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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.
For more information,
please visit our website at http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/
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 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
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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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Travel
YPHH Travel, just about the best thing you can ever
experience, experienced based China Travel and World Travel
information from people who have done it. Regular updates and
new travel info! http://www.yphh.com/travel.htm
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you love SNOW?
Do you love SNOW? Check out: www.beijingsnow.com
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.
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Education |
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 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
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