Talk: Understanding Chinese Cuisine
Wednesday, February 16, 19:30-21:00

Foods plays a central part in Chinese culture. This lecture reveals a tantalizing wide range of foods and flavors in China, philosophy, history, local culture and geography’s impact on food, usages of materials and condiments and cooking varieties >>> more

Ancient Horse Trail of Western Beijing
Sunday, Feb.20, 08:30-16:30

Explore with CCC the mountains and villages in western Beijing' s Mentougou. We will follow the trail to pass a pine forest and several villages, climb up a mountain to find some horse hoof prints made on the rock path and carvings on the cliff. >>> more

Zen Retreat & Immersion Practice in Suburb of Beijing
February 19-20,7pm

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

Backstreet Beijing Walk - Zhushikou & Xiannongtan
Saturday, Feb.19, 10:00-13:30

Explore a protestant church and neighborhood and hutong south of Zhushikou till to the ancient imperial altar dedicated to the first farmer of China. Once shared the same size of the Temple of Heave with royal level of architecture. >>> more

Lecture: Three religions of Daoism, Confucianism and Buddhism
Wednesday, March 2, 19:30-21:30

This lecture reviews three major values and religions of China in one lecture. All Chinese scholars generally agree on that China and Chinese culture and thoughts have been shaped by the three religions or values together. >>> more

Chinese Medicine Class
Monday & Wednesday, Mar.7-30, 13:30-15:00

This 8 session course covers the basic philosophy and cosmology underlying Chinese medicine, the varying schools of thought in history, the acupuncture channels and their relationship to illness, the four diagnostic methods, Chinese herbalism. >>> more

Talk: China's Rural-Urban Migrant Workers
Wednesday, March 9, 19:30-21:00

CCC invites speaker to share with you history of migrant workers, the plight (living and working conditions, discrimination, social securities, and their kids education, etc.) and way out based on gradual change of governmental regulations. >>> more

Lecture: All About Courtyard House - Siheyuan
Wednesday, March 16, 19:30-21:30

This is an informative and in-depth architecture talk introducing all categories & characteristics of courtyard houses, layout, exterior & interior architectural details; different gates, roofs, decoration; as well as fenghui concept, symbols and cus >>> more

Book Club "The Boat to Redemption"
Tuesday, Feb.22, 10:30-12:00

Join us for our monthly book chat at CCC! We are going to talk on the book "The Boat of Redemption" by Su Tong (Please note that the author will not be on hand at CCC for this book chat). >>> more

Live Zen - Practice & Meditation
Thursday, Feb.24, 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

Chinese Cloth Tiger Pillows
Wednesday, Feb.16, 14:00-17:00

In China, the tiger is a symbol of power and goodness associated with children. Hand made tiger pillows are thus a popular gift for parents to express love and wishes to their children, but we think they make great presents for all ages. >>> more

Talk/Hands-on: Pu'er Tea
Friday, Feb.18, 10:00-12:00

On this hands-on class we will learn about the origin and knowledge of Pu'er Tea and the special pottery used in preparing them the traditional way. Then you will practice the tea ceremony. >>> more

Beijing Longqing Gorge Ice Sculpture & Lantern Tour
Saturday, Feb.19, 15:30-21:30

Beijing Longqing Gorge is best known for its outdoor gallery of ice sculptures carved into animals and figures of all shapes and sizes, When illuminated at night they create wonderful visuals. Performances and toboggan add to its fun. >>> more

Backstreet Beijing Walk: Red Building & Northern Cathedral
Friday, Feb.25, 09:30-13:00

Stroll in the old cultural streets at Wusi & Wenjin Street, and others, and view the Red Mansion of old Peking University,Wenjin Street, old palaces of Beijing library, and the "Northern Cathedral of Beijing" >>> more

Daytrip: Colonial Architecture Exploration of Tianjin
Sunday, Feb.27,08:30-19:00

This is an expert guided tour exploring the old colonial districts and areas where the western and classic Chinese villas still exist. The beautiful renovated Haihe river, the traditional lanes, neighborhood and market will also be visited. >>> more

Explore Guangzhou, Foshan and Pastoral Kaiping
March 4-6

Kaiping, 164km from the Macau border, is China at its most bucolic. Its old European style watchtowers are very unique residences. While Guilin & Yangshuo has China's most "Chinese" scenery, the limestone carst peaks are especially magnificent. >>> more

Xi'an (Terrecotta Warriors) & Luoyang (Grottos & Shaolin Temple)
March 9 eve.-13

The 4-day tour explores some most important heritages and culture of imperial China in the two most ancient capitals of Xi'an and Luoyang. They are located by the Yellow River area, north central mainland of China, and are dubbed the cradle of Chines >>> more

Subtropical Hakka Round Buildings & City Xiamen
March 11-13

Get to know Fujian province, the southeastern end of China's mainland facing Taiwan across the strait. Xiamen, beautiful seaport city with Gulangyu Island; then dirve into the villages in the mountains south and west of Fujian for the magical earthen >>> more

7 Days Yunnan: Dali, Lijiang & Shangri-La
March 21-27

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

Ancient City Xi'an (Terracotta Army)
March 25 eve.-27

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

Southern Water Towns: Suzhou, Wuzhen, Hangzhou
March 31 eve.-April 3

Chinese ancient Water Towns in South China are well known for their ancient houses, bridges and the rivers running through them. Explore with CCC Hangzhou and Suzhou, and one peaceful ancient town Wuzhen. >>> more

Hunan's Zhangjiajie Forest Park and Phoenix Town (Feng Huang)
April 1-5

This trip offers two distinct sides of Hunan Province--the beautiful landscape in the nature reservation of Zhangjiajie, the clear waters of Mengdong River; and the traditional town of Phoenix Town with minorities and Huoluping Miao village >>> more

Walking and Cycling Yangshuo & Longsheng Rice Terraces
April 2-5

The town of Yangshuo is a backpacker's paradise. Just over an hour south of Guilin, Yangshuo, with its natural scenery and laid back air, is a great escape from the gray and pollution of China's big cities >>> more

Sichuan Panda Natural Reserve & Leshan Buddha
April 3-5

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

Ancient City Xi An (Terracotta Army)
April 3 eve.-5

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
April 7-10

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

Xi'an (Terrecotta Warriors) & Luoyang (Grottos & Shaolin Temple)
April 13 eve.-17

The 4-day tour explores some most important heritages and culture of imperial China in the two most ancient capitals of Xi'an and Luoyang. They are located by the Yellow River area, north central mainland of China, and are dubbed the cradle of Chines >>> more

Pingyao - Raise the Red Lanterns
April 15 eve.-17

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

7 Days Yunnan: Dali, Lijiang & Shangri-La
April 21-27

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

Explore Qinghai - Sacred Land & Stunning Landscape
April 22-26

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

Two-day Tour to Datong (Grottoes & Hanging Monastery)
April 23-24

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

The Silk Road (Xinjiang: Turpan, Kashgar & Tajikistan highland)
April 30-May 5

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

5-Day trip to Tibet
April 30-May 4

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

Sichuan Panda Natural Reserve & Leshan Buddha
April 30-May 2

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

Gansu's Xiahe and Labrang & Langmu Monasteries
April 30 - May3

Explore the monasteries and Tibetan monks and landscapes in South Gansu >>> more

Ningxia's pyramid & Inner Mongolia Sand Dunes
April 30-May 2

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