Caochangdi Artist Village Tour
Sunday, June 17, 09:30-12:30

Unlike the public and commercial 798 Art District in Beijing, Caochangdi artist village is different and more private. The community is made up of prestigious freelance artists whose artworks have been sold to galleries in China and abroad. CCC arranges this tour through its connections, making appointments with some famous artists (including painters, sculptors, photographers and artists dedicated to the genre of performance) and visit their homes to learn their lives and artistic aspirations. >>> more

Tsinghua University Campus Walk
Saturday, June 23, 14:30-17:00

Tsinghua University is known throughout China for having one of the most beautiful campuses. It is located on the former site of Qing Dynasty royal gardens and retains Chinese-style landscaping as well as traditional buildings, but many of its buildings are also in the Western-style, reflecting the American influence in its history. Come and take a walk in the campus and learn the history of Tsinghua and of China for the last century, as well as China's educational and examinational System. >>> more

Talk: China's Household Register, Social Security & Personal Data Files
Wednesday, June 20, 19:30-21:30

Come hear an expert's talk on China's three fundamental constraints every Chinese people live under either at work or in their everyday life. They still restrict one's housing, job application, welfare and children' s schooling. >>> more

 

Syllabus for Introduction to Chinese Herbal Medicine
Monday & Thursday,June 21- July 02,19:30-21:00

This class is designed to give the student a basic understanding of Chinese herbal medicine,  basic theory, diagnostics, and will also cover some very popular individual herbs that are in common use such as ginseng, gou qi zi (wolfberry), dang gui, licorice, etc. >>> more

Chinese music and instruments Workshop
Friday, June 22, 19:30-21:30

CCC has invited some Erhu, Quzheng, Pipa musicians to perform different selections of traditional Chinese music. They will introduce you to the melodies and instruments with stories illustrating their meaning to Chinese culture. >>> more

Talk: Chinese foot-binding
Saturday, June 23, 19:00-20:30

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

Talk: Three Weddings and a Divorce -- Beijing Women in the 20th century.

Wednesday, June 27,19:00-21:00

"Three weddings and a divorce" is the story of three women living in Beijing. Through their lives, marriages, and one divorce, the transformation of the women's role in the capital of China is explored. Based on research and interviews, and told through a selection of historical photographs. >>> more

Zen & Buddhism Talk on "Day By Day Is a Good Day"
Friday, June 29, 10:00-11:30

This is a series of master-guided talk & relaxing discussion on Zen Buddhism and its relation to everyday life of us. The talk will be and conducted in English in a comfortable and cultural ambience, with tea tasting. >>> more

Talk: Principles of Forbidden City
Tuesday,July.03,19:30-21:00

The Forbidden City is the best example of Chinese Imperail architecture. Professor Zhao will unveil seven principles reflected in the construction of the emperors' palaces, from Chinese values, symbols, fengshui practice,to culture. >>> more

4 Session Chinese Medicine Course
Tuesday&Thursday, July 05-17, 19:30-21:00

1. Chinese Medicine Lecture: Fundamental Concepts of Chinese Medicine 2. Chinese Medicine Lecture: Diagnosing Patterns of Disharmony 3. Chinese Medicine Lecture: Acupuncture Channels and Acupressure 4. Chinese Medicine Lecture: Herbal Medicine and Nutrition >>> more

Guqin Music & Poetic Songs
Saturday, July 7, 19:30-21:00

During this special event you will have the opporuntity to experience in very close distance Prof Han's guqin music and listen to a few of his adorable young students perform and sing. Guqin is known for its beautiful and uplifting style of playing. >>> more

Ba Zi Destiny Analysis Course
Tuesday to Friday, July 17-20, 10:00-15:00

"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

Inner Mongolian Grasslands, Erguna Wetland & Russian Village
June 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

Gansu's Xiahe and Labrang & Langmu Monasteries
June 22-25

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

Pingyao Ancient Walled Town - Raise the Red Lanterns
June 22 eve.-24

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

Ancient City Xi An (Terracotta Army Site)
June 29 eve.-July 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

4-Day Tour to Guilin, Yangshuo & Longsheng Rice Terraces
July 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

Experience Real Life in Xilin Gol Inner Mongolia Grassland
July 7-8

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

Pingyao Ancient Walled Town - Raise the Red Lantern
July 13 eve.-15

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 20-22

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 20-22

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

Experience Monk's Life in Bailin Zen Monastery
July 21-22

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

5-Day Essential Tibet
July 25-29

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

Ancient Zhengding Town & Yujia Stone Village
July 28-29

This is a well-received bus tour. The Buddhist temples in Zhengding are well worth seeing, but the real highlight of the trip is Yujia stone village - one of the rare places where you can still feel the picturesque charm of ancient China. >>> more

Two-day Tour to Datong (Grottoes & Hanging Monastery)
July 27 eve-29

Join this two-day 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 China for over 200 years. Then we check out the wooden Hanging Monastery was built about 1.400 years ago on extremely sheer cliffs of Hengshan Mountain. Bridges and corridors connect the different buildings of the monastery. >>> more

Ancient City Xi An (Terracotta Army Site)
Aug 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

The most Sacred Taoist Mountain Wudang
Aug3-5

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