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CCC e-Newsletter > Beijing
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July 13 - July 22, 2012
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What's on this Weekend
Light hiking the Cool Waterfall Valley
Saturday, July 14, 09:00-17:30
Drive to Miyun County, Beijing to see peach and apricot blossom, red leaves, waterfall, valley and part of Miyun Reservoir. >>> more
Erguotou Liquor Factory Tour
Sunday, July 15, 13:00-16:30
Visit the famous Beijing Er Guo Tou Liquor Factory to see the entire traditional production skills such as distilling and fermentation in the gigantic wok; the wine cellar with half-century vintage, and hundred-woman packing line. >>> more
Sleeping on the Great Wall Jinshanling
Mon.2pm - Tues.4pm, July.16-17
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
Overnight excursions
Experience Monk's Life in Bailin Zen Monastery
July 28-29
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
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
Overnight Stay in Qingshanguan Great Wall Fort
Saturday-Sunday, August 4-5
Take coach to the East Qing Tombs, and then head to Qingshanguan Pass and Great Wall in Hebei, hike the wall and stay overnight in the authentic and unadorned courtyard houses in an obscure village next to the Great Wall at the Green Mountain Pass. >>> more
Other Cultural Programmes and Tours
Talk: Principles of Forbidden City
Tuesday,July.17,19:30-21:00
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, August 04-13, 19:30-21:00
This Chinese Medicine course covers the fundamental concepts of Chinese medicine; diagnosing Patterns of Disharmony;acupuncture Channels and Acupressure, and herbal medicine and nutrition >>> more
Learning Tibetan Buddhism in Beijing's Lama Temple
Sunday, July 22, 14:00-16:30
This is a guided tour to the famous Lamaism Temple in Beijing. CCC expert (English narration) will explain all the architectural details of the temple and share the knowledge of Lamaism (Tibetan sect of Buddhism). >>> more
Light hiking the Dragon Gate Gorge
Sunday, July 22, 08:30-18:00
The Dragon Gate Gorge is a great place to avoid the heat of the summer. Located in the valley in the southwest of Beijing, the deep gorge provides natural springs, running streams and waterfalls reminding people of the start of the Yellow River. The >>> more
Biking, Boating and Dumplings Tour
Sunday,July 22,15:00-19:30
Ride bike leisurely in the alleyways and along the bank of the beautiful houhai lake area, visit courtyard houses and families, Drum Tower... make and share meal with one family and in the evening take little wooden boat ride on the lake >>> more
Beijing Enamel Art (Cloisonne) Factory Visit
Saturday, July 28, 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
Sleeping on the Great Wall Jinshanling
Sat.2pm - Sun.4pm, July.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
Day-trip: The Silver Fox Cave
Sunday, July 29, 09:00-18:30
Visit a remote taoist temple and meet the taoist priests in the suburb of Beijing, then head to the Silver Fox Cave, enjoy the spectacular sights in the karst cave with the unusual formations and stone flowers, and boating along the river. >>> more
Tour: Demystify Chinese Buddhist Temples
Sunday, July 29, 14:00-16:30
You may think that all Buddhist temples in China look the same ? but do you really understand their symbolism? We invite you to spend an afternoon with CCC expert and perhaps a monk at the Fayuan Temple, who will provide the keys to unlock the signif >>> more
Out-of-town Tours
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
Inner Mongolian Grasslands, Erguna Wetland & Russian Village
July 20-22 / Aug 17-19
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
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
Experience Real Life in Xilin Gol Inner Mongolia Grassland
Aug 11-12
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
Ningxia's Muslims & Inner Mongolia Desert Sand Dunes
Aug 24-26
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
7 Days Tibet (Lhasa, Tsetang, Shigatse)
Aug 25-31
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
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