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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!
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.
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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 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
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
 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.
 "Once
in A Lifetime" Valentine Package at RMB699 at Presidential
Plaza Hotel Beijing
Have you worked out your plan for Valentine's
Day yet? How about celebrating your Valentine's Day this
year at the Presidential Plaza Hotel Beijing? Enjoy with
your Valentine a tailor made package for only RMB 699.
Pamper yourself with a romantic 3-course candlelight dinner
inclusive of two glasses of house champagne in Sophia's
Restaurant, followed by a romantic evening in a Cupid's
Superior Room. This package is inclusive of breakfast
for two at Sophia's Restaurant and is available from February
10th to February 15th, 2007. Booking Hotline: (8610) 5858
5691 or (8610) 5858 5692; Email: reservations@presidentialplaza.com
 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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 Dining Out |
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|  Lunar
New Year 2007 at The Regent Shanghai
O2on2: Winter's Special valid until February 28,2007.
The best value for money, the most extensive Asian and Western
buffet in the city at O2on2. Buffet Lunch & Dinner RMB
128 per person, includes a soft drink. For reservations,
please call: (8621) 6115 9627. *Prices are inclusive of
15% surcharge. The Regent Shanghai 1116 Yan An West Road.
ChangNing District, Shanghai 200052 P.R. China. Tel: (8621)
6115 9988, Fax: (8621) 6115 9977. Email: shanghai@regenthotels.com,
Website: www.regenthotels.com/shanghaicn
 The
All You Can Eat & Drink Madness Continues!
Feast
to your heart's content on your favorite Japanese dishes
all month long for just RMB 118* for lunch and RMB 198*
for dinner. Includes unlimited beer, soft drinks & sake.
Kampai! Kasumi, 1 Fl, Renaissance Yangtze Shanghai Hotel,
2099 Yan An Xi Road. Open 11:30 – 2:30, 6:00 pm -10:30pm
(Closed Sunday afternoons). Please call at (8621) 6275-0000
Ext. 2135. *All prices subject to 15% surcharge. |
 Travel Information |
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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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| 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. |
 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
us at (8621) 6438 5445. |
Biz Exhibitions
& Art Exibitions |
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| Scenery
Solo photography exhibition by Liang Weizhou, one of the
rare talented expressionist artists in China. His works
reflects the way the gap between individuals and modern
society keeps on widening.
January 16 - February 5, Shanghai Art Museum TEL (8621)
6327 2829
From
Zush to Evru
The exhibition provides an overview of the already extensive
works of Catalan artist Zush-Evru, who has developed his
creative work under two different alter-egos. This exhibition
is the first activity of SEACEX being held to celebrate
the Year of Spain in China.
January 19 - February 28, Shanghai Duolun Museum of Medern
Art TEL (8621) 6587 5996
I
Want to Breathe
Joint documentary film exhibition by Li Xinmo and Zhang
Minjie. Titled "I Want to Breathe", the exhibition
will show us the every development in the incident that
the miner laborers powerlessly failed to receiver the treatment
for the deadly lung disease.
January 20 - February 6, Juhua Space TEL (8621) 5157 5333
The
Extendsion of Limbs
Solo exhibition of He Chengyao, who is always enjoying the
reputation for the artistic body action characterized by
the boldness and impact, with the same theme of feminine
human body, this exhibition will be the premieres in China,
displaying her some oil paintings created in recent years,
with exaggerated body action and the rich expressions.
January 20 - February 6, Juhua Space TEL (8621) 5157 5333
Kassel
Documenta
50 years documenta, archive in motion 1955-2005, the world's
most important contemporary art exhibition: documenta in
Kassel. It shows current trends in contemporary art every
five years, offering space for new exhibition concepts at
the same time. And it has been doing this for fifty years.
Janaury 21 - February 5, Shanghai Zendai Museum of Modern
Art TEL (8621) 5033 9801
Pixelism
- Peter A. Reiser New Art Works Show
Hai Shi, with familiar name Peter Alexander Reiser, was
born 1946 in Germany. The used technique in his works has
been printing technique, Watercolor painting, oil painting
and drawing. In 2002 he found the possibility of digital
configuration. He exited the possibility to improve, change
and alienate realistic photos. He tries to guide the eye
of the viewer as well as with painted pictures.
January 19 - February 2, 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
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 &
Performances |
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IL DIVO Concert in Shanghai 2007
IL DIVO is a special quartet popera founded by Simon Cowell,
which combines opera, classical music and pop music together.
After winning cheers from 5 million people, they started
their world tour. Shanghai will be one of their stops. Tickets
selling for 180-1280rmb.
January 24, Shanghai Grand Stage TEL (8621) 6438 5200
Ballet
"Don Quixote"
Performed by Russian National Ballet Theatre & Russion
Symphony Orchestra. Tickets price ranges from 120-180rmb.
January 26, Shanghai Oriental Art Centre TEL (8621) 6374
8445
Zi
Liang Piano Recital
Tickets selling for 80-880rmb.
January 27, Shanghai Oriental Art Centre TEL (8621) 6374
8445
Chao
Yu's Theatre Drama "Thunder Storm"
It is performed for commemorating the 100th birthday of
drama in China. Tickets selling for 50-280rmb.
January 19-22, Lyceum Theatre TEL (8621) 6217 8530
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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January 22, 2007
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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 23, 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
Featuring DJ Oliver Lang from London, one of the most important
DJs for Tribal House, who is also a hot DJ for Ibiza party.
Open bar from 8:30pm to 3am, 88rmb for guys and 50rmb for
ladies.
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299
Pink
Tuesday
Moet & Chandon rose 50% discount per bottle for couples.
Jade on 36, Pudong Shangri-La TEL (8621) 6886 3636
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
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P2P Party, Back to Back
DJ Patrick Mai VS Partrick Chu. All standard drinks 50%
discount, free entry.
Club DKD TEL (86) 1381 6107 392
Gig
Live
Live bands performance by Loudspeaker, Mortal, Fools and
Happy Sky. 88rmb open bar.
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299
Live
on Chang Le Lu
DJ from Lab plays his choice of music ranging from underground
hip-hop to funk to downtempo. Stop by the eno store, relax
and listen to some of Shanghai's hottest DJs in a laid back
atmosphere.
ENO Flagship Store TEL (8621) 6386 0120
The
4 Elementz
Guest DJs, Rap, Hip-hop, Doodle Show... 50rmb cover charge,
free entry for ladies.
Guandii TEL (8621) 5383 6020
Thursday, January 25, 2007
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The Antidote
Featuring local underground bands, music involves Punk,
Minimal Techno, New Wave, Electro Clash, Tech House...Free
entry with your new year coat or naked. 10rmb beers &
drinks.
C's Bar TEL (8621) 6294 0547
Karaoke
Night
1000rmb Drink & Food Voucher to win each night, over
10,000 songs to choose from. Drinks from 25rmb all night
long for those who sing.
O'Malley's TEL (8621) 6474 4533
Shosholoza
South Africans get together to take advantage of a great
deal on food and drinks. 75rmb includes 2 drinks and snacks.
Mural Bar TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Happy
Night
All night, pints of Carlsberg and house pours 30rmb each.
7pm onward. O'Malley's TEL (8621) 6474 4533
Friday, January 26, 2007
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Sven Vath World Tour 2007
DJ Sven Vath, one of the best Minimal Techno DJs in the
world will come to Shanghai as the only station for his
world tour 2007. 150rmb open bar from 8:30pm to 2am, 100rmb
after.
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299
Nu
Jazz Jam
Resident DJ V-Nutz (from Shanghai's infamous "The Lab")
& special guest DJ Stokes will take the reigns and throw
down the fat funk flavors. 100rmb open bar from 10pm-2am.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
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