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 The
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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!
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through this week's email newsletter for answers to
the following questions. Then submit your information
before Wednesday at noon (Beijing time) to be eligible
to win great prizes.This week's prize is a
Voucher RMB 200 worth of goodies at La Patisserie
or Gingerbread House, generously provided
by the Renaissance Yangtze Shanghai Hotel.
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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
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more information, please visit our website at http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/
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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
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 Hotel Deals |
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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 from RMB1,288+ per night. 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
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).
 Kempinski
Resort & Spa is Opening in January 2007
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
 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
Fraser Experience Now in Shekou
Conveniently located in Shekou, there are various restaurants,
Bars, international schools, and supermarkets within walking
distance | Spacious apartments ranging from 60sqm - 340sqm
with apartment features and facilities | 24 hours reception
and security with daily housekeeping service | The only
'LEED NC SILVER' certificate winner in China issued by
U.S green building council | Flexible leasing terms from
daily to long term. Tel: (0755) 2688 3333; address: No.8
Nanhai Road, Shekou, Shenzhen; Email: Sales.shenzhenshekou@fraserhospitality.com;
Website: www.fraserhospitality.com
 Hilton
Sanya Resort & Spa Charity Concert on Beach
Live performance by pianist Mr. Kong Xiang-Dong
and musician Mr. Li Quan. 26 December, 2006; 8:30pm -
10:00pm. Hilton Beach, Yalong Bay, Sanya. RMB200 admission
for charity; free admission for Hilton in-house guests.
For more information, please call +86 898 8858 8888 for
Reservation Department.
 A
Masterpiece of a Smart Idea Changing the Way You Stay
Express by Holiday Inn offers a fresh, comfortable
and uncomplicated accommodation choice to travelers who
value time and money. Express Start Breakfast, Senses
Tea, Smart Connect and Simply Fresh Bathroom makes hotels
a "smart idea" for your next visits to the cities.
For reservations: 400 889 7737, www.expressbyholidayinn.com.cn.
Opening Offer*: Express by Holiday Inn Putuo Shanghai
- RMB368net | Express by Holiday Inn Shangdi Beijing -
RMB398net | Express by Holiday Inn Dalian - RMB298net
| Express by Holiday Inn Airport Industrial Park Tianjin
- RMB298net. *Valid: from opening date to end of Feb 28,
2007. *Including breakfast up to 2 persons and internet
access *Rates subject to availability.
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
 "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 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.
 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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 Dining Out |
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Net Set Menu with Dim Sum
Ai Mei Chinese Restaurant at Le Royal Meridien Shanghai
debuts with renowned Chinese Executive Chef Law's signature
dishes including dim sum in RMB68 Set Menu. With no service
charge applied. Available for lunch and dinner, daily. Ai
Mei Chinese Restaurant is located on 8th floor of Le Royal
Meridien Shanghai. 789 Nanjing Road East. For reservations,
please call Tel. (8621) 3318 9999 ext. 7700.
 Festivities
At Gourmet
Visit Gourmet for an imaginative selection of
Christmas sweets and gift ideas. Choose from a truly traditional
European pastry experience of Gingerbread, Italian Panettone,
German Christmas Stollen, English Rich Fruit Cake and Christmas
Pudding. Christmas cakes specially created by talented Corporate
Pastry Chef Anthony Collar and his team are also available.
Level 1, Tower 2. For more information on the festive offerings,
please call (8621) 6882 8888 ext. 270.
 Lobster
Feast at the JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai
This winter, at JW's California Grill, Executive
Chef David Burley offers a new addition to the a-la-carte
menu featuring fresh lobster creations including starters,
soups, salads, mains and the Lobster Flight Set. The lobsters
are air freighted 3 times a week. For the undecided, guest
may order the Lobster Flight set priced at RMB688*, which
includes lobster salad followed by lobster cappuccino, then
choose any of the lobster menu's main courses. To conclude,
Executive Pastry Chef Manfred's dessert selection will be
offered. The lobster menu is available daily from 5:30 pm
to 10:30 pm. For reservations please call (8621) 5359 4969
ext. 6455.
 Experience
"Hairy Crab A La Mediterranean" at Raphael's
Executive Chef Alfred Spieler and his culinary
team are proud to introduce their newest hairy crab fusion
creations. Come and savor a range of mouth-watering dishes
including Ginger Infused Crab Soup with Braised Winter Melon,
Linguini with Special Crab Meat Sauce and Veal Medallion
and Crabmeat Ravioli. Complement your meal with our recommended
fine wine and top off your feast with a tasty array of desserts,
fine coffees and after dinner liqueurs. Don't miss out on
this unique taste of East-meets-West today. Available every
evening until December 31st (6:00pm - 10:30 pm). Set menu
at RMB 598 or a la carte. For reservations, please call
(021) 6275 0000, Ext. 2138. |
 Travel Information |
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 Time
to Scandinavianize! Win a round trip to Scandinavia!
*Time to Scandinavianize! Win a round trip
to Scandinavia! For more infomation, please click
here...**China to Europe return only 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
apply). Book your ticket now: SAS Beijing (8610) 8527
6100, SAS Shanghai (8621) 5228 5001.
Colorful
Winter Festival in Hong Kong
From now until January 1 is the Colorful Winter
Festival in Hong Kong: X'mas Happy Town, White Church,
X'mas Bell Tower, Colorful X'mas Tree...all of these will
give you and your family the warmest memory. And during
this period, Hong Kong Disneyland and Ocean Park will
also launch their special festival promotion. Go and take
all these surprises, 3450rmb per person 4-day Hong Kong
Disneyland trip (includes tax) and 2930rmb per person
5-day Hong Kong and Macao Trip (includes tax and a ticket
to Ocean Park). Shanghai China Youth Travel Service, for
more details pls call (8621) 6433 0000
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Health & Fitness |
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 Get
200 RMB Vouther for An Aroma Oil Massage
Couples that both purchase a "Give It To
Me One More Time" package (400 RMB each) will be given
a single 200 RMB voucher for an aroma oil massage. Dragonfly
Donghu Tel: 021-5405 0008; Xinle Tel: 021-5403 9982; Hongmei
Tel: 021-6242 4328; Shanghai Kerry Centre Tel: 021-6279
4625. Jinan Tel: 021-6327 1193. SRCA Tel: 021-2201 0899.
Fuxing Park Tel: 021-5386 0060. Biyun Tel: 021-5030 7382.
Changyi Tel: 021-5878 4755. Lianyang Tel: 021-5833 7549.
For more information please visit our website: www.dragonfly.net.cn.
Do
Best for You
Scarlett Shaping is a professional shaping centre
for ladies, which is combined with "Shaping, Alimentation,
Medicine and Psychology". Get the name from the character
in "Gone with the Wind", with the principle "Do
Best for You", Scarlett aims to help all the ladies
to be more healthy and charming, and can always keep the
best shape. Address: 2F of Building 5, 290 Xuanhua Road,
TEL (8621) 6240 4211
Shuyate
Fitness
We are a professional fitness club in Pudong District.
1200 square meter practising space with 20 Spinning machines,
can offer you different training with your demands. We also
have body-building courses, including kinds of aerobics,
yoga and different kinds of dances. Now with a fitness card
of Shuyate, you can go to the Chamber of East City Garden
(1688 Dongfang Road, TEL: 8621-5090 8931) to have a swimming,
14rmb for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Address: 3F, 6 Zhangyang
Road, Pudong, TEL (8621) 5835 1777
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 Relocations |
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Shanghai
Hujia Moving Co., Ltd
With a bridle-wise work team, Shanghai Hujia
Moving Company doing moving and freight business. 70%
workers are skilled in moving and fix furniture, especially
for piano, air conditioner, and so on. We offer different
sizes of trucks for different demand, customers can call
and choose the size they need in advance. 24 free service
line: (86) 800 620 0370
Jiaxing
Relocation Service
With 9-year history, Jiaxing has grown up as
one of the best creditable relocation service company
in Shanghai which with more than 30 moving trucks in different
sizes. Service under a standard industry criterion, it
helps them to win a lot of customers, and they offer 3
service promises for their customers: 1. 50rmb amends
for 1-hour delay; 2. Pay after the service; 3. Will respond
the complaints in 5 days. Address: 1580 Jinyu Road, TEL
(8621) 6497 5937
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 Services |
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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
Contact: 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
Train
Your Computer Skill in Dongfang Book Education
Computer skills are necessary for office staff
today. If you are a person who still can't use these skills,
you have to learn. Dongfang Book Education provides a excellent
training environment for you. Dongfang Book Education is
an education corporation features computer education and
computer book publication. It is accredit by NCIE to manage
the NCNE in Shanghai in June, 2002. With the courses here,
you can really improve your computer skills and get the
final qualification. Address: Room103, Building 1, 90 Dapu
Road, TEl (8621) 6303 7177
Richard
Wang & Co.
Named as New Century Law Firm before, Richard
Wang & Co. is a law firm that founded by several students
abroad. Now members here are judges and lawyers with a lot
of experience, most of them had high education abroad, so
they are familiar with both China law and international
laws, and good at dealing with international economic cases.
It is also the only Shanghai law firm that has office in
New York. Address: 18F, 100 Yan'an Road East, TEL (8621)
6366 5800
Shanghai
Best Housekeeping Service
Our service and information offer an organic whole
system, including the housekeeping, service, and cleaning.
As a professional housekeeping service company that approved
by Industry and Commerce department, we won a lot of credit
form our clients. Our service tenet is "Safe, Professional
and Convenient". Address: Room2302, Building 1, 519
Macau Road, TEL (8621) 5109 9102 / 5107 5693
Let
Us Register Your WOFE In China
Shanghai Zhijian Corporation Register Agency is
an approved agency to do company registering services for
corporations. Based in Shanghai, we have cooperated with
those industry and technology bases in and around the city,
such as Zhabei Multimedia Industry Bace, Songjiang Industry
City, and Jinshan Science and Tech Industry Area. Our service
includes consultation, and we can cater to foreigners! Address:
Room 611, 381 Wanping Road South, TEL (8621) 6427 3526 |
Biz Exhibitions
& Art Exibitions |
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| Alicia
Framis Solo Exhibition
Renowned Spanish performance artist Alicia Framis will be
launching her first solo exhibition in China. It will be
an extension of her previous work Secret Strikes, in which
she examines the existential meaning of when people spontaneously
stop doing every day activities.
December 1 - January 2, 2007, Shanghai Duolun MoMA TEL (8621)
6587 5996
Depth of Shadow
- Lee Yong Doek Solo Exhibition
Lee, Yong-Deok is an artist who has been seeking for a long
time the problem of the actuality and reproduction, and
the problem of how the actuality become composted by experience
of our epistemology.
December 1 - January 2, 2007, Shanghai Duolun MoMA TEL (8621)
6587 5996
The Passion of
Light: Dieter Jung Solo Exhibition
December 2-28, Shanghai Zendai Museum of Modern Art TEL
(8621) 6864 5783
Lian Cheng Jue-Visual
Creativity in New Urban
Featuring works by 22 artists.
December 2-28, Shanghai Zendai Museum of Modern Art TEL
(8621) 6864 5783
The Alchemy in
Black and White - Zhu Jing-Yi's Art Exhibit
In these works by the young and talented artist, the lines
made from Black and White always show their marvelous dancing
between being scattered and crowded.
December 9-20, Room With a View TEL (8621) 6352 0256
Qing Qing - Solo
Exhibition
Qing Qing's artworks are as elusive as the delicate flowers
and linen art forms she creates. They are transformed in
the process of creation, once living, she watches them transcend
through time.
December 9-31, Art Scene China TEL (8621) 6437 0631
Beauty of the
Orient - Yang Yong Multi-media Works Exhibition
Yang, a young female artist from Sichuan, uses scissors
to create beautiful images of Asian women. Made from different
kinds of colored paper, pearls and crystal, her images of
minority woman and geishas in kimonos look exceptionally
real and exceedingly delicate.
November 30 - December 8, Room With a View TEL (8621) 6352
0256
Here - Beyond
The group exhibition of 11 painters from China and Germany,
including Max Uhlig, Hartweg Ebersbach, Jerry Zeniuk, Eckhard
Kremers, Xia Yang, Wang Huaiqing, Shang Yang, Zhang | | | |
