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Upcoming tours, classes, lectures
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Biking, Boating and Dumplings Tour
Tuesday, Aug.3, 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
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Talk: Nine Principles of Forbidden City
Wednesday, August 4, 19:30-21:30
The Forbidden City is the best example of Chinese Imperail architecture. Professor Zhao will unveil nine principles reflected in the construction of the emperors' palaces, from Chinese values, symbols, fengshui practice,to culture. >>> more
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Sunshine Bus Tour Of Beijing
Wednesday, August 4, 10:00-15:00
Our CCC guide will take you on a 4-5 hours bus tour of the 4 corners of Beijing - you' ll see an overview of the new Beijing and the old -- new buildings and old neighborhood and courtyard houses, willow parks and snack shop and temple. >>> more
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Royal Canal Boat Tour to the Summer Palace
Wednesday, Aug.4, 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
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Live Zen - Practice & Meditation
Thursday, August 5-26, 19:30-21:30
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
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Lecture: Three religions of Daoism, Confucianism and Buddhism
Thursday, August 5, 10:00-12:00
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
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Great Wall Mutianyu & Ming Tombs Tour
Thursday, Aug.5, 09:00-18:30
Mutianyu is a famous section of the Great Wall, and it is not so commercialized but also a moderate section (not so physically demanding). Ming Tombs is the largest and well preserved imperial tomb complex with over 500 years >>> more
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Cookery: hand-pulled noodles and dumplings
Friday, Aug.6, 10:00-12:00
Try pulling dough into Beijing style thin longevity noodles in a minute! And then make dumpling (jiaozi) with two different fillings and flavours. CCC invites professional cook to instruct you for these two marvelous culinary skills. >>> more
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Pedicab Hutong, Home Visit & Forbidden City
Friday,Aug. 6,10:00-16:30
We will first walk through the Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden Ciy to learn its rich history and culture. After lunch, we take pedicab into the old Beiing's neighborhoods' narrow alleys and visit courtyard houses to see the real life of Beijinger >>> more
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Tying Bracelet Knots
Saturday, August 7, 14:00-16:30
Learn to make the auspicious knots from CCC folk artists Ms Wang, and work out your own knots (knots, necklace, bracelet, butterfly or lily shoes, and other patterns of crafts), and hang them up on your neck or your handbag. >>> more
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Mahjong Workshop
Saturday, Aug.7, 14:00-16:00
Come learn or practise this most popular games in China and rest of Asia. CCC boasts to let you grasp this game skills and immediately begin to play independently within one hour. If you are not a beginner >>> more
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Hands-on: Chinese Tie-Dye
Sunday, August 8, 10:00-12:00
Learn two fabric craftsmanship at China Culture Center: tie-dye (zha ran) and batik (la ran), which represent typical minority Chinese folk art: simple colour and texture, and unique patterns. >>> more
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Great Wall Mutianyu & Olympic Venues Tour
Sunday, Aug. 8, 09:00-16:00
Mutianyu is a famous and moderate section of the Great Wall in Beijing. It is an ideal half day tour for Great Wall lovers. It is neither too "wild" and physically too challenging. We will stop at the Olympic Venues for you to take photographs.
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Beijing Amblers: The Dragon Gate Gorge
Sunday, Aug. 8, 09:00-18:00
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
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Tour: Chinese Ethnic Costumes Museum
Tuesday, Aug.10, 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
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Chinese Bird-flower Painting Beginner's Course
Tuesday, Aug.10-31, 19:00-21:00
Chinese ink & water painting is a thousand-year tradition, and the xieyi style (free-hand) is one of the most unique style of Chinese painting. The CCCC painting course is specially designed for expatriates. >>> more
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Calligraphy Intermediate Class
Tuesday, Aug.10-31, 10:00-11:30
For the students who have attend 2-3 sessions (8-12 lessons), are recommended to join the intermediate class for further study and enjoy deeper about art of calligraphy. >>> more
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Biking, Boating and Dumplings Tour
Tuesday, Aug.10, 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
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Calligraphy Beginner's Course
Wednesday, Aug.11-Sep.1, 19:30-21:00
Conducted in English, the class teaches everything, from meaning and evolution of the characters, stroke techniques to related culture. You don't have to be able to write Chinese already, just have to be enthusiastic and be willing to hold a brush. >>> more
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