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

 

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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.

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

Winter Delight, Executive Decision
During this winter, when you choose Swiss Executive Club Room of Swissotel Beijing, you can enjoy more convenience and more benefits, including complimentary daily buffet breakfast at Executive Club Lounge, complimentary airport transportation service (one way), complimentary high-speed broadband Internet access and enjoy other Executive Floor Benefits as before. For more details, please contact our Reservation Department: (8610) 6553 2288-2207/2122/2142.

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

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 RMB688+ 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

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

"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.

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.

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