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before Wednesday at noon (Beijing time) to be eligible
to win great prizes.This week's prize is a
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in your favorite photo of something interesting, odd,
or funny while you stayed in China. Send it to sendfunnypics@xianzai.com
with the subject "Xianzai Beijing Funny Pics!". We'll
post the best pics here each week!
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Antique Furniture |
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 Each week we highlight a new and interesting
piece of antique Chinese furniture!
Cabinets
Medium
sized, short Wooden Tibetan Alter Cabinet - brightly painted;
scalloped edges and often with 3 drawers - Although the
sides of the cabinet were left without paint, the skillful
maker made up for that by making a magnificent playground
of colors and motifs on the front and top side. This Tibetan
cabinet with its fiercely orange floral motifs on dark
blue background emits such a cheeriness and optimism.
Various colors and patterns are available
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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Crowne Plaza Club at Crowne Plaza Sanya
RMB 1388 per night for Executive Room, Exclusive
Benefits: Daily complimentary pressing for one set of
suit/ Complimentary Breakfast(6:30 to 10:30) at the Club
Lounge/ Free Evening Cocktails and Canapes(17:30 to 19:30)
at the Club Lounge/ Free Tea, coffee, soft drink, juice,
and sweet biscuits throughout the day/ Private check in/
check out at the Crowne Plaza Club Reception/ Free use
of Crowne Plaza Meeting Room for one hours per stay(Please
make advance reservation). 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
 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
Package at Park Plaza Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Cosy up this winter at Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing.
From RMB 560.00 per night, the Winter Package offers stylish
ambience, comfortable accommodation and sumptuous buffet
breakfast for two persons. The offer is valid from December
1, 2006 until February 28, 2007. Rates are subject to
15% surcharge. Room is subject to availability. For reservations,
please call (8610) 8522 1999 ext 5231 / 5238 or email
to reservation.beijing@parkplaza.com.
Web site: www.parkplaza.com/beijingcn
 TianLun
International Hotel - Your Best Choice in Guangzhou
5 Star Business Hotel, strategically located
in the heart of Guangzhou - the Tianhe District, next
to the Guangzhou East Station, terminals for the KCRC
Through Train and city metro | 405 tastefully designed
rooms and suites with all modern amenities a business
traveler expected, broadband Internet access in all guest
rooms | Grand cafe and Sazanami Japanese Restaurant for
you to experience the large variety of buffets, Western
and Eastern cuisines | Comprehensive in every way, we
have 8 independently designed function rooms to hold conferences
and banquets to accommodate from 20 to 500 guests. Reservation
Hotline: (8620) 8393 6388; Website: www.tianlun-hotel.com
E-mail: sales@tianlun-hotel.com
 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
 "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.
 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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Hua Lou Winter Specials all January round
Something to warm your soul, our traditional winter
specials: Double Boiled Soup: Double-boiled tonic fortified
with a variety of herbs starting from RMB 48 per person.
Lamb Clay Pot: Lamb brisket stewed with dried bean curd
sticks and fermented bean curd at RMB 68 per portion. For
more information and reservations, please call (8621) 5888
3697 or email fbreservation.slpu@shangri-la.com.
Gui Hua Lou Chinese restaurant, Level 1, River Wing, Pudong
Shangri-La Shanghai.
 Year
of the Pig Festivities at JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai
From January 8 until February 15, 2007 (inclusive),
JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai welcomes the "Year of the
Pig" by introducing the traditional home-made twin
fishes "Nian Gao" (sweet and sticky rice cake).
Chinese Executive Chef Law's home-made "Nian
Gao" comes in a set of two fishes symbolising long
life and good fortune at RMB118 net per box. Gift vouchers
and direct purchases can be made at the Nian Gao Counter
on the Ground Floor of Marriott Executive Apartments (next
to the hotel main entrance) between 9:00 am and 9:00 pm
from now until February 5, 2006 (inclusive). For details
please call (8621) 5359 4969 ext.6402.
 Good
Food, Good Wine, Good Company
Be sure not to miss out on our first ever Winemaker's
Dinner this January 19th at Raphael's - one in a series
of bi-monthly feasts for wine lovers to come throughout
the year! Five courses of only the finest dishes perfectly
paired with hand-selected wines combined with good company
and entertainment will make your evening complete. This
is no ordinary wine event. Raphael's, 1 Fl, Renaissance
Yangtze Shanghai Hotel, 2099 Yan An Xi Road. RMB 688* per
person. From 6:30 onward. Reservations and enquiries: (8621)
6275-0000 Ext. 2138 (after 6:30 pm) *All prices subject
to 15% surcharge. |
 Travel Information |
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 Buy
Your Ticket Today and Get a 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. Before January 31,
2007, enjoy our Beijing or Shanghai to Vancouver, Calgary,
Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa or Montreal special offers,
for travel before April 20, 2007 and get an Air Canada
gift when you purchase your ticket at Air Canada Beijing
office. For more information, please contact Air Canada
Office at Beijing (010) 6468-2001 or Shanghai (021) 6279-2999.
Dive
Yourself into the Ice and Snow World
Do you want to have a real winter with ice and
snow? Then join us to travel around northeast China. You'll
tour around those main cities in this area, such as Changchun,
Jilin and Harbin. Here you will see those fancy Ice Sculpture
as well as those Russian style architecture. You can also
have those entertainments, such as skee, snow fight, skate,
and so on. If you lucky enough, you will see one of the
4 natural marvellous spectacle in China - Rime (depends
on weather). RMB2650 for 5-day trip (for your referrence),
travel groups leave on every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday,
only Chinese tour guide offered. If you need more information
about this, pls contact us at (8621) 3220 6779.
Enjoy
Hot Spring in Cold Winter
Only 23ikms east to Nanjing, Tangshan is a scenic
spot famous of its hot spring resource. There are 47 outdoor
hot spring pools, only RMB128 per person for 4-hour hot
spring bath, including free fruits, soft drinks, desserts
and cigaretts. Let's the hot water bring more warm for
your cold bodies, it should be one of the best entertainments
in winter. For more information, pls dial (8621) 3304
1086
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Health & Fitness |
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 Help
you to Save Money for Massage and Nail Spa
Massage: Buy Aroma Oil massage for 1 1/2 hours
and receive additional half hour free of charge (save ¥100);
Nail SPA: Hand Spa treatment for only RMB 90 (RMB180) when
get Acrylic Nails. 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.
Saga
Taekwondo in Shanghai
Saga Taekwondo is a professional place for taekwondo
training. All of our members can learn taekwondo techniques
here--and also taekwondo culture. 100rmb monthly card includes
4 classes, or you can choose 200rmb per month for 8 classes.
TEL (8621) 2838 3598
Anli
Fitness
We offer fitness treatments which base on Chinese
Medicine and modern technology. No need bant, no pain, no
side effect, we'll help you to lose your weight easily.
Whole body treatment: RMB680/10 times, Partial treatment:
380rmb/10 times, Facial treatment: RMB680/10 times. Anli
Fitness Service, Address: Room 1201, Site B, 1398 Lujiabang
Road, TEL (8621) 6312 6266
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 Relocations |
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Shanghai
Xishun Moving Service
As one of the earliest moving services company,
Xishun Moving Service already has 9-year history. At present,
we have more than 30 trucks of different types, and a
batch of bridle-wise staff. We offer different service
for different kinds of moving, including packing, box
rent, remove furniture and so on. We promise for on time
service, 50rmb compensation for every one hour delay,
and clients can pay after the service. Hot Line: (8621)
6639 7515
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 Jobs |
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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 Lng@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 Lng@wab.edu
or call Tel: +8610 8456 4155 Ext 1063 or visit www.wab.edu
for more information.
Job
Opening for Legal Assistant
International Law Firm is looking for legal assistant.
Requirements: Chinese nationality, law degree in a Chinese
primary University, fluent written and spoken English. Preferred:
studies in an English speaking country or previous experience
in foreign law firm. Please contact us through e-mail: bea-law@sohu.com
and Fax: (8610) 8529 8112.
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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
Shanghai
Yuecai Human Resources Company
Our company is dedicated to build an efficient
and convenient platform for enterprises and capable people
to exchange their ideas. We also provide professional counsel
service so that people could find suitable jobs. Moreover
we train staff for enterprises. Our telephone number is
(8621) 6229 9232. Address: Room 316 Changning technological
building in Changning District.
Yuyi
Translation Service
Shanghai Yuyi Translation Service Company is a
professional translating organization based in China's largest
economic and business center of Shanghai. Yuyi translators
and advisors are carefully selected, most of whom are from
the universities, researching institutes, foreign related
organizations and overseas students. For the time being,
Yuyi is working on the world's major languages of English,
Chinese, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Russian, Korean,
etc. We have been well accepted by clients from far and
near which is enabling us to approach to a higher level
of service. 24-hr Service Line: (86) 139 1601 2233, TEL
(8621) 5882 2009, Email: service@yuyitrans.com
Yuanyuan
Wedding Service
Marriage is a big event in your life, but usually
the wedding makes the new couple feel very tired. Now, no
need take your time and idea on it, but only get a good
memory for it, Yuanyuan Wedding service will help you to
arrange all the details. We are featuring to outstand the
individuality of the new couple, to make your wedding be
unique. Also, we can help to reserve your honey month after
the wedding. If you are preparing your wedding, pls contact
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Biz Exhibitions
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- Exhibition of CarloSharkArt (Carlo Nordloh and Zhi Shaqi)
Carlo Nordloh's work combining architectural drawings, handwriting
and human figures in acrylics on paper, usually small sizes
and in series, scanned and printed on canvas in large sizes.
Adding the traditional Chinese drawings and calligraphy
of Zhi Shaqi with the Carlo Nordloh's work in collages on
paper and canvas. Also large prints, presented like Chinese
roll up pictures, including original calligraphy.
January 8-18, Room With a View TEL (8621) 6352 0256
DECAA
2006 (Extended)
Due to popular demand, Art Scene Warehouse is extending
the exhibition of the top 20 artists of the Dragonair Emerging
Chinese Artist Awards (DECAA) 2006 until the end of January
2007. These Chinese painters were selected from over 1,100
applicants from throughout China and internationally.
January 1-31, Art Scene Warehouse TEL (8621) 6277 4940
Looking
Around
Zeng Hao's solo exhibition. You will see a group of latest
works by this artist.
December 23 - January 23, Shanghai Gallery of Art TEL (8621)
6321 5757
Shanghai
Rhapsody
Jiang Weitao's solo exhibition. There is perhaps no other
abstract artist who better captures the color, rhythm and
pattern of contemporary Shanghai as we experience it. Jiang
Weitao's classic brushstrokes counterpoint tradition and
modernity in a glistening wash of technicolor, sophistication
and excitement.
December 10 - January 12, Studio Rouge TEL (8621) 6323 0833
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 Hongtu,
Li Lei, Su Xiaobai and Jiang Dahai.
December 2 - February 2, 2007, Sanxian Art Space TEL (8621)
2931 4209 |
 Theater &
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Dynamic Train Concert
Dynamic Train (Dong Li Huo Che), a popular rock and roll
group from Taiwan will have their mini concert in Shanghai.
Free entry!
January 8, Club G Plus TEL (8621) 5386 8088
Chen
Xiaoqun Vocal Recital
The Chinese soprano Chen Xiaoqun will present those classical
musical by Mozart with her voice. 50-380rmb for tickets.
January 10, Shanghai Concert Hall TEL (8621) 6386 2836
Sino-France
Co-Produce "Shanghai Style" Ballet: A Sigh of
Love
Performed by Shanghai Ballet Company, tickets selling for
100-500rmb.
January 12-13, Shanghai Grand Theatre TEL (8621) 6386 8686
Musical
Drama: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
This classical Broadway musical drama, which is adapted
from Stephen King's famous novel, will be performed by students
from Shanghai Theatre Academy this time. Tickets selling
for 40-120rmb.
January 12-14, Lyceum Theatre TEL (8621) 6217 8530
Ukulele
Farewell Concert in Shanghai 2007
Ukulele, founded by Li Ji and Lin Zhixuan from Taiwan, was
very popular in the 90s. Their disbandment in 1995 was regretted
by a lot of fans. From last November, they started their
Farewell Concert tour, and Shanghai is one of their stop.
Tickets prices from 100-980rmb.
January 13, Shanghai Grand Stage TEL (8621) 6438 5200
Drama:
My Girlfriend's Name is Ruhua
It is a comedy about a modern love story that happens in
Shanghai. Tickets selling for 100rmb.
January 1-20 (close on Mondays and Tuesdays), Shanghai Grand
Theatre TEL (8621) 6386 8686
Drama:
How Much Love Can be Messed Up
It is a drama about modern love from female eyes. Tickets
selling for 100rmb and 280rmb (VIP).
December 22 - January 20 (close on Mondays), Shanghai Dramatic
Arts Centre TEL (8621) 6473 0123
Drama:
Romance in D
It is the fourth year that Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre
launches drama for new year celebration. This year they
feature James Sherman's work "Romance in D". This
is the first year they choose oversea drama, and this drama
is being presented in New York, London and Shanghai together
during the New Year period. Tickets selling for 100rmb,
half price with a student ID.
December 23 - January 27 (close on Mondays and Tuesdays),
Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre TEL (8621) 6473 0123
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Box Set Lunch - Otanoshimi-zen
Collection of the finest in Japanese cuisine, these creative
dishes are arranged in one box. RMB70 per box. Available
for lunch from Mondays to Fridays. Nadman Restaurant, Pudong
Shangri-La, Shanghai, Level 2, Grand Tower. For information
and reservations please call 6882 8888 ext. 260 or email
fbreservation.slpu@shangri-la.com.
Price is subject to 15% surcharge.
Monday,
January 8, 2007
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Dynamic Train Live Performance
Dynamic Train (Dong Li Huo Che) from Taiwan. Free entry.
Club G Plus TEL (8621) 5386 8088
Salsa
Night with Live Band "Azuquita"
Dance teacher from "Salsa Shanghai" to show you
some moves. Happy Hour (buy 1 get 1 free) from 7-9pm. Featuring
live band "Azuquita".
Mural Bar TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Spanish
Flamenco Band
Every Monday, live music from Spanish Flamenco Band. Free
entry.
4 Live TEL (8621) 6415 0700
Massive
Monday Fiesta
Free Margaritas for ladies till midnight. Introducing Super
Hour 10-11pm, free flow Vodka and Mix for ladies and free
flow Carlsberg for lads.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6434 4104
Tuesday, January 9, 2007
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College Dance Off
At the weekly party, the best competitor will win 2000rmb.
Weekly winners go on to compete in a monthly final for 10,000rmb.
Free open bar from 10-11pm. Ladies wearing a bikini top
get Free Sex On the Beach Shots. No cover charge!
Guandii TEL (86) 1391 8383 512
Addicted
Tuesday
DJ Adam White from UK will spin his Trance for the addicted
bodies. 88rmb open bar for guys, 50rmb for ladies.
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299
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