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Tibetan Coffee Table
This short, small square Tibetan coffee table would be ideal for any modern decorated living room. Especially, if the rest of the room is in one or two tones of some yellow or green color , this item on full display in the center of the room would make the old appearance of your room completely changed and give it a perfect center piece as a contrast to the rest of the room around it.

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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 National Day Special Rate Offer
Scenic View RMB1180 (01/10/06-04/10/06); Deluxe Ocean RMB1880 (01/10/06-04/10/06). Remark: The payment is required at least 72 hours in advance when the booking has been confirmed | Above room rate are inclusive of 15% service charge and breakfasts (up to two), subject to RMB 11/pax/night/Rm Tax | Extra bed rate is RMB220 (Exclusive of breakfast) | Additional breakfast will be at RMB138 per person. For reservation, please call 86-898-8856 5666-7103/7152. E-mail: hotel@holiday-inn-sanya.com; Website: www.holiday-inn-sanya.com; Global Website: www.ichotelsgroup.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

Smart Trip with City Inn
The City Inn, a brand of budget hotels under the OCT International Hotel Management Co., Ltd, features naturalness, comfort, simplicity and contemporary design as well as speedy and amiable services. Try our new City Inn ZhuZiLin(Shenzhen) with a breakfast for only RMB200net.Or enjoy our special rate of RMB245/room night for standard room in City Inn Xinqiao(Shenzhen), City Inn Happy Valley(Shenzhen) and City Inn Window of the World(Shenzhen). The special rates are valid till Nov.8,2006. Dial our Central Reservation Office 400 830 9996, 400 630 9996 to make reservation or email reservations@octhotels.com or visit www.cityinn.com.cn.

Take National Day to a New Level at JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai
Elevate your National Day Holiday to new heights at the JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai. Guests are invited to enjoy a Deluxe Room for CNY3,500* on September 30 (1 night) or CNY 5,000* for September 30 & October 1 (2 nights consecutive), or CNY2,500* on October 1 (1 night). From October 2 to 8, the national day special rate starts from CNY1,188* per room per night. Treat yourself or someone special to a luxurious relaxing National Day Holiday at JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai. For more details and terms, please call (021) 5359 4969.

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.

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

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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The Frontiers School - Make Mandarin Studying Easier
Intensive Chinese class during Oct. start from 2nd to 6th Oct, rmb 825/person, total 30 hours; Regular beginner class start on 10th Oct. For more information please feel free to call at 010-6413 1547/48 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

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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

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