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Box Our box is made from thick leather with paintings
of Tibetan mystical people and animal characters, or nature
motifs of flowers and trees all put in well known Tibetan geometric
patterns. This appealing home for postcards, pictures and love
letters is the proof that the small, simple gifts can be truly
inspired and smart.
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
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
Holiday
Inn Resort Yalong Bay Sanya SPA Package Scenic View: RMB 1590 (3day2nihgts), package rate
inclusive of: 2-nights accommodation in Scenic Room|Maximum
two daily breakfast per room|Subject to Rmb11 per person per
night government tax|Welcome Fruit|Free use Tennis for one hour
(daytime)|Free use bicycle for two hours|Aromatherapy Massage
(50 minute) and Foot Massage(40 minute ) for one time per person|Late
check out till 15:00. For reservations, please call: (86-898)
8856 5666 - 7152. Valid Date: 01 Jun To 31 Oct, 06(Except National
Day 30Sep-06Oct).
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
Special
Room Rate of 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 Qinghui Shunde for
only RMB179 and ZhuZiLin(Shenzhen) for RMB200net.Or enjoy our
special rate of RMB245/room night for standard room in City
Inn Xinqiao(Shenzhen), City Inn Happy Valley(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
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,
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.
"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 15th, 06 to February 28th, 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.
Montes
Wine Dinner at Raffles Beijing Hotel, Monday 30th October Presented by Douglas Murray co-founder of the renowned
Chilean Winery Montes; enjoy fabulous cult wines such as the Montes
Alpha M, Folly Shiraz and Purple Angel expertly complimented by
Chef de Cuisine Guillaume Galliot's exquisite 5 course set menu
exclusively created for this event. Dinner starts at 7.30pm, Jaan
Restaurant. As seats are very limited please call (8610) 6526
3388 ext. 4186 for advance reservations.
Russian
Food Festival at Cafe Swiss Cooperating with Swissotel Krasnye Holmy and Aeroflot
Russian Airlines, Swissotel Beijing invites culinary team from
Swissotel Moscow to present traditional Russian cuisine from 15th
to 29th in October. Come and enjoy the sumptuous gala at Cafe
Swiss in Swissotel Beijing! For Reservations: (8610) 6553 2288-2127.
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 Special Offer *Chinese restaurant: Yang Cheng lake crab, RMB128. 3
kind of family set menu (Saturday and Sunday) are ring RMB98 -
RMB168(NETT). Several deluxe set menu are ranging RMB228 - RMB528.
*Coffee shop: Weekday lunch buffet (Monday to Friday) RMB158+15%.
Weekday dinner and Saturday/Sunday lunch & dinner buffet includes
soft drink.RMB188+15%.*Sakura: 2 kinds of special Autumn set menu
are priced RMB380 and RMB550. Lunch Two combination 50% off. 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.
Design-Your-Own
Lunch Buffets at the Patio Restaurant During the month of October, we offer live cooking from
stations of sushi/sashimi, shawama & meat from a variety of
options. You can't go wrong. October 1 - October 31 (From Monday
to Friday). Lunch Only. Price: RMB86+15%. 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.
Guangzhou
Hotel Zhu Jiang Feng Food Promotion Guangzhou Hotel is holding the Zhu Jiang Feng food promotion
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.
Indo
Chine at Atrium Cafe Blending European style cooking with flavours from Indo
Chine, Chef Soh brings you several creative dishes with unique
tastes for your dining pleasure. Per person: RMB138.00 subject
to 15% service charge For restaurant reservations call (8610)
6515 8855 - 2212.
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
Kingdom
Travel Service - Provide you Perfect Holidays! Autumn Super valued Thailand Packages with THAI Royal
Orchid Holidays - 4Days 3Nights Bangkok RMB3,600 p.p, Chiang
Mai RMB3,960p.p, Krabi RMB4,460 p.p, Phuket RMB4,600p.p. Variety
of Packages over Christmas & New Year Holidays to Australia,
New Zealand, Malaysia, Bali, Vietnam, Cambodia ...etc. cross
any budget from economical to luxurious. Check out these special
offers from Kingdom Travel ASAP call (5870 3388), Fax (5870
0383) or mail to fit@kingdomtravel.com.cn.
Welcome to visit our website: www.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
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 Study Easier New beginner class start in morning and evening start
on 8th Nov. 2006. Promotion class in afternoon rmb1000/40hours.
For more information please feel free to call us at 010-64131547/48
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
Find
Health and Recreational Activities in Beijing!
CIM
Continental International Moving Located at 50 meters away from Chaoyang customs office,
CIM Continental International Moving provide a fully range of
moving, storage, record management and expatriates documentation
services. Wherever you move, whenever you move - call CIM. Tel:
(8610) 8762 5110 /8762 5109. Fax: (8610) 8762 5281; Email: info@cimmover.com;
Web: www.cimmover.com
Beijing
Dafang Banjia Co., Ltd With years experience in home moving, we are able
to provide comprehensive service that combines transport, storage,
delivery, packaging and unloading. Our well trained staff are
skillful at moving your articles around and placing them in
the right position you want to exempt you from the tiredness
and trouble during moving. Starting price: RMB160 within 15km.
Address: Chengye Plaza, No. 16, Beituchenglu, Chaoyang District.
Fax: (8610) 6204 2941
Yucheng
Home Moving Relying on our expertise and consummate service network,
we have become a leading home moving service provider in Beijing
with a team of qualified staff who are ready to provide you
excellent home moving service whenever and wherever necessary.
We serve both corporate clients as well as individual clients.
RMB130 starting price for each vehicle. For more info contact
(8610) 6281 1289.
Beautiful
Apartment for Rent Apartment 4th floor, 220 sm, 1 big living room, 1 dining
room, 1 dining room, 3 bath rooms, 5 bed rooms in Yu Xiang Garden,
click here
to view photoes. Hou Sha Yu Area, Shunyi district. Hua Run Super
market and Airport hospital within 5 minutes walking distance,
3 international schools around, near Beijing central Villa area,
easy access to Jing Cheng high way and Airport express high way
driving you to Central City (World Trade Center) in only 40 minutes,
and to Beijing Capital Airport in 10 minutes. Rental: RMB5000
/ Per month (USD630), immediate available. Contact: 0086 13701285405
Ms. Zhang. Email: houserent@vip.tom.com
Communication
Manager Wanted at WAB Western Academy of Beijing (WAB), a leading international
school in Beijing is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated person
to join our dynamic team as Communication Manager. The successful
applicant should have the relevant qualifications and substantial
leadership experience in mass communications, marketing and public
relations in an international environment. Experience in school
development and the management of alumni and community relationships
would be an advantage. Please send your application to Lng@wab.edu
or call HR Office at Tel: +8610 8456 4155 ext 1062 or browse www.wab.edu
for more information about our school.
China
Studies Teacher Wanted at WAB Western Academy of Beijing (WAB), a leading international
school in Beijing is seeking a China Studies Teacher who should
have relevant experience in developing, organizing and delivering
educational programs related to China history and Chinese culture.
Excellent English skills, conversant Chinese skills and hands-on
experience in organizing and leading field-trips around China
are required in this job. Please send your application to Lng@wab.edu
or call HR Office at Tel: +8610 8456 4155 ext 1062 or browse www.wab.edu
for more information about our school.
Native
English Speaker wanted at Burson-Marsteller Burson Marsteller, a leading international public relations
firm, is seeking a talented native English speaker to join our
team in the Shanghai office. For further information, please click
here
Job
Opening at the British Embassy Beijing The British Embassy Beijing currently has a job opening
for Programme Manager. For more details, please look up at the
Embassy web page: http://www.uk.cn/bj/index.asp?menu_id=158&artid=438
Native
English Teachers Wanted at Berlitz
We are looking for full-time and part-time experienced native
English teachers to be part of our continually expanding business.
We teach at many big International Companies and top Universities
here in Beijing and other cities. If you would like to be part
of the well-known International Berlitz Company, send your c.v.
to hr@berlitz.com.cn
Kids
Teachers Wanted for Saturday Work at Berlitz Berlitz Beijing are looking for energetic, motivated
Instructors for their Saturday kids programs. We are looking for
people who love kids and at the same time are professional and
care about punctuality, continuity and their students progress.
Classes are small and Berlitz have their own Kids material. Training
in the Berlitz Method will be given. Please send your c.v. to
hr@berlitz.com.cn
Your
Reliable Accountant in China Business Establishment, Business Liquidation and Restructuring;
Accounting, CFO service, Planning and Budgeting; Audit (Statutory,
IFRS, US GAAP); Internal Control, Sarbanes Oxley 404 compliance;
Tax Filing, Tax Consulting; Financial Due Diligence, M&A.
Website: www.lla.cc; Email: inquiry@lla.cc.
Tel: (8610) 8447 8003; Fax: (8610) 8447 8039.
Johnson
Computer Connections
Dealers in computers, peripherals and various digital equipments.
Specialized on-site technical support using both Chinese &
English language. We offer home service and IT Outsourcing Managed
Service for hardware & software as well as internet access
including wireless LAN, ADSL, VPN, Email, Kill virus, home theater
maintenance etc 7 days a week. Tel: (8610) 5165 9192, Website:
www.johnson.net.cn, E-mail:
johnson@johnson.net.cn
Computer
Network Installation and Security Call CANDIS for free network audits. Are your network,
email and web servers secure from viruses and hackers? In Beijing,
Shanghai and Hong Kong, CANDIS specializes in systems integration
and labor outsourcing, www.candis.com.cn.
Phone: 010-6568-0876; email: audits@candis.com.cn
International
Accountants... LehmanBrown... providing an alternative: Professional Services: Audit, Taxation, Company Secretarial,
Legal Financial Accounting: CFO Function, Bookkeeping, Accounting
& financial advise, Office Administration Management Accounting:
Budgeting & Forecasting, Cash flow Management, Market Growth
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Internal Process review, Information Management Business Management:
Merger & Acquisition integration, Market Entry Strategy, Business
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Beijing Tel: +86 10 85321720, Fax: +86 10 65323270 Shanghai Tel:
+86 21 62881635, Fax: +86 21 62881636 Hong Kong Tel: +852 25375425,
Fax: +852 25375649 E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com, shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com
Let's
Do Your Business Accounting Beijing Huatuo Accounting Firm is headquartered in Wanliu
Guangda Garden where the administrative departments of Haidian
District are located and has branches over Haidian District, Chaoyang
District as well as some surrounding counties of Beijing. Our
services include: annual auditing, liquidation auditing, foreign
fund auditing, income tax auditing, real estate evaluation and
business record keeping etc. Price: from RMB100 per hour for auditing
and from RMB200 per month for taxation. Address: Room 506, No.
15 Building, Haidian South Road, Haidian District TEL (8610) 8257
8259
Beijing
Love Baby Consulting Service Center Consisted of a group of experts and baby sitters who
are proficient at tending new mothers and their babies, we are
devoted to serving our clients with love and care and make them
trouble free in raising and educating their kids. Address: Room
1002, Yifang Plaza, 26 Suzhou Street, Haidian District. For details
about us, please call (8610) 8261 1791.
Beijng
Wudaokou Consultancy Services Co., Ltd. With four years' experience as a professional visa service
provider, we are committed to serving expatriates working or living
in China and helping them apply for a new visa or renew their
current visa. All the services can be done inside Beijing and
it's not necessary to take interview at the police station. Besides,
our Express Service can save you out from any emergency. Our Free
Courier Services will make you feel more relax now! Just give
us a call, we will pick up all the document from your doorstep.
TEL (8610) 8068 0733.
Beijing
International Hotel Products Exhibition 2006
October 26-28, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610)
8460 0000
The
11th International Fire-proof Equipment & Technology Exchange
Exhibition
October 26-29, China National Agricultural Exhibition Center TEL
(8610) 6501 8877
The
4th China International Network Culture Exposition
October 26-29, Beijing Exhibition Center, 7 Zhanlan Road, Xicheng
District.
The
12th China Cashmere Products And Clothing Exposition
October 26-29, Beijing Exhibition Center, 7 Zhanlan Road, Xicheng
District.
Beijing
International Coin Exposition 2006
October 27-29, China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall TEL (8610)
8522 9370
The
24th Job Fair
October 27-28, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610)
8460 0000
"Long
March"
A large themed exhibition held in commemoration of the 70th anniversary
of the victory of the Red Army's Long March, featuring high-tech
enhanced exhibiting means, with 447 historical relics to show
the famous scenes that the Red Army experienced along their hard
journey.
October 16 - December 5, Chinese Military Museum TEL (8610) 6686
6195
Hippolyte
Romain's Live Fresco Painting
A selection of Hippolyte Romain's black and white drawings are
on display.
Until November 24, Green T. House Gallery TEL (8610) 6552 8310
Fashion
& Fitness Weeks
Kerry Center's Fashion & Fitness Exhibition includes more
new trendy items to match your new look for the coming season
– Chinese costumes, evening dresses, casual wears, golf,
diamonds, glasses, and hair and beauty products all feature.
Until November 6, 1/F, Kerry Centre TEL (8610) 8529 8383
Impression
Imperial Palace Photograph Exhibition
More than 300 photo works themed on "Impression Imperial
Palace" are showcased.
Through October 31, Imperial Palace Museum TEL (8610) 6513 2255
Group
Exhibition
Over 70 works from Songzhuang Art Community are on the show.
Through October 31, Songzhuang Artists Village TEL (8610) 6959
8343
Transparancy
French-Israeli artist Fortunee Noel brings her works to Beijing.
October 20-December 20, Imagine Gallery TEL (8610) 6438 5747
Yu
- Qiu - Chu
Arts Xia Yu, Luo Jie and Zhou Nan's works are on the show.
Until November 11, Beijing Shengman Gallery. Address: 30, Guanyintang,
No. 2 (A) Wangsiying, Chaoyang District.
Augustin
Dumay
Augustin Dumay is one of the great musicians and violinists playing
today and an outstanding performer of Mozart. He will conduct
with Violin. Tickets selling for RMB60-380.
7:30pm, October 23, Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559
8225
Jessye
Norman
Pageantry night with Jessye Norman, one of the most admired contemporary
opera singers and recitalists, and one of the highest paid performers
in classical music. Tickets selling for RMB180-5000.
7:30pm, October 27. Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6835
4455
Film:
"Inner Senses"
Just in time for Halloween, we present the best romantic supernatural
thriller to come out of Hong Kong in recent years. The film tells
the story of a young woman haunted by fleeting images of what
she believes to be dead people. Directed by Lo Chi-Leung, starrring
Leslie Cheung who has committed suicide (almost re-enacting his
own attempt to suicide in this film). In Chinese with English
subtitles. Ticket: RMB50.
8pm, October 27-28, Cherrylane Movies. For details visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn
or call 139 0113 4745
Dirty
Three
For the first time in their history, this dynamic Australian band
brings their highly recommended live show to Beijing fans. Ticket:
RMB120-200.
7:30pm, October 27. Tianqiao Theatre TEL (8610) 8315 6337
New
York City Ballet
The world famous ballet troupe making its debut in China. Founded
by famed choreographer George Balanchine, the NYC Ballet has churned
out star after dance star. Their repertoire includes works by
Gershwin and Ray Charles. RMB100-980.
7:30pm, October 28, Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 8528
2090
Si
Qin Ge Ri Le Solo Concert
Songstress Si Qin Ge Ri Le brings her voice of heaven to Beijing.
Tickets selling for RMB180, RMB380.
7:30pm, October 28. Star Live TEL (8610) 6425 5166
Multi-media
Network Drama: We Are Walking On The Road
Tickets selling for RMB40, 80, 180.
7:30pm, October 27-November 19. TNT Theatre of the 9th Theatre
TEL (8610) 8599 6011
Opera:
Camille
The third scene of Camille by Giuseppe Verdi is moved on stage
as part of the 9th Beijing International Music Festival. Tickets
selling for RMB180-880.
7:30pm, October 27-29. Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 5883 6800
BBC
Symphony Orchestra
The BBC Symphony Orchestra is one of Britain's leading orchestras.
Founded by Adrian Boult in 1930 it has played a central role at
the heart of British musical life for 75 years and, as the flagship
orchestra of the BBC is the backbone of the BBC Proms, making
at least a dozen appearances each year, including the First and
Last Nights. Tickets selling for RMB180-880.
7:30pm, October 24-25. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610)
6559 8285
You
Hongfei
Soprano You Hongfei from China Central Opera House, who has been
renowned as a soprano with the voice of nature in Chinese opera
field will sing for her fans. Tickets selling for RMB60-680.
7:30pm, October 29. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 4138
Skyland
The amazing creator of the brand new thriller Renaissance and
a member of the direction of the movie Skyland will be at the
Chinese Film Archives and at the French Cultural Centre to talk
to the public about their master pieces. In French with Chinese
subtitles.
6pm, October 20-25/8pm, October 27, French Cultural Center TEL
(8610) 6553 2627
La
Prophetie Des Grenouilles
It's a catastrophe! A flood has hit our planet and an unusual
group of people are all that remains. Led by Ferdinand, a modern
day Noah, this little group have managed to defy the furiously
raging elements. People and animals alike are dragged through
this incredible whirlpool of an adventure. French version subtitled
in Chinese. RMB20/RMB10 for student.
4:30pm, October 28. French Cultural Centre TEL (8610) 6553 2627
Get
your own YPHH Card NOW!!! The YPHH Card is a personalized card that entitles you
to discounts and special deals at a variety of bars, restaurants,
clubs and other places around town. The cost of the YPHH Card
is RMB 50 only (life long validity) and can easily be ordered
online. Get your own YPHH Card now! More information at http://www.yphh.com/members/card.htm
Fabulous
Halloween Party On October 27, DJ Eddie, X Lee, Sam and VJ K will come
to Club Fusion for another year of Halloween Party. Come to check
whether their performance will meet your expectation. RMB50 for
entry. 8pm-2am, October 27. Club Fusion TEL (8610) 5167 3333
John
Digweed
John Digweed is a British DJ and record producer who began DJing
at around 13. His first breakthrough was getting a gig at the
club Renaissance in London after fellow DJ Alexander Coe (aka
Sasha) heard his demo. Along with Sasha, he is known for promoting
a progressive trance/house sound that became popular in Europe
and North America in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Digweed is
noted for adopting new styles which later become the mainstream.
8pm-2am, October 27, Coco Banana TEL (8610) 6552 6969
Yen's
Fetish Halloween Party
It's time for Yen Fetish Halloween Party! DJs include Mickey Zhang,
Dio, Patrick Yu, Yang Bing and Usami. With Zub handling the Bar
and Aperitivo taking care of the vip area, there's bound to be
something for every taste and desire. October 28, Zero Space TEL
(8610) 8456 5809
Costume
Party
Kandi Klub's halloween party is a not to miss event in October.
Sexy angels come along with bloody Belials, various other funs
and professional make-up masters will be prepared to help those
late owls to make up. A Bloody Mary for guests coming in before
11pm, all cocktails half price before 12am. VSOP buy Two get One
free. 8pm-2am, October 28. Hed Kandi Klub TEL (8610) 6590 9999
Analog
People
Super British band Analog People come to Beijing for a night of
live performance at Babyface Capital Stadium store. 8pm-2am, October
28. Kaixuan Building, Shouti Nanlu, Xicheng District.
Monday,
October 23, 2006
***************************** Martini Mondaze
Half price for all Martinis on offer before 9pm then Dj Jason
will spin sexy house and retro classics.
9pm, Zeta Bar TEL (8610) 5865 5000
Augustin
Dumay
Augustin Dumay is one of the great musicians and violinists playing
today and an outstanding performer of Mozart. He will conduct
with Violin.
7:30pm, Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8225
New
Standard English
A kid show on CETV 1.
10pm-3pm. Monday through Thursday.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
***************************** YPHH Sangria Night at Tapas
From 9-11 we offer you a 2-hour FREE FLOW of Sangria and tapas.
Lucky Draw with vouchers from Bocata and Tapas.
9-11pm, Tapas. More information and reservations at http://www.yphh.com/cities/bj-hh.htm
Bollinger
Dinner
Fine dinner paired with five quality wines. RMB650 per person.
7pm, Jaan TEL (8610) 6526 3388 ex 4186
Talk:
Resolving Stress in a Traditional Chinese Way
CCC expert Wang will give a talk on traditional Chinese medicine
(body meridians & channels); Chinese healing food, exercises
and their theory behind, and how one adjust himself and adopt
his habbit and lifestyle with the changes of seasons and ages.
RMB60.
1-3pm, Chinese Culture Club TEL (8610) 6432 9341
The
Rotary Club of Beijing meets at the Kempinski Hotel every Tuesday
at 12:00PM. Members of the Rotary Club are from a cross-section
of local businesses and professional leaders who come together
for fellowship and to build lifelong friendships, promote high
ethical standards in all vocations and seek personal satisfaction
in providing volunteer service to others in need of help. For
further information, please contact: Ms. Li Xiaohui by phone at
(8610) 6581 3668 or visit our website at www.rotaryclub-beijing.org
or email us at: rotarybj@vip.sina.com.
The President of the Rotary Club of Beijing for the year 2005
- 2006 is Mr. Carl-Ludwig Dorwald.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
***************************** Lecture: Chinese Population
Professor I-Chuan Wu, an avid watcher of Chinese demographic issues
for decades, will talk about China's One-child Policy and more
with you. RMB40.
8pm, Chinese Culture Club TEL (8610) 6432 9341
Hip-Hop
At Angel
Featuring hip hop music. Free admission for all ladies.
8pm, Angel Club TEL (8610) 6552 8888
Martini
Night
Buy two get one free all night long from Zub's long Martini menu
and enjoy the background tunes brought by their resident DJs.
Free entry for girls, RMB20 for guys.
8pm, Zub TEL (8610) 8286 6240
Thursday,
October 26, 2006
***************************** Ladies Golf Day
Beijing Ladies Golf Club invite female golfers to join them every
Thursday.
9am. Beijing Ladies Golf Club. For details contact beijingladiesgolf@yahoo.com
Thursday
Cocktail Party
Every Thursday at 9pm, New Perfume and Self-image will join 13
Club's weekly cocktail events. RMB50 (man), RMB30 (ladies) for
unlimited cocktail drinking.
9pm, 13 Club TEL (8610) 8262 8077
Ladies
Night
Free entry and drinks for ladies.
9pm, Destination TEL (8610) 6551 5138
Friday, October 27, 2006
***************************** Jessye Norman
7:30pm, Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6835 4455
Film:
"Inner Senses"
8pm, today and tomorrow, Cherrylane Movies. For details visit
www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn
or call 139 0113 4745
Dirty
Three
For the first time in their history, this dynamic Australian band
brings their highly recommended live show to Beijing fans. Ticket:
RMB120-200.
7:30pm, Tianqiao Theatre TEL (8610) 8315 6337
Saturday, October 28, 2006
***************************** Royal Canal Tour to the Summer Palace
This is a very well-received tour & walk, providing an opportunity
to see a bit of everything of the capital. RMB200 per adult, RMB150
per child under 12.
9am-1:30pm, for detaisl call Chinese Culture Club at (8610) 6432
9341
New
York City Ballet
7:30pm, Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 8528 2090
Centro's
Halloween Is On The Way
Enjoy a wonderful laser and fashion show, and be seduced in the
Cellar of the Devil, listen to sultry live music with a provocative
flare, and test your luck for big prizes. Reservations are highly
recommended.
8pm, Centro TEL (8610) 6562 5800
Si
Qin Ge Ri Le Solo Concert
7:30pm, October 28. Star Live TEL (8610) 6425 5166
Sunday, October 29, 2006
***************************** You Hongfei
Soprano You Hongfei from China Central Opera House, who has been
renowned as a soprano with the voice of nature in Chinese opera
field will sing for her fans.
7:30pm, Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 4138
Brazilian
Party
Free BBQ and indoor hip hop and more.
3pm, Vic TEL (8610) 6593 6215
Superb
Brunch
A wide variety of German food accompanies you to till afternoon
of Sunday. RMB98 per person. 10am-3pm, Die Kochmutzen TEL (8610)
5869 3830
Halloween
Custom Party Celebrate by dressing up for the occassion. Palms Live
Music Lounge. October 31. Palms Live Music Lounge. TEL (8610)
6539 7541
October
Constellation Party Those who born in October, or in the constellation of
Scorpio or Libra are welcome to join this birthday party. RMB1000
for a private room to celebrate your birthday party. Candy girls
will accompany you to spend an unforgetable night in your life.
8pm-2am, October 31. Hed Kandi Klub TEl (8610) 6590 9999
Drum'n
Bass Party DJ Shorty-S, a.k.a. Chen Shen, arguably the country's
best scratch DJ meets the most trick MC. Come to check what will
happen. Free drinks between 9pm-10pm, and all Vodka buy one get
one free. 10pm-2am, October 31, Alpha Omega Club TEL (8610) 6612
9898
Charity
In China: What can you do to help? There are so many non-profit and non-governmental organizations
operating in China doing so much great work. But what can you
do to help donate or volunteer? You can sign-up to receive periodic
information about the fantastic opportunities to help a needy
family in China. Visit http://www.charityinchina.com/signup.php
to get started with CharityInChina.org!
The
St. David's Society of Beijing The SDSB provides cultural and social experiences for
those Welsh, Chinese and others, which regularly include a celebration
of St. David's Day (Gwyl Dewi Sant), Christmas party, rugby games,
quiz nights and the like, to ensure that the 'hwyl' of Welshness
is not lost in Beijing. For further information, please contact
The Bard, Gilbard Honey-Jones on headmaster@britishschool.org.cn
or telephone (8610) 8532 3088..
YPHH
Happy Networking
YPHH organizes Happy Networking events for all people in Beijing,
Shanghai & Shenzhen. Average age is 25-45. Every month different
events such as: monthly YPHH Wine Nights and monthly YPHH Happy
Hours, weekend-outings, day-trips and more. For more info and
subscribes to the mailing list, please log onto our renewed website
http://www.yphh.com
Tue
October 24, 9-11pm - YPHH Sangria Night at Tapas Scheduled 5 months ago already and now finally taking
place: the YPHH Sangria Night at Tapas. From 9-11 we offer you
a 2-hour FREE FLOW of Sangria and tapas. Lucky Draw with vouchers
from Bocata and Tapas and of course the Grand Prize: one piece
of "antique" furniture! More information and reservations
at http://www.yphh.com/cities/bj-hh.htm
ClubFootball
Junior Coaching Programmes Have fun and brush up your football skills in the October
break with ClubFootball's junior coaching courses at the British
School in Sanlitun, and the ISB in Shunyi. Classes are held outdoors,
and taught by FA and UEFA qualified coaches. Classes meet every
day, and run from Mon 2nd - Sat 7th October. For details, please
see www.clubfootball.com.cn,
call (8610) 6417 0495, or mail coaching@wanguoqunxing.com.
Women's
Football Women footballers get in touch now! From beginners to
experienced players, all welcome. Every Monday night at Chaoyang
Park - 8:00 - 9:30pm. 45 mins fun skills coaching from one of
ClubFootball's UEFA qualified coaches, followed by 45 mins game
play! Call (8610) 6417 0495, or mail play@wanguoqunxing.com
now for more details and to reserve a place.
Taijiquan
Workshop Follow Han Laoshi to learn traditional style Taijiquan
for your life enhancement. Heidi will help for translation. Wendesdays
at 19:00 for beginners and Saturdays at 9:00am for advanced level.
Contact Heidi at heidihyshen@163.com
or 1300 103 9563.
The
International Festival Chorus (IFC) is always looking
for experienced choral singers of all voice types. The Chorus
has members from over twenty countries and performs large-scale
choral concerts three times a year. For more information or to
schedule an audition please visit us online at www.beijingifc.org
Vermilion
Beijing Devils Rugby Club Supported by Guinness we are a rugby club in Beijing, open to all nationalities
of any playing ability. Non-playing, social members are also welcome.
The club has over 150 members. We train on Tuesday and Thursday
evenings, the meeting point is the Den Bar, at 7pm. Games are
played on weekends - for more information please visit www.beijingdevils.com.
BICF
Welcomes You - Beijing International Christian Fellowship
is an interdenominational gathering for foreign passport holders.
People from 60+ countries come together each Sunday morning at
9 and 11 am at the 21st Century Theater. For more information
about BICF, please contact us at www.bicf.org
or call us at (8610) 8454 3468
The
Commonwealth Society of Beijing is a voluntary, non-profit
organization made up of members from the Commonwealth countries.
Members meet every second Tuesday of the month. Membership fees
are RMB100 per anum, a fee which creates a basis for annual Charity
fund-raising functions. For more information, contact: sisneo@hotmail.com or tpbm@hotmail.com
Alcoholics
Anomymous - If you want to drink that is your business.
If you want to stop, that is our business. For more information
check out our website: aabeijing.com
or send us an email at: beijingfellows@yahoo.com
Beijing
Linux User Group For Linux Newbies and Linux Experts, all are welcome!
Send an email to info@beijinglug.org or visit our website at http://www.beijinglug.org
for more information about our monthly meetings.
River
of Grace Church "The River" is an English language international
church for foreign passport holders. Sunday worship services begin
10:00 a.m., with pre-servic! e prayer starting at 9:30 a.m. We
are meeting temporarily at the Yu Yang Hotel (No. 18 Xin Yuan
Xili Middle Street, Chaoyang District, Phone: (86)10-64669988).
Home groups meet on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday in the Chaoyang
area. For the latest information, check our website at www.theriverofgrace.com
Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu -- Learn to defend yourself against a bigger,
stronger and heavier opponent. Club meets every week on TUE, THU,
SAT from 7:45 to 9:00 pm at East Gate Plaza. Contact Andy 1380-137-8214
or email bjjbeijing@yahoo.com for more info.
Chinese
Culture Club is a non-profit organization with interesting
lectures, trips, hands-on activities and courses. Open to anyone.
All events have English narration/translation. More info: 64329341
International
Friendship Football Club in Beijing Men, Women and Youth Football every weekend. Anyone
(from beginner to high level) is welcomed to join a team or if
you have team your are welcomed to join too. We play on grass
fields near Wangjing. 100RMB / 50RMB students are the member fees
for one year season. For more information please check out our
website: www.triggerfish.de/iffc
or e-mail: iffc@263.net.cn or call: 6234 7106.
The
Italian Women's Association is a non-profit, non-religious,
non-political organization. the association is open to everybody,
as an opportunity of meeting, exchange and solidarity. Meeting
held each first and third Thursday of the month at 10.30 a.m at
the Cultural Institute of the Italian Embassy (Sanlitun Dong Er
Jie). For further information, please contact: pechinodonne@hotmail.com.
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