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piece of antique Chinese furniture!
Display Unit
For those little knick-knacks and ornamental pieces...Reproduction
Small lacquered two door one shelf, glass cabinet.Beautiful
style and function are featured with this sideboard display
unit. With clean, smooth lines this piece is a traditional favorite.
Made of hardwoods and veneers with a gleaming black finish.
One shelf divides the inside space in two separate storages
spaces providing plenty of room to display your collectibles.
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
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
It's
All that Curry !
Garden Cafe is spicing up its buffet line in January to the beginning
of February with hot and tempting flavors of curries. Pick your
favorite items like fresh meats, seafood and vegetables and match
them with the curry paste of your choice; Green curry, Red curry,
Massaman curry or Panaeng curry. Our chefs will then prepare your
selection fresh on the spot! From January 22 to February 4. Available
from Monday to Sunday for dinner at only RMB 188.00 per person.
15% Service charge applies. For reservation: (8610) 5858 5588
ext. 8695.
Happy
St Valentine's Day at Holiday Inn Lido Beijing Treat your loved one this Valentine's Day - wine and
dine your night away at Patio Restaurant. We prepared roses for
all ladies. You will also have a chance to win a diamond ring.
Make sure that you'll be in the good books for the rest of the
year with an unforgettable Valentines experience. RMB180.00 +15%
surcharge per person including one glass of wine, beer or soft
drink. For reservations, please call (8610) 6437 6688 ext 1971.
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
Mercury
International Travel - Chinese New Year Specials. Fantastic holidays pacakges (8 days/ 7 nights): Vietnam
features Nha Trang, Danang and Hoi An from RMB 5,560 | Angkor
Wat Glory from RMB 5,960 | Angkor & beach retreat from RMB
8,160 | Amazing Luang Prabang from RMB 7,610 | Myanmar Highlight
from RMB 8,860 | Exotic Thailand Koh Samui from RMB 7,360 |
Phuket from RMB 7,480. | Exhilarating Boracay beach holiday
from RMB 8,120 | Malaysia Beach Delight from RMB 7,960 | Over
500 active expatriate clients. Call today for recommendation
or find out more. Tel: +86 10 8454 9420. Email: enquiry@mercurytravel.com.cn
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
The
Frontiers School - Make Mandarin Study Easier Spring festive holiday class, rmb825/30hours, 6hours/day,
starts on 19th to 23rd Feb, 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 (8610)
6413 1547/48.
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
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
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.
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
Job
Opening at the British Embassy Beijing The British Embassy Beijing currently has a job opening
at the Management Section for Management Assistant (Finance),
open only to qualified British citizens. For more details, please
look up at the Embassy web page: http://www.uk.cn/bj/index.asp?menu_id=158&artid=438
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.
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
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Merger & Acquisition integration, Market Entry Strategy, Business
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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
Spring
Job Fair 2007
January 26-27, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610)
8460 0000
Art Exhibition: Great
World Civilization
This is a large scale exhibition themed on World Civilization,
featuring 328 pieces of art works from 14 famous museums in Europe
and Americas, including some rare relics from 3000 years ago.
RMB20-30.
Until August 2008, China Millennium Monument World Art Museum.
TEL (8610) 6851 3322
Italian Painting 400
Years
Collections from Bellini Museum are brought to show in Beijing.
Through January 31. Beijing Huangcheng Art Studio TEL (8610) 8511
5104
Spirit and Character
Exhibition about realistic oil paintings.
January 19-29, China National Museum of Fine Arts TEL (8610) 6401
7076
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
Dance
Gala: Purple Peking
From the Great Wall, Beihai Park to the Forbidden City, the Purple
Peking depicts the life scenes in the peace days of the ordinary
people. Through various grand dance scenes, life being filled
with joy and love is unveiled to us.
7:30pm, January 24. Capital Theatre TEL (8610) 6525 0996
Sense and Sensibility
- Jonathan Lee Solo Concert
Come along and listen to all Jonathan Lee's classic "fan
ren ge" (songs of ordinary people). Tickets selling for RMB180-1680.
7:30pm, January 26. Great Hall of the People TEL (8610) 6605 6847
Drama: I Love Peach
Blossom
Produced by famous writer Zou Jingzhi, this popular drama is most
welcomed by audiences for its poetic conversations and trans-spatio-temporal
love story. Tickets selling for RMB40-180. In Chinese dialogues.
7:30pm, January 26 till February 5. People's Art Theatre TEL (8610)
5129 0082
Grieg Memorial
Concert
China National Symphony Orchestra performs to commemorate the
100th anniversary of the death of Edvard Grieg. Tickets selling
for RMB30-280.
7:30pm, January 27. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 7006
Russian National
Model Little Birch Troupe Dance Gala
In 1951, sixteen Kalining girls performed maid circle dance in
the stage of Moscow Akemetashe(transliterating) Theater. This
circle dance is extremely adored by audiences and this troupe
is named after "Little Birch" while this dance became
the notable repertoire of them. Keeping its own dance style, Little
Birch pays more attention to extract nutrition from Russian folk
dance especially those elegant, poesy, fantastic and harmony dance
language what makes it distinguishes itself to other dance troupes.
Tickets selling for RMB120-880.
7:30pm, January 26-31. Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 5165 8004
Silent Dream
China Disabled Person's Performing Arts Troupe presents their
award-winning programs as well as the famous Thousand-handed Goddess.
Tickets selling for RMB180-1280.
7:30pm, January 24-25. Beijin