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Email Newsletter Name: Xianzai Shanghai
Date Published: June 26, 2006


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Shanghai's Most Reliable Weekly Expat Listings For 8 Years!
 Xianzai Shanghai
Volume 10, issue 26 - June 26, 2006
Click a section in the Table of Contents below to get great information
  Weekly Quiz   Weather Forecast   China News   China Classifieds
  Funny Pics   Antique Furniture   Adopt a Pet   Dining Out
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Weekly Quiz

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!

1. What does the exhibition "I, China" feature?
2. Where does the band "Noopinion" come from?
3. Who organized "Wire", the biggest rave party in Japan?

Please provide answers to each question in this box:
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Weather Forecast
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China News
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ChinaPulse.com China Classifieds
Post your China classifieds at ChinaPulse.com Classifieds. Visit us at http://www.chinapulse.com/classifieds

Here are some classifieds from last week:

Translator In English/Chinese

Apartment For Rent In Shanghai Since 13 Sept.

Complete Solution For Learning Chinese

Chinese Antique Furniture

Original Christians Pray - Christ Heals

Funny Pics
These are real pictures taken by real China travelers!

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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!

Antique Furniture

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

Display Unit
For those little knick-knacks and ornamental pieces...Reproduction Small lacquered two door one shelf, glass cabinet.Beautiful style and function are featured with this sideboard display unit. With clean, smooth lines this piece is a traditional favorite. Made of hardwoods and veneers with a gleaming black finish. One shelf divides the inside space in two separate storages spaces providing plenty of room to display your collectibles.

For more information, please visit our website at http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/

Adopt a Pet

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

Hotel Deals

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

Complimentary Summer Vacation for Kids
This summer, kids under 12 and accompanied by adult guests can enjoy our Family Summer Vacation Package with the following exclusive treatments: Complimentary buffet or kid's set menu at the Big Kitchen for every meal; Complimentary use of the resort's Kidz Paradise with all its recreational facilities, services and games; Free entrance ticket to Butterfly Valley and Shell Museum in Yalong Bay; Complimentary classes for kids: painting, swimming, tennis and dim sum making. 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

Holiday Inn Resort Yalong Bay Sanya Golf Package
Scenic View Room: RMB 1948 (3day2nights); Superior Ocean View Room: RMB 2148 (3day2nights); Deluxe Ocean View Room: RMB 2348 (3day2nights). Package Rate Inclusive of: 2-nights accommodation | Maximum two daily breakfast per room | 18 Holes golf game at Yalong Bay Sun Valley Golf Club for one time one person and 18 Holes golf game at Yalong Bay Golf Club for one time one person | Roundtrip transfer between golf course and hotel (arranged by golf club) | Free airport transfer for one time(Sanya Airport to Hotel or Hotel to Sanya Airport). Remark: The package only includes 18-hole green fee. Above room rate inclusive of 15% service charge. Subject to Rmb11 government tax per person per night. For reservations, please call: (86898) 8856 5666 - 7152. Valid Date: 01 Jun To 31Oct, 06(Except National Day 30 Sep-06 Oct, 06).

"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

Dining Out

Shanghainese Food Promotion at Gui Hua Lou
Special selected a la carte menu and a separate set menu at RMB 3,000 for 10 persons. All the items and sets are on offer both during lunch and dinner. Try the signature dishes: Sauteed river shrimp, braised mixed meat and dry shrimp in chilli sauce or steamed pork dumpling with crab meat and roe. For reservations, please call (8621) 5888 3697, Level 1, Tower 1, Pudong Shangri-La, 33 Fu Cheng Lu. Pudong.

Sundown with A View at JW's Lounge
Throughout the summer, cool off from the rising temperatures after work and enjoy the happy hour deals with the spectacular sun set views at JW's Lounge(40th floor). All Standard drinks are buy one get one free per person during the daily 360 Degree Happy Hours from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Drink-all-you-can-Martinis is priced at RMB98* during the daily JW's Martini Hours from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Soothing jazz notes from live band "Giant Step" plays from 7:00 pm to 12:00 midnight, Mondays to Fridays; and from 8:30 pm to 12:30 pm on Saturdays. Regular hours of operations at JW's Lounge are from 5:30 pm to 2:00 am daily. For reservation, please contact (8621) 5359 4969 ext 6864.

Presenting the Sweet Tastes of Europe!
A scrumptious variety of scones, cakes and finger sandwiches await with a free flow of coffee, juices and fragrant teas. Sure to make any afternoon a relaxing affair and strictly advised to be taken with live melodies from resident musicians. Now available every Friday, Saturday & Sunday in the Lobby Lounge from 2:00- 5:00pm. Priced at RMB 98 per person* (*Subject to 15% surcharge). Tel: (8621) 6275 0000, Renaissance Yangtze Shanghai Hotel, 2099 Yan An Xi Road, renaissanceyangtze@hotmail.com

Travel Information

Enjoy Island Life in Shengsi
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