This Weekend Tours  

Royal Canal Boat Tour to the Summer Palace Saturday, May 18, 09:30-16:30 Cruise along the imperial canal in a motorized canopy boat past the Beijing Zoo, the Beijing Aquarium and the Purple Bamboo Garden; appreciate the great views en route, and stroll in the garden to join the passionate amateurs of the community singing >>> more

Backstreet Beijing Walk - Legation Quarter Sunday, May 19, 10:00-13:00 Explore historical sites, hutongs and architecture around Dongdan, Taijichang and Zhengyi Lu, and then visit the Legation quarter area. You will old alleys and residents, churches and banks, and old European Embassy buildings. >>> more

Chinese Tea Tour to Maliandao Market Sunday, May 19, 09:30-15:30 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

 Out-of-Beijing Tours

7 Days Tibet (Lhasa, Tsetang, Shigatse) June 10-16 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

Inner Mongolian Grasslands, Erguna Wetland & Russian Village June 21-23 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

Experience Real Life in Xilin Gol Inner Mongolia Grassland June 29-30 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

Experience Ancient Village & Monk's Life in Bailin Monastery July 6-7 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". Then visit a least touristy ancient village which is a best example of stone architecture. >>> more

  Up-coming Cultural Workshop

Live Zen - Practice & Meditation Workshop Sunday, May 19, 10:30-12:00 Join us each week for an insight into the teachings and practices of Zen Buddhism. We'll be guided on our journey of self-discovery by a Buddhist layman and learn about Zen through its music, its stories, its art, its rituals & martial arts. >>> more

Peking Opera Workshop Sunday, May 19, 14:30-16:00 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