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Antique Furniture |
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 Each week we highlight a new and interesting
piece of antique Chinese furniture!
Mirror
Medium
sized, rounded edge rectangular lacquered Chinese wall
hanging mirror with gold-accent paintings. Typically
available in black and red. This dramatically sized
wood-framed mirror features classic golden-black finish
with familiar Chinese motifs of bamboo, birds, ancient
courts and people.
For
more information, please visit our website at http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/
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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
 Holiday
Inn Resort Yalong Bay Sanya Golf Package Only RMB1948
(3day2nights) up
Inclusive of: 2-nights accommodation|Maximum
two daily breakfast per room|18 Holes golf game 2 times
in Golf Club|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). For reservations, Please call 86-898-8856
5666-7152 for detail. Valid Date: 01 Jun To 31 Oct,
06(Except 30 Sep-06 Oct, 06)
Sofitel Plaza Xiamen 1st Anniversary Luxury
Emotions...
In conjunction with the hotel 1st anniversary
we will offer the following deluxe package: One night
Club Sofitel studio suite accommodation; half bottle
champagne with deluxe canapés; butler drawn scented
bath in the privacy of your own room; Club Sofitel lounge
privileges and benefits; late check our till 16.00 hrs
(subject to availability); RMB100 credit for a Le Chinois
fine Canonese restaurant; Price: RMB988 + 4%; Period:
1st July - 30th Sep, 2006 (Not valid through 6th –
12th Sep 2006). Reservation hotline: (0592) 507 8888.
 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
 Swiss-Belhotel
Shenzhen - Executive Floor Delights
Valid until 30th September 2006. Stay in Executive
Superior Room at RMB850 net per night with all exclusive
benefits and RMB300 F&B allowance per room night.
Please contact reservation hotline: (0755) 8302 9222(Shenzhen);
(00852) 2834 4223(Hongkong) or E-mail reservation@sbsrswiss-belhotel.com;
Website: www.sbsrswiss-belhotel.com
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 Travel Information |
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Guangdong
Xinzhilu Travel Agency
2-day trip to Danxia Mountain, Yangyuan Mountain
and Nanhua Temple, price: RMB398; one-day trip to Zhaoqing
Dinghu Mountain, Duanzhou Small Great Wall, Price: RMB108;
2-day entertaining trip in Yingde, price: RMB398. Address:
Room 2003, 20F, Huale Mansion, Huale Road, Guangzhou.
TEL: (8620) 3878 3588
Jinshan
Spring Resort In Jiangmen
Covering an area of 53km, Jinshan Spring has
over 300 springs. The average temperature of the water
here is above 70 degree. The water contains 48 kinds
of minerals which are good to your health. There are
28 Japanese style hot pools, which offer you great fun
and joy. Spring Resorts and deluxe hotel are available
here. Price: RMB248 per person in common days, RMB 268
per person during holidays. Address: Zhennaji Town,
Enpin Municipality, Jiangmen TEL: (86750) 8728 1188
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 Dining Out |
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 The
Pavilion Hotel Shenzhen International Seafood Gourmet
Festival
What better way to cool down this summer than
by enjoying our Fresh Seafood Buffet at The Cafe Pavilion!
Also for your enjoyment, we have the delicious chocolate
fountain from Belgium complimented by its fresh fruits
allowing you to create delicious hot chocolate delights.
New cheesecakes and Chinese deserts will also be specially
prepared. Date: July 1st- Sep. 30th; Promotion Time: 6pm-10pm;
Price: Adult RMB198 Child(under 1.2m) RMB98. All prices
are in RMB and subject to 15% service charge.. Venue:
Cafe Pavilion, 1/F. For Reservation: (0755) 8207 8888-8210.
Shenzhen
The Terrace
Bar and Restaurant, outdoor seating available, live music,
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
Q
Cafe
1F, 999 Royal Suites and Towers, 1001 East Shennan Rd.,
Luohu District. TEL (86755) 2513 0999
Guangzhou
Toro Toro
Mediterranean food. 102 Tianshe Liu Lu. TEL (8620) 8371
0259
Little
Italy
Huanshi dong Rd. 17 Tian Sheng Rd. TEL (8620) 8350 0556
Karma
at the Curry Pot
GF 132 Dong Feng Xi Rd. TEL (8620) 8136 0128
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Health & Fitness |
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Shenzhen
Avana Spa
Four body treatments for only RMB980, ask about Avana
Foursome. Avana Spa is a first class, Southeast Asian
tropical theme spa, located at the GF Maillen Club,
1 Guishan Rd., Shekou, Shenzhen. For more details, contact
(86755) 26819040, email avanaspashekou@gmail.com.
Or visit www.szavana.com
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
Relax and Recharge package at RMB999net/room/night includes
welcome drink and breakfast for two, plus 1 hour spa
treatment at Avana for two. Maillen club is locate at
1Guishan Rd., Shekou, Shenzhen. For more details, contact
maillenclub@126.com
or call (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
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Property/Real Estate |
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Villa
In Clifford Estate For Sale
250sqm nicely decorated villa with 4 bedrooms
and 3 bathrooms for sale in Clifford Estate, Panyu District.
Fine facilities such as balcony, car park, clubhouse, gym,
swimming pool, etc are available. Sale price: $237,500 Exclusive
(Currency Converter). Please dial 130-6630-2766 to contact
with Vivian if you are interested in purchase one.
Two
Bedroom Apartment For Rent In Tianhe District
75sqm two-bedroom apartment in Zijing Garden Estate,
Tianhe District for rent. Well equipped with telephone,
television, furnitures, air-conditioner, refrigeratory,
washing machine and so on. The rent is RMB2000 per month.
Please contact with Miss Song. TEL (8620) 8755 5484
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 Relocations |
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Shenzhen
Dazhong Relocation Service
Dazhong Relocation Service is a professional
company which has a group of skillful staffs. Dazhong
offers relocation services for individual and corporate
clients including factory, real estate and so on. Services
include equipments installation and dismantling. We
own many vehicles of different scale and promise to
provide satisifactory relocation service of both short
and long distance. TEL (86755) 2540 7286
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 Services |
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|  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
Investment Opportunity at Avana Spa
The best spa in Southern China is offering limited shares
for sale through the Avana Equity Program. As an Equity
Shareholder,you will be entitled to Dividends and Directors's
Discount among other benefits. For more information, visit
our website, or call Grace Granlund at 1382 740 0823
(English) and Tony Zhao at 1390 295 7000 (Chinese). Be
a part of Avana Spa, and be a part of our growth.
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shanghai@lehmanbrown.com,
hongkong@lehmanbrown.com,
shenzhen@lehmanbrown.com
Shenzhen
Zhangdaoguang Accounting Office
Founded in July, 2005, Zhangdaoguang Accounting
Office offers various accounting services including audit,
capital validation, accounting, consultation, and agent
and so on. We have experienced CPA and accounting staffs
who are always ready to offer excellent and whole-side
services for you. Address: Room H, No.29 Building, Caixiage,
Shennanzhonglu, Futian District, Shenzhen. TEL (86755)
8379 3997
Shenzhen
Power Home Service
Shenzhen Power Home Service has been cooperated
with many labor departments, offering different kinds
of home services including homekeeping, cleaning, professional
mammy, accompany and tutor. All the workers we recommend
have been well trained and skillful in their work. Address:
Room 302, Bat A, Huxin Mansion, Jibin Road. TEL (86755)
8222 4066 |
 Biz Exhibitions
& Art Exibitions |
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Shenzhen
The 6th (Shenzhen) Int'l Brand Clothing &
Accessories Fair
July 25-28, Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center,
Fuhua San Lu, Futian District. For more details, call
(86755) 8347 4832
7th
Maya Carnival at Happy Valley
RMB50-140, 9:30am-10pm, Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan
District.
International
Beer Festival
Until Jul 31, 6pm onwards, Kaiser Palace, Window of the
World, Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District
Guangdong
The 4th China (Guangzhou) International Automobile
Exhibition
July 25-31, Pazhou Complex, Chinese Export Commodities
Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd., for more details, call (8620) 8666
9073/8666 3416-04
The
3rd China Intl Foodstuff Expo
July 28-30, Liuhua Complex, Chinese Export Commodities
Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd., for more details, call (8620) 8756
8279/8751 5397
Exquisite
Porcelains from Ming & Qing Dynasty
The event features rare porcelains made during the heyday
of Chinese porcelains hundreds of years ago.
Through September 19, Guangdong Provincial Museum TEL
(8620) 8383 2195
The
Development of Cantonese Porcelain
Reborn in 1956, this 50th anniversary celebrates Cantonese
porcelain crafts with over 100 specimens. Happy potting!
Through September 20, Chen Jia Ci (Guangdong Folk Art
Museum) TEL (8620) 8181 4371
How
to Travel with a Watermelon
Artist Duan Jianyu's solo exhibition. Duan depicts the
dramatic difference between rural and city life in contemporary
China with a juicy sense of humor.
June 7 till July 31, Vitamin Creative Space TEL (8620)
8429 6760). |
 Nightlife |
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 ShenzhenParty.com
Socialize: Nightlife, Restaurants, Housing, Jobs, Community.
From networking to DJ events find out where the Shenzhen
community hangs out or find your next apartment or job.
visit ShenzhenParty.com
or email xianzai@shenzhenparty.com
for 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 |
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July 24, 2006
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Guangzhou
The King of Nanyue
Historical Drama by GZ Drama Toupe and Park 19 Art Studio.
RMB80-180.
7:30pm-9pm, until July 31, No. 13 Theater of Guangzhou,
for tickets, call (8620) 8386 5690/8384 6330.
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
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
Tuesday,
July 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
American
Independence Day BBQ
RMB88, 8-11pm, Soho Restaurant and Night Club, Bitao Club,
TaiZi Road, Shekou. For more details, call (86755) 2669
0148, 2669 2148
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
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.
Wednesday,
July 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,
July 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 Kids 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
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,
July 28, 2006
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Shenzhen
Aerobics Class
9-10am, Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou. For more
details, please call Cla | | | |
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