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Shanghai's
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Xianzai
Shanghai
Volume
10, issue 13 - March
27 2006 |
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Weekly Quiz |
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Are
you smart enough?
Search through this week's email newsletter for answers
to the following questions. Then submit your information
before Wednesday at noon (Beijing time) to be eligible to
win great prizes.
This week's prize is a China guidebook!
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Ni Zai Na Li? |
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 Where
Are You?!
Each month, YPHH organizes Happy Networking Events at bars
and restaurants in Shanghai. Visit www.yphh.com
for more info and check back each week to see if you are
pictured here!
If
You Are Above, You Have Just Won:
A China guidebook!
If you are pictured above, tell us before noon on Wednesday
this week by clicking
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China News |
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China Classifieds |
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Funny Pics |
These
are real pictures taken by real China travelers! |
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Thanks
to Steven Wang or the pic:
Send
in your favorite photo of something interesting, odd, or
funny while you stayed in China. Send it to sendfunnypics@xianzai.com
with the subject "Xianzai Shanghai Funny Pics!".
We'll post the best pics here each week! |
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Antique Furniture |
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 Each
week we highlight a new and interesting piece of antique
Chinese furniture!
Our box is made from thick leather with paintings of Tibetan
mystical people and animal characters, or nature motifs
of flowers and trees all put in well known Tibetan geometric
patterns. This appealing home for postcards, pictures and
love letters is the proof that the small, simple gifts can
be truly inspired and smart.
For
more information, please visit our website at http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/ |
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Adopt a Pet
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Each
week we highlight a pet that you can help adopt or foster
in Shanghai!
SCAA
is Shanghai's privately run animal protection association,
founded and supported by the expatriate community and dedicated
to saving the lives of homeless companion animals. SCAA
helps facilitate adoption of abandoned animals, educate
about pet care, and support animal shelter projects. For
more information please visit scaashanghai.org |
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Hotel Deals |
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Upgrade Your Trip at Crowne Plaza Beijing
With its contemporary designed rooms,
the new renovated Crowne Plaza Beijing directly
located on Wangfujing Avenue, offering easy access
to International business centers, vibrant shopping
venues and an array of historical landmarks. Add
only RMB 400 to upgrade to Executive Floor, enjoy
the benefits of complimentary buffet breakfast,
free Broadband Internet access & local calls,
happy cocktail hour, late check out and many others.
For reservation, dial China Toll Free Number 800
830 4088 or e-mail: reservation@crowneplazabj.com
 Surprise
in Easter, don't miss Holiday Inn Resort!
Deluxe Ocean Suite for only RMB 1050/night,
weekend RMB 1150/night: Offer one extra bed free
| Free using Kids Club for 2 hour | Offer welcome
young coconut drink | One Holiday Inn T-shirt
| Round way airport transportation by RMB 180.
Valid Date: From 13 Apr to 17 Apr, 2006. Please
call 86-898 8856 5666-7103 for detail; China Toll
Free Reservation No. 800 830 6368; China Toll
Free Reservation No. For Mobile 400 884 0888;
E-mail: hotel@holiday-inn-sanya.com
 Satisfy
your Senses... with a Spa Getaway at Sheraton
Sanya Resort!
The perfect getaway in a Resort that
has it all... all here, at Sheraton Sanya Resort.
Start the day right with a daily buffet breakfast
at our open air Lotus Cafe restaurant; cherish
the essential elements of life and relax in the
Mandara Spa... Rates starting from Deluxe Sea
View Room RMB2100/room/night. Please visit www.sheraton.com/sanya
and view Special Offers for reservation. For Full
information please visit www.sheratonsanya.com
or click
here or Phone (86) (898) 8855 8236 or Toll-Free
on 800 810 3088 or Email: sanya.res@sheraton.com
 Quality
Living Starts from Beijing Landmark Hotel
Beijing Landmark Hotel offers the brand-new
Superior Rooms. Each room features broadband Internet
access, IDD phone, color TV, a personal safe that
makes you feel convenient and easy. Moreover,
king-sized bedded Rooms are equipped with glass
wall bathrooms. The efficient service is another
bonus for your comfortable accommodation. For
more information, please visit www.beijinglandmark.com;
Tel: (8610) 6590 6688 ext. 5283 / 5285 / 5291
/ 5292; Fax: (8610)6590 7118; Email:rsvn@beijinglandmark.com
 "May
Blossom" - A holiday Special at the Kempinski
Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center from RMB828 Per
Room Per Night
This special rate includes 2 daily buffet
breakfasts; Child under 12 years stays free of
charge with parents and breakfast at kid's price;
Free use of our roof top swimming pool overlooking
the city; Access to both our Pulse Health Club;
Within walking distance to shopping malls, eateries
and tourist sites. Valid from: 28th April to 7th
May 2006. Rate is subject to availability and
15% surcharge. For reservations: Tel: (8610) 6465
3388; Fax: (8610) 6462 2204; Email: reservations.khblc@kempinski.com;
Web site: www.kempinski-beijing.com.
 Book
a Hostel Room in China!
Now you can preview and choose hostels from around
China. Find pictures, comments, and maps for the
hostels and then choose what type of bed and rooms
you need. We lots of cities including Beijing,
Chengdu, Kunming, Lhasa, Sanya, Shanghai, and
Yangshuo--plus lots more. You can securely book
online and find the cheapest rates online with
us. Visit http://www.chinatravelnow.com/hostels.php
and search for yourself
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Dining Out |
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Sunday
Enjoy great Easter celebration with a
scrumptious Easter Brunch! Pamper your family and
friends at Yi Cafe and indulge in our extensive
international seafood fare coupled with all the
traditional favorites, including our decadent selection
of chocolate goodies at our dessert corner. From
11:00 am to 3:00 pm on 9 April. RMB388 + 15% surcharge
per adult and RMB196 + 15% surcharge per child.
Level 2, Tower 2, Pudong Shangri-La, 33 Fu Cheng
Lu. Pudong. For reservations, please contact (8621)
6882 8888 ext 210.
 Taste
the New China at Our Newly Opened Shanghai V
A new, innovative, multi-themed restaurant
concept that entices diners throught a world of
Chinese flavors. Trendy Shanghai Nouveau carries
local inspiration while culinary artistry refines
Cantonese Creations. Dim Sum and noddle are simple
fun for the tongue, while our Sushi counter delivers
savory nourishment for body and soul. Nine elegant
private rooms available for special occasions. Open
for lunch and dinner. No service charge, and receive
an RMB 20 voucher for every RMB 200 you spend. Valid
till 28 April, 2006. Shanghai V, 3/F, The Regent
Shanghai,1116 Yan An Xi Road. For reservation: (8621)
6115 9988 ext. 8260.
 Indian
Bites at JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai
From April 1 to 30 inclusive, Indian Chef
Devkishan prepares a delectable spread of over 15
Indian favourites on the lunch and dinner buffets
at Marriott Cafe. The lunch and dinner buffets are
served daily (including the Sunday Brunch at RMB418)
from 11:30 am to 2:30 am and 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm;
priced at RMB178* / RMB228* respectively, including
a glass of soft drink. A two-hour cooking class
at the JW's School of Culinary Arts on Saturday
April 22 starts from 10:00 am at the 5th floor banquet
kitchen and is priced at RMB298 net, inclusive of
a Marriott Cafe lunch voucher. For reservations
and information please call (8621) 5359 4969.
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Travel Information |
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 Daily
Nonstop from Shanghai to Chicago
On April 3, 2006, American Airlines introduces
daily nonstop service from Shanghai Pudong to Chicago
O'Hare International Airport. This brings a lot of excitement
since this will be American's first nonstop between
China and America. From Shanghai, you will enjoy the
flight on board our 777s, the largest and most comfortable
aircraft in our fleet. Once in Chicago, American Airlines,
together with American Eagle, offers easy connections
to more than 100 destinations throughout the United
States, Canada and Mexico. If you are not a member of
the AAdvantage program, you can register at www.aa.com/aadvantage.
For reservations, please contact your travel agent or
call American at (8621) 6375 8686.
 The
Preferred Airline to Northern Europe
Fly to Europe from Shanghai on Scandinavian
Airlines before May 31 for only RMB4,800 for a return
Economy ticket. All flights offer low-cost wireless
Internet and the care, simplicity and attention to detail
that goes into everything we do at Scandinavian Airlines.
For flight bookings call the Scandinavian Airlines office
in Shanghai (021) 5228 5001. Note:The offer is valid
for outbound travel between March 20 and May 31, 2006,
only for departures on Mondays and Tuesday. The rate
is subject to taxes and surcharges.
Go
to Chaoshan for Those Plum Blooms
Chaoshan, as one of the three plum woods in
south side of Yangtze River area, has more than one-thousand
history for planting plum trees. At present, all the
plum trees are blooming. If you climb up the hill, and
see from the top, the whole hill seems like to be covered
with white snow. After lunch, you can enter into the
woods, enjoy yourselves among the "white snow".
Every Saturday in March, TEL (8621) 6637 8328, or send
email to tianyuanjiaqi_hp@hotmail.com
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Education |
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 Rutgers
International EMBA Program
Reach your career goals with Rutgers,
The State University of New Jersey. The 14-month
American Executive MBA program takes place entirely
in Shanghai, and is still enrolling for Summer
2006 Startup - APPLY NOW! All courses and accreditation
standards are identical to our EMBA programs in
the US, and all courses are taught by Rutgers
US Professors. Schedule a Personal Meeting to
learn how Rutgers can assist you in your professional
development! Please call us at 021-6217-6067/8711
or email emba_sh@rutgers.cn.
To learn more about Rutgers EMBA programs in China,
visit http://business.rutgers.edu/iemba
or www.rutgers.cn
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Health & Fitness |
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| Saga
Taekwondo
Saga Taekwondo is a professional place
for taekwondo training. Our trainers are holding
the "Black Belt" which is awarded by
The World Taekwondo Federation. All of our members
can learn those taekwondo actions here, and also
taekwondo culture. 100rmb monthly card includes
4 classes, or you can choose 200rmb per month
for 8 classes. TEL (8621) 2838 3598
FitnessFirst
Locating in the hottest area of Shanghai,
FitnessFirst is, of course, one of the most outstanding
gyms. Headquartered in Britain, with about 389
branches all over the world. If you have a member
card, you can carry on your fitness program, even
if you are on a business trip, as long as there
is a FitnessFirst club in your destination. Most
of the equipments in Shanghai club are imported
from US or Europe. It also offers free drink in
resting area. Address: B1 Plaza 66, 1266 Nanjing
Road South.
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Relocations |
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Shanghai
Xishun Moving Service
As one of the earliest moving service company,
Xishun Moving Service already has 9-year history. At present,
we have more than 30 trucks in different types, and a
batch of bridle-wise staff. We offer different service
for different kinds of moving, including packing, box
rent, remove furniture and so on. We promise for on time
service, 50rmb compensation for every one hour delay,
and clients can pay after the service. Hot Line: (8621)
6639 7515
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Jobs |
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Native
English Teachers Wanted at Berlitz
We are looking for full-time and part-time
experienced native English teachers to be part of
our continually expanding business. We teach at
many big International Companies and top Universities
here in Beijing and other cities. If you would like
to be part of the well-known International Berlitz
Company, send your c.v. to hr@berlitz.com.cn
Kids
Teachers Wanted for Saturday Work at Berlitz
Berlitz Beijing are looking for energetic,
motivated Instructors for their Saturday kids programs.
We are looking for people who love kids and at the
same time are professional and care about punctuality,
continuity and their students progress. Classes
are small and Berlitz have their own Kids material.
Training in the Berlitz Method will be given. Please
send your c.v. to hr@berlitz.com.cn
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Services |
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Computer Network Installation and Security
Call
CANDIS for free network audits. Are your network,
email and web servers secure from viruses and hackers?
In Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong, CANDIS specializes
in systems integration and labor outsourcing, www.candis.com.cn.
Phone: 010-6568-0876; email:
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