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Xianzai
Shanghai
Volume
10, issue
25 - June
19,
2006 |
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Become
a Mentor in Shanghai
Partnering volunteers from Hands On Shanghai
and the children of Shanghai Sunrise, The Rising Star
program will work to embolden and encourage Shanghai's
underprivileged youth by providing meaningful relationships
with caring adults outside children's families. For more
information, please
visit us here
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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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China Classifieds |
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Funny Pics |
These
are real pictures taken by real China travelers! |
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Thanks
to Wannajan
Sujatanond
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!
Cabinets
Small
sized, Short Rectangular Wooden Tibetan Bedside Cabinet
- pattern; 4 drawers - Like most of Tibetan cabinets this
wonderful small cabinet doesn't miss colorfulness of paintings.
Especially the painting on the top which, as Tibetans believe
is one very auspicious pattern.
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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Pamper Your Lover with Unforgettable Getaway
in Crowne Plaza Sanya
Honeymoon Packages offer: Stay in a Premier
Room | Daily buffet breakfast | One romantic set
dinner per stay | In-room foot massage | Free
one bottle of red wine, 2 hours bicycle rental,
and daily flower & fruit basket | Free round
trip airport transfer, etc. RMB2,188net for 3
Days 2 Nights, RMB2,688net for 4 Days 3 Nights,
RMB3,188net for 5 Days 4 Nights. For booking and
inquiry, call (86-898) 8855 5888*8713-8717; E-mail:
reservation@cpsanya.com.
Website: http://www.crowneplaza.cn
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
 The
New Crowne Plaza Fudan Shanghai Opens
Special Opening Rates available from now. Crowne
Plaza Fudan Shanghai is the newest edition to
the Crowne Plaza family of hotels in China. Located
on Handan Road just 15 minutes north of the Bund
the hotel is directly across from Fudan University
on the city's Middle Ring Road. With its modern
and spacious guest rooms and new and interactive
dining and leisure venues, this is The Place To
Meet. For Toll free reservations dial 800 430
4088, email reservations@crowneplazafudan.com
or visit www.crowneplaza.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
 Daddy
Mommy, take me to Hilton Sanya for summer vacation
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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
 Holiday
Inn Resort Yalong Bay Sanya SPA Package
Scenic View RMB 1590 (3day2nihgts),
Package Rate Inclusive of: 2-nights accommodation
in Scenic Room | Maximum two daily breakfast per
room | Subject to Rmb11 per person per night government
tax | Welcome Fruit | Free use Tennis for one
hour (daytime) | Free use bicycle for two hours
| Aromatherapy Massage (50 minute )and Foot Massage(40
minute ) for one time per person | Late check
out till 15:00. For reservations, please call:
(86-898) 8856 5666 - 7152; Valid Date: 01 Jun
To 31 Oct, 06(Except National Day 30Sep-06Oct).
 Sheraton
Sanya Resort Golfing Package
The Sheraton Sanya Resort Golfing Package offers
outstanding discounts on all of your favorite
golf courses on Hainan Island. Play world-class
championship golf on emerald green fairways, designed
by the world's greatest architects, ocean views,
or incorporate with a visit to the Nanshan Temple
- the choice is yours! Holiday with golf buddies
or your family, either way you'll have the time
of your life! When it comes to the best of Hainan
Island, look no further than our Golf Package...
it is everything you could possibly want in a
package, plus more! A discerning golfer deserves
the top courses, top accommodation, confirmed
tee times and prepaid green and cart fees. You
can do it all and more here at Sheraton Sanya
Resort! 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.sheraton@sheraton.com
 "World
Cup" Celebration at Presidential Plaza
Valid from June 10 till July 10. 2006.
Deluxe Room: RMB888.00 net including: Daily buffet
breakfast for 2 persons in Garden Cafe | Free
local draught beer only for 2 persons in the Beer
Garden from 9pm till 11pm daily | 10% discount
on Beijing By Night Tour. Reservations required
| 20% discount on food and beverage in the Garden
Cafe, Dynasty Jade Garden and Manhattan Grill
| Free use of KTV private room and 50%beverage
consumption in the Presidential Club | Complimentary
use of the hotel's swimming pool, fitness center
and sauna | Late check out till 2pm. *10% additional
discount if you book via www.presidentialplaza.com
*Subject to availability *The hotel reserves the
right to change conditions and terms at this package.
Website: www.presidentialplaza.com;
Tel: (8610) 5858 5588; Fax: (8610) 6800 5888.
 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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 Quick
Bite at Gourmet
Tasty selection of ready-to-eat or hot
grilled Panini sandwiches, priced from RMB38 each
also.Try our set Luncheons: 2-course at RMB 72,
3-course at RMB 85. Freshly baked waffles: Sweet
temptation with our selection of Chocolate, Green
Tea or Plain Waffles with your favourite topping
at RMB 28 per portion. For reservations / enquiries:
(8621) 6882 8888 ext 270, Level 1, Tower 2, Pudong
Shangri-La, 33 Fu Cheng Lu, Pudong.
 JW
and The Honey Peach
Join JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai in June
during the month long celebration of the juicy,
honey peach. Executive Pastry Chef Manfred capitalises
on the honey peaches' perfect sweetness through
the new additions to his dessert arsenal. The JW's
lounge has also added four new drinks to their line
up. As these rosy fruits reach the height of ripeness,
the in-house dining options - Marriott Cafe, JW's
California Grill, Lobby Lounge, Wan Hao, JW's Lounge
and in-room dining - feature tasty desserts and
enticing drinks highlighting the fresh flavour of
honey peaches. Feel the glow of summertime during
the JW Marriott Honey Peach Celebration! For more
details, please contact (8621) 5359 4969.
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Travel Information |
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Enjoy
Island Life in Shengsi
Shengsi Island, a pearl in the East Sea, is a famous
scenic spot near Shanghai. You can enjoy a real island
life there, such as fishing on a boat, picking shells,
and seeing the sea views, especially the sunrise and
sunset views of the East Sea. What you can get else
is the delicious seafood, what is also cheap and fresh.
650rmb per person, including hotels and transfer. Shanghai
Youle Travel Agency, TEL (8621) 3307 0326
Cruise
on the Yangtze River by "State Guest"
"State Guest", the 4-star deluxe ship, will
take you a unforgettable journey to cruise on the Yangtze
River. Fly to Wuhan from Shanghai, and get on the board
there, you will see those natural views on the two sides
and pass by those famous scenic spots, including Lu
Shan, Jiuhua Shan, and Huang Shan. Get off in Nanjing,
you will also have a day to tour around this city, which
was the capital of 6 dynasties in China's history. Depart
from Shanghai on June 2, 16, 30, July 14 and 28. Reserve
for this special experience asap, pls dial (8621) 3303
0204/0254, Shanghai Peace International Travel Service.
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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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|  Dragonfly
Four Hands Massage Special
Purchase a 2 hour Weight Control Massage
in any Dragonfly Retreat in June and you will
receive a free Paraffin hand treatment on the
same day. Dragonfly Pudong - Purchase a one hour
Double Trouble (four hands massage) and we will
extend your service by 30 minutes free of charge,
available in Changyi Tel: 021-5878 4755. Lianyang
Tel: 021-5833 7549. Biyun Tel: 021-5030 7382.
Dragonfly @ SRCA Tel: 021-2201 0899. For every
children's hair cut (below 18 yrs old), you can
receive a free nail polish! Also enjoy our Dragonfly
by the Poolside this month for just the price
of a regular massage. For more information please
visit our website: www.dragonfly.net.cn
HaTha Yoga
HaTha Yogo, the Shanghai Yoga Club before,
is the first professional yoga club in Shanghai.
At present, we have 4 yoga coaches, all of them
are well-known in the city. Our yoga system is
similar with the Indian yoga system, we offer
different kinds of classes from different members.
We stick on controlling the members of each class
less than 10 people. HaTha yoga Club, B4, 361
Julu Road, TEL (8621) 6218 0955
Polar
Fitness
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