Talk: The Truth about Eunuchs
Wednesday, May 25, 19:30-21:00
Repeat: Friday, June 10, 10:30-12:00

The Truth about Eunuchs is an attempt to clear the air about many misconceptions that exists about Chinese eunuchs. Conducted in English, the talk  will explain what a eunuch was (probably not what most people think), the effects of castration, what the emperors used them for and why, and where they came from. Researcher Tang from China History Archives will be on hand to answer questions. >>> more

Debate: East and West Family Education
Wednesday, June 1, 19:30-21:00

Based on "the Battle Hymn of Tiger Mother", the debate is about how Chinese parents typically raise successful kids; and that Western parents are not strict enough, Amy Chua believes, worry too much about their children’s self esteem and psyches. >>> more

Contemporary Chinese History
Tuesday & Thursday, June 14-30, 10:00-12:00

Contemporary Chinese History deals with China's transformation since 1840 and emphasis is placed upon political development and social changes but also the civilization and cultural aspects in six sessions. The lectures will be in English. >>> more

  Morning Meditation Class
Thursday, May 26-June 16, 10:30-11:30

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 Medicine Class
Tuesday & Thursday, June 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

Morning Qigong Class
Thursday, May 26-June 16, 09:15-10:15

Qigong is an ancient art of healing and self-healing which originated in China as early as four thousand years ago. The sets of exercises bring about a balanced energy flow, the end result is optimizing body and mind. CCC offers Baduanjin & Yijinjing Qigong classes in English. >>> more

Experience Monk's Life in a Zen Monastery
June 11-12

The peaceful and secluded temple is an ideal retreat to experince life of monks and begin the journey to know one's self. Spend a weekend in the temple, join their busy daily routine and learn about "the art of life". >>> more

Shanxi's Laoniuwan Village by Yellow River and Great Wall
June 4-6

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

Backstreet Beijing Walk - White Dagopa & Writer Luxun Residence
Friday, May 27, 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

Sleeping on the Great Wall Jinshanling
Sat.3pm - Sun.4pm, May 28-29

The hike between Jinshanling and Gubeikou 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

Backstreet Beijing Walk - Legation Quarter
Saturday, May 28, 14:30-17:30

Explore historical sites, hutongs and architecture around Dongdan, Taijichang and Zhengyi Lu, and then visit the Legation quarter area. You will old alleys and residents, churches and banks, and old European Embassy buildings. >>> more

Ancient Horse Trail of Western Beijing
Sunday, May 29, 09:00-16:30

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

Sleeping on the Great Wall Jinshanling
Sat.3pm - Sun.4pm, June 11-12

The hike between Jinshanling and Gubeikou 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

Light Hiking Tanzhe Monastery & Yangpoyuan Village
Sunday, June 12, 08:30-17:00

Tucked away in the mountains in the west suburb, Tenzhe Monasteries and Pagoda Forest remain authentic and peaceful. They are one of the oldest temples in Beijing with lots of old pines and stone scarvings. The village nearby is old & nice. >>> more

Hiking highest Qin Great Wall of Beijing
Saturday, June 18, 09:00-18:00

The hike starts from an obscure village in a valley, where the stacks of hay in front of the old houses made of rocks. We will climb up the tallest Great Wall in Beijing in altitude, and pass peaceful woods two times, only birds and insects chirping. >>> more

Sleeping on the Great Wall Jinshanling
Sat.3pm - Sun.4pm, June 18-19

The hike between Jinshanling and Gubeikou 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

Huanghuacheng Great Wall and Little West Lake
Sunday, June 19, 09:30-17:00

Enjoy a rugged but moderate hike on the Great Wall and then a leisurely hike down a mountain overlooking the scenic Little West Lake. The Wall is submerged under water in the Lake damage from aerial bombings that happened in World War II. >>> more

Hands-on: Chinese Appliqué (Buduihua)
Saturday, May 28, 14:00-17:00

Traditional Chinese Appliqué (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

Cookery: hand-pulled noodles and dumplings
Sunday, May 29, 18:00-20:00

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

Talk: Chinese foot-binding
Wednesday, June 8, 19:30-21:30

Nicknamed Gold Lilies, bound feet is symbolic erotic fantasy for men. Foot-binding resulted in lifelong disabilities for most of its victims. The talk explores the history, detailed process of binding feet, and the custom and appeal. >>> more

Ba Zi Destiny Analysis Course
Monday & Wednesday, June 13-July 06, 10:00-12:00

"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

Contemporary Chinese History
Tuesday & Thursday, June 14-30, 10:00-12:00

Contemporary Chinese History deals with China's transformation since 1840 and emphasis is placed upon political development and social changes but also the civilization and cultural aspects in six sessions. The lectures will be in English. >>> more

 

Book Talk: Real Life Stories of Migrant Workers
Wednesday, June 15, 10:00-12:00

An Dun, a reporter for the Beijing Youth Daily, will give a talk about his new book The Chinese Dream – Real Life Stories of Migrant Workers and Urban Transplants in Contemporary China. She will talk about the stories that she has heard and published over the last four years. These are the people around us - in the subways, in noodle shops, massage centers and nail salons or on the corners of expats' apartment complex. >>> more

Talk: Peering into the Mystery of I-Ching
Wednesday, June 22, 19:30-21:30

The ancient Book of Changes is known by almost all, yet understood by few. Researcher Ma Ning will provide a basic introduction to the I Ching for a lay audience, with a talk a PPT show that will be conducted in Chinese with English interpretation. >>> more