CHP isn’t for every visitor. If you need a pristine tourist center in a new “historic” building, forget it. This is a small organization that’s working to save the China some of us came to see. They aren’t anti-progress. They just don’t buy the idea that a great nation has to rip up its cultural fabric in order to modernize.... More

CHP is filled with great folks who are fun to talk to and very knowledgeable about their area of focus. There is much to learn from each and everyone there. I will definitely recommend this. Next time there's an event, count me in! More

For the two years spent working as an intern at CHP, I have come to personally appreciate all events the organization conducts to raise awareness in cultural heritage protection in Beijing and across China. Friendly CHP staff and volunteers are always happy to share with you cultural stories that make China a unique living heritage. Definitely check it out/drop by... More

I spent a year at the Beijing Cultural Heritage Protection Centre and highly recommend it. CHP is doing amazing work raising awareness and preserving cultural heritage not only in Beijing but around China. Not only this, but the staff and volunteers behind CHP are dedicated, passionate, knowledgeable, and great people to be involved with if you ever have the opportunity! More

I volunteered with CHP as an Australian Youth Ambassador for Development during 2008, and returned in 2010 to collaborate again with CHP for my masters research, on their ethnic minority cultural heritage protection project work CHP offers both visitors to Beijing and local residents the opportunity stay informed and aware about China's heritage preservation hotspots and historical hutongs through local... More

We were taught 3 traditional Beijing dishes from our teacher Sue. All were delicious and it was great to hear from her the history of Beijing cooking. Great!! More