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The
First 'Business & Golf Challenge' in North Korea Date: Saturday - Tuesday, 28th - 31st October 2006. Venue:
Pyongyang, North Korea. Cost: Packages (includes half day seminar
& sightseeing & golf event) are available from USD900 to
USD1800 (including visa, flights, meals and accommodation) - see
the following link: www.kbc-global.com.
Closing soon: Applications for visa by 29th September 2006. Contact
Person: Roger Barrett and Jenny Kim. Tel: (8610) 6553 2600; (8610)
6599 5273. Email: info@kbc-global.com
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here each week!
Each week we highlight a new and interesting
piece of antique Chinese furniture!
Wooden Chest This large long rectangular wooden chest, typically
of Mongolian furniture is painted colorfully in dark red, yellow
and green colors. This item would need to be placed either on
place where there is a lot of light, like on the top of the
cabinet, where one can notice all the colors and details of
its magnificent paintings or as a stand for lamps or big candles.
It can be used as a small coffee table as well but only in very
bright not over-furnished rooms.
Sightseeing
Package at Crowne Plaza Sanya Enjoy Deluxe Room (Twin bed)3 Days 2 Nights at RMB1,988;
4 Days 3 Nights at RMB2,988; 5 Days 4 Nights at RMB3,988. Including:
daily breakfasts for two/ daily fruits basket and flowers/ welcome
drink/Late check out till 16:00/ use of GYM and Swimming Pool
for free/ 20% discount on food and beverage/ tickets of Woody
Joe Island for two (free transport from/to Wu Zhi Zhou Island)/
airport pick up and drop off: Special offer of 4 Days 3 Nights
Package: complementary RMB 336 worth of Nan Tian Hot Spring
tickets for two | Special offer of 5 Days 4 Nights Package:
one complementary Shallow Dive on Woody Joe Island for two persons.
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 from 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.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
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 this October 2 through October
8, 2006. Guests are invited to enjoy a Deluxe Room for CNY1,188*
(single/double occupancy) per night. For an additional CNY200*
(single occupancy) or CNY400* (double occupancy), guests may
enjoy the National Day Holiday package rate which includes daily
breakfast in the stunning Marriott Cafe (38F). Treat yourself
or someone special to a luxurious relaxing National Day Holiday
at JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai. For more details and terms, please
call (8621) 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
Kempinski
Hotel Beijing Executive Package RMB 1688.00 per night for Executive Room + Airport
Transfer. Valid on Fri/Sat/Sun from Sept 1 until February 28,
2007. Additional RMB300 for Mon-Thu. All rates are subject to
15% surcharge. Room is subject to availability. For more details
regarding this package, pls click
here. 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.
Oktoberfest
at Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center The original Oktoberfest is back! German beer, German
food, German music, German showgirls! Go German! From October
12 to October 29, 2006, every day from 6:oo pm to 1:00am at Paulaner
Brauhaus of Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center. For information
and reservations, please call (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 5732.
Chang
Fu Gong Hotel Oct 1st - Oct 7th Special Offer *Chinese restaurant: Various family combination bottom
price RMB88 net per person, one table the guest will receive one
beer for free during Oct 1st to Oct 7th. *Coffee shop: Lunch buffet
and dinner buffet buy two get one for free. *Sakura - Lunch Two
combination 50% off *Oasis Lounge - Chivas Regal set menu are
price RMB800; Hennessy XO set menu are price RMB2200; French wine
set menu are price RMB310. Lounge and Bar evening from 8pm to
10pm "Happy hours", beer buy two get one for free and
nutlet. Tel: (8610) 6512 5555; 5877 5555.
Steamy
Shrimps - Huang Yue Chinese Restaurant Daily in October, our Chefs let the Shrimps sizzle and
sazzle in front of your eyes! Specially steamed on hot stones,
full of fresh flavor: definitely a must try! RMB 99+15% per portion
only (200 gm). For reservations and inquiries,please dial: (8610)
5911 9999-64.
Crowne
Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing - Food & Beverage Highlights Fishermen's Specialties @ Yue Feng Ge Chinese Restaurant
- Hong Kong's history is rich with tales of fishermen. Their stories
live on even today in fishing villages. Fishermen's cuisine originated
from rustic docks, floating homes; passed down through the years
like the legendary fishermen themselves. Savor our captivating
dishes made with treasures from the sea this October. For reservations
and inquiries, please dial (8610) 8498 2288 ext 6181.
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.
Enjoy
Tempting Chinese Delicacies at the Presidential Plaza Hotel The discerning palate will be spoiled with exquisitely
prepared tempting Chinese delicacies. A real feast for all Lovers
of the Chinese Cuisine. October is the best time for crab. Enjoy
our palatable crab menu, which will please all taste buds and
keep you tantalized. Tel: (8610) 5858 5588.
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.
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.
Hairy
Crabs Promotion
Direct from yang Cheng Lake and air-flown for your dining pleasure.
These exclusive Crustacean will be available at the Sampan Restaurant
for lunch and dinner. Do not forget to order our special Shaoxing
rice wines to enhance the distinctive flavour of these hairy crabs.
Male: 200gms RMB180; Female: 175gms RMB180. For restaurant reservations
please call (8610) 6515 8855 extension 2155.
2006
A Fun Ti Xinjiang Fruit Festival - A Feast of Fruit under the
Grapevines! In this fiery-hot season, find yourself in a sea of
Turban grapes, Hami melons and Koerle pears...We will create you
a natural and fresh environment like an orchard. Artists from
Xinjiang will present you passionate interactive performances!
Enjoy this pleasant COOL summer. Time: 6:00 pm Sep 1st-Oct 30th.
Place: A Fun Ti Carnival. Forms of Dining: A la Carte or Set Menu.
Hotlines for Reservation and Enquiry: (8610) 6527 2288.
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
Lufthansa
Winter Special - Exciting Offers to Europe at CNY6,000! Experience Lufthansa's renowned services on daily flights
from Beijing to Europe via Frankfurt or Munich with a special
offer of RMB6000! Click
here to book online and get another 5% discount! Offer is
subject to availability. Other restrictions apply. For further
information please call: (8610) 6468 8838 or visit www.lufthansa.com.cn
or contact your travel agent.
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Sunshine
300: A Northern European Town In Beijing Sunshine 300 is located at a hill foot in Huairou
District. It not only features spacious ponds and dams, but
also beautiful water themed buildings. Each of the 13 foreign
style buildings here are surrounded by water, be it waterfalls
or streams, which is a great luxury for the water-scant Beijing
residents to enjoy. You can also harvest the great fruits here
when you can in Autumn. RMB280 per night for standard room.
RMB38000 per night for villa. TEL (8610) 5165 0066 ext. 201.
Special
Air Ticket At Beijing Yule Aviation Company Approved by CAAC and as a member of IATA, Beijing
Yle Aviation Company is mainly engaged in providing discounted
air tickets for both domestic and international lines. Currently
we are providing special price air tickets for these lines:
Beijing-Hong Kong (RMB1850 single trip, RMB2540 roundtrip);
Beijing-Macao (RMB1900 single trip, RMB3200 roundtrip); Beijing-Bangkok
(RMB2250 single trip, RMB3500 roundtrip), Beijing-Tokyo (RMB2100
single trip, RMB4090 round trip). For more special tickets,
please call us at (8610) 5166 3694
China
Railway Travel Agency Backed by the railway department, China Railway Travel
Agency is mainly involved in developing international and domestic
travel routes, inviting and receiving domestic and international
tourists, hosting conferences and business exploration and selling
air ticket, train ticket and offering Chinese citizen outbound
travel service. Our highly qualified tour guides who speak a
lot of foreign languages can ensure you a trouble-free trip.
Address: 118-2, Lianhuachi East Road, Fengtai District TEL (8610)
6396 5099
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
Qiji
Kongjian Fitness Club Our services include private coach service, group
body mechanics courses, oxygen appliances, nutrition goods selling
etc. We offer free body checkup for new members and four to
five body mechanics courses for regular members each day. Annual
membership card: RMB1668; Quarterly membership card: RMB576.
Adress: 5F, No. 7 Building Weibo Homeland, 1 Weigongcun, Haidian
District TEL (8610) 010-88579066
Classic
Package Services Offered By Huajie Junshi Men's Club Our classic package service including RMB180 for showering
+ facial cleansing + whole body cutin removal + back care with
aroma + scraping; RMB260 for showering + prostate caring + brain
pressure release + leg relaxation. Featured services are kidney
caring, prostate caring, SPA and stomach caring which are also
available at discounted prices. Free tea and coffee on offer.
Address: C6-211 Yingte Apartment, Xibahe, North Third Ring Road,
Chaoyang District. Hotline: (8610) 6447 7075
Bai
Zi Girls' Fitness Center Set up in 1999, we have grown into a large scale and
reputed beauty chain in Beijing with three direct run stores
each at around 300 square meters. All the beauty products here
are top class ones introduced from abroad to ensure the effectiveness
of skin caring and body toning. Address: Room 303, No. 3 Building,
Soho New Town, 88 Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District TEL (8610)
8580 6682
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