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        Volume 10, issue 41 - October 9, 2006
       
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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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generously provided by the Renaissance Yangtze Shanghai Hotel.

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Antique Furniture

Each week we highlight a new and interesting piece of antique Chinese furniture!

 

Tibetan Cabinet
This fiercely red Tibetan cabinet with cast iron pulls (fitted with antique bronze hardware) and hand painted floral motifs in golden as would be ideal for any room in your apartment. Starting from your living room where as a media cabinet it will light up the atmosphere of your family evenings when you are all gathered around the TV set.

For more information, please visit our website at http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/

Adopt a Pet

Each week we highlight a pet that you can help adopt or foster in Shanghai!

SCAA is Shanghai's privately run animal protection association, founded and supported by the expatriate community and dedicated to saving the lives of homeless companion animals. SCAA helps facilitate adoption of abandoned animals, educate about pet care, and support animal shelter projects. For more information please visit scaashanghai.org

Hotel Deals

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

Tee-off in Qingdao at Shangri-La Hotel
Shangri-La Hotel, Qingdao is pleased to offer you the refined Golf Package to make golf more accessible and enjoyable. Single: 1,780RMB(Weekday), 1,880RMB(Weekend); Double: 2,380RMB(Weekday), 2,580RMB(Weekend). The packages are valid from May 1, 2006 to April 17, 2007. All rates are subject to 15% service charge. The package inclusions: One night stay in a Superior Room of Shangri-La Qingdao | Free entrance to hotel Health Club, using swimming pool, sauna and gym | Daily buffet breakfast at the Coffee Garden | Late check-out until 3:00pm | Round trip transfer between hotel and golf course | 18-hole green fees with caddy at Qingdao Huashan International Country Club. For reservations, please call (86 532) 8388 3838 ext. 6322 to 6325.

Holiday Inn Resort Yalong Bay Sanya 5 day 4 nights Family Package
Valid till 30 Oct 2006 (except from 30 Sep to 06 Oct) Ocean Suite: RMB 4390 net/Scenic View: RMB 2790 net Benefits: Two buffet breakfast per day(child under 12 free breakfast)|One Family Dinner|Welcome fruit upon check in |One free extra bed |Free use of the Little Star Kids Club for two hours|Free tennis or pingpong for one hour(daytime)|Free bicycle rental for two hours|Late check out till 15:00. For reservations, please call: 86-898-8856 5666-7152.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Book a Hostel Room in China!
Now you can preview and choose hostels from around China. Find pictures, comments, and maps for the hostels and then choose what type of bed and rooms you need. We lots of cities including Beijing, Chengdu, Kunming, Lhasa, Sanya, Shanghai, and Yangshuo--plus lots more. You can securely book online and find the cheapest rates online with us. Visit http://www.chinatravelnow.com/hostels.php and search for yourself

Dining Out

Cool Jazz by Emma Franz and The Band at The Bar
Immerse in the soulful sounds of "live" jazz with Emma Franz at The Bar, of Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai, starting 2 October 2006. Emma's inspiring performance will be further enhanced with the accompaniment by a select group of talented musicians during her performance. Sunday to Thursday: 5pm - 1am, Friday to Saturday: 5pm - 2am. Pudong Shangri-La, TEL (8621) 6882 8888.

Simply Fish at JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai
From October 9 to November 30, JW's California Grill, located on the 40th floor of the JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai highlights this season's most fresh seafood favourites with its creative a la carte Simply Fish menu served in unch and dinner. Chef George and the JW's California Grill Fishing team have been out fishing since this autumn. Come and taste their great catch! The menu is simply prepared by grilled, sauteed or poached halibut, salmon and turbot-just to name a few, or go for the chefs' recommendations. JW's California Grill opens daily from 11:30am to 2:30pm and 5:30pm to 10:30pm. For reservations please call (8621) 5359 4969.

Half Price Champagne & Champagne Cocktails
Come live it up without breaking the bank with 1/2 off all champagne and champagne cocktails! We're ready to mix them any way you'd like every Friday and Saturday this month at the Champagne & Cigar Lounge. Available October 13th - 28th from 9:00 to 11:00 pm, Renaissance Yangtze Shanghai Hotel, 2099 Yan An Xi Road (Hongqiao). For reservations, please call (8621) 6275-0000 Ext. 2168.

Travel Information

Yangxian - Best View in Jiangnan
In the past, people used to say that the natural view of Yangxian is the best in Jiangnan (Yangtze River Delta). Here people can get exquisite art of China old garden structure as well as the amazing natural views. This place is also famous of pottery. In can make a small pot in the pottery bar here yourself, and also can buy some porcelain in Dingshan Town, where has produced pottery for more than a thousand year. 289rmb per person for a two days trip to Yangxian, for more in