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 Rutgers
International Executive MBA - Sept 20, 6:30pm
Are you facing a standstill in your career? Get your MBA
in Beijing from US based Rutgers University. A unique learning and
networking environment with executives/diplomats from 12 different
countries. Learn about the importance of diversity and how it can
assist you with your professional development. Still accepting applications.
Upcoming Event: Excel Workshop: Sept 20 Call 010-8526-2528/29 ext.
14 or email emba@rutgers.cn
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Antique Furniture |
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 Each week we highlight a new and interesting
piece of antique Chinese furniture!
Chair
Elegant look comes from every detail of this chair
starting from its black, shiny lacquer, over straight lines
of cut wood to slightly curved edges on armrests and back of
the chair. This very stylish high-back, high armed, black lacquer
chair set has also an inset Chinese character in small golden
tile in the back of the chair. With a small side table between
them for some flower arrangement, porcelain vase or a sculpture
it would be just perfect for your foyer.
For more information,
please visit our website at http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/
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 Hotel Deals |
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 Latin
Nights party at Crowne Plaza Sanya during National Days
A Holiday Special at Crowne Plaza Sanya from RMB 888
per room per night. A WOW Latin Nights tropical party in Yalong
Bay during the National Days and Mid-autumn Festival. An original
Latin music and Latin dance performance will be presented by
professional Latin musicians and dancers. Interactive activities,
a surprising lucky draw and a variety of fine foods. Only by
RMB 498, buy one get one free! Time: Oct 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th.
For booking and inquiry, call (86-898) 8855 5888*8713-8717.
E-mail: reservation@cpsanya.com.
Website: http://www.crowneplaza.cn
 Great
Rates at Crowne Plaza Fudan Shanghai
Crowne Plaza Fudan Shanghai is one of the newest editions
of the Crowne Plaza family of hotels in China. Enjoy our special
rate of RMB668+ for a Standard Room or try our new Crowne Plaza
Club Room for only RMB1068+. This offer is valid for a limited
time & includes 1 or 2 breakfasts. For Priority Club Members
can book the Best Flexible Rate for 2 consecutive nights and
will received a free upgrade to a Crowne Plaza Club Floor. All
rates are subject to 15% service charge and availability. Located
just 15 minutes from the Bund opposite Fudan University. Don't
miss out this great opportunity. Crowne Plaza Fudan is The Place
To Meet.*Not applicable for Formula One period. For China Toll
free reservations dial 800 430 4088 or email reservations@crowneplazafudan.com
or visit www.crowneplaza.com
 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)
 TianLun
International Hotel National Day Special(Sep 30 - Oct 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: 020-8393 6388; Fax: 020-3882
4587; E-mail: sales@tianlun-hotel.com;
Website: www.tianlun-hotel.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.
 Crowne
Plaza Beijing Champagne Bar
*Heavenly Happy Hour - Every Day 17:30-21:00. Buy 1
get 1 more free on all drinks (except bottles)! For reservations
and inquiries,please dial: (8610) 5911 9999-65. *Bubbles for Babes
- Every Thursday: from 21:00 till close. Ladies free for Van Gogh
Designer Cocktails or Champagne Cocktails. For reservations and
inquiries,please dial: (8610) 5911 9999-65.
 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.
 Happy
Mid-Autumn Festival Brazilian Barbeque
On August 15 of lunar calendar, families will get together
to have dinner for a reunion. The Lido Spring Garden outdoor restaurant
is definitely the choice for you and your loved ones where you
can experience east meet west – Brazilian Barbeque with
live band in town! Spring Garden, October 6, 18:00 - 22:00. RMB120+15%
- free flow local beer and soft drinks before 20:00; Child (under
age of 12): half price. For reservations, please call (8610) 6437
6688 Ext. 1971.
 Treasures
of the Seas
Enjoy the best of the seas at Garden Cafe. Our Chefs
went overboard to present to you an array of extravagant seafood
delights- Never tasted like before - Only for a limited time!
Tel: (8610) 5858 5588-8690.
 Celebrate
Mid-Autumn Festival with Marco Polo Mooncakes
6th October, 2006. To celebrate the
forthcoming Chinese traditional Mid-Autumn Festival, Marco Polo
Xidan, Beijing will present exquisite collection of mooncakes.
A perfect gift for friends and a great treat for families. Marco
Polo Mooncakes: RMB128.00/box (8 pieces per box), Stuffing includes
Red Lotus Paste with Egg Yolk, Beef, Pumpkin, Green Tea, Chestnut
Paste and Red Bean Paste. For inquiries, please call: (8610) 6603-6688
ext. 8303 (9:00 - 17:30) or Lobby Mooncakes Counter: (8610) 6603-6688
ext. 8388 (12:00 - 21:00).
 Guangzhou
Hotel Zhu Jiang Feng Food Activity
*Guangzhou Hotel is holding the Zhu Jiang Feng food activity till
the end of this year. It shows the feature of the Cantonese flavor
- original, fancy, full-bodied, delicious. Place: Guangzhou Restaurant,
the 2nd floor of Guangzhou Hotel. Tel: (8610) 5855 9988-2809.
*Guangzhou Hotel is selling the moon-cake with the Cantonese flavor.
The price is from RMB118 to RMB498. Welcome to your purchasing.
Tel: (8610) 5855 9988-2589.
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
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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.
 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: enquiry@mercurytravel.com.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
Intensive class during Oct holiday start on 2nd (Mon)
for beginner and intermediate level! Normal beginner class start
on 10th Oct. 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 &
Fitness |
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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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