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week's prize is a Formula 1 Emotion Book.
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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
Tall, wood-tone China cabinet. In 17th-century
China, glass-doored cabinets like this one were used to
keep prized books visible while protecting them from moisture
and dust. Inside, there are five adjustable shelves to
hold your favorite glassware, china, books and collectibles.
Mad of solid elm and cast iron door pulls. The hand-rubbed
painted finish antique cabinet offers a great solution
for your study or dining room.
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 Sanya
RMB 1788 per night for Lagoon Room, including
15% service charge and enjoy two breakfast for free, complimentary
use of GYM, enjoy private swimming pool and the largest
and comfortable room, experience the best holiday! 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) 3889 8888;
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
 "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
Shanghai V: February 16 to February 24, 2007.
No longer do you need to choose between one favorite or
another, at Shanghai V we bring them all to you. 5 kinds
of Chinese set menu, priced from RMB 198 to RMB 688 per
person. For reservations, please call: (8621) 6115 9628.
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
 An
Age-Old Combination
Celebrate the centuries-old marriage of cognac
and cigars at the Champagne & Cigar Bar. Savor the smooth
flavor of quality-aged cognac accompanied by our fine collection
of international cigars. Some current labels on offer: Cognac
V.S.O.P (30 ml) + your choice of cigar for just RMB150*
/ Cognac X.O (30 ml) + your choice of cigar for just RMB250*
Special ladies sets also available. On offer until March
31st at the Renaissance Yangtze Shanghai Hotel (1F), 2099
Yan An Xi Road. Open 5:00 pm to 1:00 am. Reservations: (8621)
6275 0000 ext. 2168. *All prices subject to 15% surcharge. |
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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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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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Shanghai Beauty Excellence
The event will cater for a selection of companies from Europe,
the Americas, Asia and Mainland China who wish to play an
active role in the development of the Chinese beauty industry
and market and meet importers, distributors and agents,
retailers, qualified professional hair and beauty salon
owners.
January 31 - February 3, Shanghai New International Expo
Centre TEL (8621) 2890 6666
Details of Shanghai
- Lin Yuding Black and White Photography Exhibition
From Nanjing Road and the Bund to People's Square, from
the old lanes beside Suzhou Creek to modern Lujiazui, Lin
Yuding examines the minute details of life in Shanghai through
his camera lens.
February 3-15, Room With a View TEL (8621) 6352 0256
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
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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Pink Floyd Ballet
National Ballet of China will perform the ballet "Pink
Floyd Ballet", the classic of Roland Petit which was
inspired from the famous band "Pink Floyd", which
is right performed before the coming of Roger Waters, a
member of "Pink Floyd". Tickets selling for 120-680rmb.
January 28-29, Shanghai Grand Theatre TEL (8621) 6386 8686
Drama:
The Lover
This drama which was adapted from the popular novel on internet
"Daddy, My Kid is Yours", has been performed by
Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre for several times. This time
they will perform it again for the new year.
January 30 - February 4, Zijiang Dream Factory TEL (8621)
6255 4062
Animation
Festival
Comic fans in Shanghai can find those visual cartoon stars
on this festival as well as Cosplay Show.
January 2-6, Shanghai International Expo Centre TEL (8621)
2890 6666
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January 29, 2007
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Cui Jian Concert
The godfather of Rock'n'Roll music in China, Cui Jian, will
come to Shanghai for a performance at the end of this month.
It must be a top-class live performance.
JZ Club TEL (8621) 6431 0269
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
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 30, 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 31, 2007
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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.
Thursday,
February 1, 2007
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Beatzdown
Featuring DJ Base. Open bar from 8:30pm to 3am, Male 60rmb,
Female 40rmb; Male 88rmb and Female 60rmb after 10:30pm.
Bon Bon Club (86) 1332 1939 299
Kraftwerk
Renowned as the godfather of Electronic music in Germany,
Kraftwerk will cooperate with Karl Bartos for a passionate
live performance.
O2 TEL (8621) 5258 9999
Friday,
February 2, 2007
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D.remirez
DJ D.remirez is one of those DJs who had their records firmly
placed in the boxes of the good and the great, whatever
the genre and whatever the trend at the time. Open bar from
8:30pm - 4:30am,120rmb for guys and 80rmb for ladies. Both
80rmb after 2am.
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299
Soul
Traders
Resident DJ V-Nutz (from Shanghai's infamous "The Lab")
& special guest DJ bringing the deep down soul, funk
and nu-jazz. 100rmb open bar from 10pm-2am.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Saturday,
February 3, 2007
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Crazy Cactus Weekends
Dance on the bar while our Party DJs mix 4 decades of new
and classic tunes. Famous 60oz Margaritas, large selection
of Tequilas and plenty of specialty cocktails to enjoy.
20rmb Taco bar in the garden for the peckish. Every weekend
we're all about the PARTY! Free Tequila pouring throughout
the night… You have to see it! 375rmb Cuervo Bottles
and 125rmb 6 shots Cuervo.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6434 4104
Hip-hop
& D'n'B Party
The Scratch Perverts are Tony Vegas, Prime Cuts and Plus
One, undoubtedly three of the best turntablists in the world.
They won the DMC World Mixing Championships after fierce
competition in New York two years ago.
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299
Sunday, February 4, 2007
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Salsa Night with DJ Lin
Salsa lessons with professional instructors from 8:30pm
till 9:30pm. Lots of fun and an excellent dating activity.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6434 4104
Super
Sunday
Sunday Brunch from 11am-3pm all you can eat for 65rmb; Sunday
cavery 5-9pm, 100rmb includes all you can eat beef, pork,
lamb, chicken and vegetable, include one standard drink.
Live FA Premier League Matches.
O'Malley's TEL (8621) 6474 4533 |
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| Super
Bowl
The game is broadcasted live on over 30 TV screens,
including 2 big screens, and the breakfast buffet also includes
a Texas Omelet Station, fresh juices, and unlimited Bloody
Marys and draft beer. RMB218 per sports fan, and subject
to a 15% service charge, you can take in the biggest football
game of the year while feasting on an All-American Breakfast
Buffet from 6:00am to 11:00am.
February 5, Champions Bar, Shanghai Marriott Hotel Hongqiao
TEL (8621) 6237 6000 * 6223
Roger
Waters Shanghai Tour
As the soul of legend "Pink Floyd",
Roger Waters has performed on stage for near 40 years. He
is the forthgoer of the world's Rock & Roll music. This
time he will come for his first ever concert in China with
an only stop in Shanghai. Let's look forward to the charm
from his music. Tickets selling for 280-1680rmb.
February 12, Shanghai Grand Stage TEL (8621) 6438 5200
2007
Royal & SunAlliance Jinqiao 8k
The 6th Royal & SunAlliance Jinqiao 8k will
start from this April 15. This year, the race sets awards
for 2k and 8k separated. Live bands, hot DJs, passionate
dancers and singers...come to join us. Enrolling now!
April 15, pls contact with Ms. Pan on (8621) 5237 7073 |
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