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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/

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

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

Be the First! Exceptional Pleasures To Discover
Stylish and sophisticated with an ultra modern design, Le Royal Meridien Shanghai is located in the centre of Shanghai and is one of the city's tallest landmarks at 66 stories high. Shanghai awaits with a special opening offer of RMB1,880+ per night including one buffet breakfast. Be one of the first to discover Le Royal Meridien Shanghai - experience something new and different, something refreshing and inspiring. Le Royal Meridien Shanghai is located on 789 Nanjing Road East. For reservations, call (8621) 3318 9999 now or log onto www.lemeridien.com/shanghai.

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

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.

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

"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.

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