Talk: The Truth about Eunuchs
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

Lecture: Three religions of Daoism, Confucianism and Buddhism
Wednesday, Jun 15, 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

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

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

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

7 Days Yunnan: Dali, Lijiang & Shangri-La
June 13-19

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

Two-day Tour to Datong (Grottoes & Hanging Monastery)
June 18-19

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

Experience Monk's Life in a Zen Monastery
June 18-19

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

Inner Mongolian Grasslands, Erguna Wetland & Russian Village
June 24-26

The Inner Mogolian Hulun Buir Grasslands are the most pristine and lushest in China. The Russian town features Russian descendants, Russian style wooden houses and filled windows and golden-silver birch forest. >>> more

Ancient City Xi'an (Terracotta Army)
July 1 eve.-3

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

Experience Real Life in Xilin Gol Inner Mongolia Grassland
July 9-10

Unlike most Inner Mongolian grassland resort tours, which features concret yurts, crowded tourists and noisy entertainment, this Xilin gol grassland tour will visit Mongol families and stay in their authentic yurts and experience their life. >>> more

Gansu's Xiahe and Labrang & Langmu Monasteries
July 14-17

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

Pingyao Town - Raise the Red Lanterns
July 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

Inner Mongolian Grasslands, Erguna Wetland & Russian Village
July 22-24

The Inner Mogolian Hulun Buir Grasslands are the most pristine and lushest in China. The Russian town features Russian descendants, Russian style wooden houses and filled windows and golden-silver birch forest. >>> more

Sichuan Panda Natural Reserve & Leshan Buddha
July 29-31

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