet of sheer ice and granite. >>> more

Inner Mongolian Grasslands, Erguna River & Russian Village
July 16-18

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 20-25

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

Inner Mongolian Grasslands, Erguna Wetland & Russian Village
July 30- August 1

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 Gansu (Dunhuang, Jiayuguan Pass, Xiahe and Lanzhou)
August 4-8

Explore the famous fort of the Great Wall at its western end in the Gobi dessert and Dunhang “Thousand Buddha Grottoes” with paintings from a period ranging over ten dynasties. Then fly to Xiahe for Tibetan areas & famous Labrang Monastery >>> more

Ancient City Xi An (Terracotta Army)
August 6 eve.-8

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

Shanxi's Laoniuwan Village by Yellow River and Great Wall
August 6-8

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

Yangtze River Cruise & Dazu Rock Carving
August 12-15

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