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 Funny Pics |
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Antique Furniture |
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 Each week we highlight a new and interesting
piece of antique Chinese furniture!
Tiles
Tiles
or something resembling to what we know as tiles have
been used for over 3 thousand years in fist in Persia
and then in China. Colors adopted for ancient Chinese
structures have symbolic and political significance, and
indicated the positions of the household. Tiles were generally
glazed yellow, green, blue and black... Various Medium
sized Low Square Stone Chinese Tile painted
For more
information, please visit our website at http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/
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 Hotel Deals |
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Self Driving Package at Crowne Plaza Sanya
Enjoy Premier Room(King bed)3 Days 2 Nights
at RMB 2,388/ 4 Days 3 Nights at RMB 3, 588 / 5 Days 4
Nights at RMB 4, 588, Including: daily breakfasts for
two | complementary Self Driving during the stay | daily
fruits basket | daily welcome drink | Late check out till
16:00/ use of GYM and Swimming Pool for free | use of
in-room DVD player and broad band internet access for
free. Special offer of 4 Days 3 Nights Package: complementary
RMB 336 worth of Nan Tian Hot Spring tickets for two.
Valid till March 31, 2007, invalid during public holidays.
For booking and inquiry, call (86-898) 8855 5888*8713-8717.
E-mail: reservation@cpsanya.com.
Website: http://www.crowneplaza.cn.
Reservation Toll-free numbers in China: 800 830 4088,
400 88 40 888 (mobile).
 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
 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 October 18, 2006 until February 28, 2007. 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 perfect 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.
 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
 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.
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 Travel Information |
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Bi
Lang Travel Agency Helps You!
One-day trips in Dalian and Lvshun, Price: RMB60
per person; Six-day trip by air in Kunming, Dali, lijiang
and Shilin, Price: RMB3880 per person; Seven-day trip
in Dalian, Shenyang, Changchun and Harbin, Price: RMB2000
per person. Address: NO.80, Wusi Road, Xigang District,
Dalian TEL (86411) 8367 2289
Dalian
Shell Museum
Designed by the building and engeering research
institue of Tsinghua University, Dalian Shell Museum hosts
more than 5000 kinds of rare shells from over 30 countries
and has the biggest shell collection in Asia. Here you
can learn more about shells apart from satisfying your
own eyes. Admission: RMB30 per person. Address: Old Castle,
Xinghaiwan Square TEL (86411) 8480 1470
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 Dining Out |
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| Tapas
Spanish style food restaurant. Good environment
and romantic atmosphere. The Spanish dish is very delicious
and traditional. Margarita, Garlic Bread as well as coffee
are recommended. Address: No.19, Tuanjie Street TEL (86411)
8254 0996
San
Shan Dao Barbecue
Barbecue restaurant offering both Japanese roast
and seafood barbecue. Fine environment and service. Reasonable
price. Spending RMB100, get RMB20 coupon. Address: South
to the Wuyi International Hotel, Zhongshan Square TEL (86411)
8280 9018
Papa's
Western style food restaurant with delicious set
meal. Reasonable price at around RMB50 per person. Ladies
can get a gift of flower or lolly after dinner. Mexican
Chicken Soup is recommended. Address: Shengli Square TEL
(86411) 8250 2703 |
Health & Fitness |
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Shu
Shi Bao Beauty & Fitness Center
Shu Shi Bao is a professional healthcare center
for ladies. Good environment as well as all-round services.
Various equipments are available here for shaping your
body. Beauty salon gives you a fine palce to relax. Address:
4th Floor, Wanda Mansion, NO.18, Hongda Road TEL (86411)
8282 2361
Inn
Fine Fitness Club
Inn Fine is a fine fitness club invested by
Inn Fine hotel. We offer all kinds of programs for fitness
and shaping. Professional and private coaches are ready
to design specific healthcare plan for each member. Address:
West to Inn Fine Hotel, Jinma Road, Dalian Development
Zone TEL (86411) 8765 1898
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 Relocations |
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Xi
Dong Huan Relocation
Xi Dong Huan is a professional relocation company
that has been enjoying a good reputation among the local
consumers. We have professional and experienced staff,
offering services of relocation, shipping and delivery,
etc. Free packing boxes are also provided. TEL (86411)
8442 7637
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| Professional
Integrity Therapy Available
Integrity Therapy is not a mode of therapy, but
a professional commitment: to maintain professional integrity
and foster personal integrity. Each individual has different
needs calling for different approaches, thus Integrity Therapy
utilizes different methods, providing for individual and
couples therapy. Experienced as a counselor and therapist,
with 9 years' practice in the US and China, I have set up
a small private practice in Dalian. Major lines of business:
Solution-Focused Therapy, Analytic (Jungian) Therapy, Dream
Analysis, Brief Dynamic Therapy and Sandplay Therapy. Flexible
& reasonable rates. For more info call 134 78549380
or email: china.psyche@gmail.com |
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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:
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8367-1598 Fax: +86-755 8367-1698;E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com, shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com, shenzhen@lehmanbrown.com
 DCT
Fine French Wines
A team dedicated to the passion of wine welcomes
you and advices you to select the perfect wine. The only
wines in China imported from France with referred transportation
and conservation which allow you to enjoy the exact same
feelings as if you were in France! Wine for tonight diner,
a party, a special event, a present… Free delivery
within 2 hours in Dalian. Tasting every Thursday at 5pm
in our showroom at Huai Hua Da Sha, Floor 17-4, n°100
Shengli Road, Xigang District, Dalian. For more information:
www.DCTwines.com;
Email: DCTwines@hotmail.com;
TEL (86411) 8439 0105 / 8832.9127.
Dalian
Sun Translation Service
Sun is a professional translation company with
skillful translators and interpreters. We provide translation
services of English, Japanese, French, Russian, etc, covering
various fields ranging from agriculture to IT. We are good
at engineering transaltion in particular. We have established
good and mutual-trust relationship with our individual and
corporate clients with a reasonable price. Address: Room
1607, F1, No.10, Xinggong Street, Shahekou District TEL
(86411) 8389 5093
Bang
Cheng Housekeeping Service
Located in the residential area of Lily Resort,
Bangc Cheng is a newly founded home service company. We
offer different kinds of home services including cleaning,
home nursing and house information, etc to ease your from
the trouble of doing them by yourself. Address: 60#1-1-1,
Lily Resort, Lingshui Town, Ganjingzi District TEL (86411)
8483 1291
Amy's
DVD and CD Emporium
A great assortment of good quality DVDs and CDs,
with English speaking staff to help you with all your needs.
Fourth Floor, Hyrise Electronic Plaza (across Vivo). For
details, call 135 00745146. |
 Biz Exhibitions
& Art Exibitions |
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and Sales of Local Specialties From Around China
Admission: 30rmb. November 28 - December 7, Xinghai Exhibition
Center TEL (86411) 8489 2695
Painting
Exhibition
December 1 - 30, Dalian Southeast Gallery on 47 Yongjing
St. TEL (86411) 8206 6300 |
 Nightlife |
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Bar themed with music. House, Electro, Dub and
Vocal are quite popular here. Classical bar feelings with
drinks, wine and music. Address: Crossing of Huanghe Road
and Xinkai Road TEL (86411) 8367 5168
Xin
Fei Bar
Located on the underground first floor of Shangri-la
hotel, Xin Fei bar is equipped with the most advanced lights
and sound facilities. The unique cocktail, wine, beer and
hard drinks are available here. There is also fantastic
band and DJ performance. Open from 5pm to 2am. Address:
No. 66, Renmin Road TEL (86411) 8252 5000 ext. 23 |
 Theater &
Performances |
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| Peking
Opera Performance
Classic pieces like "Tian Nv San hua ", "Qing
Guan Ce", "Diao Jin Gui", "Shi Yu Zhuo",
"Ba Wang Bie Ji", "Mai Shui ", "Zhen
Jia Li Kui" are performed. Admission: 30rmb, 50rmb,
80rmb.
2pm, December 9. #1 Jinlin West Ln, Kunming Stress (West
of Dalian Foreign Lang.Inst) TEL (86411) 8230 5411
General
Concert
Admission: 30/50rmb.
7pm, December 8. People's Culture Hall TEL (86411) 8281
8480
Film:
"World Trade Center"
Currently showing in English at Warner- Wanda Theater (across
Olympic Square). Admission: 35rmb. TEL (86411) 8366 9988
ext. 4 or 6
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 Weekly Calendar |
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| Friday,
December 8, 2006
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General Concert
7pm, People's Culture Hall, TEL (86411) 8281 8480
Korean
Language Church Services
6pm - 10pm, Swissotel. Call James for details at 130 0946
0694.
Saturday,
December 9, 2006
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Peking Opera Performance
A lot of classic Peking opera pieces are performed.
2pm, #1 Jinlin West Ln, Kunming Stress (West of Dalian Foreign
Lang.Inst) TEL (86411) 8230 5411 See Theatre and Performance
for more details.
Sunday,
December 10, 2006
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English Language Church Services
10am - 2pm, Swissotel. Call James for details at 130 0946
0694. |
 Upcoming Events |
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Holiday International Luncheon
Make time to meet and mingle with many other foreigners
living in Dalian. 11:30am, Tuesday, December 5, 2006. For
details please email dalian_05@hotmail.com |
 Community Announcements |
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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!
Christmas
Charity Bazaar
We need all kinds of donations of goods, such
as: books, clothes, toys and anything else that is in good
condition. All kinds of home-made cakes, cookies and decorations
are also welcomed. Anything that you can donate. So please
come and join us. All money will goes to "The Dalian
Charity Federation". We have also fixed the following
date and time for collecting the goods: 8 Nov (Wed) 10 Nov
(Fri), 15 Nov (Wed), 17 Nov (Fri), 22 Nov (Wed), 24 Nov
(Fri) Time: 14:00 - 17:00 at 4/F Shangri-La Residences.
Saturday, 25 November, 2006, 10:00 - 18:00, 4th Floor Shangri-La
Residences. Should you have any question, please kindly
contact Ms. Tina Hiu at (86411) 3985 5675 (Mon - Fri 8:00am
- 17:00pm) or 139 98520399.
If
you're new to Dalian and would like to get in touch with
the local expat community or need information please send
an email to dalian_05@hotmail.com
and someone will contact you.
Pottery
Classes Available
Daily 10am - 6pm. Dianzi Taoyi (near Wu Yi Square). TEL
139 42837913 (Mrs. Chen)
Xinghai
Park
Admission 7rmb
7:00am - 7:00pm. TEL (86411) 8469 2514
SunAsia
Underwater Sea Aquarium/Polar Animal World
Admission 70rmb/80rmb (120rmb combined)
Daily 7:00am - 4:00pm. TEL (86411) 8468 5136
Polar
Animal World
Admission 90rmb
Daily 9:00am - 4:30pm. TEL (86411) 8289 3000
Forest
Zoo
Admission: Adult 40rmb/Child 20rmb
Daily 8:30am - 4:30pm. TEL (86411) 8248 0694
Labour
Park
Admission free.
Daily 6:30am - 6:30pm. TEL (86411) 8364 5363
Xinghai
Shell Museum
Admission: 30rmb/adult, 15rmb/child.
Daily 8:30am - 4:30pm. TEL (86411) 8480 2938 ext. 115 |
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