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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!
Click here to subscribe to the free Xianzai.com Holiday
Newsletter: http://www.xianzai.com.cn/holidays/
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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!
Screens
Wonderful as a partition, for privacy, or as a backdrop.
Our Chinese folding screens make striking room dividers.
Our Chinese Screens are very decorative and strikingly
different from their Japanese and Chinese counterparts.
... Various Large Rectangular Wooden Chinese Panel(s)
brightly painted - This exact item may not be available
however with your approval we will find the closest match
for you. We also carry numerous wall hangings, screens
and paintings to add a nice Asian flavor to ones home.
Also with one of the largest selections of Chinese sideboards,
we have recently added numerous Mongolian and Tibetan
antique furniture...
For
more information, please visit our website at http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/
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Adopt a Pet |
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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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 Winter
Warmth From Only CNY920 Per Room Nightly at Sheraton Hotel
Beijing
Terms & Conditions: 1. Room rate for Deluxe
room during weekend from CNY920 per room nightly and weekday
from CNY950 per room nightly. 2. A minimum of three-night
stay is required to qualify for weekend special rates.
3. Rooms and rates are subject to availability. 4. Rates
are valid from December 1, 2006 to February 28, 2007.
5. Advance reservation is required. Please quote rate
code "APPRO1" for weekend rate and "APPRO3"
for weekday rates. Call 800 810 3088 (in China) or (86
10) 6590 5566 ext 2257 for reservations. Limited rooms
available for this promotion. Book Now! Book online at
Sheraton.com/Beijing
and enjoy the Best Rates. Guaranteed. If you find lower
online rate anywhere else, we will match the rate and
provide you with additional 10% discount or 2,000 Starpoints.
 Fabulous
Festive Escape at China World Hotel, Beijing
Deluxe Room: RMB1080; Horizon Club Deluxe Room*:
RMB1180; Premier Room*: RMB1580. *includes exclusive privileges:
access to Horizon Club Lounge, with 24-hour private butler
service, complimentary evening cocktails, all-day refreshments,
express check-in and check-out. Terms and Conditions:
Room rates subject to 15% surcharge per room per night.
| Rooms valid for single/double occupancy. | Rooms subject
to availability at time of reservation. | Package valid
from 15th December 2006 until 15th January 2007 (inclusive).
Tel: (8610) 6505-8885 or email: reservations.cwh@shangri-la.com.
Or, get a complimentary upgrade to the next room category
by booking online via www.shangri-la.com
and mentioning "upgrade" in your correspondence
Flowing "Forbidden City in Yalong Bay"
- Magic Christmas at Crowne Plaza Sanya
Enjoy Deluxe Room only for RMB 1388 and up.
Let's take an unforgettable journey into the magical spirit
of Christmas! We offer you a Grand Party with: Sumptuous
Christmas Gala Dinner Buffet, flow of house wine and beer,
orange juice and soft drinks | Great Chinese traditional
entertainment shows | Amazing lucky draw Prize. 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
Quality Living Starts from Landmark Hotel
Beijing Landmark Hotel offers the brand-new
Superior Rooms. Each room features broadband Internet
access, IDD phone, color TV, a personal safe that makes
you feel convenient and easy. Moreover, king-sized bedded
Rooms are equipped with glass wall bathrooms. The efficient
service is another bonus for your comfortable accommodation.
Tel: (8610) 6590 6688 ext. 5283 / 5285 / 5291 / 5292.
Fax: (86-10) 6590 7118. Email: rsvn@beijinglandmark.com;
Website: www.beijinglandmark.com
 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
 TianLun
International Hotel Christmas & New Year Celebration
Room Special
December 22-24, 2006:RMB468 nett/room/night
| December 25, 2006: RMB508 nett/room/night | December
30, 2006-January 2, 2007: RMB428 nett/room/night. Privileges:
* Complimentary breakfast buffet for one, RMB65/person
requested upon check-in; * Free broadband Internet in
all guest rooms; * Free coffee and tea in all guest rooms;
* Free use of hotel gymnasium and sauna; * Free parking.
Terms & Conditions: * Room reservation is subject
to Hotel's availability. * Should a dispute arise, TianLun
International Hotel reserves the right to arbitrate the
final decision. Tel: 020-9-8393 6388: Fax: 020-3882 4587;
E-mail: sales@tianlun-hotel.com;
Website: www.tianlun-hotel.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.
 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
 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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Cafe Festive Buffets - 24 & 25 Dec
Playing a no lesser role in exuding the Holiday
spirit the charismatic chefs at Yi Cafe will be cooking
up a magnificent spread, that even Santa will be awed. Apart
from the main dining area, we have private dining room options
available for that intimate family Christmas meal or that
dinner party with loved ones. Only on 24 and 25 December.
Level2, Tower 2. For reservations, please call (8621) 5877
5372.
 RMB68
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.
 Celebrate
Christmas Eve at JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai
Christmas Eve Dinner buffet at Marriott Cafe is
available at RMB588* per person, including free flow of
Moet & Chandon Champagne. A 5-course dinner with free
flow of Moet & Chandon Champagne is available at JW's
Californian Grill at RMB688* per person or in the private
room at RMB988* per person (including a full hosted deluxe
bar and free flow of Moet & Chandon Champagne). Wan
Hao Chinese Restaurant has a festive dinner set menu at
RMB388* per person. Or choose the "Highest Library
in the World" to enjoy the lavish feast at RMB1288*
per person. Tickets are available at JW's Holiday Magic
Goodies Counter. Please call (8621) 5359 4969 ext. 6402.
 Japanese
Hot Pot
Known as "oden" in Japan, winter is
the best season to indulge in this steamy pot of this traditional
Japanese stew. Chock full of healthful ingredients simmering
in a delicious stock; this is a meal best shared with the
ones you love. Down it with a fine Japanese sake to make
your meal complete. On offer all December. Kasumi, 1F, Renaissance
Yangtze Shanghai Hotel, 2099 Yan An Xi Road. Times: 11:30
- 2:30, 6:00 pm-10:30 pm (Closed Sunday afternoons). Make
your reservations today at (8621) 6275-0000 Ext. 2135. |
 Travel Information |
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 Buy
Your Ticket Today and Get a Christmas Gift!
The ski season is fast approaching! If you're
already planning a trip to Whistler, Lake Louise or Toronto,
purchase your Air Canada ticket to save more. Starting
December 4, 2006, enjoy our Beijing/Shanghai to Vancouver,
Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal special
offers, and receive an Air Canada Christmas gift when
you purchase your ticket at Air Canada Beijing office.
Hurry and book today! For more information, please contact
Air Canada Beijing/Shanghai office or visit www.aircanada.cn.
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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Production
(Sound/Lighting) Engineer
Western Academy of Beijing, a leading international
school in Beijing is seeking a Production Engineer with
excellent English and extensive experience in managing the
operations of sound and lighting systems of such as theatrical
performances, discos, outdoor fairs and sporting events.
Please email application to Human Resource Manager, Lawrence
at hr@wab.edu or call Tel:
+8610 8456 4155 Ext 1063 or visit www.wab.edu
for more information.
International
School Teaching Jobs
Western Academy of Beijing, a leading international
school in Beijing has many teaching openings commencing
July 2007. Please email application to Human Resource Manager,
Lawrence at hr@wab.edu or
call Tel: +8610 8456 4155 Ext 1063 or visit www.wab.edu
for more information.
English
Editor Wanted
One of foreign airlines in Beijing is looking
for an English editor who is good at polishing English publications
on a part time basis. Requirements: native English speaker,
strong writing or editing capabilities, educational experience
of English language will be an advantage. We offer very
competitive salary. If you are interested, please send your
resume by email to Nancy Xu at HRChina2000@sohu.com
before Dec. 31, 06.
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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 |
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