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Antique Furniture |
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 Each week we highlight a new and interesting
piece of antique Chinese furniture!
Cabinets
Multi-drawer cabinets date back centuries, and were
originally used to catalog artifacts such as seashells and dry
flowers. These mahogany cabinets appear to be perfect for your
living room where can be very useful for sto CDs or maybe it
will look even better in the kitchen for keeping different spices
and herbs.
For more information,
please visit our website at http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/
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 Hotel Deals |
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 Honeymoon
Package at Crowne Plaza Sanya
Enjoy Premier room for only RMB 2368 for 3 Days 2
Nights, including: two daily breakfasts/ One bottle of red wine
for free/ Enjoy One romantic set dinner for two persons (per
stay)/ Daily Fruits Basket and flowers/ welcome drink/ 30 minutes
in-room foot massage for two (per stay)/ Free 2 hours bicycle
tour/ Late check out till 16:00 at free/ Free round trip airport
transfer. And 4 days 3 nights at RMB 2928, 5 days 4 nights at
RMB 3788. Validity: Oct 10 to Dec 31, 06. For booking and inquiry,
call (86-898) 8855 5888*8713-8717. Reservation Toll-free numbers
in China: 800 830 4088, 400 88 40 888 (mobile) E-mail: reservation@cpsanya.com.
Website: http://www.crowneplaza.cn
 The
Kempinski Hotel Shenzhen is Now Open
390 guest rooms and suites that exude refined luxury. Innovative
dining and entertainment options. Chic Wellness Center. Comprehensive
meeting and banquet facilities. Impeccable personal service.
For information and reservations please call (86755) 8888 8888
Fax: (86755) 8612 3999; Email: reservations.shenzhen@kempinski.com;
Web site: www.kempinski-shenzhen.com
 TianLun
International Hotel - Your Best Choice in Guangzhou
5 Star Business Hotel, Strategically located in the
heart of Guangzhou - the Tianhe District, next to the Guangzhou
East Station, terminals for the KCRC Through Train and city
metro | 405 tastefully designed rooms and suites with all modern
amenities a business traveler expected, broadband Internet access
in all guest rooms | Grand cafe and Sazanami Japanese Restaurant
for you to experience the large variety of buffets, Western
and Eastern cuisines | Comprehensive in every way, we have 8
independently designed function rooms to hold conferences and
banquets to accommodate from 20 to 500 guests. Reservation Hotline:
(8620) 8393 6388; Website: www.tianlun-hotel.com;
E-mail: sales@tianlun-hotel.com.
 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 RMB688+ for a Standard Room or try our new Crowne
Plaza Club Room for only RMB1088+. 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). 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.
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 168RMB/person
for Buffet & Set Menu at Le Ciel Restaurant & Bar
Beijing OrientalBay International Hotel Le Ciel Restaurant
& Bar (20th Floor) - 168RMB/person for Buffet & set menu.
Various foods, multiple choices. Beside the window, the beautiful
night view is in your eyes, and the graceful environment enables
you a new feeling and romantic enjoyment. Meal Time: 17:30-21:00;
Bar Business Time: 22:00-24:00. Tel: (8610) 5813 9988 - 27. Location:
Le ciel Restaurant, Level 20.
 Dinner
Buffet Promotion at East 33, Raffles Beijing Hotel
Lobster, Foie Gras Terrine, Alaskan Crab Legs, Australian
Prime Beef, Fresh Oysters, A la minute Buffet, Scrumptious Desserts,
Great selection from the Grill, and the list goes on... Enjoy
a special introductory offer of 33% off regular price from November
1st to 31st. For reservations, please call (8610) 6526 3388 ext.
5171.
 Enjoy
the Western Hot Pot (Fondue) @ Swissotel Beijing
In this cold winter, do not miss this opportunity to
taste the steaming hot and delicious Cheese & Meat Fondue
as well as the Raclette at the Cafe Swiss of Swissotel Beijing.
Cheese Fondue and Raclette, the signature cheese dishes of Swiss
Alpine cuisine, is highly sociable and perfect for entertaining
family and guests. Order the Cheese Fondue or Raclette, you can
also have the unlimited appetizer and dessert in the buffet. Come
to Swissotel Beijing enjoy a delicious Swiss specialty. Venue:
Cafe Swiss, Swissotel Beijing. For more information and reservation:
(8610) 6553 2288 - 2127.
Buffet
to Suit All Your Needs at Kranzler's
Kranzler's, the newly opened restaurant and bar offers
the best buffet in the capital for the best value and is sure
to satisfy everyone's palate. Both the buffet and a la carte menus
are available all day and feature the freshest and finest ingredients,
while the exclusive wine bar features world wines by the glass.
Business hours: 6 am-midnight. For reservation please call Mr.
Michael Sun at (8610) 6465-3388 ext 4105.
 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.
 Hairy
Crab Craze at Huang Yue Chinese Restaurant
Daily in Novermber. Hairy Crab: very tasty and extremely
nutritious! (Fresh From Yang Cheng Lake). Indulge in our hairy
crab steamed with fragrant vinegar or with sweet ginger tea! For
reservations and inquiries,please dial: (8610) 5911 9999-64.
 Thanksgiving
Buffet Dinner at Cafe Asia, 23 November 2006
Celebrate thanksgiving day with our buffet of traditional
thanksgiving favorites; roast turkey with giblet gravy, cream
of pumpkin soup and pumpkin pie. 23 November 2006. CNY168+ per
person. Tel: (8610) 8498 2288 ext. 7160.
 Surf
& Turf Beaujolais Nouveau at Texan Bar & Grill
Come and enjoy our magnificent evening meal, 3-course
Surf & Turf delight. Don't miss it! RMB298 + 15% including
one glass of Beaujolais Nouveau. Dinner Only. November 16 - November
26. For reservations, please call (8610) 6437 6688 ext. 1849.
 Fiesta
Mexicana at Garden Cafe
Reflecting the vibrancy of Mexico, our Cuisiniers are
using the most high quality, authentic and freshly prepared ingredients
to bring you on a culinary journey to the heights of Mexican cuisine.
Don't miss this unique taste specially prepared by our Cuisiniers.
Fiesta Ole! Available every day until November 17th (6:00am -
10:00 pm), Buffet at RMB 158 (Lunch) / RMB188 (Dinner) or a la
carte. Garden Cafe at Presidential Plaza Hotel Beijing, for reservations,
please call (8610) 5858 5588, Ext. 8690.
 2006
A Fun Ti Wine & BBQ Festival - Eating & Drinking Hero
Competition Meeting
In this cold season, come to join A Fun Ti Wine &
BBQ Festival! Time: From 15th, Nov., till 15th, Dec., 2006 (Start
from 6:00Pm every evening); Place: A Fun Ti Carnival; Menu: Ala
Carte or Set Menu; Special Offer: Oder any kinds of Set Menu and
you can enjoy free Xinjiang Spirit; Live Performance:New dancers
& programmes by A Fun Ti Song & Dance Troupe; Events:
Offers more than 30 kinds of Xinjiang Wine, Beer & Spirit,
Live working roast whole lamb, interesting eating & drinking
games and lucky draw...You will find lots of Fun here... For more
info or reservation: (8610) 6527 2288 / 6525 1071.
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
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 SAS:
Economy to Europe return RMB 5,100, Economy Extra to Europe
return RMB 11,000
Buy an Economy return ticket from China to Europe
before December 31 and enjoy the special rate of RMB 5,100 (tax
and surcharges excluded). Latest departure date March 31, 2007.
Latest return date April 30, 2007. Buy an Economy Extra return
ticket from China to Europe before November 15 and spend only
RMB 11,000 (tax and surcharges excluded). Latest departure date
December 31, 2006. Latest return date January 31, 2007. Book
your ticket now: SAS Beijing (8610) 8527 6100, SAS Shanghai
(8621) 5228 5001.
 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
Warm
Yourself Up At Fengshan Hotspring Resort
Fengshan Hotspring Resort is a four-star holiday resort
in Beijing. Located in Changpin District, the resort is surrounded
by the Fengshan Mountain and Mangshan National Forest Park and
adjacent to the well-known Ming Tomb Reservoir which offers
a pleasant natural environment for you to get fully relaxed
after a week's tiring work. Apart from indulging yourself in
the mineral-rich hotspring water, you can also view the beautiful
sceneries in the surrounding areas. Door ticket: RMB139 per
person. Address: East to Ming Tomb Reservoir, Changping District.
TEL (8610) 6071 1188
Fast
Hotel And Beijing Trip Resevation With Jiacheng Business Travel
Service
We offer you a large range of hotels and FYI trips
to Beijing which you can book either online or through a telephone
call. Our prices are 20-60% cheaper than normal market price.
RMB98 for a two-star hotel room, RMB168 for a three-star hotel
room. RMB130 for one-day trip to the Great Wall and Ming Tombs.
Address: Room 1502, Liangmaxinshijia, Chaoyang District. For
more details or reservatoin, call 800 810 0818.
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Education |
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 The
Frontiers School - Make Mandarin Study Easier
New beginner morning and evening classes (2 classes)
are start on 8th Nov. 2006. We also have promotion class in
afternoon rmb1000/40hours, minimum 3 students. 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
Find
Educational Resources in China!
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Health &
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Tiancheng
Medical Beauty Clinic
Tiancheng is a professional medical beauty service
provider committed to providing beauty services like breats
enhancements, eye bag removal, face thinning, double eyelid
operation, plastics and weight losing etc. For all the clinic
procedures, we adopt super high-tech based equipment to ensure
safety and the best beauty results. Address: 2F, Huaxiang Building,
100 Dengshixikou, Wangfujing Avenue. TEL (8610) 6525 1323
Xin
Hong Zhuang Beauty & Fitness Club
A top class beauty club mainly serving female clients.
We adopt membership mechanism to better manage and serve our
clients. Annual card RMB8800. Fitness card RMB480-600. Address:
56, Dong Zhi Men Wai Xie Jie Xiao Guan, Dongcheng District TEL
(8610) 6461 7038
Taste
The Sunlight Men's Beauty Club
A professional men's beauty club in the capital, we
have considerately designed our venue to provide a kind of feel-at-home
feeling for our gentlemen. We have the most advanced beauty
products and equipment and the most senior beauty masters around
to provide the most fashionable and customized service for our
clients. Featured service includes Sea Water Spa, Aroma Message,
Music Message and weight losing. Address: 801, B1, Haobo International
Apartment, 50 Xisanhuan North Road, Haidian District TEL (8610)
6848 7388
Find
Health and Recreational Activities in Beijing!
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Relocations |
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 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
Yi Lu Fa Home Moving
Since 1994 we have been providing qualified home moving
service for individual families as well as corporate clients.
Our services include furniture installing and dismantling, air
conditioner installing and dismantling, piano moving, and logistics
delivery etc. Cardboard boxes are available upon request. Address:
13 Maliandao South Street, Xuanwu District. TEL (8610) 6331
0823
Tieren
Home Moving Service
Beijing Tieren (Iron Person) Home Moving Service is
a large home moving and freight service provider. We have a
big fleet of vehicles to meet your different demands. Our well-trained
staff and advanced computer management system ensure you a satisfying
moving experience. Luxury Package service: RMB1200 per time.
Economical package: RMB1000. Common Moving: RMB150 for individual;
RMB160 for business. TEL 800 610 0506
We
Help You Move Around Town
As one of the 13 home moving companies which were
first approved by Beijing Municipal Transportation Management
Bureau, we provide you high quality home moving and cargo delievery.
We have 150 plus vehicles to meet your needs. We also have 20000
sqm storehouse for businesses to stock up their goods. Price:
RMB180 for business/RMB160 for individual. For details call
(8610) 8431 4868
Search
for Relocation Companies Around China!
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Apartment for Rent
Apartment 4th floor, 220 sm, 1 big living 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
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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
Strategies, Learning Centre Systems Solutions: Systems Implementation,
Internal Process review, Information Management Business Management:
Merger & Acquisition integration, Market Entry Strategy, Business
Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions & Divestitures www.lehmanbrown.com
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
Beijing
Mudiling Translation Center
We are a professional translation company providing
multi-language translation and interpretation services for a variety
of technical fields. If you need a translator or intepretor, please
don't hesitate to drop us a line. We promise to deliver the best
service to you. Starting price: RMB120 . Address: Room 709, No.
1 Building. Huixin Jiayuan, Wanliu Zhong Lu, Haidian District.
TEL (8610) 8257 8357. Fax: (8610) 8257 9628
China
Housekeeping Service
We offer Filipino maids and experienced English speaking
Ayis who are good at cleaning, cooking, ironing, kid and/or pet
caring as well as nursing, massaging and tutoring. We also have
qualified drivers that you are looking for. For more info info
about us, please call (8610) 8701 6095.
Shanghai
Xu Tailor Shop (Oriental Plaza Store)
We offers tailored made dresses, particularly Chinese
Qipaos for formal evening parties. We have various textile materials
for you to choose from. Also we offer a big selection of hand-me-down
clothes. Long-term clients enjoy 20% off all year round. Price
for Hand-me-down dress is 40% off. Address: AA10, Oriental Plaza,
No. 1 Chang'an Avenue. TEL (8610) 8518 6376 |
Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions |
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| Leafville
A tour exhibition on the culture of pearls.
November 3-20, 1F, New Hall of Sogo Department Store TEL (8610)
6420 9247
China International
Jewelry Exhibition 2006
November 8-12, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610)
8460 0000
Russian State Exhibition
November 8-13, China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall TEL (8610)
8522 9370
Job Fair
November 8-9, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610)
8460 0000
The 11th China International
Medicine Exhibition & Technology Trade Fair
November 7-10, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610)
8460 0000
Beijing International
Finance Exposition
November 7-10, Beijing Exhibition Center. Address: 7 Zhanlan Lu,
Xicheng District.
Ancient Italian Armors
And Weapons
Armors and weapons from ancient Italy (15th-18th century) are
displayed as part of the Italy Year in China. 57 pieces of classic
engineries will make their first public appearance in China.
November 4-11, China National Museum TEL (8610) 6512 8901
Female Art Work
Works of Norwegian and Chinese female artists including Carina
Heden, Gillian Carsson, Ingrid Book and more on the show.
November 4-December 3, Today Art Museum TEL (8610) 5876 0011
Xue Jiye Solo Exhibition
Xue Jiye is showcasing his surreal works at Art Scene Beijing.
November 11-December 2, Art Scene Beijing, Dashanzi Art District,
2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District.
Pink Man Series
Thai artist Manit Sriwanichpoom bringshis Pink Man Series to Beijing.
November 11-December 26, Highland Gallery TEL (8610) 6437 7177
"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
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. |
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| Film:
Traces, Empreintes de Femmes
The wall paintings of the Kassenas women in Burkina Faso, near
the border with Ghana, are famous for the beauty of their patterns
and the harmony of their colours. In looking at this subject,
director Katy Lena Ndiaye haschosen to compare and contrast tradition
with modernity, seen through the intertwined portraits of three
old women and their "grand-daughter", whom they are
initiating in their ancestral art.
8pm. November 5-8, French Cultural Center TEL (8610) 6553 2627
Dance: Stop
Nadine Thouin brings her latest dance pieces.
7:30pm. November 7. East Pioneer Theatre TEL (8610) 6559 7394
Puppet: Da
Nao Tian Gong
The puppet show is based on the famous fiction Journey to the
West. Tickets selling for RMB50-240.
7:30pm. November 4-19. China Puppet Theatre TEL (8610) 6425 4798
Documentary:
Yellow Ox Mountain/Bumming in Beijing: The Last Dreamers
"Yellow Ox Mountain" is a short documentary that portrays
the artistic endeavors and the personal journeys of two such contemporary
Chinese artists, Zhang Hongtu and Zhang Jian-Jun, whose lives
and work span from the post-Cultural Revolution political environment
of China to today's thriving Chinese contemporary art community
of New York. The second documentary has been widely deemed by
critics as the start of CHina's new documentary movement.
8pm. November 10-11, Cherrylane Movies. For details visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn
or call 139 0113 4745.
Dance: Fire Bird
Performed by the Amusement Life Theatre Group which reinterpret
Stravinsky's 1909 ballet under a similar name Firebird Suite.
Ticketsselling for RMB50-120.
7:30pm, November 9-11. East Pioneer Theatre TEL (8610) 6559 7394
Rucner String
Quartet
Croatia troupe Rucner plays Mozart and more contemporary pieces.
Tickets selling for RMB50-380.
7:30pm. November 10, Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 7006
A Head Banger's
Journey
Band Spring and Autumn, Suffocated, Hades, Left Right, Ritual
Day and Woodoo Kungfu bring a night of metal madness. The on site
music will later be released as a DVD. Ticket selling for RMB30.
8pm. November 10, Star Live TEL (8610) 6425 5166
The Sparrow
Quartet
Featuring an all-star quartet joined by local musicians. Tickets
selling for RMB60-300.
8pm. November 11, Star Live TEL (8610) 6425 5166
Vanbrugh Quartet
Irish troupe Vanbrugh performs Haydn, Debussy as well as Mozart
and Shostakovich. Tickets selling for RMB10-60.
7:30pm. November 12, Peking University Hall TEL (8610) 6275 1278
Comedy: D
Style Life
This is a friends-esque sitcom about how a rich man's life changes
after he buys his long disired house. Tickets selling for RMB40-280.
7:30pm. November 8-26, People's Art Theatre TEL (8610) 6525 0123
Ballet Opera:
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Performed by Teatro Alla Scala. Tickets selling for RMB380-2800.
7:30pm. November 10-11, Poly Theatre. For tickets please call
(8610) 5883 6800
Nha Fala
French film directed by Flora Gomes. With Chinese subtitles Chinese.
6pm. November 3-8/8pm, November 10-11. French Cultural Center
TEL (8610) 6553 2627
French Documentary:
Vacances Au Pays
Moving from encounter to encounter, the filmmaker denounces official
incompetence and the fascination for modernity imported from Europe,
unsuited to Africa and its traditions.
3pm. November 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26. French Cultural Center
TEL (8610) 6553 2627
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| 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
 LOGISTICS
& CHRIS GOSS
Logistics and Chris Goss of Hospital Records will be playing at
club Fusion on November the 10th.
They will bring the most authentic Drum Bass Party in town. If
you are a fan of Drum Bass, you can't afford to miss this great
opportunity. 8pm-2am. November 10. Club Fusion. TEL (8610) 5167
3333. More info on www.clubzone.com.
 Clic
Party
Clic, which is consisted of three top DJs including DJ Ben Huang,
WengWeng, GaoHu will bring their brand new party with their minimal
style and rich rhythm. A must-not-miss experience for all party
animals. 10pm. November 8. Club Cargo. TEL (8610) 6551 6878. More
info on www.98street.com.
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| Monday,
November 6, 2006
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Mommy And Me
A special activity where children will have lots of fun and learning
while playing.
2:30pm. Eton's Lido Campus TEL (8610) 6436 7368
Hands-on: Tying Chinese
Knots
Learn to make auspicious knots from CCC folk artist Ms Wang. RMB60.
2-4pm. Chinese Culture Club TEL (8610) 6432 9341
New Standard English
A kid show on CETV 1.
10pm-3pm. Monday through Thursday.
Tuesday, November 7, 2006
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Dance: Stop
7:30pm. East Pioneer Theatre TEL (8610) 6559 7394
Touch of Latino
Suzie Wong holds a Latin party with a free lesson from 8:30-10pm
followed by an all-out bacchanalia of hot Latin beats.
8:30pm-10pm. Suzie Wong. TEL (8610) 6593 6049
Quiz Night
Come to test your wit and win big prizes.
7:30pm. Frank's Place at Trio TEL (8610) 6437 8399 ext 213.
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, November 8, 2006
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Hang on The Box
"What do you have but we have" a girl's Beijing indie
rock band. Featuring Indie rock and some future rock, space rock,
Noise and more. RMB30.
10pm. Yugong Yishan TEL (8610) 6415 0687
INN Big Breakfast
Featuring a seminar entitled "Help, I've got visitors!"
which is aimed to help local expatriates who are not Beijing travel
aficionados develop a great itinerary to cope with friends and
family who are coming to visit. RMB50 includes breakfastand tea
or coffee.
10am. Schindlers Anglegestell TEL (8610) 6463 1108
Lecture: How Guan Yin
Became Female
Part of the Buddhist legends series given by Professor Xing from
Minzu University. RMB50 per person.
7:30pm. Chinese Culture Club TEL (8610) 6432 9341
Thursday,
November 9, 2006
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Taiwan Experimental Music
10pm. Yugong Yishan TEL (8610) 6415 0687
Pre-weekend Party
At Lush the weekend starts one day earlier with its Happy Hour.
9pm. Lush TEL (8610) 8286 3566
DJ Carl Cox
UK techno DJ & producer Carl Cox is undoubtedly one of the
world's greatest DJs. With a history of achievements like no other
in the dance scene he continues to forge a packed DJ schedule.
He is also Intec Records label co-founder with DJ C1.
8pm-2am. Banaba. TEL (8610) 6528 3636
Friday, November 10, 2006
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LOGISTICS & CHRIS GOSS
8pm-2am. Club Fusion. TEL (8610) 5167 3333
Snapline
Punk, rock and more. RMB20 admission incl. a draft beer.
9:30pm. What Bar Forbidden City TEL 133 4112 2757
A Head Banger's Journey
Band Spring and Autumn, Suffocated, Hades, Left Right, Ritual
Day and Woodoo Kungfu bring a night of metal madness. The on site
music will later be released as a DVD. Ticket selling for RMB30.
8pm. Star Live TEL (8610) 6425 5166
Documentary: Yellow
Ox Mountain/Bumming in Beijing: The Last Dreamers
8pm. today and tomorrow, Cherrylane Movies. For details visit
www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn
or call 139 0113 4745.
Rucner String Quartet
7:30pm, Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 7006
Saturday, November 11, 2006
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Rock Night
Joyside, PK14 and SMZB jointly present a live rock party.
10pm. D22 TEL (8610) 6265 3177
The Sparrow Quartet
Featuring an all-star quartet joined by local musicians. Tickets
selling for RMB60-300.
8pm, Star Live TEL (8610) 6425 5166
Singles' Party
200 singles of both gender will come to share wine and games.
Singlelady.cn. For more info call (8610) 8256 2119.
AfroSoul
Featuring the best hip hop, reggage and afrobeat by Ultimate Productions.
10pm. Zub TEL (8610) 8286 6240
Sunday, November 12, 2006
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Vanbrugh Quartet
7:30pm. Peking University Hall TEL (8610) 6275 1278
Latin Night
Latin party with themed cocktails and music.
8pm. Centro TEL (8610) 6561 8833 ext. 42 |
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| It's
Beaujolais Time at The Alliance Francaise
The Alliance Francaise in Beijing celebrate this "just-born"
French wine. Delight your taste bud with Beaujolais nouveau tasting
and French country style "charcuterie" while listening
to live gipsy jazz. Thursday, 16 November from 6pm. Admission:
RMB80 (all inclusive). Booking hotline: (8610) 6553 2678-207.
Adress: French Cultural Center, 18 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District.
DJ Armin van Buuren
Performs At Banana
Armin van Buuren is a happy man, and with good reason. Holding
firm at Number 3 in the prestigious public-voted DJ Top 100, he's
making the transition from talented young upstart to leading light
in the echelons of trance and beyond. 2005 has brought two new
significant awards (Best Radio Show, and Best Compilation for
A State of Trance 2004 at the Miami Winter Music Conference Awards),
and a stunning new artist album, Shivers, showcasing his debut
as a songwriter. Presale RMB60, at door RMB100. 9pm till late.
November 17. Banana. TEL (8610) 6528 3636
Documentary: Beyond
Black Rock
Beyond Black Rock takes you behind the scenes of Burning Man,
from its humble 1986 beginnings on a San Francisco beach to the
staggering, otherworldly utopia it is today. 8pm. November 17-18,
Cherrylane Movies. For details visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn
or call 139 0113 4745.
Swiss Chocolate Ball
The Swiss Society Beijing and the SwissCham Beijing are hosting
their annual ball. You are expected to join an elegant evening
of superior dining and fine wines, music and dance, highlighted
by the exquisite Chocolate Buffet as well as get acquainted with
old and new friends in a truly Swiss-spirited atmosphere. Tickets:
RMB630 includes cocktail reception, 4-course menu, wine, beverages
and live entertainment. 6pm onwards. November 25. Kempinski Hotel.
For details call (8610) 6432 2020.
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|  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
Post-Natal
Workshop - Ask Our Pediatricians - Dr. Horton and Dr. Goldman.
Date: Monday 13th November 3, 2006 Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm.
Venue: Beijing United Family Hospital - The Yurt. Topics: *Brain
Stimulation and Development *Picky eaters, sleep difficulties,
baby acne, constipation, colic and lots more... to help new moms
*There will be time for Q&A. Cost: RMB200 which includes Tea/coffee,
muffins and gifts...RSVP: Rochelle 139 1050 3032; e-mail: Rochelle.kahn@ufh.com.cn
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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