Peking Opera Workshop
Saturday,Mar.17, 14:00-16:00

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

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

Lecture: Three religions of Daoism, Confucianism and Buddhism
Wednesday, Mar.21, 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 Club: "Nixon & Mao: The Week That Changed The World"
Tuesday, March 20,10:30-12:00

Join our monthly book chat and this time we will discuss the book:"Nixon & Mao: The Week That Changed the World by Margaret MacMillan. You are also welcome even though you may not have read a single page of the book yet. Just join our discussion! >>> 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Two-day Tour to Datong (Grottoes & Hanging Monastery)
April 14-15

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

Pingyao Town - Raise the Red Lanterns
Apr.20 eve.-22

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

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

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

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

The Silk Road (Xinjiang's Turpan, Kashgar & Tajikistan Highland)
April 27-May 2

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

Guilin, Yangshuo & Longsheng Rice Terraces
April 28-May 1st

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

4-Day Guizhou Tour (Ethnic minorities & Village Homestay)
April 28-May 1st

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

Hunan's Zhangjiajie Forest Park and Phoenix Town (Feng Huang)
April 28-May 2

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

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

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

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

Ancient City Xi An (Terracotta Army)
April 30-May 1

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
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