Chinese Tea Tour to Maliandao Market
Sunday, March.11, 10:00-16:00

Come with CCC tea expert to Maliandao, the largest tea market in northern China. We will explore with you some shops and taste some white and green teas, and try oolong and pu’er in the afternoon after a lunch in a nice restaurant nearby. Tea, tea sets and pets knowledge will be narrated, followed by discussions. >>> more

Light Hiking Tanzhe Monastery & Yangpoyuan Village
Sunday, Mar.11, 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

Visit: Beijing Cloisonne (Enamel Art) Factory
Monday, March 19, 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

Traditional Chinese Clothing Tour
Tuesday, March 27, 10:00-12:30

Check with the expert about antique costumes from 55 minority ethnics all over China, including traditional clothing, such as Dong people's silver head dresses, Mongolian boots, court and wedding costumes, and rural wears; and a variety of accessoriz >>> more

4-Day Guizhou Tour (Ethnic Culture & Homestay)
April 6-9

This 4-day tour will go into mountains and valleys of Yungui Plateau to explore its stunning landscape, characterized by limestone karst hills, jagged peaks and terraced rice fields, as well as its colorful ethnic minority cultures several charming nature villages. We will hike the fields and hills of remote villages and have one-night homestay in the village houses. >>> more

Peony Fair, Luoyang Longmen Grottos & Shaolin Temple
April 21-22

Take a weekend trip to Luoyang to visit the Longmen Grottoes, one of 3 most famous Buddhist grottoes in China and Shaolin Monastery, the birthplace of both kung fu and Zen Buddhism. >>> more

Hunan's Zhangjiajie Forest Park and Phoenix Town (Feng Huang)
April 4-8

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

Explore Qinghai - Tbetans, Sacred Land & Stunning Landscape
April 27-May 2

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

The Silk Road (from Urumqi, Turpan to Kashgar & Kazakh Highland)
April 27-May 2

The Silk Road Route starts from Xinjiang, 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

South of the Clouds Yunnan Tour: Dali, Lijiang & Shangri-La
April 27-May 4

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

Ningxia's Muslims & Inner Mongolia Desert Sand Dunes
April 29-May 1

This journey will explore the large Muslim community along Yellow River, do goat-skin rafting, and then cross the border from Ningxia into Inner Mongolia desert dunes. Climbing aboard a jeep and drive up and over the shifting sand dunes. >>> more

The most Sacred Taoist Mountain Wudang
Apr.29 - May 1

Wudang Shan (Mountain) is number one in the hierarchy of sacred Daoist mountains. Monasteries & Buildings on the summit were made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, and has long been known as a centre for Chinese martial arts. >>> more

Subtropical Hakka Round Buildings & City Xiamen
March 16-18 / Repeat: April 2-4

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

Southern Water Towns: Suzhou, Wuzhen, Hangzhou
March 22 eve.-25

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

Sichuan Panda Natural Reserve & Leshan Buddha
March 30-April 1 / Repeat: April 2-4

Visit the Panda 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; learn to cook and try Sichuan Cuizine and visit local teahouses and Sanxingdui Museum. >>> more

7 Days Tibet (Lhasa, Tsetang, Shigatse)
April 4-10

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

Guilin, Yangshuo & Longsheng Rice Terraces
April 5-8

Guilin has China's most "Chinese' scenery - paddy fields, farmers wearing straw hats, etc., and the town of Yangshuo has limestone carst peaks along the Li River. Its natural scenery and laid back air, is a great escape from the big cities. Longsheng Rice Terraces' natural beauty and the colorful ethnic minorities cultures and customs attract people from all over the world. >>> more

Yangtze River Cruise & Dazu Rock Carving
April 6-9

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

Sichuan Panda Natural Reserve & Leshan Buddha
April 29-May 1

Visit the Panda 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; learn to cook and try Sichuan Cuizine and visit local teahouses and Sanxingdui Museum. >>> more

Yangtze River Cruise & Dazu Rock Carving
May 11-14

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

Zen Retreat & Immersion Practice in Suburb of Beijing
March 16 eve.-18, 19:00

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

Light Hiking around Glazed Roof Tile Village
Saturday, March 17, 09:00-17:00

The so called "Glazed Roof Tile" Village used to have many imperial kilns in the entire village, providing golden tiles for the Forbidden City and royal buildings. Now the tradition is kept. Family kilns are still available and in use. >>> more

Backstreet Beijing Walk: Red Building & Northern Cathedral
Sunday, March 18, 14:00-17:30

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

Hiking highest Qin Great Wall of Beijing
Saturday, Mar.24, 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

Chinese Tea Tour to Maliandao Market
Saturday, March 24, 10:00-16:00

Come with CCC tea expert to Maliandao, the largest tea market in northern China. We will explore with you some shops and taste some white and green teas, and try oolong and pu’er in the afternoon after a lunch in a nice restaurant nearby. Tea, tea sets and pets knowledge will be narrated, followed by discussions. >>> more

Tianjin Concessions & Colonial Architecture Day Tour
Sunday, Mar.25,08:30-19:00

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

Songzhuang Contemporary Artists Village Tour
Sunday, April 1st, 09:30-16:30

Songzhuang Village is China's largest contemporary artist community. It is different with 798 Art Zone crowded with galleries. CCC makes appointments with a handful of artists who will allow you into their farmer's homes or rental studios. >>> more