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 The
University of Maryland Smith School of Business Executive MBA
December Class is forming!
The University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School
of Business prepares business executives to lead organizations
in an economy fueled by technology, globalization and entrepreneurship.
The Smith School's 18-month China EMBA program -- conveniently
offered in both Beijing and Shanghai -- is designed specifically
for mid-to-senior level executives and is delivered by the world-renowned
faculty of the Smith School. For more information about classes
starting in December 2006 in Beijing and Shanghai, please visit
the Smith School China Web site: www.rhsmith-umd.cn
or contact Smith China office (8610) 6510 2600 or (8621) 2308
1188.
 ChopSchticks
Returns: One Great Musician and a Top Headlining Comedian in Beijing!
Big laughs and musical vibes hit Beijing in November
with ChopSchticks presented by The Comedy Tour on Saturday November
18th at 9:00pm (New Time!) at RBL's icehouse in Wang Fu Jing.
Our first musical opener ever, Amy Fairchild, brings rocking vibes
to the Northern Capital. We thought we'd mix it up and try an
opening musical act for a change and Amy is awesome. Amy opens
for comedy veteran Rich Ceisler who's had specials on both HBO
and Showtime and is hilarious. Rich performed with us back in
Hong Kong in 1999 and in the 7 years that we've been bringing
live comdy to Asia, Rich is the first headliner that we're bringing
out for a repeat performance so don't miss it! For tix call or
SMS 1342 623 5777 now! 250RMB at the door, 220RMB in advance up
to Thu Nov 16th. Visit www.ChopSchticks.com
for more info.
The
Holidays Are Upon Us!
Want to know what great dining and entertainment options are available
to you in town this holiday season? We have information about
all the great Christmas, Spring Festival, and Valentine's Day
activities happening thoughout China! Click here to subscribe
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Chair
Inspired by the chairs made for the emperors court,
ours are thoughtfully designed for comfort and generations of
wear. This piece has clean, unembellished designs that are executed
of a substantial wood known for its unique markings and distinctive
grain. This chair is made of solid elm wood boldly scaled and
molded.
For more information,
please visit our website at http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/
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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 Resort & Spa Sanya
The Kempinski Resort & Spa Sanya is nestled on
a soft white sandy beach located on the most southern tip of
China. Spanning 51.6 hectares of lush tropical greenery and
palm trees, the resort is a perfect getaway from the bustling
city life. Spectacular views of the sea are yours to relish
in the comfort of your own room with private balcony and tub
to relax. Indulge in a wide range of spa and wellness facilities
or a game of golf nearby. Here, you can choose to relax and
do nothing or simply everything... For Sales, Marketing &
Catering enquiries: sales.sanya@kempinski.com;
For Rooms Reservation Enquiries: reservation.sanya@kempinski.com.
Internet: www.kempinski-sanya.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 RMB178. Or enjoy our special rate of RMB200/room night
for standard room in City Inn ZhuZiLin, City Inn Exhibition
Center. 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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 Wine
Trek at Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing
For wine aficionados, take a journey to the premium
wine, growing regions of Spain, France, Italy and Australia. Available
from 6th Nov to 31st Dec, 2006 at 18:00 - 24:00 in The First Lounge
Bar, enjoy free flow for the wine of the day. At RMB 128 per person
plus 15% service charge. Fruits and snacks buffet are included.
For information or reservations, please call: (8610) 8522 1999
ext. 3607.
 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.
 Fresh
Taste of Venison at Swissotel Beijing
Enjoy the best of Venison! Experience a special created
menu of Star Chef Tim Raue from the Swissotel Berlin (Gault Milleau
17 points) at Cafe Swiss in Swissotel Beijing from 13th to 26th
November, 2006. For more information and reservations: (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.
 A
Lobster Affair at Essence Restaurant!
Every Friday and Saturday: 18:00 - 22:00. Hook onto
our lobster or dive into that pearl of an oyster and lavish yourself
with our superb Seafood and Steak Grill Buffet. RMB 228 +15% per
person including baby lobster, New Zealand oysters, fresh seafood
selection, Aussie rib eye steaks etc. For reservations and inquiries,please
dial: (8610) 5911 9999-63.
 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.
 Having
Thanksgiving Feast at Holiday Inn Lido Beijing
*Thanksgiving Feast at the Patio Restaurant - Join us
for the traditional Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet served in the Patio
Restaurant. The buffet includes cold dishes, salads, soup, hot
dishes, desserts and carving station. November 23, Dinner Only.
Adult: RMB188 + 15%; Child: Half price (under ages of 12). For
reservations, please call (8610) 6437 6688 ext. 1971. *Let's Host
Your Thanksgiving Dinner at Texan Bar & Grill - Don't want
to go through any trouble for thanksgiving celebration? Texan
Bar & Grill is a perfect place for you to have stress-free
thanksgiving dinner. RMB158 + 15% including one glass of wine.
November 23. 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.
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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Economy to Europe return RMB 5,100
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. 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
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you love SNOW? check out: www.beijingsnow.com
Mercury
International Travel - Christmas & Chinese New Year Specials.
Fantastic holidays (10 days/ 9 nights): Vietnam features
Nha Trang, Danang and Hoi An from RMB5,560 | Angkor Wat Glory
from RMB5,750 | Tranquil Laos from RMB7,680 | The very best
of Myanmar from RMB9,380 | Exotic Thailand Koh Samui from RMB6,360.
Phuket from RMB6,580. Koh Chang from RMB6,360 | Exhilarating
Bali beach holiday from RMB7,330 | Malaysia Beach Delight from
RMB6,380 | Great discount air ticket to Auckland only RMB6,400
| Over 450 active expatriate clients. Call today for recommendation
or find out more. Tel: (8610) 8454 9420; Email: enquiry@mercurytravel.com.cn
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
Regular beginner class in morning and evening start
on 5th Dec (Tue); promotion beginner afternoon class start on
20th Nov (next Mon). For any details about the class 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
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