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Antique Furniture |
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 Each week we highlight a new and interesting
piece of antique Chinese furniture!
Ladder Cabinet
This Ladder Cabinet or better known as Japanese Step
Tansu Cabinet was originally used as staircases to reach the
sleeping loft and at the same time as a storage cabinet. This
cabinet's simple straight lines and beautiful mahogany
red color give it special elegant look perfect for your library
or working room.
For more information,
please visit our website at http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/
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 Hotel Deals |
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 Spa
Package at Crowne Plaza Sanya
Enjoy Premier room for only RMB 1888 for 3 Days 2
Nights, including: two daily breakfasts/ Enjoy in room Spa (Petal
Bath 10 Minutes + Aromatic Massage 90 Minutes)/ Daily Fruits
Basket/ welcome drink/ Late check out till 16:00 at free/ Use
GYM and Swimming Pool for free/ Use the DVD in room and broad
band free/ 20% discount on F&B! And special offer Traditional
Foot Reflexology at free for the package which above 4 days
3 nights, one way airport pick up at free for 5 days 4 nights
package. Validity: Aug 08 to Sep 30, 06. For booking and inquiry,
call (86-898) 8855 5888*8713-8717. E-mail: reservation@cpsanya.com.
Website: http://www.crowneplaza.cn
 Great
Rates at the new Crowne Plaza Fudan Shanghai
Come and stay with us in Shanghai's newest Hotel on
the special rate of RMB 668+ for a Standard Room or try our
new Crowne Plaza Club Floors for only RMB 1068+. This offer
is valid for a limited time & includes breakfast. For Priority
Club Members book the Best Flexible Rate for 2 consecutive nights
and received a free upgrade to the Crowne Plaza Club Floor.
All rates are subject to 15% service charge and availability.
Located just 15 minutes from the Bund opposite Fudan University
this new modern hotel is close to all city amenities. Don't
miss out this great opportunity. Crowne Plaza Fudan is The Place
To Meet. For Toll free reservations dial 800 430 4088 or email
reservations@crowneplazafudan.com
or visit www.crowneplaza.com
 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).
 TianLun
International Hotel National Day Special(Oct. 1-7, 2006)
RMB418 nett/room/night. The price is not inclusive
of breakfast. Breakfast: RMB50/person requested upon check-in.
*Privileges: Free broadband Internet in all guest rooms | Free
coffee and tea in all guest rooms | Free use of swimming pool,
hotel gymnasium and sauna | Free parking. *Terms & Conditions:
Room reservation is subject to Hotel's availability. Should
a dispute arise, TianLun International Hotel reserves the right
to arbitrate the final decision. Tel: 020-9-8393 6388; Fax:
020-3882 4587; E-mail: sales@tianlun-hotel.com;
Website: www.tianlun-hotel.com
 Sheraton
Sanya Resort Golfing Package
The Sheraton Sanya Resort Golfing Package offers outstanding
discounts on all of your favorite golf courses on Hainan Island...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. 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
 "National
Day" Package at the Kempinski Hotel Beijing
A Holiday Special at the Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa
Center from RMB798 per room per night, including: Superior room
including up to 2 breakfast | Child under 12 years stays free
of charge with parents | Free use of our top floor swimming pool
overlooking the city | Access to both our Pulse Health Club |
Within walking distance to shopping malls, eateries and tourist
sites. Valid from: 29th September to 8th October 2006. Rate is
subject to availability and 15% surcharge. For reservations: Tel:
(8610) 6465 3388 ext 5522 / 5533; Fax: (8610) 6462 2204; Email:
reservations.beijing@kempinski.com;
Web site: www.kempinski-beijing.com
 Weekend
Special at Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
Rates start from RMB 1,550 per night. Make yourself
at home during your weekends and stay with us for your Fridays
and Saturdays nights. Enjoy our legendary hospitality at a very
special rate, plus receive a host of additional benefits and
discounts. Benefits: Late check-out till 4:00 pm at no charge
- Breakfast at additional RMB227.70 per person. This offer is
valid from now till 31 December 2006. For reservations (8621)
6882 8888, fax (8621) 6882 0160 or reservations.slpu@shangri-la.com.
Rates are subject to 15% Service Charge.
Autumn Gift from Presidential Plaza Hotel - "Third
Night Free"
Stay in the Presidential Plaza Hotel for two successive
nights; get the third night free during Saturday, Sunday and
Monday. The price for per night is only RMB 650 inclusive of
service charge and breakfast for one person. Valid till 31 December,
2006.Booking Now!!! Booking hotline: 010 5858 5691 or fax to:
010 6800 1774.
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 Dining Out |
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 Unique
Self-made Moon Cakes of Chang Fu Gong Hotel
Chang Fu Gong Hotel produces the moon cake by our own
Chinese bakers and chefs. The improvements to the inherited traditional
moon cake making procedure, especially in the ingredients, are
absolutely unique in Beijing. The new style butter short cake
and Cantonese style moon cake are completely handmade. The varieties
of the moon cakes are now available at the Chinese restaurant
of our hotel, price from RMB80.00 to RMB260.00. Tel: (8610) 6512
6106; 5877 5555.
 Essence
Restaurant - Seafood Meets Beef Steaks!
Every Friday and Saturday: 18:00-22:00. Delectable "Surf
and Turf" grill buffet, RMB 188 +15% per person including
oysters, seafood selection, rib eye steaks, prawns. Including
one soft drink, juice, beer or fresh watermelon juice. For reservations
and inquiries,please dial : (8610) 5911 9999-63.
 The
3rd Oktoberfest @ Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing
Continuing its past successes, Crowne Plaza Park View
Wuzhou Beijing will hold the 3rd Oktoberfest in the Marquee at
the hotel entrance from 18th to 24th September at 18:00 to 23:00.
Enjoy a fun-filled evening of great music and entertainment by
the well-known Oktoberfest Band – Munchner Musikanten from
Munich, Germany. Feast on typical Bavarian and Chinese cuisine
from the extensive buffet. Continuous flow of beer or soft drinks
is available and tests your luck with the daily lucky draws during
the Oktoberfest. Entrance ticket at CNY248 net per person. Please
dial (8610) 8498 2288 ext. 7126 for further inquiry.
 Mid-Autumn
Festival @ Kempinski Hotel Beijing
This Mid-Autumn Festival, Kempinski Hotel brings to you our delicious
baked moon cakes. With just the right touch, lightly glazed with
egg white and baked to golden perfection. We have eight different
flavors, from the traditional white Lotus to the new innovative
Green Tea. For families or business partners, you may choose from
one of our Gift Box. From Sep 1-10, early bird of 25% discount
for a minimum of 10 boxes per order. Moon cakes counter at Main
Lobby, also available at Kempi Deli, Dragon Palace. Open Daily:
from 9:00am-9:00pm. For information and reservations, please call
(8610) 6465 3388 ext. 4075.
 Design-Your-Own
Lunch Buffets at Holiday Inn Lido Beijing
During the months of September and October, we offer
live cooking from stations of sushi/sashimi, shawama & meat
from a variety of options. You can't go wrong. September 1 - October
31 (From Monday to Friday), Lunch Only. Price: RMB86+15%. For
reservations, please call (8610) 6437 6688 ext. 1971.
 The
Best Barbeque at Garden Cafe
Barbecue, Barbeque, BBQ, Bar-B-Q, Bar-B-Que, Bar-B-Cue,
however you spell it, it will bring to your mind tender roasted
meats with a nice smoky flavor and tangy sauces. In the beginning
of September, pamper yourself with an abundance of all your favorite
grills, prepared by our Culinary Team. Tel: (8610) 5858 5588 ext.
8690.
 Cafe
Marco Buffets, Buy 2 get 1 FREE !
Bring your family and friends to enjoy Cafe Marco's
Lunch Buffet and Seafood Buffet Dinner with an unlimited flow
of local beer and soft drinks, for a feast of fresh Salmon, Tuna
fish, Crabs, Prawns, a variety of local specialties and lots more!
Buy 2 and the 3rd is FREE! Buffet Lunch at RMB 88 net per adult;
Seafood Buffet Dinner at RMB 108 net per adult; Half price for
children from 5 to 12 years old. Buffet Lunch Serving Time:11:30am
- 2:30pm; Buffet Dinner Serving Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm. For reservations,
please call Cafe Marco: (8610) 6603 6688 ext. 8309.
Rumi
Persian Grill
Rumi is crisply decorated with a strictly modern feel.
Iranian cuisine prizes sour flavors such as pomegranate and sumac,
a dried crushed sour red berry and green herbs. The menu here
focuses on beef, lamb, chicken and fish kebabs. The chicken leg
kebab is succulently tender and juicy, marinated in a mix of saffron
and lemon juice. Vegetarians could make a hearty meal of humus,
tomato and feta and vegetable salads. For dessert, try the delicate
little baklava stuffed with cardamon and walnuts. Daily 11:30am
- 11pm, Xiaoyun Road (opposite King's Garden Villas), Chaoyang
District TEL (8610) 8454 3838
HOT!
Assorted Buffet Special At The Loft
Tasty food and reasonable price in a nice cozy atmosphere
with musical entertainment; Order for above 5 persons get a bottle
of complimentary fine wine. Lunch (11.30-14.00): RMB98 per person;
Afternoon tea (14.00-17.00): RMB 48 per person; Dinner (18.00-22.00):
RMB138 per person. Get RMB20 coupon for every RMB100 consumption
during lunch; Get RMB30 coupon for every RMB150 order for dinner.
TEL (8610) 6501 7501
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 Travel
Information |
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Celebrate
Lufthansa's 80th anniversary - RMB5,380!
For 80 years, Lufthansa has set the standard for effortless
travel through our extensive global network connecting China to
the world via Frankfurt and Munich. We invite you to experience
the pleasure of travel that has tied East and West together for
80 years by taking advantage of our exclusive anniversary promotion.
Simply book your ticket in September 2006, and depart from Beijing
or Shanghai to Europe during December 2006 or January 2007, and
you can fly for the incredible price of RMB5380*. Offer is subject
to availability. Other restrictions apply. For further information
please call: 010 - 6468 8838 or visit www.lufthansa.com.cn
or contact your travel agent.
Visit Europe with Air France Early Bird fare!
Only from RMB 5030*. Beijing or Shanghai to Europe (round
trip fare in Economy Class). Buy before/until September 30th ,2006
and travel between December 1st, 2006 and January 31st, 2007.
For more information and booking, please call Air France at 4008
808 808, or visit www.airfrance.com.cn.
*Fare valid for round trips only, excluding taxes. Booking on-line
or through Air France Sales and Service Center. Destinations list
upon request. Other terms and conditions apply.
 Kingdom
Travel Various National Day Holidays Packages!
Royal Orchid Holidays Thailand Packages, daily departure from
29Sep through 02Oct. Super Value Package (01-07Oct) Phuket RMB6,140
p.p, Koh Samui- RMB6,830p.p. Bangkok & Chiang Mai–RMB5,880
p.p. Central Vietnam Beach Package (29Sep-06Oct) Only RMB6,960
p.p staying at Victoria Hoi An with Guarantee spaces! More packages
available to visit our website: www.kingdomtravel.com.cn
Or contact our experienced travel consultant at (8610) 5870 3388,
Fax (8610) 5870 0383 or fit@kingdomtravel.com.cn
 YPHH
Travel
YPHH Travel, just about the best thing you can ever
experience, experienced based China Travel and World Travel
information from people who have done it. Regular updates and
new travel info! http://www.yphh.com/travel.htm
Mercury
International Travel - Fantastic Travel Options for Oct Holiday
Beach holiday in Vietnam features Nha Trang, Danang
and Hoi An from RMB5,080 (dep. Sep29 & Oct01) | Vietnam's
Northern Beauty from RMB6,450 (dep. Sep29 & Oct01) | Angkor
Wat Glory from RMB5,060 (dep. Sep29 & Oct01) | Colorful
Malaysia Beach Delight from RMB6,200 (dep. Sep30 to Oct02) |
Tranquil Laos from RMB7,380 (dep. Sep29 & Oct01) | Sunny
Maldives from RMB7,960 (dep. Sep29 & Oct01) | Over 450 active
expatriate clients. Call today for recommendation or find out
more. SPECIAL DISCOUNT if booking this week! Tel: (8610) 8454
9420; Email: MercuryTravel@bbn.cn
Travel
Around Beijing With BYTS
Beijing Youth Travel Service offers classic tours
to Beijing downtown and surrounding areas: One-day Trip to Badaling
Great Wall costs RMB150; For those who come to Beijing for the
first time, we arrange a special Five-day Four-night Trip to
such famous scenic spots in the city as the Palace Museum and
Summer Palace for RMB240. For more great trips and information
please call us at 800-810-7570 or (8610) 8778 9534
Beijing
Zhongxin Guo'an International Travel Service
As a professional foreign-oriented travel service
company, we are mainly specialized in serving foreign guests
and overseas Chinese who return to travel in China. Our travel
service features sports. We have a group of dedicated and friendly
tour guides who speaks fluent foreign languages who enable us
to cater you every life and travel demand in China. Address:
3F Guo'an Hotel, Dongdaqiao, Chaoyang District. TEL (8610) 5165
9990
Book
Special Price Air Tickets With Yangguang Zhi Lu
We are providing special price air tickets and discounted
air tickets which are 10%-20% cheaper than that you book elsewhere.
Free delivery service is available. Currently, we have special
airfare for these routes: Beijing-Thailand RMB2350; Beijing-Hong
Kong-Auckland round trip ticket RMB8000 (within three months);
Beijing-Hong Kong-Deli round trip ticket RMB7300. Any inquiry
or reservation, please call our 24-hour hotline: (8610) 6581
1290
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Education |
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 The
Frontiers School - Make Mandarin Studying Easier
Class during holiday start on 1st Oct! Small group
class 3-5 people; courses for all levels; flexible schedules;
experienced teachers; pleasing environment; convenient location;
competitive prices. For more information please call (8610)
6413 1547 or (8610) 6413 1548, or mail to frontiers@frontiers.com.cn
 Learn
Chinese Language and Culture!
Beijing FESCO International Teaching Center, as the
earliest government designated training organization, has acquired
ISO9001 Certification, and offers customized group or individual
Mandarin classes of different levels. We are an authorized HSK
Testing Center with over 400 qualified teachers, training you
on Business Chinese, offering Seminars and courses on traditional
Chinese cultural subjects: Taiji, Calligraphy, Fengshui, and
etc. Teacher positions for Native speakers are available! Please
mail to mandarin@fesco.com.cn
Find
Educational Resources in China!
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Health &
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Realmann
Fitness Club
As the first professional fitness destination in Tiantongyuan
area, we are equipped with advanced fitness appliances and internationally
testified fitness concepts. We offer regular fitness courses
every week on Latin Dance, Hip Hop, Yoga, Pulatin and so on.
Golden Card: RMB15000; Silver Card: RMB5480; Quarter Card: RMB930.
Address: Door 16, No. 26 Building, Tiantongyuan Xi San Qu, Changping
District TEL (8610) 6412 2883
Come
To Keep Healthy At Oz China Central Palace
As the fifth store of Oz, Oz China Central Palace
enjoys a favorable location which is well linked to every key
business area of Beijing. With a total of 3000 square meters,
the venue is perfectedly furnished with glass which gives it
a modern touch. Tailored solutions will be offered to each client
according to their actual health condition. Private coaches
will befriend with you and keep your health improved in a pleasant
atmosphere. Address: 6, Xidawang Road, Chaoyang District.
Bei
Ti Ya Ni's Special Offer
From now on till December 31, 2006, come to enjoy one
of our preferential policies: One-year free personal health
management for golden card holders; six-month personal health
management for silver card holders. Free beauty and fitness
services for members (excluding retailing products). Address:
Room 602, Tower C, Huapu Garden, 9 Dongzhimen South Street,
Dongcheng District TEL (8610) 8409 8306
Find
Health and Recreational Activities in Beijing!
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