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Xianzai Guangdong
Volume 10, issue 17 - April 24, 2006
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GUANGZHOU
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Funny Pics
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Antique Furniture

Each week we highlight a new and interesting piece of antique Chinese furniture!

Beautifully grained and peppered with knots, these solid wood-framed pieces are rich with character. This beautiful desk would be perfect for your home-office. Compartments for bills, stationery and other paper work are neatly hidden from view inside roomy drawers.

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Hotel Deals

Colorful Labour Day Wonderful Holiday Inn
Would you like to spend a wonderful Labour Day? Please Coming to Holiday Inn Resort Yalong Bay, Sanya! Here you can embracing the sea, enjoying the best genial sunshine, Breathing the best fresh air. Rambling over the soft beach, enjoy the most comfortable best Ocean View Room and taste the delicious big meals. Deluxe Ocean View only RMB1,780. Valid Date: From May.1st to May.7th. Tel: 86-898-8856 5666-7103.

A Swinging Retreat at the Hilton Sanya
Enjoy luxury accommodation of contemporary southern Chinese style, golf at a prestigious club and indulge in pure pampering at The Spa Retreat plus a world of gastronomic delights at the new Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa, on the magnificent Yalong Bay. At an attractive package rate of RMB 2998 nett, you'll receive two nights' stay (single/double) in a Bay Room Scenic View plus daily breakfast for two persons plus two Yalong Bay Golf Club green fee coupons or two sessions of aromatherapy at The Spa Retreat or one of each. For reservations Worldwide call 800 820 0600 (toll-free in China) or the resort at 0898 8858 8888 or visit us online at www.sanya.hilton.com www.hiltonsanya.cn

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

Enjoy More Privileges at Imperial Club of Wangfujing Grand Hotel
Wangfujing Grand hotel creates an exclusive environment called "Imperial Club" for both business and leisure travellers, all guests can enjoy the enhanced privileges at Imperial Club,including free use of in-room LCD computer with high-speed internet access, choice of health pillows for your stay, complimentary Buffet Breakfas, Express Check-in, late check out till 16:00 and many more. For further information or reservation, please visit www.wangfujinghotel.com, or email to marketing@wangfujinghotel.com

Happy Holidays at Holiday Inn Lido Beijing (April 29 - May 7 inclusive)
RMB850+15% per superior room / night; RMB940+15% per suite / night at Suite Towers. Inclusive of: Breakfast for two; Free use of hotel gym; Food & Beverage dine around coupon valued at RMB50 per day (cannot be accumulated). Add: No.6 Jiang Tai Road, Chaoyang District Beijing 100004, P.R. China; Tel: (86-10) 6437 6688; Fax: (86-10) 6437 6237 / 6437 6540; Toll-free No.800 830 4088 / 400 884 0888; E-mail: bc@hilb.net.cn; Website: http://beijing-lido.holiday-inn.com

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Travel Information

Hezhou Old Town
Hezhou is a very old town, which was very prosperous in Ming and Qing Dynasty. The town was constructed following the directions of the Eight Diagrams, and all the buildings here still remain in the old style. Also the name of the town is from the river by the town, Hejiang River. You can row along the river for sightseeing. There is also a national forest park near the town, Gupo Shan. Here, you can dive yourself into the nature. 338rmb for a 2-day trip. Guangzhou Huanglv Travel Agency, TEL (8620) 6283 3333



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Dining Out

Guangzhou
Afternoon Tea Time
Take a cup of tea and ease yourself into the gentle embrace of a violin melody. Special treats include walnut tarts, strawberry cakes and cute cookies.
April 29, Cafe Piazza, TEL (8620) 8762 8959

Good Friday (Holiday in Canada)
Cool Carlsberg beer deal: buy one get one free during happy hour from 11am-11pm.
April 25, Gail's Place TEL (8620) 8359 2080

Happy Easter Sunday
Get combos with three choices of Italian, Mexican and Southwestern. For the kiddies, there are chicken wings and burgers.
Weekly on Monday, Gail's Place TEL (8620) 8359 2080

Mediterranean BBQ Buffet Dinner
Enjoy a sumptuous spread of pastas, sausages and barbecued food as well as a fine selection of Chinese dishes and an uplifting Filipino band. RMB 388/person.
6:30pm-10:00pm April 24-28, The Greenery Coffee Shop (Lobby), the Garden Hotel TEL (8620) 8333 8989

Samba Restaurant and Bar
2F #11 Jianshe Liu Ma Lu, call (8620) 8381 6888 for more details.

La Lieto
Korean cuisine. A06 1F, #1-3 Fengyuan Bldg., Tiyuxi Rd., call (8620) 8558 3969 for more details.

Memory
French cuisine. Dong Fang Hotel, 120 Liu Hua Rd., for more details, call (8620) 8666 9900.

Shenzhen
The Terrace
Bar and Restaurant, good thai food. 2F, (on top of Starbucks) Seaworld Square, Taizi Rd., Shekou. TEL (86755) 2682 9105

Gaucho Brazillian Barbecue
Good Brazillian grill. GF Taizi Hotel, Taizi Rd., Shekou. TEL (86755) 2667 6608

Trattoria Italiana Da Angelo
No. G12, Taizi Plaza, Taizi, Rd. Shekou Shenzhen (Across from Roma's). TEL (86755) 2682 5927
Health & Fitness

Shenzhen
Avana Spa
Full service tropical spa, offering Southeast Asian traditional spa treatments for head to toe pampering. GF Maillen Club, 1 Guishan Rd., Shekou, Shenzhen. For more details, call (86755) 2681 9040.

Aerobics Lesson
Four days a week (M, T, TH, F). RMB50 per class. Jingshan Gym. Contact Julie at 138 23507671 for time details.

Yoga Classes
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Private home lessons are also available. For details, please contact Amy at 138 02295479.

Physical Club
The largest health club in Shenzhen, the Citic City Club is now open, located at Citic Plaza, Shennan Rd., Futian District. For details, call (86755) 2598 8861.

Maillen Club
Located in 1st Guishan Road, Shekou Industrial Zone. TEL (86755) 2668 7777

Sunhope Health Club
Located at Sunhope Town Garden, OCT, Nanshan District. TEL (86755) 2693 8198

Guangzhou
Yoga Lessons
Every Monday and Wednesday. Fee of RMB250 (members) and RMB400 (non-members) for eight classes. Luhu Golf Club, Guangzhou. For details call Miss Ho at (8620) 8350 7777 ext 389.

Total Fitness
Located at 8F, China Plaza, 33, Zhong Shan San Lu. TEL (8620) 8372 9977

Relocations

Guangzhou Lisheng Relocation & Transportation Company
The company ranks among the top 30 home moving service providers in Guangzhou. It has more than 300 professional workers and over 30 vehicles of various types. Its featured services include: work any time upon customer's request, special discount for weak group including elderly and disabled, and free cardboard boxes for packaging. No tip is charged. Address: Room 212, No. 52 Yong Sheng Shang Sha Road, Guangzhou. TEL (8620) 8379 9999

Shenzhen Kuai Da Home Moving Co. Ltd
Shenzhen Kuai Da Home Moving Co., Ltd is a professional home moving service provider approved by Shenzhen Bureau of Transportation and Bureau of Industry and Commerce. The company is best known in the city for having a group of highly talented and skilled staff who are able to make customer at ease with their qualified service. Chief services are funiture moving, factory equipment moving, air-conditioner and furniture installing and dismantling. Address: Room 24A-101, Luohu District, Shenzhen. TEL (86755) 2541 7306/ 2540 7086

Property/Real Estate

One Room for Rent
It is an independent room in Zhujiang New Town Area. 28 square meters space is right for a single white-collar to live in. Nice environment and fully furnishing will make your life be very convenient here. Traffic surrounding is also convenient too. 800rmb per month, but you need pay two months in advance as deposit. If you interested in this room, pls contact Mr. Zhong at (8620) 8756 6561

Nice Apartment in Shenzhen
On the 14th floor of the 23-storey building, this room is very quite and clean. It gets enough sunshine and fresh air. The 50 square meter space offer one bedroom and one living room. Located in Luohu District, the life and traffic here are very convenient. 1300rmb per month, at least rent for a year. Pls contact Miss Tan to see this apartment, TEL (86) 1312 8935 187

Services

Let Canton Car Service Help You Efficiently Undertake Your Business
Canton Car Service provides professional English speaking drivers (or drivers with English speaking guides) that are careful, courteous and highly trained that will chauffeur you to your destination quickly, safely and stress-free! We service Guangdong, the most dynamic business region in the world today. The Pearl River Delta and it's major cities Guangzhou, Dongguan and Shenzhen is the largest manufacturing region in China. To get around a car service is essential.www.cantoncarservice.com

Avana Spa, Where Nature and Nurture Translate into Pleasure
Avana is for the mind, Avana is for the body, Avana is for your senses. Come to Avana Spa, and experience tropical ambience, traditional and ancient Southeast asian holistic treatment and techniques. In Avana,the treatments are a combination of natural plants and herbs, aromatherapy, ambient music and pristine, lush surrounding. For relaxation or detoxification, come to Avana Spa. Located at the GF, Maillen Club, 1 Guishan Rd., Shekou, Nanshan District, Shenzhen. For reservations and more information, call (86755) 2681 9040.

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Guangdong Nanyou Foreign Service
We are one of the leaders of the FESCO field in China. Our principle is to continuously improve the investment environment and the quality of human resources service for the foreign investors and oversea Chinese enterprises. Approved by Guangdong Provincial Government, as a specialized foreign service company, we are also a member of Association of China Foreign Service Trade. As a professional human resources service provider in South China, we offer a wide variety of human resources solutions to foreign enterprises, representative offices of foreign enterprises, foreign financial institutions and business entities. Contact us, pls send email to nylaowu@nyfesco.com

Guangdong Guoxin Law Firm
Guangdong Guoxin Law Firm is one of the earliest law firms set in Shenzhen, it is also one of the largest and creditable law firms in the city. It is the first law firm who got qualification for negotiable securities cases in China, and also the only one law firm has got qualification for agent application cases in Guangdong Province. We worked and are working for a lot of corporations and companies, and got good appraisal from all of our clients. Guoxin Law Firm, TEL (86755) 8211 7540

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions

Guangzhou
Satire and Tenderness
Mino Maccari's Retrospective Exhibition.
April 25-30, Guangdong Museum of Art TEL (8620) 8735 1468

Dreaming Back to India
Portraits of Indian People by Lin Yong.
April 28-May 14, Guangdong Museum of Art TEL (8620) 8735 1468

Oil Paintings by Renowned Chinese Artists
This batch of elite oil painters includes Chen Shuzhong and Guan Zequ. In essence, their works portray caricatures and social issues with a punchy sense of humor.
Until May 5, Shamian Culture Center Gallery TEL (8620) 8121 6813

Zhong Anzhi's Retrospective Exhibition
In memory of the late female watercolor master and art teacher Mrs. Zhong Anzhi, a number of her best water paintings will be showcased.
Until April 26, Guangdong Museum of Art TEL (8620) 8735 1468

Liling's Precious Ceramics
Exquisite and high-quality Hunanese glazed ceramics from the famed city of Liling grace Guangzhou.
Until May 8, 42 Atelier TEL (8620) 8606 5129

The World of Etruscans
As the opening event of "the Year of Italy in China" in GZ, this exhibition showcases 119 pieces of precious cultural relics from the Tuscany region, Italy, offering a complete vision of the splendid Etruscan culture, also known as one of the great pre-Roman civilizations.
Until May 21, Guangzhou Art Museum TEL (8620) 8365 9202

Exquisite Cantonese Embroidery
Once famous as the start of the "silk road on the sea," Guangzhou has a reputation for embroidery--Xu Chiguang and his wife Xie Ruihe carry forth this tradition. Come and witness the pride of Canton.
Until May 15, Guangdong Folk Art Museum TEL (8620) 8181 4371

The 99th Session Chinese Export Commodities Fair
April 25-30, Liuhua and Pazhou Complex, Chinese Export Commodities Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd., for more details, call (8620) 2608 2558

8th Jinhan Fair - 2nd Phase
Gifts, Household, Home decor
April 22-30, Jinhan Exhibition Center, 119 Liuhua Rd., for more details, visit www.jinhanfair.com

The World of Etruscans
Until May 21, Guangzhou Museum of Art, Luhu Rd.

Shenzhen
China Intl Medical Equipment Fair 2006
April 26-29, Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, Fuhua 3rd Rd., Futian District, for more details, call (86755) 3333 1166

Hongkong
Hongkong Gifts and Premium Fair 2006
April 28-May 1, HK$100 (Trade Visitors only), HK Convention and Exhibition Center, for more details, contact (852) 2584 4333 Or visit www.hkgiftspremiumfair.com

Nightlife

ShenzhenParty.com Join the Community
From networking to DJ events find out where the Shenzhen community hangs out. Events, Nightlife, Restaurants, Jobs, Classifieds visit ShenzhenParty.com or email xianzai@shenzhenparty.comfor more info.

Shenzhen
3D Bar (Beer Bar)
Multibeer place, featuring over 50 different foreign beers. Block B, Bar Street, Citic Plaza, 1093 Shennan Central Road. TEL (86755) 2598 6011

The Terrace
Live band every night, 2F, (on top of Starbucks) Seaworld Square, Taizi Rd., Shekou. TEL (86755) 2682 9105

Soho Night Club
Bitao Club, TaiZi Road, Shekou (behind Casabalanca & X-TA-SEA Bar). TEL (86755) 2669 0148/ 2669 2148

Guangzhou
Backstreet Jazz Restaurant and Bar
Guangdong Art Museum, East Gate, Ersha Island. TEL (8620) 8735 3960

Fox Club
Nice ambience, hip atmosphere. 376 Changdi Da Ma Rd., TEL (8620) 8185 5377

Laputa by Peter
Enjoyable bartending performance. 1F Huashan Hotel, Huanshi Dong Rd. TEL (8620) 8760 6408

Weekly Calendar

Monday, April 24, 2006
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Shenzhen
Merengue Bachata Salsa Classes
Every Monday at 9-10am, Jingshan Aerobics Room, for more details, contact Josefina at 134 28990138 or email josefina_polanco27@hotmail.com

French Conversation Classes
10am, free entry, Napoleon Brasserie, Seaworld Square, Shekou. For more details, call Yolande at 136 32853610

Scottish Country Dancing Classes
7:30-9:30pm, Jingshan Aerobics room. For more details, call Kate on 137 28665100

Mad Cow Monday @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
All day Hamburgers and Chunky Chips for only RMB45.
Shop 118 Sea World Complex, Shekou. TEL (86755) 2668 4496

9 Ball KnockOut at X-ta-sea
RMB100 (entry fee), winner takes all.
Every Monday, at the back of Haitao Hotel, Taizi Rd., Shekou. Call (86755) 2686 7649 for more details.

Ladies Day at Yes Bar
Free drink for ladies all day.
Yes Bar, Shizheng Design Building, 3001 Sungang Road West. TEL (86755) 8361 7612, 8325 5116

Wubbly Bubbly
All you can drink (selected beverages) for 2 hours, RMB99, all outlets.
Four Points by Sheraton, 5 Guihua Rd., Futian Free Trade Zone, Futian District. TEL (86755) 8359 9999

Guangzhou
Mediterranean BBQ Buffet Dinner
Enjoy a sumptuous spread of pastas, sausages and barbecued food as well as a fine selection of Chinese dishes and an uplifting Filipino band. RMB 388/person.
6:30pm-10:00pm till April 28, The Greenery Coffee Shop (Lobby), the Garden Hotel TEL (8620) 8333 8989

Exploring Chinese Brush Painting
Expats welcome. For more details on the schedule, call (8620) 8750 5536.

Children's Art Courses
RMB90 per hour. 4:30-6pm, every Monday, The Insight Cafe, GF, Booth 3, 230 Long Kou Xi Lu. For details, call (8620) 3821 5002.

Tuesday, April 25, 2006
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Shenzhen
Aerobics Class
9-10am, Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou. For more details, please call Claire Adams at 135 28803123.

Yoga Classes
10-11am, please call Elena Pistonao at (86755) 2667 6676 for more details.

Mahjong for Ladies
Every Tuesday afternoon at 2pm at Jingshan 125, For details, please contact Ms. Heidi Wong on (86755) 2667 6020.

Mother and Toddler Group
Every Tuesday at 3-5pm, Jingshan 116, venues change, so for details, visit www.swiconline.com

Mexican Night at Soho club
Margaritas for RMB25 each. Located at 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou

Two for Tuesday @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
Order one main meal and receive a FREE second main.
6-8pm. Shop 118 Sea World Complex, Shekou. TEL (86755) 2668 4496

Wubbly Bubbly
All you can drink (selected beverages) for 2 hours, RMB99, all outlets.
Four Points by Sheraton, 5 Guihua Rd., Futian Free Trade Zone, Futian District. TEL (86755) 8359 9999

Guangzhou
Good Friday
Cool Carlsberg beer deal: buy one get one free during happy hour from 11am-11pm.
Gail's Place TEL (8620) 8359 2080

Taiji Lesson
Fee at RMB200 (members) and RMB320 (non-members) for eight lessons.
The Luhu Golf and Country Club. Call Miss Ho at (8620) 8350 7777 ext 389.

Hongkong
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
By Theatre Hikosen of Japan, HK$90-$180.
3-8pm, Auditorium, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, for details, call (852) 2734 9009

Salsa at C Club
Free Salsa lessons with HK's top instructors - Salsa DJ weekly on the day. Free entry with one glass of Sangria.
8-9pm, BF, California Tower, 30-32 D'Aguilar St., Lan Kwai Fong, Central. For more details, call (852) 2526 1139

Wednesday, April 26, 2006
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Shenzhen
Yoga Classes
9-10am, please call Amy Bai on 138 02295479 for details.

SWIC Ladies Badminton
Meet at the SPAH every Wednesday.
3-5pm, for more details, please call Ms. Margaret Cochrane at (86755) 2686 9009.

T-Bone Wednesdays @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
All day. Located at GF, 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou. TEL (86755) 2668 4496

Cardio Funk Aerobics Class
6:30-7:30pm, Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou. TEL 131 48855261, 137 14820071

Touch Rugby in Shekou
8pm. At the Soccer field on Taizi Rd. Shekou, Nanshan District.

Ladies Night at True Color Guoqi
9pm-2am, 25F Section A Guoqi Daxia Shangbunan Lu. Contact (86755) 8230 1833 for details.

Wubbly Bubbly
All you can drink (selected beverages) for 2 hours, RMB99, all outlets.
Four Points by Sheraton, 5 Guihua Rd., Futian Free Trade Zone, Futian District. TEL (86755) 8359 9999

Guangzhou
Ladies Night At Bar City-B Boss Club
Loud Fashion statement for ladies to get a free cocktail.
8pm. GF, Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu. TEL (8620) 8386 2888

Hongkong
Martini Royale
Every Wednesday 50% off on all martinis from 10-11pm, free martinis from 9-10pm.
Volar, BF, 38-44 D'Aguilar St, Lan Kwai Fong. For more details, call (852) 2810 1510.

Thursday, April 27, 2006
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Shenzhen
Ladies' Golf Day
8am. Every Thursday. For more information, please call Isabelle at (86755) 2681 0062.

Merengue Bachata Salsa Classes
Every Thursday at 9-10am, Jingshan Aerobics Room, for more details, contact Josefina at 134 2899 0138 or email josefina_polanco27@hotmail.com

Mother and Toddler Group
9:30-11:30am, for more details, call Lynn at (85755) 2681 6179 and email lrvelez@hotmail.com, or Kanya at (86755) 2685 5235 and email kanya.sutton@magellanmoving.com

French Conversation Classes
2pm, free entry, Napoleon Brasserie, Seaworld Square, Shekou. For more details, call Yolande at 136 32853610

Ladies Night Specials
Blue Hawaii, Dry Martini, Frozen Margarita, free 9pm to midnight for pretty ladies.
Soho Restaurant & Night Club Bitao Club, TaiZi Road, Shekou (behind Casabalanca & X-TA-SEA Bar) TEL (86755) 2669 0148/2669 2148

Ladies Night at McCawley's
50% off on all consumption.
9pm. Located at GF, 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou. TEL (86755) 2668 4496

Wubbly Bubbly
All you can drink (selected beverages) for 2 hours, RMB99, all outlets.
Four Points by Sheraton, 5 Guihua Rd., Futian Free Trade Zone, Futian District. TEL (86755) 8359 9999

Guangzhou
British Chamber Business Luncheon: Social Renovation
Guest Speaker: Mr. Geoff Mulgan, Current Director of the Young Foundation and Former Head of Policy and Strategy of the Office of UK Prime MInister's Office.
12nn-2pm, Function Rm., 3F Garde Hotel. For more details, contact Ms. Kiki Kwok at admin@britchamgd.com

Hongkong
Brazilian Fever
Every Thursday, Brazilian Beats, Samba, Bongo and Drum N Bass.
Volar, BF, 38-44 D'Aguilar St, Lan Kwai Fong. For more details, call (852) 2810 1510.

Friday, April 28, 2006
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Guangzhou
Weekend Breakbeat
Get on down to Mini Yes when DJ Love sets you free and juices you up.
YES TEL (8620) 8136 8688

Jean Francais Maljean's Great Piano Solo Concert
RMB80-380, 8pm, Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, for more details, contact (8620) 8735 3869.

Election 2
Among the countless gangster movies in Hong Kong, Election is definitely one of the best. And top director Johnnie To's sequel is no exception: where an intense war for power between rising leader Jim