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piece of antique Chinese furniture!
Beds From canopy to day beds, each intricate and ornate
in their own style... Large Low Rectangular Wooden Chinese Traditional
Daybed lacquered - The daybeds timeless charm is reflected in
our delicately detailed wooden design. The bed is expertly crafted
with decorative carvings and most beautiful lacquer finish.
Christmas
& New Year Specials - Take a Break at the Great Wall Sheraton
Hotel Beijing
A one night Deluxe Room stay at only CNY888 inclusive daily
buffet breakfast for both single or double occupancy. Junior
Suite upgade at a surcharge of CNY500. Valid from 22 December
2006 till 5 January 2007 (inclusive). Room booking is subject
to availability and exclude 15% service charge. Please quote
rate code "APPRO2" for room booking. Call 800 810
3088 (in China) or (86 10) 6590 5566 ext 2257 for reservations.
Limited rooms available for this promotion. Book Now!
The Only Banquet in Yalong Bay - New Year Gala Dinner
at Crowne Plaza Sanya RMB 550! Let's take an unforgettable journey into
the magical spirit of New Year! We offer you a Grand Party with:
Sumptuous New Year Buffet, A Gala performance and Great Chinese
traditional entertainment shows, special gift, "RMB 100
Carnival Coupon". 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.cpsanya.com
Kempinski
Resort & Spa Opening Special Offer
Kempinski Resort & Spa Sanya Opening Special offer from
15 Jan to 31 Mar, 2007, starts from RMB 1068. *The rate is inclusive
of daily deluxe buffet breakfast,subject to RMB 11/night/pax
government tax. * The rate is not applicable during public holidays.
Tel: (0898) 8895 8686; Website: 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
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
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
TianLun
International Hotel Christmas & New Year Celebration Room
Special 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
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.
Special
Experience in City Inn City Inn, the economic, convenient and comfortable
Budget Hotel, is the brilliant brand operated by OCT International
Hotel Management Company, with Shenzhen OCT as the cradle. City
Inn has stepped to Shenzhen, Beijing, Guangzhou, Foshan, Shunde,
Huizhou, Zhongshan, Humen, etc. Only with RMB 178, you could
enjoy our City Inn Qinghui Shunde. And the newly opened City
Inn Yuandong Huizhou and City Inn Yunhe Humen have already embraced
our guests with RMB 188 as room rate. Renovation is available
on the Central Renovation System with Telephone No. 400 830
9996 / 400 630 9996 and E-mail: reservations@octhotels.com.
Any information please log on our website: www.cityinn.com.cn
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.
"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.
Holiday
Special Offers for Club Members! Chang Fu Gong membership club is now offering the
special holiday presents for our dear members: Member will get
double reward points when he/she stays in hotel during the period
of Dec. 22, 2006 to Feb. 25, 2007 | Member will enjoy a cup
of Christmas Wine free and a Christmas gift for your dining
in hotel restaurants on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year
Eve and New Year Day. | Member will free upgrade to an executive
deluxe room if he/she checks in the hotel during the period
of Feb. 17,2007 to Feb. 25, 2007 | Member will enjoy house made
holiday dish - "Nian Gao" free for your dining in
hotel restaurants during the Chinese New Year. Tel: (8610) 6512
5555; 5877 5555.
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
Business
Seafood Buffets @ Evergreen Cafe (3F)
Our business buffet lunch and buffet dinner in Evergreen Cafe
(3F) is designed to suit every businessperson's lifestyle! We
guarantee that your meals will be completed in just 30 minutes.
The daily buffet menus include more than 20 kinds of salads and
cold cuts, 3 kinds of soups, more than twenty kinds of seafood
and meat hot dishes (main dishes), more than 10 kinds of noodles,
over 20 types of desserts - fruit, cakes, mousse, pastries, Ice
cream and lots of Southeast Asian desserts. All these for only
RMB. 138 + 15% per person including unlimited flow of juices.
Telephone: (8610) 6590 6688 ext. 5255.
Enjoy
New Year's Eve Buffet at the Presidential Plaza Hotel Beijing
*New Year's Eve Buffet - Celebrate New Year's Eve with a Buffet
of new food sensations created especially to welcome in the Year
2007; price includes free flow of wine, beer & soft drinks.
6:00 pm-10:30 pm. RMB288 net/person (Children from 4-12 years,
50% discount on food). *New Year's Eve Dinner - Executive Chef
Sun and his team will surprise you with an array of New Years
Eve dishes from around the world. 6:00 pm-10:30 pm. RMB388/518
net per person (Children from 4-12 years, 50% discount on food).
*New Year's Eve Dinner - End 2006 with a sumptuous 4 course set
menu and celebrate 2007 with our great selection international
wines. 6:00pm-10:30pm. RMB588 net/person (Children from 4-12 years,
50% discount on food).
International
Food Buffet Dinner at Patio Restaurant, January 1 - March 21 If you're passionate about exploring the world of food,
we encourage you to join us at the Patio Restaurant to enjoy the
International food. We are preparing German, Scandinavian, Spanish,
Vietnamese and Italian from Monday to Friday and Seafood on Saturdays
and Sundays for you. You won't be disappointed! Adult: RMB158
+ 15% - Buy one & get one free before 19:30(no further discount);
Child 4-12 years: half price, no buy one & get one free. For
reservations, please call (8610) 6437 6688 ext. 1971.
Sylvester
Night at Paulaner Brauhaus German atmosphere, traditional fare, home-brewed Paulaner
beer and pulsating music by the 'Extreme' band throughout the
evening. The place to be with your family and friends for a unique
New Year's Eve celebration! Rmb100 entrance fee per person includes
one 0.5l Paulaner beer and participation in the lucky draw. For
further information and table reservations, please call our reservation
hotline at (8610) 6465 3388 extension 4075.
Brazilian
Churrascos, 1-31 January
Oyster Samba Louco! A la Carte - Fin de Clair oysters served with
a touch of Samba with fresh lime, Brazilian fiery dressing and
a good measure of Caipirosca on ice. For reservations and inquiries,
please dial (8610) 8498 2288 ext 6178.
A
Sumptuous Dinner Party at Crowne Plaza Beijing *Essence Restaurant - Say bye-bye to the old and greet
the New with a sumptuous dinner party! 31 December, 2006, 6:00
PM-10:30 PM RMB 288+15% per person only. For information and reservations
call: (8610) 5911 9999 ext 63. *Champagne Bar - Bubble, Babble
and Cheer into the New Year! December 31st, 2006. RMB 298 +15%
p.p. between 9.00 PM-midnight: unlimited house spirits, house
wines and draught beer! Complimentary savory snacks served all
night, Great Live band performance. For reservations and information
call: (8610) 5911 9999 ext. 65.
New
Winter Menu in Jaan at Raffles Beijing Hotel The winter season has officially started with the launch
of Jaan's new menu. Finest seasonal ingredients and flawless technique
combine to into gastronomic delight. Caramelized Foie Gras Terrine
accented with Sichuan Pepper, Cep-Morel Ragout: A textured caramelized
crust gives way to melt in the mouth foie gras richness spiced
with tingling Sichuan pepper and paired with the earthy goodness
of ceps and morels. Australian Wagyu Beef pan-fried with Thyme
and Truffle Sauce decadently flavourful the Wagyu beef with French
truffles defined simply as: Irresistible. Desserts include Chocolate
Millefeuille and Caribbean Chocolate Tempura as well as a heavenly
Coconut Milk Rice with Milk Ice Cream and Dark Chocolate Shavings.
If only this winter could last... For reservations, please call
(8610) 6526 3388 - 4186.
New
Year Celebration at Gloria Plaza Hotel Beijing
*A great place for reunion - Gloria Sampan: Usher in the year
of the Boar with Master Chef He's auspicious specialties and set
menus. Do not miss his expansive culinary experience. Partake
in our instant "Hong Bao" draws with every meal in the
Sampan Restaurant, but to one draw per table per visit from 21
January through 04 March 2007. For restaurant reservations call
(8610) 6516 8855 ext 2155. *Auspicious Gift: This symbolic lunar
New Year comes in various specially designed packages of Nian
Gao, which is a traditional goodies in Spring Festival. Bring
the Nian Gao and spread the Happiness, Fortune and all the best
wishes to your family and friends. Valid from 10 January to 17
February 2007. For restaurant reservations call (8610) 6516 8855
ext 2193.
Imperial
Palace
To celebrate the New Year & the Year of Russia Swissotel Beijing
presents a unique banquet on 31st December 2006, arranged in the
traditional Beijing style, which consists of imperial palace set
up; imperial palace sweets during pre-party; New Year buffet dinner;
display and selling of jewelry, jade and antiques and dance party.
Meanwhile grand lucky draw prizes will surely groove you. Price:
RMB 900.00 net person. For reservations or detailed information:(8610)
6553 2288-1588, cateringsales.beijing@swissotel.com
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.
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
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Hot
Springs in Beijing! Wen Du Shui Cheng is a top leisure oriented resort
that combines conference, hot spring health preservation and
on-water entertainment. The health preservation area here is
very unique in that it makes you feel like you are relaxing
in a tropical forest. The resort features Dai minority style
decoration. RMB198 per person for hotspring health preservation.
RMB168 per person for Water Space fun. RMB298 package price
includes both items. Discount available right now, for details
call (8610) 8178 8888
Special
Airfare from Beijing Baisheng Aviation Service Company Beijing Baisheng Aviation Service Company is a professional
dealer of domestic and international air tickets, special air
tickets and student international air tickets. Online reservation
is available. Special offers for December include: RMB2666 for
flying from Shanghai to New York, RMB8200 for roundtrip from
Beijing to St. Paul, RMB5200 for round trip from Beijing to
Madrid, RMB5100 round trip from Beijing to New York. For more
quotes, please contact (8610) 6566 2812.
Go
For A Tropical Christmas In Singapore The long awaited Christmas is here! Want to have an
extraordinary Christmas this year? Come to Singapore. From now
until January 2, 2007, Singapore's "Christmas in the Tropics
Light-Up" will show you a beautiful Lion City. Apart from
the beautiful night scenery, you can also join the cheerful
Christmas atmosphere by taking the free HiPPO Bus touring around
the city. Plus, 18 international renowned luxury brands are
offering their Christmas package to tourists. Contact your favored
travel agency for details.
New
Beginner Regular Class in Daytime and Evening Starts on 5 Jan.
2007
The Frontiers School provide both group and private class; over
25 teachers with an average of 6 years teaching experience to
foreigners; courses for beginners to intermediate and advanced
levels, HSK, business and class based on interests. For more
information please feel free to call at 010-64131547/48 or mailto
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
Si
Yu Ming Jia Fitness Center We are a large star-grade female fitness and beauty
center in Beijing featuring first class facilities and the most
professtional service. Our goal is to make girls attractive
both internally and externally. Featured service: relaxation
and pressure reduction. Average price: RMB50-100 per person
per time. 10% off for new clients. Add: 2F, Shandi Information
Plaza, 28, Shandi Xinxi Road, Haidian District TEL (8610) 8278
3152
Mandara
Spa Without a remarkable sign, Mandara Spa is secluded
in the Palm Springs International Apartments but it can be easily
found out by tracing the fragrance of lavender inside. Here
you can enjoy various SPAs including the Japanese, Thai, Hawaii,
Sweden and Bali styles. Facial care and other personal care
are also available. Ideal for men. Average price: RMB500 per
hour. Reservation required. Add: B1, Palm Springs International
Apartment, Chaoyang District, Beijing. TEL (8610) 65398888 ext.
8080
Women's
Beauty Salon (Scitech) A professional women's skin care center that combines
beauty with fitness. Comfortable surroundings, advanced equipment,
cozy and privacy space for girls to fully relax themselves and
enjoy the beauty process. One-day ahead reservation required.
Add: 4-202, 24 Jianguomen Wai Avenue, Chaoyang District. TEL
(8610) 6515 9926
Find
Health and Recreational Activities in Beijing!
CIM
Continental International Moving Located at 50 meters away from Chaoyang customs office,
CIM Continental International Moving provide a fully range of
moving, storage, record management and expatriates documentation
services. Wherever you move, whenever you move - call CIM. Tel:
(8610) 8762 5110 /8762 5109. Fax: (8610) 8762 5281; Email: info@cimmover.com;
Web: www.cimmover.com
DMS
- Moving & Relocation Service DMS-Movers is one of the largest companies of its
types in China. Our service scope ranges from household goods
relocation to antique Furniture export, office furniture selling,
leasing, second hand furniture recycling, Housekeeping, home
search, city orientation, property management and car rental.
We are also now one of the most reliable moving companies in
China consistently providing the highest level of service demanded
by both the multinational corporations and the private individuals.
For detailed Quote, please visit http://www.dmsmovers.com/quote.html
or call (8610) 8581 7197.
Jing
Lei Home Moving Service Jing Lei is one of the most famous home moving and
transporting companies in Beijing that offers professional home
moving, office relocation, and short and long distance goods
delivery. The company has enjoyed a good reputation among both
individual and business clients for the high quality service
provided. For more information or reservation please call (8610)
6358 7219.
Beijing
Brother House-moving Service Set up in 1993, we have had 15 branches all over Beijing,
including Brother HuaXia logistics subsidiary, match-dispatching
center and second-hand market of house with 120 trunks and open
wagons, and 600 rich-experienced staff. We have established
a system of complete information technology, a network of management
and control through ISO9000. We provide professional moving-house
and constructive logistics solution, carrying out the best short
line of transportation, more economical storage, optimum match-dispatching
goods and more through our dedicated staff. Beginning price:
RMB180/vehicle for businesses; Beginning price RMB160/cart for
individuals. TEL (8610) 8173 3388
Free
Housing and ESL Training Exchange Looking for a female to live in for free and to give
ESL training as exchange. 1. A brand new one bedroom apartment
with full furniture. 2. Located in the east of Beijing, about
10 minutes drive from Kempinski hotel. 3. Look for a native English
speaker with ESL training experience. 4. A few hours ESL training
weekly needed to a mid school student, living next door in the
same building. Please contact: Bill at 1390 139 9593.
Beautiful
Apartment for Rent Apartment 4th floor, 220 sm, 1 big living room, 1 dining
room, 3 bath rooms, 5 bed rooms in Yu Xiang Garden, click
here to view photoes. Hou Sha Yu Area, Shunyi district. Hua
Run Super market and Airport hospital within 5 minutes walking
distance, 3 international schools around, near Beijing central
Villa area, easy access to Jing Cheng high way and Airport express
high way driving you to Central City (World Trade Center) in only
40 minutes, and to Beijing Capital Airport in 10 minutes. Rental:
RMB5000 / Per month (USD630), immediate available. Contact: 0086
13701285405 Ms. Zhang. Email: houserent@vip.tom.com
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.
Part-time
Female English Teacher Wanted The Beijing Cambridge International Children English
Club is looking for a native English speaking female with experience
to teach small children during the winter vacation (part-time
Mon/Wed/Fri mornings.) Offer RMB 150 Yuan per hour. Contact Sophie:
E-mail: chenmw@sohu.com Tel:
67979255 Mobile: 1371 754 1320.
Your
Reliable Accountant in China Business Establishment, Business Liquidation and Restructuring;
Accounting, CFO service, Planning and Budgeting; Audit (Statutory,
IFRS, US GAAP); Internal Control, Sarbanes Oxley 404 compliance;
Tax Filing, Tax Consulting; Financial Due Diligence, M&A.
Website: www.lla.cc; Email: inquiry@lla.cc.
Tel: (8610) 8447 8003; Fax: (8610) 8447 8039.
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
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We
Help You Deal With Visa Issues We offer visa extension, visa conversion, visa on arrival
and Workd and Residence Permit services for foreign professionals
who want to live, travel or work in China. We also foreign businesses
to invest in China domestic market and Chinese businesses to invest
in overseas. Qualified English-Chinese translation service is
also available. Add: 11 Guoxue Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing
TEL (8610) 6409 7990
Beijign
Yuteng Car Rental We provide high quality car rental service to businesses
and individuals. All our drivers have received professional ritual
trainings so they are able to meet your different business demands.
RMB1700 per day for Kinglong Bus; RMB1000 per day for Audi A6.
RMB680 special price for Buick GL8. Add: Minzugong South Street,
Xicheng District TEL (8610) 6603 6770
Red
Phoenix Clothing Work Shop The 33-year old fashion designer Gu Lin names her own
store as Red Phoenix in which she boldly interpretes red and purple,
the two traditional colors of China. The store is uniquely decorated
and filled up with various stlyish Chinese dresses although it
is just a dozen square meters big. Tailor made Chinese style full
dress and personalized dresses. Open 9am-6pm Monday through Saturday.
Add: 1F, North 30 Building, Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang District TEL
(8610) 6416 4423
Three
Artists' Exhibition
Works of artist Zhu Wei, Xu Lei and Peng Wei are on the show.
November 18 through December 28, China Art Seasons TEL (8610)
6431 1900
Joint Art
Exhibition
From China, Chinese artists in residence at the Red Gate Gallery.
They are Deng Yifu, Hu Shengping, Liang Yue, Sun Guojuan, Wang
Qiang, Zhou Jun.
December 16-31, Red Gate Gallery TEL (8610) 6525 1005
Paintings,
Installations And Photographs Exhibition
Featuring artist Ming De, Yang Qing, Yang Deqing, Chen Mu, Pian
Shan and Gu Chunlei.
November 25 through December 30, Art Channel TEL (8610) 6433 5080
Painting and
Handwork
Artists Fang Tianyuan, Hu Shengping, Jiu Haoming, Liu Bin, Qiang,
Wu Jian'an, Wei Da, Xi Danni brings their painting and handwork
to PIFO New Art Studio.
November 18 through December 30, C-18, PIFO New Art Studio, Beijing
International Art camp, Suo Jiacun, Cui Gezhuang TEL (8610) 6437
1792
Pottery and
Porcelain Exhibition
Mr. Wang Longfu, a craftwork master in China who is born of a
pottery and porcelain family shows over 100 pieces of exquisite
works of his and his children.
November 10 - December 31, Dongfang Haoyou Jingdezhen Porcelain
City TEL (8610) 6559 9780
Pink Man Series
Thai artist Manit Sriwanichpoom bringshis Pink Man Series to Beijing.
November 11 - December 26, Highland Gallery TEL (8610) 6437 7177
Transparancy
French-Israeli artist Fortunee Noel brings her works to Beijing.
October 20 - December 20, Imagine Gallery TEL (8610) 6438 5747
Love
Forever
Charity themed Christmas concert. Ticket: RMB180-580.
7:30pm, December 25. State Libruary Concert Hall TEL (8610) 8854
5731
Shengzhongguo and Fukuda
Youkou Christmas Concert
Solo violin followed by solo piano. Ticket: RMB80-480.
7:30pm, December 25. Haidian Theatre TEL (8610) 6253 2458
New Year's Concert
by Oterreich Philharmonie Linz
Established in the notable cultural city of Linz in Austria, Austrian
Linz Philharmonie focuses on works from the Strauss family, Mozart,
Schubert, Suppe and Rossini. Ticket: RMB180-1680.
7:30pm, December 27. The Great Hall of the People TEL (8610) 6605
6847
New Year's Latin Concert
Pianist Du Taihang plays Piazolla's "Three Tangos" and
some non-Latin works by Bach, Debussy, Liszt and Chabrier. Tickets:
RMB50-580.
7:30pm, December 27. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559
8285
Liao Chang Yong Solo
>From a farmer's child to a singer, Liao Changyong has created
numerous miracles in his career. Tickets: RMB180-880.
7:30pm, December 29. Century Theatre TEL (8610) 6462 8470
The Blue Danube
New year concert performed by German State Westflischer Friede
Orchestra. Tickets: RMB50-880.
7:30pm, December 29. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559
8285
OFC New Year
Concert
Tickets: RMB100-1000.
7:30pm, December 29-30. Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 5165 8004
The Vienna
Johann Strauss Waltz Orchestra
New year concert by The Vienna Johann Strauss Waltz Orchestra,
playing Johann Strauss. Tickets: RMB180-1680.
7:30pm, December 30. Century Theatre TEL (8610) 6462 8470
Ladesky March
World famous masterpieces are played to celebrate the New Year.
Tickets: RMB80-1280.
7:30pm, December 30-31. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610)
6559 8285
Classic VS Fashion
26-year old violinist Li Chuanyun plays for the New Year. Tickets:
RMB120-1000.
7:30pm, December 31. Tianqiao Theatre TEL (8610) 8315 6339
Ballet: Swan Lake
Tickets range RMB120-1280.
7:30pm, December 28. The Great Hall of the People TEL (8610) 6605
6847
Touch Listening--Good
Friends Tian Peng & Hu Zi Special Performance
Ticket: RMB30-40.
8pm, December 30. Star Live TEL (8610) (8610) 6425 5166
Film: Curse of the
Golden Flower
Zhang Yimou's latest flick. The plot concerns the volatile balance
of power between the King (Chow Yun Fat) and the Queen (Gong Li)
and his three sons, which entails betrayal, deceit and passion,
pitting the King against Queen and father against sons. All cinemas
across town.
Capital Cinema TEL (8610) 6607 9499
Dahua Cinema TEL (8610) 6527 4420
Daguanlou Cinema TEL (8610) 6303 0551
Dizhi Cinema TEL (8610) 6616 8376
Guang An Men Cinema TEL (8610) 6352 2713
Honglou Cinema TEL (8610) 6605 1908
Wudaokou Cinema TEL (8610) 6231 3624
Yingxie Cinema TEL (8610) 6420 7759
Ziguang Cinema TEL (8610) 6500 3868
Chang Hong Cinema TEL (8610) 6404 2159
Get
your own YPHH Card NOW!!! The YPHH Card is a personalized card that entitles you
to discounts and special deals at a variety of bars, restaurants,
clubs and other places around town. The cost of the YPHH Card
is RMB 50 only (life long validity) and can easily be ordered
online. Get your own YPHH Card now! More information at http://www.yphh.com/members/card.htm
Electronic
Extravaganza Of 2006
The last but can't be missed electronic extravaganza of the year
brought by two big shot DJs Nick Warren and Jan Carbon. As a member
of Way Out West, Nick Warren has become one of the top DJs in
the world. Jan Carbon is goods at top house Music and he has been
touring around the world where he have received wide applaud.
8pm-2am, December 29. Club Fusion TEL (8610) 5167 3333
DJ
Portia Surreal DJ Portia Surreal, is up and coming as a New York DJ
and "glowing disco ball vixen". She's appeared with
some of the DJ world's headline acts, including Sandra Collins
and Tiesto. She mixes it up with an emphasis on dark house and
break beat cuts. 8pm-2am, December 29. Nice Club TEL (8610) 6583
1818
New
Year Punk Carnival Nameless Highland's New Year Party featuring Skinhead,
Joyside Classic Rock, Queen Sea Big Shark, Crossover/Hardcore,
Demerit Street Funk, Old School Punk and Caffein and more. 9pm-3am,
December 30. Nameless Highland TEL (8610) 6489 1613
YEN
New Year Countdown Party Produced by o2 culture. Featuring DJs: Mickey Zhang,
Dio, Yang Bing, Usami, Patrick Yu, Wordy, MC Raph, VJ: HBH. RMB60
presale, RMB100 at door. 9pm. December 31. 706 Factory TEL (8610)
5130 5528
DJ
C'BASS Comes to Hed Kandi
DJ C'bass. Origin:France. Style:Electro Rock, Eclectic House,
Break Beat. Live Electronic Show. Featuring Chill Jazz, Electro
House and Break Beat. 8pm-2am, December 25. Hed Kandi Klub TEL
(8610) 6583 1818
Club
Zone Three Year Anniversary Clubzone is now three years old. This year it will bring
a more interesting and elegant party themed on Friends night Out.
Come to enjoy yourself and win big prizes. 9pm-2am, December 30.
The Bank Lounge&Club. For details call (8610) 5869 7380-12
New
Year Bash
What are you waiting for at the end of a year? Club Angel brings
you a romantic year-end party on the last day of the year with
the most shining lihgting and dynamic music. Party animals, you
can't miss it. 8pm-2am, December 31, Angel Club TEL (8610) 6552
8888
DJ
JELLY JJ When clubbing in Hong Kong you could never missed or
forget DJ JELLY JJ. JJ started his career in the beginning of
1986, since then his DJ-ing has taken him to lots of famous bars
and clubs in and around east asia as resident or guest dj, jj
was very much inspired by his mother a professional singer in
Hong Kong, so rapping and adding vocals while mixing came as natural
part of his program. 8pm-2am, December 31. Hed Kandi Klub TEL
(8610) 6590 9999
2006-2007
New Years' Eve
Fine wines, sexy ladies and fantastic music, Suzie Wont and Moet
will jointly present a luxury party on December 31. Featuring
Martini Club, live DJ and wonderful dances. Presale RMB100, at
door RMB150. Both prices cover a standard drink. 8pm-2am, December
31. Suzie Wong's TEL (8610) 6593 6049
STEVE
MAC
Steve Mac, one half of the Rhythm Masters began his career as
a scratch hip-hop DJ at the age of 11 – where he spent as
many hours a day he could practicing, and ultimately left school
early because of his obsession with perfecting the vinyl 'scratching'
skill and also the studio. He is one of the UK's finest house
producers and he will come to celebrate with you the coming of
2007. 8pm-2am, December 31. The Bank Lounge&Club. TEL (8610)
5869 7380-12
Red
Party What Red You Like? Bright red? Pink? Brick red? Rors
red? Xenia brings you a Red Themed party every Sunday. Free entry
and a free drink for all ladies in red. Also feature the gymnastic
performances. December 31, Xenia. Reservation number: (8610) 6464
6566
For more info
about above events, please visit www.98street.com.
Monday,
December 25, 2006
******************************* DJ C'BASS Comes to Hed Kandi
DJ C'BASS from France brings Electro Rock, Eclectic House, Break
Beat.
8pm-2am. Hed Kandi Klub TEL (8610) 6583 1818
Christmas
Concert
Featuring female-led rock and metal bands including the Ghost
of Missing Girl, Galaxy, IC and Traveler and more. Ticket: RMB30-40.
9pm. 13 Club TEL (8610) 8262 8077
Latin Meets
HipHop
With famous guest DJ's. Free entrance.
Latinos, call (8610) 6409 6997 for more info.
New Standard
English
A kid show on CETV 1.
10pm-3pm. Monday through Thursday.
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
******************************* United School Salsa Party
With New York DJ Mambo Jack, free dance lesson at 7:30pm. Free
entrance.
Latinos. Call (8610) 6409 6997 for more info.
Scotty Wright
Scotty Wright, Centro's new Jazz entertainer is performing every
night from 8pm onwards except Sundays.
8pm. Centro TEL (8610) 6561 8833 ext 42
The Rotary
Club of Beijing meets at the Kempinski Hotel every Tuesday at
12:00PM. Members of the Rotary Club are from a cross-section of
local businesses and professional leaders who come together for
fellowship and to build lifelong friendships, promote high ethical
standards in all vocations and seek personal satisfaction in providing
volunteer service to others in need of help. For further information,
please contact: Ms. Li Xiaohui by phone at (8610) 6581 3668 or
visit our website at www.rotaryclub-beijing.org
or email us at: rotarybj@vip.sina.com.
The President of the Rotary Club of Beijing for the year 2005
- 2006 is Mr. Carl-Ludwig Dorwald.
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
******************************* Buyiding
Dou Wei's experimental electronic rock band performs. RMB30 for
entry.
10pm. Yugong Yishan TEL (8610) 6415 0687
Temple of
Heaven and Taichi Class
RMB160 (includes entrance fee and guide and taichi in the temple).
9:30-12pm. Chinese Culture Club TEL (8610) 6432 9341
Ladies Night
Featuring hip hop all night. Free entry for girls. 50% off for
four ladies coming along.
Hed Kandi Klub TEL (8610) 6590 999
Live Dance
Performances
Beginner free dance lesson at 7:30pm. Free entrance.
Latinos, call (8610) 6409 6997 for more info.
Thursday, December 28, 2006
******************************* All You Can Drink For RMB100!
8pm till midnight: All-you-can-drink for RMB100 only! (local beer
and wine, selected mix-drinks, cocktails and shooters). Also have
Bachata Night, free beginner's dance class at 8pm.
Latinos, call (8610) 6409 6997 for more info.
Ballet: Swan
Lake
7:30pm. The Great Hall of the People TEL (8610) 6605 6847
Friday, December 29, 2006
******************************* Electronic Extravaganza Of 2006
8pm-2am. Club Fusion TEL (8610) 5167 3333
DJ Portia
Surreal
8pm-2am. Nice Club TEL (8610) 6583 1818
DJ Lady Jasmine
After the great performance of Live Latin Band Makore DJ Lady
Jasmine will spice things up for a great night out in Latinos,
Beijing's hottest salsa club!
8pm. Latinos TEL (8610) 6409 6997
Saturday, December 30, 2006
******************************* New Year Punk Carnival
Nameless Highland's New Year Party featuring Skinhead, Joyside
Classic Rock, Queen Sea Big Shark, Crossover/Hardcore, Demerit
Street Funk, Old School Punk and Caffein and more.
9pm-3am. Nameless Highland TEL (8610) 6489 1613
Club Zone
Three Year Anniversary
Clubzone is now three years old. This year it will bring a more
interesting and elegant party themed on Friends night Out. Come
to enjoy yourself and win big prizes.
9pm-2am. The Bank Lounge&Club. For details call (8610) 5869
7380-12
DJ Lady Jasmine
After the great performance of Live Latin Band Makore DJ Lady
Jasmine will spice things up for a great night out in Latinos,
Beijing's hottest salsa club!
8pm. Latinos TEL (8610) 6409 6997
Sunday, December 31, 2006
******************************* YEN New Year Countdown Party
Produced by o2 culture. Featuring DJs: Mickey Zhang, Dio, Yang
Bing, Usami, Patrick Yu, Wordy,
MC Raph, VJ: HBH. RMB60 presale, RMB100 at door.
9pm. 706 Factory TEL (8610) 5130 5528
New Year Bash
What are you waiting for at the end of a year? Club Angel brings
you a romantic year-end party on the last day of the year with
the most shining lihgting and dynamic music. Party animals, you
can't miss it.
8pm-2am. Angel Club TEL (8610) 6552 8888
DJ JELLY JJ
8pm-2am. Hed Kandi Klub TEL (8610) 6590 9999
2006-2007
New Years' Eve
Fine wines, sexy ladies and fantastic music, Suzie Wong and Moet
will jointly present a luxury party on December 31. Featuring
Martini Club, live DJ and wonderful dances. Presale RMB100, at
door RMB150. Both prices cover a standard drink.
8pm-2am. Suzie Wong's TEL (8610) 6593 6049
Red Party
Free entry and a free drink for all ladies in red. Also feature
the gymnastic performances.
8pm. Xenia TEL (8610) 6464 6566
Costume Party
New Year Countdown party with live band and DJs all night. Free
sparkling wine and shooters to get you lubed. RMB100.
9pm. Palms TEL (8610) 6539 7542
Free Latin
Lessons
Javier from Cuba teaches free beginner's class Cuban style.
8pm. Latinos TEL (8610) 6409 6997
80's
Night @ Alfa Got synthesizers? Beijing's longest running monthly
event keeps us all hanging on - come rock out with the infamous
Lady Marmalade, Side B, Vinyl Ritchie and the strut of Sweet F.A.
80's prices on shots and Long Island Iced Tea. Date: January 12th
& January 26th 2006. Free. 10pm till late. Alfa TEL (8610)
6413 0086
Film:
Music Soften Murders Directed by Eve Laudenback, Jean-Pierre Ybert. Starring
Julien Courbey, Delphine Depardieu French version with Chinese
subtitles. 6pm on Jan. 2, 3, 26, 27, 28, 29/8pm on Jan 5, 6, 14,
15, 16, 17, 29. French Cultural Centre TEL (8610) 6553 2627
Concert
by German SK Choir Tickets selling for RMB80-680. January 5-6, Beijing
Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 5812
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!
The
St. David's Society of Beijing The SDSB provides cultural and social experiences for
those Welsh, Chinese and others, which regularly include a celebration
of St. David's Day (Gwyl Dewi Sant), Christmas party, rugby games,
quiz nights and the like, to ensure that the 'hwyl' of Welshness
is not lost in Beijing. For further information, please contact
The Bard, Gilbard Honey-Jones on headmaster@britishschool.org.cn
or telephone (8610) 8532 3088..
YPHH
Happy Networking
YPHH organizes Happy Networking events for all people in Beijing,
Shanghai & Shenzhen. Average age is 25-45. Every month different
events such as: monthly YPHH Wine Nights and monthly YPHH Happy
Hours, weekend-outings, day-trips and more. For more info and
subscribes to the mailing list, please log onto our renewed website
http://www.yphh.com
ClubFootball
Winter Indoor Soccer Coaching Programmes Sign up in now for ClubFootball's winter indoor soccer
coaching programmes. Courses begin in January, are open to kids
aged 4 to 18, and will run in the Shunyi, Sanlitun, Chaoyang Park
and Guo Mao areas. All classes are taught by ClubFootball's full-time
FA and UEFA qualified coaches, and teach football skills in a
fun environment. For full details, please see www.clubfootball.com.cn,
call (8610) 6417 0495, or mail coaching@wanguoqunxing.com.
Taijiquan
Workshop Follow Han Laoshi to learn traditional style Taijiquan
for your life enhancement. Heidi will help for translation. Wendesdays
at 19:00 for beginners and Saturdays at 9:00am for advanced level.
Contact Heidi at heidihyshen@163.com
or 1300 103 9563.
The
International Festival Chorus (IFC) is always looking
for experienced choral singers of all voice types. The Chorus
has members from over twenty countries and performs large-scale
choral concerts three times a year. For more information or to
schedule an audition please visit us online at www.beijingifc.org
Vermilion
Beijing Devils Rugby Club Supported by Guinness we are a rugby club in Beijing, open to all nationalities
of any playing ability. Non-playing, social members are also welcome.
The club has over 150 members. We train on Tuesday and Thursday
evenings, the meeting point is the Den Bar, at 7pm. Games are
played on weekends - for more information please visit www.beijingdevils.com.
BICF
Welcomes You - Beijing International Christian Fellowship
is an interdenominational gathering for foreign passport holders.
People from 60+ countries come together each Sunday morning at
9 and 11 am at the 21st Century Theater. For more information
about BICF, please contact us at www.bicf.org
or call us at (8610) 8454 3468
The
Commonwealth Society of Beijing is a voluntary, non-profit
organization made up of members from the Commonwealth countries.
Members meet every second Tuesday of the month. Membership fees
are RMB100 per anum, a fee which creates a basis for annual Charity
fund-raising functions. For more information, contact: sisneo@hotmail.com or tpbm@hotmail.com
Alcoholics
Anomymous - If you want to drink that is your business.
If you want to stop, that is our business. For more information
check out our website: aabeijing.com
or send us an email at: beijingfellows@yahoo.com
Beijing
Linux User Group For Linux Newbies and Linux Experts, all are welcome!
Send an email to info@beijinglug.org or visit our website at http://www.beijinglug.org
for more information about our monthly meetings.
River
of Grace Church "The River" is an English language international
church for foreign passport holders. Sunday worship services begin
10:00 a.m., with pre-servic! e prayer starting at 9:30 a.m. We
are meeting temporarily at the Yu Yang Hotel (No. 18 Xin Yuan
Xili Middle Street, Chaoyang District, Phone: (86)10-64669988).
Home groups meet on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday in the Chaoyang
area. For the latest information, check our website at www.theriverofgrace.com
Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu -- Learn to defend yourself against a bigger,
stronger and heavier opponent. Club meets every week on TUE, THU,
SAT from 7:45 to 9:00 pm at East Gate Plaza. Contact Andy 1380-137-8214
or email bjjbeijing@yahoo.com for more info.
Chinese
Culture Club is a non-profit organization with interesting
lectures, trips, hands-on activities and courses. Open to anyone.
All events have English narration/translation. More info: 64329341
International
Friendship Football Club in Beijing Men, Women and Youth Football every weekend. Anyone
(from beginner to high level) is welcomed to join a team or if
you have team your are welcomed to join too. We play on grass
fields near Wangjing. 100RMB / 50RMB students are the member fees
for one year season. For more information please check out our
website: www.triggerfish.de/iffc
or e-mail: iffc@263.net.cn or call: 6234 7106.
The
Italian Women's Association is a non-profit, non-religious,
non-political organization. the association is open to everybody,
as an opportunity of meeting, exchange and solidarity. Meeting
held each first and third Thursday of the month at 10.30 a.m at
the Cultural Institute of the Italian Embassy (Sanlitun Dong Er
Jie). For further information, please contact: pechinodonne@hotmail.com.
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