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Stand-up Comedy Rocks Shanghai!
Laughs a-plenty hit the 'Hai with ChopSchticks presented by The Comedy Tour on Thu Oct 19th and Fri Oct 20th at the top floor of 3 on the Bund. Show starts at 9:00pm! Pat Sullivan who hails from Cleveland and has opened for Drew Carey and Robin Williams opens the show for comedy veteran Mike Donovan who's been featured on Showtime and regularly headlines the Tropicana in Vegas - this will be a solid show folks! Tickets are 250RMB at the door and 220RMB in advance: Call Sherpas hotline now at 6209 6209. More info on www.ChopSchticks.com

Are you smart enough? Search through this week's email newsletter for answers to the following questions. Then submit your information before Wednesday at noon (Beijing time) to be eligible to win great prizes.This week's prize is a voucher worth RMB200 for goodies at La Patisserie, generously provided by the Renaissance Yangtze Shanghai Hotel. 1. How many artists' works will be displayed at the photography expo "Harvest II"? 2. What kind of dress will the ballerinas wear for the ballet "A Sign of Love"? 3. How long ago was Guitar China founded? Please provide answers to each question in this box: Your Email: Your Name:

• Changhong Stakes RMB1.8 Billion On Plasma TV
• China Plans RMB128 Million For RFID Programs
• Family Mart Joins Hands With Ting Hsin In Southern China
• Tibet Visitors Increase 20% During October Holiday
• Canon Admits Light Sensor Problem In Chinese Cameras
• North Asia Pushing RFID Growth
• WiMedia Alliance Opens China Chapter
• China UnionPay Launches ATM Service In Italy For Travelers

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Send in your favorite photo of something interesting, odd, or funny while you stayed in China. Send it to sendfunnypics@xianzai.com with the subject "Xianzai Beijing Funny Pics!". We'll post the best pics here each week!

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

 

Cabinet
This piece is just perfect for your dining room. The upper part of the cabinet is ideal for displaying your silver ware and china in a very discrete manner and the deep bottom cubby you will find most suitable for table cloths while napkins and utensils you can keep within reach in two drawers above.

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

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

Crowne Plaza Magic Golf Package
Tee of at Crowne Plaza Sanya with the only Magic Golf Package in Yalong Bay! Deluxe Room for only RMB 1288/night and up, maximum two daily breakfasts per room: 9-holes or 18-holes Green fee, Caddy fee, Cart fee (2 person/1 cart), Locker fee and insurance fee for one person | Free shuttle bus to and from the golf club. Free welcome drink | From 18-holes add to 36-holes of golf need to extra charge RMB 600/per person | If make magic golf package reservation, Pleas give at least 3 days notice at weekdays and 5 days at weekend days with full payment. Validity: May 08, 2006 to Dec 30, 2006. For booking and inquiry, call (86-898) 8855 5888*8713-8717. E-mail: reservation@cpsanya.com. Website: http://www.crowneplaza.cn

Swissotel Beijing Penthouse Dream Comes True
Two 146m2 brand-new Penthouses on the 17th floor are ready for you to visit. Designed by JFK Singapore, the penthouse will bring you the feelings of Luxury, Comfort and Warmness. Penthouse guests will enjoy: private lift landing, city view from the top floor, advanced telecommunication device with complimentary high-speed broadband service, Jacuzzi imported from the U.S.A, 42' widescreen flat TV with quality surround system. For detailed information: (8610) 6553 2288-2445.

Holiday Inn Resort Yalong Bay Sanya Honeymoon Package RMB 3380 (4day3nights).
Benefits: 3-nights accommodation in Executive Deluxe Ocean View Room | Maximum two daily breakfast per room |BBQ or HOT POT or Buffet Dinner for two person | Welcome Fruit | Romantic arrangement set up in room on arrival day | Our Philippine Band (one love song only) | Free charge for internet | Free use bicycle for two hours | Free Sanya Airport pick up round way | Late check out till 15:00. Valid till 30 Oct 2006 (except from 30 Sep to 06 Oct). For reservations, please call: 86-898-8856 5666-7152.

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.

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

"Winter Rhythm" Special Rate at Presidential Plaza Hotel Beijing
Would you believe that you spend only RMB 418 to stay in a 5-star fine art hotel for one night? But it is true at the Presidential Plaza Hotel Beijing for a limited time. From November 1st, 06 to February 15th, 07, you could enjoy our special rate for a Standard Room at RMB 418. The package includes one night stay in a Standard Room of Presidential Plaza Hotel Beijing and one breakfast for one person at Garden Cafe. The rate is subject to 15% service charge and availability. Book now, please dial (8610) 5858 5691.

Autumn, Winter Promotion at The Landmark Hotel, Shenzhen
Shenzhen only 5 star luxury all suites business hotel will offer 60% discount for all suites (RMB 920 + 15%) from 18 October to 31 December 2006. All suites are 48sq meters and above, complete with extra large bath and rainforest showers, 42 inch plasma television, complimentary broadband internet, "intelligent" air conditioning and double-glazed windows for perfcet peace and quite amid the bustling city are just some of the features to compliment your stay. For room bookings, please visit the website www.landmarkshenzhen.com or call reservations department at (0755) 8219 0033.

Book a Hostel Room in China!
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Air France Early Bird Fare - Only from RMB4750!
Only from RMB 4750*! Beijing or Shanghai to Europe** (round trip fare in Economy Class). Purchase date: until October 30th, 2006. Travel period: between November 1st, 2006 and March 31st, 2007 (last return date). Black-out period: from December 9th, 2006 until December 24th, 2006. 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. Other terms and conditions apply. **Destinations list upon request.

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 information, pls dial (8621) 6289 2815

Take a trip to Guangfu - A Town by Tai Lake
Guangfu, a town lies near the Tai Lake, is a place with good views and history. The Gungfu Pagoda, which was built during the Southern Dynasty, is a place to collect cultural relics. Here you can find calligraphy works, paintings, potteries and other antiques from Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. Because it sits by the Tai Lake, you can row a boat and have a taste of those delicious aquatic products from the lake. 150rmb per person, pls dial TEL (8621) 2402 8219

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