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Shanghai's
Most Reliable Weekly Expat Listings For 8 Years!
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Xianzai
Shanghai
Volume
10, issue
21 - May
22,
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:
Formula One Emotions 2005 Yearbook
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 Mirko Wormuth 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!
Screens
Wonderful as a partition, for privacy,
or as a backdrop. Our Chinese folding screens make striking
room dividers. Our Chinese Screens are very decorative and
strikingly different from their Japanese and Chinese counterparts.
... Various Large Rectangular Wooden Chinese Panel(s) brightly
painted - This exact item may not be available however with
your approval we will find the closest match for you. We
also carry numerous wall hangings, screens and paintings
to add a nice Asian flavor to ones home. Also with one of
the largest selections of Chinese sideboards, we have recently
added numerous Mongolian and Tibetan antique furniture...
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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 Daddy
Mommy, take me to Hilton Sanya for summer vacation
...
This summer, kid under 12 and accompanied by adult
guests can enjoy our Kid's Summer Paradise Package
with the following exclusive treatments: FREE
buffet or kid's set menu at Big Kitchen; FREE
ticket to Butterfly Valley and Shell Museum; FREE
use of serviced Hilton Kidz Paradise; Valid from
June 15th to August 31st 2006. Hilton Sanya Resort
& Spa, Yalong Bay National Resort District,
Sanya, Hainan. Tel: 0898-8858 8888, Toll Free:
800 820 0600, Email: sanya@hilton.com,
www.sanya.hilton.com,
www.hiltonsanya.cn
 Crowne
Plaza Sanya offers Family Packages
1. 3 Days 2 Nights Family Package at
RMB1,688net 2. 4 Days 3 Nights Family Package
at RMB2,388net. Including the items as follows:
stay in a Premier Room at Crowne Plaza Sanya |
Free daily buffet breakfast for up to 3 persons
| One free family set dinner per stay | Free extra
bed | Free 2 hours bicycle rental | Free use of
hotel children's club | Free use of hotel beach
volleyball | Free daily flower and fruit basket
| Free welcome drinks for 3 persons | Free round
airport transfer | Late check out till 16:00.
Tel: (86-898) 8855 5888*8713-8717; E-mail: reservation@cpsanya.com.
Website: http://www.crowneplaza.cn
 Don't
Miss Holiday Inn Resort, Ocean View Suite for
Only RMB1180/night
Subject to RMB11 per person per night
government tax | Maximum two daily breakfasts
per room | Free extra one bed | Free one breakfast
for children (6 year to 12 year) | Free use of
GYM | Offer "buy one hour get one hour free"
for using Bicycle. Valid Date: 09 May To 28 Sep,
06. Toll-Free Reservation Number For Mobile: 400
884 0888
 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
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
 "Summer
Storm" Package at Presidential Plaza
Valid from May 8th till August 31st 2006. Superior
Room: RMB 650.00 net including: Daily buffet breakfast
for 2-persons | Upgrade to Deluxe Room when guest
pays RMB50.00 extra | Complimentary KTV private
room and 50% discounts on beverage consumption
in the Presidential Club | 20% discount on Food
& Beverage in the Garden Cafe, Dynasty Jade
Garden and Manhattan Grill restaurants | 10% discount
on Beijing By Night Tour | Welcome drink coupons
for 2-persons | Complimentary use of the hotel's
swimming pool, Fitness Center and sauna | Complimentary
local telephone call | Free laundry on one suit
pressing | Free charge of Internet Service | Late
check out time to 14:00. * Bookings via www.presidentialplaza.com
get 10% extra discount * Subject to rooms availability*
The restrictions may apply by the Hotel Management.
Website: www.presidentialplaza.com;
Tel: (8610) 5858 5588; Fax: (8610) 6800 5888.
The Fraser Experience Now in Shekou
Conveniently located in Shekou, there are various
restaurants, Bars, international schools, and
supermarkets within walking distance | Spacious
apartments ranging from 60sqm - 340sqm with apartment
features and facilities | 24 hours reception and
security with daily housekeeping service | The
only 'LEED NC SILVER' certificate winner in China
issued by U.S green building council | Flexible
leasing terms from daily to long term. Tel: (0755)
2688 3333; address: No.8 Nanhai Road, Shekou,
Shenzhen; Email: Sales.shenzhenshekou@fraserhospitality.com;
Website: www.fraserhospitality.com
 Kempinski
Hotel Beijing Summer Interlude
From now till September 3rd, 2006. Experience
the warm welcome from RMB1225* : Superior Room
| Complimentary buffet breakfast | Late check-out
until 03:00pm (subject to availability) | Complimentary
daily newspaper | Complimentary in-room coffee
and tea making facilities | Complimentary use
of "Pulse Health Club" facilities and
our top floor swimming pool overlooking the city.
* Rate for single/double and subject to 15% service
charge. For more information, please contact our
Reservation Department: 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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 Lunch
at Gourmet
Great selection of Hot Grilled Panini
Sandwiches with your choice of a Soup or Mixed Salad,
Dessert and Beverage from RMB 48 each or set lunch
from RMB 72. Daily from 11.00am to 3.00pm. Sweet
temptations with our selection waffles. Try it with
your favourite condiment! Only at RMB 29 each. Prices
are subject to 15% surcharge. For inquiries: (8621)
6882 8888 Ext 270.
 Spring
Thyme at JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai From
now until May 31, JW's California Grill (40F) at
JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai spotlights this season's
most flavourful favourites with its annual Spring
Thyme menu. Executive Sous Chef Nick Major and his
team have prepared the best the season has to offer.
Featured Spring Thyme two and three-course lunch
menus are available at RMB108* and RMB128* per person
respectively. A three-course dinner menu is priced
at RMB268* or at RMB368* inclusive of two glasses
of wines. JW's California Grill opens daily from
11:30 am to 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm. For
reservations, please call (8621) 5359 4969 extension
6455.
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Travel Information |
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Get
the View of Tai Lake at Yuan Tou Zhu
Yuan Tou Zhu scenic spot, located at the western outskirts
of Wuxi, is an island on the Tai Lake. It was one of
the 4 famous resorts of the Family Rong, a rich business
family in China. Here you can view the amazing sunrise
and sunset of the Tai Lake, and the entrance ticket
of the scenic spot can offer you a special price to
live in the resort on the island. Moreover, you can
have the delicious Tai Hu San Bai (Three Whites in Tai
Lake: white fish, shrimp and crab) here. For more information,
pls call the scenic spot management (86510) 8555 1544
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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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Your Feet a Holiday
Celebrathing our 10th retreat opening in Fuxing
Park Shanghai "from sole to soul". For
every one hour or more of paid Aroma oil massage,
we will offer you an Oriental Foot massage at
half price. Dragonfly Donghu Tel: 021-5405 0008;
Xinle Tel: 021-5403 9982; Hongmei Tel: 021-6242
4328; Shanghai Kerry Centre Tel: 021-6279 4625.
Jinan Tel: 021-6327 1193. SRCA Tel: 021-2201 0899.
Fuxing Park Tel: 021-5386 0060. Biyun Tel: 021-5030
7382. Changyi Tel: 021-5878 4755. Lianyang Tel:
021-5833 7549. For more information please visit
our website: www.dragonfly.net.cn.
* cash & credit cards only * offer expires:
31-May-2006 * except Kerry Center * only available
for Monday to Thursday *
Power Fencing Club
Fencing, renowned as the "ballet in fighting",
is one of the Top 10 popular sports in the world
at pressent, and welcome in Europe and North America.
Power Fencing Club is the first fencing club in
Shanghai, because this sport combined by entertainment
and fitness, it is welcomed by youth, especially
white-collar class in the city. We have different
class for different members, and we also offer
several kinds of member cards price from RMB300-4800
for you to choose. If you want to join in to this
sport, please dial (8621) 6301 9639 for more details.
Yinghua
Bowling
Occupying 4888 square meters, Ying Hua Bowling
equipts the advantage GS96 from America for its
bowling ways. And it is the only Bowling venue
in the city to asopt the automatic shoe-rent system
and antisepsis machines. There are also buffet
for drinks and bowling instruments. It is a suitable
venue for lerisure, entertainment and fitness.
TEL (8621) 6227 1088
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