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Antique Furniture |
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 Each week we highlight a new and interesting
piece of antique Chinese furniture!
Cabinets
Small sized, Short Rectangular Wooden Tibetan Bedside Cabinet
- pattern; 4 drawers – Like most of Tibetan cabinets this
wonderful small cabinet doesn't miss colorfulness of paintings.
Especially the painting on the top which, as Tibetans believe
is one very auspicious pattern.
For more information,
please visit our website at http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/
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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
 A
Masterpiece of a Smart Idea Changing the Way You Stay
Express by Holiday Inn offers a fresh, comfortable
and uncomplicated accommodation choice to travelers who value
time and money. Express Start Breakfast, Senses Tea, Smart Connect
and Simply Fresh Bathroom makes hotels a "smart idea"
for your next visits to the cities. For reservations: 400 889
7737, www.expressbyholidayinn.com.cn.
Opening Offer*: Express by Holiday Inn Putuo Shanghai - RMB328net
| Express by Holiday Inn Shangdi Beijing - RMB398net | Express
by Holiday Inn Dalian - RMB298net | Express by Holiday Inn Airport
Industrial Park Tianjin - RMB298net. *Valid: from opening date
to end of Feb 28, 2007. *Including breakfast up to 2 persons
and internet access *Rates subject to availability.
 New
Weekend Special at Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
Rates start from RMB 1,550 per night with more benefits
in 2007! Make yourself at home during your weekends in Shanghai
and stay with us for your Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays nights.
Enjoy our legendary hospitality at a very special rate, plus
receive a host of additional benefits and discounts. Benefits:
daily breakfast at Yi Cafe, complimentary Broadband Internet
access and 10% discount off F&B outlets excluding Fook Lam
Moon, Gourmet and Room Service. For inquiries and direct reservations
(8621) 6882 8888 or email reservations.slpu@shangri-la.com.
Rates are subject to 15% Service Charge. This offer is valid
from now till 28 February 2007.
 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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 Dining Out |
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|  Set
Menu for Spring Festival at Oriental Bay International Hotel
Chaohuiyuan Chinese Restaurant (2nd floor, OrientalBay
Hotel) has specially prepared multiple "Family Set Menu"
in Spring Festival for you to enjoy together with your family
and friends. Valid from Feb. 15 to Mar. 4. Reservation: (8610)
5813 9988.
 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.
 Spring
Festival Catering Package
From RMB258.00 per person, Swissotel Beijing Spring Festival
Catering Package includes: customized festive menu; a bottle of
Chinese wine per table of ten; domestic wine, soft drinks and
local beer served free of charge for 90 minutes during the dinner;
festive music; traditional festive decorations and two lucky draw
prizes sponsored by the hotel. Rate valid from 1st Jan. till 10th
Mar. 2007 and subject to 15% surcharge, minimum of 40 guests.
For reservations: (8610) 6553 2288-2263, cateringsales.beijing@swissotel.com
 Hot
in the Pot!
Enjoy a fabulous "Hot Pot Buffet" with our
selection of tasty stocks such as Chicken & Ginseng, Vegetarian
with chili paste, Seafood or Vegetarian with bean paste. Have
a great time savoring on hot pot delicacies with lots of fresh
seafood, meats, homemade dumplings, noodles, vegetables and mushrooms
lined up for your choice. Available from Monday to Sunday for
dinner at only RMB 188.00 per person. 15% Service charge applies.
From January 8 to January 21. Tel: (8610) 5858 5588.
 Book
Chinese Hampers at Holiday Inn Lido Beijing
A hamper is the perfect way to show appreciation to
your colleagues, clients, friends or even yourself! This year,
we have created a selection of four different types to suit your
needs. January 1 - March 4. For bookings, please call (8610) 6437
6688 ext. 1542.
 Kempinski
Hotel Beijing Jan F&B Promotion
*Dragon Palace - A-la-carte menu with Cantonese specialties,
live music from 6pm to 9.30pm. Chinese Hot Pot and Double Boiled
Soups: Traditional winter soups and the popular hot pot, both
spicy and natural. From RMB 48.00++; Business set lunch: Three
course meal. RMB 68.00++, 78.00++ and 88.00++. Opening time. Lunch:
11.30am to 14.00pm; Dinner: 17.30pm to 22.00pm. Tel: (8610) 6465
3388 - 4108. *Paulaner - A-la-carte menu, home brewed Paulaner
beer with live music from 9.30pm to 1.00am except for Monday.
Fondue Promotion: Traditional Cheese Fondues. Menu starting from
RMB 185.00++ one potion onwards with a minimum of 2 guests. Opening
time: 11.00am to 1.00am. Tel: (8610) 6465 3388 - 5732.
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 |
 Travel
Information |
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 Beijing
Snow goes to Huaibei - Sunday, January 21
After the great day at YuYang Ski Resort, this time
we have chosen to go to Huaibei, the site of the only rectangular
watchtower of the Great Wall. Apart from that we obviously want
to ski or board there and that is possible on their 3,100m long
trail and other advanced, intermediate and beginners slopes.
RMB 350 per person only! Check www.beijingdaytrips.com/snow
for more information and reservations.
 Do
you love SNOW?
Do you love SNOW? Check out: www.beijingsnow.com
Come
For A One-day Relaxation At Nangong Hotspring Water World
Open since 2002, Nangong Hotspring Water World in
Fengtai District is renowned as the Hawaii of Western Beijing.
Occupying a total area of 16,000 square meters, it is spacious
enough to cater 1500 visitors to have fun together with its
international standard swimming pool, tide producing pool, kid's
play area, drifting lanes, hotspring massage areas and so on.
The water here keeps at a constant 28 Celsius degrees all year
round nurtured by the hotspring well nearby. Price: RMB118 per
person. For details call (8610) 6524 4136
Yuyang
International Ski Resort
As the largest ski resort in Northern China, Yuyang
International Ski Resort combines travel, athletics and leisure
and provides nine ski lanes for beginners, intermediate level
and advanced level sliders on the 5000 mu land. Our 9000 sqm
hall serves as an ideal place for individuals, group visitors
and VIP clients to carry out special activities and our 15,000
sqm green restaurant can accommodate 2500 diners. RMB108 for
unlimited skiing all day. TEL (8610) 6990 9090
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Education |
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 The
Frontiers School - Make Mandarin Study Easier
Promotion afternoon class, rmb25/hour, start on 18th
Jan. 2007; Regular beginner class in morning / evening start
on 8th Feb. 2007; 2 locations, Dong Zhi Men and Jian Guo Men
Office, both are very close to subway station. For more information
please feel free to call 010-6413 1547/48.
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Health &
Fitness |
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Xiangjiang
Baoshi Fitness Club
A membership based fitness club targeting the capital's
high income group, the 2000 sqm Xiangjiang Baoshi Fitness Club
is located on the 18th floor of the Silver Apartment inside
Digital Plaza and has the highest and the only swimming pool
in Beijing that can offer a bird-eye of the beautiful hill sceneries
in the west of Beijing. Our fitness center also features the
world class fitness appliances. Address: 18F, Digital Plaza,
No. 2, Zhongguancun Street, Haidian District TEL (8610) 5162
6060-113
Gangwan
Dielan SPA and Beauty Club
Occupying a total area of more than 1000 square meters,
Gangwan Dielan SPA and Beauty Club is a large and professional
club that offers SPA, beauty, fitness, body toning, foot therapy,
TCM health care and Yoga service. Our romantic Mediterranean
style decoration and unique atmosphere keep you far away from
the secular world and our personalized service and fair price
will make your visit worthy. Address: 2F, 208 Building, Lize
Zhongyuan Erqu, wangjing New Industry Zone, Chaoyang District
TEL (8610) 6439 8588
Best
Offer At Lumengyi Beauty Center
For RMB80, you can enjoy services include one back
aroma detoxin or lose weight which costs RMB180; one facial
caring which costs RMB220; one hand care which costs RMB150
and long time eyebrow design and various membership activities
such as lectures, and tea art etc. Reservation is required.
For more info call (8610) 8284 5252
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Relocations |
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 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
Beijing
Dafang Home Moving Company
We are a professional home moving company who can
deliver you safe, accurate and fast relocation and logistics
services. We are particularly specialized in piano moving, furniture
dismantling and installing, air-conditioner moving and so on.
RMB150 for home moving. RMB160 for goods delivery. RMB30-50
surcharge for service between 6pm and 6am. For details about
us, please call (8610) 6236 3366
Aoyun
Home Moving
A professional home moving firm with a group of young
and skillful staff, all of whom have received special training
on goods packaging and unloading etc and known how to act decently
during delivering considerable service. Our service is scattered
all over Beijing city. Starting price: RMB150 for the first
10 kilometers. Address: 100 meters west to Beijing No. 2 Glass
Factory Road, Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 8733 5044
We
Build Friendship While Providing Qualified Service
Set up in 1995, Beijing Friendship Home Moving Co.,
Ltd is one of the oldest and well-established companies of its
kind in Beijing. We have vehicles of different types to cater
to clients' different demands. Our services include: home moving,
air-conditioner installing and dismantling, piano moving and
office relocation etc. Inquiry hotline: (8610) 6281 2993
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 Classifieds |
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| 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. One hour per
week needed to a mid school student, living next door
in the same building. Please contact: Bill at 1390 139 9593.
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 Property & Real Estate |
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|  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
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Jobs |
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| Check
for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
Surf to http://www.xianzai.com.cn/canada
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.
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 Services |
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|  Lee
& Lee Associates, You Reliable Accountants in China.
Member of Alliott Group, a worldwide network of independent
firms. 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
 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
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
Done
By Experts, Made To Your Order
You may feel annoyed because you can not buy shoes of
your size, or shoes to go with your array, or, you simply buy
shoes that look good but feel terrible. We make shoes to your
own measurement. With our help, you can have shoes of cattle hide,
sheep skin, crocodile hide, ostrich hide or kangaroo hide following
international fashions. Texture, color, pattern, heels and soles
are of your own choice and the finished product bears a 90% resemblance
of the original one. We target at ladies and gentlemen who have
a good taste for life and are financially sound as well. Prices
for each pair of custom-made shoes range from RMB680-2880. For
more info call (8610) 6592 4495
We
Do Accurate Medical Translation For You
We are a professional translation service provider headquartered
in Beijing. As a group of highly qualified and well-experienced
translation professionals with specialized knowledge in medicine
and related sciences in China, we are committed to providing high-quality,
cost-effective, and value-added professional translation services
to all the clients in Medical/Healthcare industry and related
areas home and abroad. Our services cover but not limited to the
following fields: Medical Instrumentation, Pharmaceutics, Biological
Products, Health Food, Cosmetics and other healthcare related
fields. Add: Room 503, Tower B, HuaYun Hotel Building, 12# Exhibition
Road, XiCheng District, Beijing. TEL (8610) 8838 5774
Visa
Service Available In Beijing
We help expatriate extend their visa or alter it, get
the invitation letter for coming to China or the Residence Permit.
Items under service include L visa (tourist or visitor visa),
F visa(business visa) postponed, alter X visa to F visa; L visa
and F visa altered to Residence Permit without leaving China;
Extending Residence Permit and so on. If you are in need of any
of the above services please drop us a line: Hanya Investment
Consultant Co., Ltd (8610) 5166 8871-808 |
Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions |
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| The
33rd China International Leather Products Trade Fair
January 16-19, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610)
8460 0000
Collections
From Bellini Museum
49 works by Italian Renaissance artists are displayed in Beijing
as part of the Italian Culture Year in China. RMB 40.
Through January 31, Imperial City Art Museum TEL (8610) 8511 5104
Treasure
of Ancient India
This exhibition of ancient Indian culture showcases a wide ranging
selection of 100 antiquities that represent Hindu, Buddhist and
Jain art, dating from the 3rd century BC to the 18th century AD.
Through February 27, Capital Museum TEL (8610) 6337 0491
Halong
Kellong
Shi Jinsong's solo works on Halong Kellong, which are done in
a same pattern but differiated with each other.
Through February 3, 2007. Platform China TEL (8610) 6432 0169
The
Great Land
Zhang Guolong's solo exhibition.
Through January 25, Beijing JinDu Art Centre, 798 Art District,
#2 Jiuxianqiao Rd, Chaoyang District, Beijing TEL (8610) 5130
5546
Feng
Shu Solo Show "Post Period Of Insects"
The 20 pieces of works that artist Fengshu brings to his first
ever solo show show that he has had a mature approach in developing
the insects in his works.
Opening hours Wednesday -Sunday 10:00-18:00, January 6 - February
16 2007. F2 Gallery, No.319 Cao Chang Di, Chaoyang District, Beijing
TEL (8610) 6432 8831 |
 Theater & Performances |
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| Film:
Mongolian Ping Pong
Directed by Ning Hao who has also created the Crazy Stones. In
Chinese with English subtitles. RMB50.
8pm, January 19-20. Cherrylane Movies. For details call 135 0125
1303 or visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn
Man Wenjun Solo
One of the three tenors in China, Man will sing to welcome the
New Year.
7:30pm, January 20. The Great Hall of the People TEL (8610) 6605
6847
Piano Recital
Tickets selling for RMB40-80.
7pm, January 19. Peking University Hall TEL (8610) 6275 1278
Music Soften
Murders
Urbain is a music lover, a maniac? His neighbors are fascinated
by music, all as noisy as each other. Urbain decides to stop all
this noise. Little by little, his life gets quiet again, until
a young clarinet player arrives… In French with Chinese
subtitles.
8pm. January 15, 16, 17, 29. The French Cultural Centre TEL (8610)
6553 2627
Italian Film Festival
Programs This Week
January 19: Julia and Julia; Bread and Tulips
January 20: We All Loved Each Other So Much; I'm Not Scared; Srafino;
After Midnight
January 21: Ask Me If I'm Happy; The Leopard
Tickets to above films are sold for RMB40.
China Film Archives. TEL (8610) 6225 0423
Noble Comedy: Satan's
Plan
This comedy is performed to welcome the centurial anniversary
of Chinese Opera and is expected to open a luky new year for every
audience. Super Interview host Li Jing will take a role in the
comedy. Tickets selling for RMB50-580.
7:20pm, January 10 - February 3, Oriental Pioneer Theatre TEL
(8610) 6559 7394
Puppet Show: Nutcracker
The classic ballet show of the same name is performed in a puppet
show format. Tickets selling for RMB50-240.
7:30pm, January 13-28, China Puppet Theatre TEL (8610) 6425 4798
Drama: Angry Fist
A boxing match has been moved on the stage. Tickets selling for
RMB60-280.
7:30pm, January 11 - February 4, People's Art Experimental Theatre
TEL (8610) 6524 9847 |
 Nightlife |
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|  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
 Dub
Pistols
Dub Pistols have done everything it's possible to do
in a band and still want more. They've toured the world more times
than most of us have changed cha
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