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Antique Furniture |
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 Each week we highlight a new and interesting
piece of antique Chinese furniture!
Magazine Rack
Small sized, Fat Square Wooden Tibetan Magazine rack
- brightly painted;
Just perfect as a present for any occasion. Recognizably vivid
Tibetan paintings are unique on each of these pieces with motifs
of all living creatures animals, plants and people symbolizing
equal right among them to happiness.
For more information,
please visit our website at http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/
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 Hotel Deals |
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Suite Promotion at Crowne Plaza Sanya
RMB 1988 per night for Suites, including: Free daily
buffet breakfast for two persons/ Free welcome drinks/ Free
broad band internet access in room / Free welcome fruit basket
upon check in / Late check out till 15:00 / 20% discount on
Laundry/ 20% discount on Lobby Bar/ Free airport pick up for
one way from Sanya airport to hotel. 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.
 TianLun
International Hotel - Your Best Choice in Guangzhou
5 Star Business Hotel, strategically located in the
heart of Guangzhou - the Tianhe District, next to the Guangzhou
East Station, terminals for the KCRC Through Train and city
metro | 405 tastefully designed rooms and suites with all modern
amenities a business traveler expected, broadband Internet access
in all guest rooms | Grand cafe and Sazanami Japanese Restaurant
for you to experience the large variety of buffets, Western
and Eastern cuisines | Comprehensive in every way, we have 8
independently designed function rooms to hold conferences and
banquets to accommodate from 20 to 500 guests. Reservation Hotline:
(8620) 8393 6388; Website: www.tianlun-hotel.com
E-mail: sales@tianlun-hotel.com
 Enjoy
the Elegance and Luxury by Exploring Our Fabulous Preferential
Offers
Chang Fu Gong Hotel is now offering the special preferential
package to our valuable guests. Join our membership club, you
will find surprises and enjoyments when you lodge in the hotel.
Our dining food still Party card, can even make you enjoy according
to the Easy card to unexpected specially special. Choose the
Chang Fu Party Card; you will earn up to RMB 2800's worth of
prize coupons, the preferential dining and the accumulated rewards!
Choose the Chang Fu Easy Card; you will enjoy our amazing rewards
and much more! Please call (8610) 5877 5555 for further information.
 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.
 Himalayan
Sensation/ Room plus CHI, The Spa Package
Rates from RMB 2,800 per night. Designed to rejuvenate
mind, body and spirit, "Himalayan Sensation" includes
one night accommodation and a pampering Himalayan Healing Stone
Massage, comprising a combination of a hot stones heated in
oils and herbs to ground the body and restore vitality and cool
stones to balance stress. Executive Room at RMB 2,800 per person
per night. Premier Room at RMB 3,600 per person per night. For
your personal Himalayan Sensation, please call (8621) 6882 8888,
fax (8621) 6882 6688, or email reservations.slpu@shangri-la.com.
This offer is valid from now till 31 March 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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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 February 15 to March 4. Reservation: (8610)
5813 9988.
 Dumpling
Galore
As Spring Festival is in the corner, Dynasty Jade Garden
prepares a selection of treasured, cultured and exquisite fish
dumplings to pass on blessings to your family and friends. Lian
Nian You Yu: RMB 158; Fu Gui Gao Sheng: RMB 118. Hotline: (8610)
5858 5588 ext. 8620.
 International
Food Buffet Dinnerl at Holiday Inn Lido Beijing
If you're passionate about exploring the world of food,
we encourage you to join us at the Patio Restaurant to enjoy the
International food. We are preparing German, Scandinavian, Spanish,
Vietnamese and Italian from Monday to Friday and Seafood on Saturdays
and Sundays for you. You won't be disappointed! Valid until March
21. Adult: RMB158 + 15% - Buy one & get one free before 19:30
(no further discount). Child 4-12 years: half price, no buy one
& get one free. For reservations, please call (8610) 6437
6688 ext. 1971.
 Rio
Carnival Buffet at Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing
24 February - 3 March. CNY268 per person. Subject to
15% service charge. Featuring an upgraded feast of fresh seafood
salads, seafood skewers & tiger prawns in a carnival atmosphere.
For reservations and inquiries, please dial (8610) 8498 2288 ext
6178.
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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 Fly
Your Way - For Less
For travel before April 20, 2007, take advantage of
the incredible low price of RMB4,840 round-trip to Vancouver.
Air Canada also offers a wide selection of your favorite Canadian
destinations at amazing low fares. For more information, please
contact an Air Canada office in Beijing (010) 6468-2001 or Shanghai
(021) 6279-2999. Hurry, book today! Web site: www.aircanada.com
 Do
you love SNOW?
Do you love SNOW? Check out: www.beijingsnow.com
 Weekly
Trips to the SNOW, Various Ski Resorts around Beijing
Beijing Snow and Beijing Day Trips organize weekly trips to
various ski resorts around Beijing. RMB 350 only including everything
except lunch, suit rent and lessons. Each trip also has real
apres-ski! More info, reservations and subscription to Snow
Alert via www.beijingdaytrips.com/snow
Spring festival packages available!
Best
Choice In Winter - Yutangquan Holiday Resort
Yutangquan Holiday Resort is located near Wenyu River
in Changping District and is adjacent to the famous Ming Tombs
and Nine Dragon Amusement Park. Featuring classic architecture
and rooms of various sizes, this classic hotspring resort also
has advanced swimming pools and Tibetan typel herbal therapy
bathing facilities as well as aromatic bathing. Fully furnished
rooms, romantic balcony and a fine combination of traditional
culture with modern civilization offer you an ideal place to
fulfill your countryside dream. RMB230/room/night for standard
room. RMB880 for Japanese style deluxe room. RMB40 per person
for a group of ten for the outdoor hotspring. Address: Mafang,
Xiaotangshan, Changping District, Beijing. TEL (8610) 6178 1188
Ski
Package At Yuju Ski Resort
Yuju Ski Resort is conveniently located in Zhangfang
Town of Fangshan District with a total of 800,000 square meters.
The ski resort is unique in that it is enclosed by many different
highways and express ways, which makes it easy for sliders to
access to. RMB300/day for ski tools and ski dress. RMB30/day
for ski dress. RMB10/day for cabinet. For details call (8610)
5101 5858
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Education |
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 The
British School of Beijing
The British School of Beijing provides the English National
Curriculum for the expatriate community of Beijing. The school's
educational approach arises out of the best practices found
in British schools around the world, emphasizing high academic
results, respect for one another, and a diverse academic and
extra-curricular programme. As a result, students are provided
with the qualifications and skills to enter universities worldwide.
The British School of Beijing is at the centre of a committed
community with parents, teachers and friends of the school dedicated
to the children's success. Further information or visit to the
school can be arranged etc. Mailto: info@britishschool.org.cn
or Tel: (8610) 8532-3088.
 Smith
Leadership Series & EMBA Information Session
University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business
is an internationally recognized leader in management education
and research for the digital economy. Its MBA program is ranked
No.17 in the US and No. 30 in the world in the Financial Times
MBA 2007 rankings published on January 29th, 2007. The Smith
Executive MBA in China is a 54-credit, 18-month program - offered
in both Shanghai and Beijing - in which students meet approximately
once a month for four consecutive days. Smith monthly Leadership
Series will provide opportunities to know more about Smith School's
teaching and its programs in the world. Please visit: www.rhsmith-umd.cn
or call 010-6510 2600 for more information.
 The
Frontiers School - Make Mandarin Study Easier
Regular beginner class in morning / evening start
on 5th Mar. 2007. Rmb1000/40hours, afternoon class, 2hours/day
start on 16th March, 2007. For more information please feel
free to call Dong Zhi Men Office: (8610) 6413 1547/48, Jian
Guo Men Office: (8610) 6515 8278.
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Health &
Fitness |
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Feng
Yi Qing Beauty Center
Feng Yi Qing is a large scale business that combines
beauty, hair dressing, fitness and foot care. With a total space
of more than 1000 square meters, Feng Yi Qing also features
elegant environment and cozy atmosphere where you can relax
to your heart's content after a day's hard work. Classic items:
daily body care, SPA, kidney care and so on. 12% off discount
all year round. Address: 1F, Dongsheng Plaza, outside of the
East Gate of Tsinghua University. TEL (8610) 8252 7600
Junlang
Kongjian Men's Beauty Salon
A professional beauty salon for men with advanced
beauty facilities and imported skin care products. A good place
for the family pillars to relax and rest. Address: E-1003 Zizhu
Huayuan, No. 88, Zizhuyuan Road, Haidian District TEL (8610)
8855 3898
Perfect
Dental Clinic - Love Teeth Club
We own advanced equipments, instruments and filling
materials. Most of them are from Europe or America. Sterilization
is strict. You can get membership after one or maybe more than
one time visit. Recommendation in our clinic: Aesthetic, Invisible
Orthodontics, Periodontal Treatment, Warm Gutta-Percha RCT,
Branemark &ITI Implant. Regular practice in our clinic:
Prosthodontics, Pit and fissure sealing, Filling, Teeth cleaning,
Aeropolisher, Polishing, Regular Orthodontic, Mouthguard. Room
501, Tower7, Central Park, No.6, Chaowai Street, Chaoyang District.
Reservation hotline: (8610) 6597 0707
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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
"Love
Home" Home Moving
We have ten vehicles of different types to cater to
clients' needs. All our staff have been well trained and know
well about moving techniques. We offer you the optimized route
and the most economical stocks. Starting price: RMB150 for individual,
RMB160 for business. For details or reservation call (8610)
6726 5670
Move
Your Home Around With Si Ji Tong
We are a professional home moving company with complete
transport equipment. Our network covers every corner of Beijing
and is extending toward the whole country. We have 50 trucks
and over 200 qualified employees ready to provide you high quality
service. Starting price: RMB150. TEL (8610) 6232 2531
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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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 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. |
 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
Beijing
Skyline International Translation & Interpretation Company
A professional translation & interpretation company
that is dedicated to rendering high quality translation &
interpretation service and providing information-localizing and
internationalizing service for worldwide customers. Our company
can provide translation & interpretation service in more than
30 languages and we have outstanding advantage in law, finance,
construction, real estate developing and so on. Starting price:
English to Chinese: RMB150 per thousand words. Address: Room 206,
Tower C, Huayun Building, No. 26 Zhanlan Road, Xicheng District.
TEL (8610) 6831 5709
Qing
Feng Tang Yun (Qin Wind and Tang Rhyme)
Qing Feng Tang Yun is a suit tailor-made company that
is dedicated to designing, tailoring and selling of various suits.
Our main business is about Chinese style dress making, uniform
making and tailor-made dresses. We can help you make Qipaos that
make you so lady like. Address: No. 68 Hongdu Road, Xihongmen,
Daxing District. TEL (8610) 8668 8372
Law
Firm
We are a partnership law firm established under the
approval of Beijing Municipal Judicial Bureau. We are engaged
in civil, criminal and administrative lawsuit as well as professional
legal consulting service to our clients. We are especially strong
in security management, stock issuance and real estate development
et. Address: Room 340, Laobao Building, No. 1 Shenggu Zhong Lu,
Dongcheng District TEL (8610) 5128 1814 |
Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions |
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| The
17th China International Fishing Goods Trade Fair
February 26-28, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610)
8460 0000
Job Fair 2007
February 27-28, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610)
8460 0000
China International
Wedding Exposition & Wedding Gown Exhibition 2007
March 2-4, Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6831 4457
The 15th China Games
Machine And Amusement Facilities Exhibition 2007
March 2-4, Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6831 4457
The 12th China International
Education Exhibition
March 3-4, China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall TEL (8610)
8522 9370
The 14th China (Beijing)
International Rock Material, Equipment & Technology Exhibition
March 4-7, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8460
0000
Joint Exhibition
Works of artist Wang Chuan, Sun Liang, Cai Guangbin and Wang Jinsong
are on the show.
January 27-February 27, 319 Caochangdi Art District East TEL (8610)
6432 5093
300 Years of Innovation
This exhibition features around 200 works culled from a range
of private and public collections, and emphasizes not only issues
of American consciousness, but also moments of intersection between
American and Chinese culture.
February 9-April 8, National Art Museum of China TEL (8610) 6403
4925
Marian Heyerdahl Art
Exhibition
798 Space will show Norway artist Marian Heyerdahl more than 40
terracotta women and children from 25th February to 8th March,
2007. The terracotta men dressed as Qin Dynasty soldiers, officers
and generals, to symbolize the fate of war victims.
February 25-March 8. 798 Space TEL (8610) 6437 6248
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
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 049 |
 Theater & Performances |
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| Night
Show By Oriental Song and Dance Ensemble
Founded in 1962, The Oriental Song and Dance Ensemble strives
to introduce Chinese traditional folk art, as well as the dances
and songs that represent and depict the modern life of Chinese
people, to audiences both at home and abroad. Representative performances
of the ensemble include four evening parties of foreign songs
and dances, such as the Sri Lankan "Jar Dance", Bangladeshi
"Foot-bell", Argentinean "Festival of Plateau"
and Ethiopian "Heyaja" and more. Tickets selling for
RMB50-1000.
7:30pm, March 3. Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 8561 5447
Night of Lantern Festival
On the night of the Lantern Festival, China National Song and
Dance Ensemble will give us a wonderful performance accompanied
by folk music troupe Oriental Song and Dance Ensemble. Tickets
selling for RMB80-880.
7:30pm, February 4. Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 8561
5447
Music Night At Lantern
Festival
Classic music and famous songs will be performed to celebrate
the traditional Chinese festival. Tickets selling for RMB80-1000.
7:30pm, March 3. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 5812
Cross-talk Banquet
Presented By Guo Degang
Guo Degang, Tianjin native and self-made cross-talk performer,
will present a night of lavish cross-talk banquet for all audience
on the Lantern Festival night. Tickets selling for RMB1280-28800.
7:30pm, March 4. The 2F Banquet Hall of Kerry Center Hotel, call
(8610) 8408 5551 for tickets.
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 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
Paul
Van Dyk
Grammy nominated artist and globally acclaimed German
DJ, Paul van Dyk, continues to dominate the electronic music charts
and appear in the top slot of virtually every audience and critic's
Top DJ list across the globe. Van Dyk, for the second year in
a row, has been voted the World's #1 DJ by DJ Magazine. He is
also currently ranked America's #1 Trance DJ by BPM Magazine.
Be there when Paul Van Dyk returns to Beijing for an amazing night
at one of our hottest clubs, Banana! March 2, 2007. Banana TEL
(8610) 6528 3636
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