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Antique Furniture |
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 Each week we highlight a new and interesting
piece of antique Chinese furniture!
Mirror
Medium sized, rounded edge rectangular lacquered
Chinese wall hanging mirror with gold-accent paintings.
Typically available in black and red. This dramatically
sized wood-framed mirror features classic golden-black
finish with familiar Chinese motifs of bamboo, birds,
ancient courts and people.
For
more information, please visit our website at http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/
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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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 Refresh
Your Senses at The Westin Beijing, Financial Street
And begin an experience of pure relaxation and
rejuvenation. Renewal awaits you. Before 28 Feb 2007,
book your weekend stay at only rmb1600 per night, and
enjoy a series of benefits including free upgrade to a
60sqm Westin Renewal Room, complimentary breakfast buffet
for two, unique Bathologist service and a complimentary
Westin bathrobe. Reserve your renewal experience simply
call (8610) 6606 8866
Celebrate the Year of the Golden Pig with Crowne Plaza
Sanya
Chinese New Year Special Rates from RMB 1,848
per night, from 17 Feb to 1 Mar 2007. Make Crwone Plaza
Sanya your home and enjoy Chinese Traditional New Year
at The Place to Meet. Traditional Lion Dance, the only
"Banquet" in Yalong Bay, Latin nights in Havana
Beer Plaza, Opening Tea Tree Spa, International Shopping
Village. 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 - Gift for the New Year at only
RMB 888.00 Per Room per Night
From February 15 till March 04, 2007. Inclusive: Two Buffet
Breakfast | Valid for our Superior Room Category | Minimum
Stay Two Nights | Free Access to both Health Club Outlets
and Indoor Swimming Pool | Rates are subject to 15% surcharge
| Confirmation of booking subject to availability. For
reservations please contact: (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 5522/5533.
 Crowne
Plaza Beijing Chinese New Year Special
Chinese New Year Special: (Feb 16 - 25, 2007):
only RMB 600 +15% for Deluxe Room. Located on the famous
Wangfujing Avenue in the center of Beijing, the hotel
is the ideal place to be for you and your family during
the Spring Festival. For reservation: (8610) 5911 9898.
 TianLun
International Hotel Spring Festival Celebration Room Special
February 16-25, 2007: RMB438 nett/room/night, Privileges:
Complimentary breakfast buffet for one, RMB70/person requested
upon check-in | Free broadband Internet in all guest rooms
| Free coffee and tea in all guest rooms | Free use of
hotel gymnasium and sauna | Free parking. Tel: (8620)
8393 6388: Fax: 020-3882 4587; E-mail: sales@tianlun-hotel.com;
Website: www.tianlun-hotel.com
 Excellent
City, Excellent Experience and Excellent Hotel!
A wonderful New Year journey begins from the
City Inn. Want to feel the unique holiday culture of Shenzhen
and have fun at famous OCT theme parks? Call for the reservation
and a surprise will be waiting for you! Book your reservation
on www.cityinn.com.cn,
or call 800 830 9996, 400 830 9996 or 400 430 9996 for
enquiries, please.
 Lunar
New Year Package
Valid Feb 9, 2007 to February 25, 2007. To celebrate
the Lunar Near Year with your family please stay in our
PREMIUM ROOM for RMB 988nett per night. This package is
inclusive of: *Complimentary breakfast at O2 on 2; *Complimentary
daily newspaper; *Complimentary use of fitness center;
*Complimentary broadband internet. For Reservations please
call: (8621) 6115 9988 * 8651. The Regent Shanghai, 1116
Yan An West Road. ChangNing District, Shanghai 200052
P.R. China. Tel: (8621) 6115 9988, Fax: +86 21 6115 9977,
E-mail: shanghai@regenthotels.com,
Website: www.regenthotels.com/shanghaicn.
 "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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 Dining Out |
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special "Cantonese Dim Sum Set Menu" at Ai Mei
Chinese Restaurant
Be the first to discover the authenticity of Cantonese cuisine
with a special opening offer of RMB 68 net for Dim Sum Set
Menu, which a choice of two dim sum from a wide a la carte
selection and includes. You can enjoy signature Shanghainese
dumplings, steamed meat dumplings, rice flour cannelloni,
fresh seasonal vegetables, daily soup or minced beef soup
with egg white, steamed rice and chilled sago cream with
honeydew melon. With 40 years of cooking experience, Chinese
Executive Chef Law showcases his deep-fried cod with black
pepper, wok-fried shrimps with spicy salt, spare ribs stewed
in sweet bean sauce. For reservations, please call 33189999*7700.
 Sunday
Brunch Temptations
Not traveling this Chinese New Year? Spoil your
taste buds with a feast of East meets West at Renaissance
Cafe! Treat your friends, loved ones and yourself of course
to a delightful medley of local and international favorites
plus fresh seafood, creamy pastas, grilled meats, Japanese
corner, wicked dessert creations and so much more! Includes
unlimited sparkling wine, red and white wine, beer, soft
drinks and juices. Priced at RMB218* per adult and RMB98*
per child (5-12 years). Kids under five eat for free! Renaissance
Yangtze Shanghai Hotel (1st Floor), 2099 Yan An Xi Road.
Every Sunday from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Reservations: (8621)
6275-0000 ext. 2132. All prices subject to 15% surcharge
/ Supervised Children's Corner on 2nd Floor. |
 Travel Information |
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Cruise
to Vietnam by "Mona Lisa"
Depart from Haikou and take your trip to Vietnam
by "Mona Lisa", you can enjoy the great sun
rise on the sea in South China, and also tour those famous
scenic spots in Vietnam. No need passport, no need visa,
you can make your dream for going abroad come true. 5-star
deluxe ship with entertainment and food on it. It must
a romantic trip on the sea. Price from RMB4180 per person,
for details pls call (8621) 3218 0500
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Health & Fitness |
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 Love
is in the Air & Carnivale Special
Love is in the Air: Each customer purchasing RMB
300 or more on Massage or Nail Spa services on a single
bill - same day - will receive a free coral candle, while
stock lasts. (value up to RMB170). Carnivale Special: Buy
a Brazilian Wax and enjoy a Deluxe Pedicure at half price
on same day (value RMB150). For more information, pls visit:
www.dragonfly.net.cn
Power
Fencing Club
Fencing, renowned as the "ballet in fighting",
is one of the Top 10 popular sports in the world at pressent,
and welcome in Europe and North America. Power Fencing Club
is the first fencing club in Shanghai, because this sport
combined by entertainment and fitness, it is welcomed by
youth, especially white-collar class in the city. We have
different class for different members, and we also offer
several kinds of member cards price from RMB300-4800 for
you to choose. If you want to join in to this sport, please
dial (8621) 6301 9639 for more details.
Yinghua
Bowling
Occupying 4888 square meters, Ying Hua Bowling
equips the advantage GS96 from America for its bowling ways.
And it is the only Bowling venue in the city to adopt the
automatic shoe-rent system and antisepsis machines. There
are also buffet for drinks and bowling instruments. It is
a suitable venue for leisure, entertainment and fitness.
TEL (8621) 6227 1088
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 Relocations |
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Shanghai
Fuhui Moving Service
Fuhui moving is a creditable firm that approved
by industrial and commercial and tax departments. With
several years hard working and development after its foundation,
we have become one of the most complete moving service
companies in Shanghai. We can offer trucks with capacity
from 1-5 tons for office and family moving, equipments
moving, long distance freightage and so on. Pls call (8621)
5861 5889 for reservation. Also we have free line for
complain and consultant: 800 820 5969.
Shanghai
Xile Moving Service
As one of the earliest moving service companies
in Shanghai, Shanghai Xile Moving Service Company already
had 10-year history in this industry. At present we have
more than 30 trucks in different types and a group of
bridle-wise staff, and had won a lot of prize awarded
by the government. Xile Moving Service features living
moving and office moving, and has created a transport
system in the city in order to satisfy different clients
in different districts. All our service price is made
following the supervision of the price department. We
guarantee to provide the high quality service for all
of our customers. Contact us: (8621) 6640 5638, Room501,
No.13, Lane 655 Zhenjin Road.
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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
Shujin
Housekeeping Service
Shanghai Shujin Housekeeping Service is the only
housekeeping service group in Shanghai which has chains
in other main cities in the country, which is approved by
the municipal industrial and commercial department and labor
department. With a rich capital and management resource,
we create a professional website for housekeeping service
to offer modernest service for our clients. All the maids
of our company had taken strict training before they been
launched for service. High quality but low charge is our
service tenet, we're trying to make all of our client feel
convenient, satisfied and comfortable. TEL (8621) 6274 5048
Te-Clean
Service
Te-Clean is a young, professional and legal cleaning
service company in Shanghai. We do cleaning, antisepsis
and bugs killing service for factories, offices and other
high-class public venues. High target, high quality and
high efficiency are our service standard. We have a experiential
team with strong management and hard working. To treasure
clients as the same as treasuring ourselves, we are hoping
to offer the best service for all of our customers. Pls
contact us at (8621) 6410 7438 if you need cleaning service.
Yuyi
Translation
Yuyi Translation is a professional language-related
service provider based in China's economic and commercial
center of Shanghai. We offer a whole range of Chinese language
services to meet your business, personal, social and learning
needs. With the translation services that we offer, you
will find language is no longer a barrier between you and
your international customers. And also, you can reach out
to potential customers in every corner of the world. For
more information, pls call us at (8621) 5882 2009, or send
email to yuyifanyi@yahoo.com.cn
Wu
Yimin Legal Agency
One of the first legal agencies in Shanghai, Mr.
Wu Yimin has a lot experience in dealing with international
business cases. The other lawyers in this agency are from
police, law office and court systems, so they are seasoned
professionals who have good relationships. For details,
pls dial: 5539 7630, or email to: wymlawfirm@lawyers.com.cn |
Biz Exhibitions
& Art Exibitions |
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Reason Why We Love Shanghai: Jiang Zhenxiong, Fan Shenghua,
Yan Bingxin Photography Exhibition
Over the past 50 years these three photographers have been
observing Shanghai with their lenses, capturing the minute
details and large-scale changes. The reason why we love
Shanghai is: Art is Memory.
February 16 - March 2, Room With a View TEL (8621) 6352
0256
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 Modern
Art TEL (8621) 6587 5996 |
 Theater &
Performances |
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Celebrating for Chinese New Year - Song & Dance Gala
Themed with "Love", this gala will decorate the
atmosphere for your Chinese New Year holiday. Tickets prices
from 100-380rmb.
February 19, Shanghai Concert Hall TEL (8621) 6386 2836
The
Little Birch Tree Dance Troupe from Russia
For this Spring Festival, The Little Birch Tree Dance Troup
from Russia will come to Shanghai to celebrate the Chinese
New Year with Shanghai people. Tickets selling for 100-800rmb.
February 19-20, Shanghai Grand Theatre TEL (8621) 6386 8686
Black
Comedy: Scholar and Executioner
Performed by the Youth Troupe of Shanghai Dramatic Arts
Centre. Tickets selling for 100-200rmb.
February 20-24, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre TEL (8621)
6473 0123
Chen
Peisi's Comedy: Tuo'er
Tuo'er means bait, in China it also means baits that bilkers
use them to hook and cheat other people. Leading acted by
the famous comedian Chen Peisi, it will bring you a lot
of fun during the holiday. Tickets selling for 180-880rmb.
February 21-23, Shanghan Grand Theatre TEL (8621) 6386 8686
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February 19, 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
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,
February 20, 2007
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M.Y.N.C. Project
MYNC Project is Mark Brown and Nick Corelli. The duo have
been djing together; rocking dancefloors (and dressing in
bikinis - more on that later) for the last eight years with
their own brand of quality house music. Come and check them
rock the house.
Attica TEL (8621) 6373 3588
Addicted
Tuesday
Featuring DJ Tom, top Tech-trance DJ from Beatz Only, who
is also the producer of Reincarnations" and "Samsara".
Open bar from 8:30pm to 3am, 88rmb for guys and 50rmb for
ladies.
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299
Wednesday,
February 21, 2007
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Welcome Mammon
Hosted by Drew Ballen Aka Dalong & MC PQ, the Bon Bon
full DJ team will gather to welcome the Mammon together.
100rmb open bar, 80rmb after 2am.
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299
Happy
Hour @ Champions Bar
Buy one get and one free on all standard house pouring drinks*
from 4:30-8pm. *Excludes Guinness. All prices are subject
to 15% service charge.
Champions Bar, Shanghai Marriott Hotel Hongqiao TEL (8621)
6237 6000 * 6651
The
4 Elementz
Guest DJs, Rap, Hip-hop, Doodle Show...50rmb cover charge,
free entry for ladies.
Guandii TEL (8621) 5383 6020
Thursday,
February 22, 2007
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Black Diamonds
Black Diamonds will present the best hip-hop beats for you
spin your body. And you also have a chance to win one week,
two week or even one month free entry at Bon Bon Club.
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299
Young
Team
Features local DJs Chase & Doggy. All standard drinks
50% discount off, free entry.
Club DKD TEL (86) 1381 6107 392
DJ Agnelli
and Nelson
Agnelli and Nelson are a phenomenon in dance music. The
Northern Irish duo recently cracked the coveted top 100
DJs poll.
Club G Plus TEL (8621) 5386 8088
Friday,
February 23, 2007
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Blue Ice 1 + 1 Party
Enjoy yourself with free flows from 10pm-2am. 99rmb for
guys, and 2rmb for ladies. 10rmb drinks other time.
Blue Ice Club TEL (8621) 6437 0400
Happy
Hour @ Champions Bar
Buy one get and one free on all standard house pouring drinks*
from 4:30-8pm. *Excludes Guinness. All prices are subject
to 15% service charge.
Champions Bar, Shanghai Marriott Hotel Hongqiao TEL (8621)
6237 6000 * 6651
Saturday,
February 24, 2007
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Latin Ladies Night
Free Cosmopolitan & special drinks for ladies, live
band "Azuquita" from South American. And sexy
belly dancer will teach you how to spin your belly as well.
Free entry.
Mural Bar TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Happy
Cocktail Time
Our new Kahlua cocktail recipes are specially created to
liven up your long winter evenings. You can transport your
taste buds to exotic locales with our island-inspired liqueurs.
Here you will find both the exalted and the obscure –
all under one roof!
Lobby Lounge, Shanghai Marriott Hotel Hongqiao TEL (8621)
6237 6000 * 6645
Sunday,
February 25, 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 65 RMB;
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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