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Each week we highlight a new and interesting
piece of antique Chinese furniture!
Large Chinese Four Panel Screen with Inset Stone Chinese folding screens, which served originally
as partitions painted with serious works, were not intended
to be moved around fre¬quently. As with most Asian
things there is symbolism in everything in the painting.
For instance this crane stands for long life because of
their long necks, the plum tree in the painting is first
to flower, and therefore symbolizes new beginning and
fertility.
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
5-day
Sambu Detox Tour at Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa Healthy specialists from Switzerland are invited
to take personal care of your 5-day tour of body detox
and rejuvenation from 25 to 30 March 2007. The package
rate starts from RMB12,800 per person for 5 days. For
more information and reservation, please call 86 898 8858
8280 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm).Price is subject to
15% surcharge and government tax. Offer is subject to
availability and reservations. Email: sanya@hilton.com
, Website: www.hiltonworldresorts.com
Hotel
Equatorial Qingdao Spring Promotion.
Newly renovated room only at RMB468+ from March 01, 2007.
The hotel is located in the heart of Qingdao City, restaurants,
meeting facilities and all-in-one convention and exhibition
center with everything to meet your needs. For reservation,
please call (0532) 8575 5025; Email: info@qnd.equatorial.com;
Website: www.equatorial.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
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
Luxurious
Enjoyment at Kempinski Hotel Beijing Luxurious Enjoyment at only RMB 2008.00 Per
Room per Night From Monday to Thursday,RMB 1888.00 From
Friday to Sunday. From March 1 to August 31, 2007. Inclusive
Buffet Breakfast | Valid for our Executive Room Category
| One complimentary airport Limousine transfer | Free
access to Pulse Health Club including squash and indoor
swimming pool | |Complimentary late check out until 4:00
pm | complimentary broadband Internet Access| Free Local
telephone calls | Fresh fruits & flowers upon arrival
| Complimentary daily newspaper |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
Special
Experience in City Inn Yuandong, Huizhou & Yunhe,
Humen: RMB178 The newly launched budget hotel City Inn brand
is growing rapidly and already counts 6 inns in Guangdong
Province with new hotels soon to open in Beijing, Guangzhou,
Foshan, Zhongshan, and Shenzhen Baoan, Longgang. 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.
Suite
Deal at Presidential Plaza Hotel Beijing
Valid till 31 December 2007. RMB 1228 net per day, inclusive:
One night accommodation in Suite; complimentary Breakfast
in Executive Lounge or Garden Cafe; arrival limousine
pick-up from airport or transfer to first business appointment
per day (within 3-ring road); 20% discount on all Food
& Beverage outlets...For more information of this
package, pls click
here. Restrictions may apply. Reservation Hotline:
(8610) 5858 5692 / 5858 5694.% 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
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Find pictures, comments, and maps for the hostels and
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and search for yourself
Tunch
at The Regent Shanghai Kick off your afternoon with a late Lunch and
Afternoon Tea at O2on2. A lavish international buffet spread
with new array of South East Asian bites, Dim Sum, Western
Snack, freshly baked scones, English finger sandwiches,
freshly brewed coffee and tea. You Can relax with friends
in O2on2 every Saturday to enjoy our warm atmosphere and
friendly staff. RMB 168 nett per person. Business Time:
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. For reservations, please call: (8621)
6115 9627. 1116 Yan An West Road. ChangNing District, Shanghai
200052 P.R. China. Tel: (8621) 6115 9988, Fax: (8621) 6115
9977, www.regenthotels.com/shanghaicn.
Come
and Celebrate A Taste of Spain With Us This March 16th, Raphael's continues its series
for wine lovers. Feast on five delectable courses coupled
with hand-selected labels by our visiting sommeliers and
an enchanting flamenco performance. Be sure not to leave
without your "Passport to Sommelier"! Priced at
RMB 688 per person* Country theme: Spain. Venue: Raphael's,
1st Floor Renaissance Yangtze Shanghai Hotel, 2099 Yan An
Xi Road. Dinner from 6:30 pm onward. Reserve your seat today
at (8621) 6275 0000 Ext. 2138 (Enquiries only after 5:30
pm please). *All prices subject to 15% surcharge.
Last
Season for Ski Spring has already come, weather turns warm.
But there is still a place where you can have your fun
on ski. Go to Urumchi, the northwest part of China, you
can ski at Nanshan International Ski Field, moreover,
you will have a chance to appreciate those ice carvings
in this "spring season". We will also bring
you to Tulufan for those famous scenic spots and the hot
weather their. Snow, ice, ski and sun, you can get different
feels for several seasons from this trip. Only RMB2480,
you can get a 4-day trip there, including roundtrip flight
tickets, 3-star hotels and transfer. Cheap price but great
trip. For more information, pls dial (8621) 5238 7026,
Shanghai Shangyou Travel Agency.
Special
Discount on Massage and Nail SPA
Massage: Hangover Relief Massage - pay for one leg and receive
the second leg free (save RMB68); Nail SPA: 50% off on all
diamond for nails. Dragonfly Donghu Tel: (8621) 5405 0008;
Xinle Tel: (8621) 5403 9982; Hongmei Tel: (8621) 6242 4328;
Shanghai Kerry Centre Tel: (8621) 6279 4625. Jinan Tel:
(8621) 6327 1193. SRCA Tel: (8621) 2201 0899. Fuxing Park
Tel: (8621) 5386 0060. Biyun Tel: (8621) 5030 7382. Changyi
Tel: (8621) 5878 4755. Lianyang Tel: (8621) 5833 7549. For
more information please visit our website: www.dragonfly.net.cn.
Shuyate
Fitness We are a professional fitness club in Pudong District.
1200 square meter practising space with 20 Spinning machines,
can offer you different training with your demands. We also
have body-building courses, including kinds of aerobics,
yoga and different kinds of dances. Now with a fitness card
of Shuyate, you can go to the Chamber of East City Garden
(1688 Dongfang Road, TEL: 8621-5090 8931) to have a swimming,
14rmb for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Address: 3F, 6 Zhangyang
Road, Pudong, TEL (8621) 5835 1777
Yinjie
Fitness Centre Designed by professional fitness experts, we provide
an excellent environment for our members. The center is
divided into 4 parts: training field, lounge, dressing room
and shower room. The coaches can offer a general physical
evaluation, and make a personal training plan for you. You
are welcome to join in and be one of our members. TEL (8621)
5090 3253
Shanghai
Lixing Moving Service Company Based in Pudong District, we are one of those
moving service companies who adopt western management
in Shanghai. Our services refer in 3 fields, including
moving service, cargo transportation, and courier service.
We offer the standard price that made by OPS, if our workers
ask extra fee, our clients can complain asap, and we will
return it back. Address: 3838 Pudong Road North, Reservation
line: (8621) 5861 6199
Jiaxing
Relocation Service With 9-year history, Jiaxing has grown up as
one of the best creditable relocation service company
in Shanghai which with more than 30 moving trucks in different
sizes. Service under a standard industry criterion, it
helps them to win a lot of customers, and they offer 3
service promises for their customers: 1. 50rmb amends
for 1-hour delay; 2. Pay after the service; 3. Will respond
the complaints in 5 days. Address: 1580 Jinyu Road, TEL
(8621) 6497 5937
ISC
Marketing Manager, China & North Asia. Study Group (China) An exciting new position based in Beijing. Very
attractive expatriate salary & benefits. Following the
recent launch of our International Study Centre (ISC) venture
in partnership with a number of highly regarded UK universities,
a position has become available for a high calibre international
marketing manager looking for an exciting new challenge.
We are looking for a UK university graduate with a good
understanding of distribution in an Asian education context.
You will be: A native English speaker with a successful
track record of international student recruitment within
the UK HE sector. For a position description, please write
to Ms Rebecca Zhou, Senior Marketing Assistant: rzhou@studygroup.com
Restaurant
Manager Wanted Concept Western restaurant looking for an experienced
Restaurant Manager. Native spoken English required, Mandarin
a plus. At least 2yrs experience. Great opportunity for
growth. Competitive salary. Located in Shanghai. Please
send CV to careers@gourmet-cafe.com
General
Manager Wanted A newly set up concept Western restaurant group
is looking for a dynamic GM to lead its regional expansion
plan involving the opening of a concept chain and fine dining
establishments. The right candidate should have no fewer
than 10 years of management experience in relevant field,
speak excellent Mandarin and English (native preferred)
and acute financial sense. Competitive compensation with
potential to profit sharing. Located in Shanghai. Interested
parties please send CV and cover letter stating experience,
qualification and expected salary to careers@prism-concept.com
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
City
Development Law Firm Established in 1992, Shanghai City Development
Law Firm is the first law firm specialized in the areas
of real estate, construction and urban infrastructure in
China. During its practice, City Development has extended
its legal service to construction and real estate related
areas such as finance, insurance, corporate, intellectual
property and environmental protection. Based on our advantages
in construction and real estate, City Development has engaged
in and worked for many complex and high profile cases in
Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Suzhou, Kunming, etc. Through
these practices, the firm has not only accumulated extensive
experience in legal service but also built a good reputation
in the Chinese real estate and construction market. If you
need law consultation, pls dial our Service Line (8621)
6247 0099
Caring
the Whole Family to Their Home Tianyuan Household Management Service Company
is officially established in the year 2000 after being authorized
by the relative department of Shanghai. Taking "passion,
empressement, high quality" as our purpose, we established
network facing the whole city. Staff in our company are
trained by formal institute like Women Cadre School, "customer
the first, Service the best" is always our unflagging
pursuit.We provides various household services, our commitment
is "Caring the whole family to their home". No.926
South Baotou Road, Yangpu District. TEL: (8621) 655l 2375
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
2007
International Women's Apparel & Fashion Accessories
Trade Fair
It is an export-oriented trade event designed for product
developers and importers of apparel and fashion accessories
for the U.S., Europe and other overseas markets. Focusing
on quality over quantity, the show is an efficient presentation
of unmatched resources from established supply regions as
well as emerging areas.
March 7-9, Shanghai Mart TEL (8621) 6236 6888
Diversity in
Form & Thought –The Status and Prospect of Korean
Art
The exhibition offers a glimpse of the stream of contemporary
Korean art since the 1980s. The tendency of Korean art in
this era shows respect for creative individuality and multifarious
visual perceptions, breaking away from any ideologies in
cultural diverse, multiple word.
March 7-16, Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern Art TEL (8621)
6587 2530
East China Import
& Export Commodity Fair 2007 (ECF)
March 1-6, Shanghai New International Expo Centre TEL (8621)
2890 6666
Blind Date -
Sino German Exhibition of Contemporary Art
It is a kind of dialogue between six Chinese artists and
the other six from Germany who come from different cultures
and languages. As far as the form of exhibition, all the
artists are supposed to build a kind of in-pair communication
in each specific space. As a result, zero-distance- interaction
laboratory environment should be reflected from their works.
March 2 - April 1 (close on Mondays), Zhu Qizhan Art Museum
TEL (8621) 5671 0741
Joint Exhibition
by Huilan, Luo Huahao and He Wenbin
Mother, son and wife, these three artists are from a family,
thre time they will showcase their works together.
March 3 - 15, Room With a View TEL (8621) 6352 0256
New Spring Concert by EOS-Orchestra Academy
Founded by American Chinese conductor Hu Yongyan, EOS is
the exclusive professional training academy for symphony
orchestra in Asia - Pacific Region. Tickets selling for
50-880rmb.
March 9, Shanghai Concert Hall TEL (8621) 6386 2836
Heavy
Metal: "Dead Wind Rise" The Suffocated 10 Years
Live
Having founded for 10 years, the heavy metal band "Suffocated"
will bring their new album "Dead Wind Rise" for
a live performance to celebrate their 10th birthday. 50rmb
cover charge, members 40rmb and will get a CD for "Dead
Wind Rise".
March 10, Yu Yin Tang TEL (8621) 6436 0072
Monday,
March 5, 2007
******************************** 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,
March 6, 2007
******************************** Smash Up
Featuring DJ Pretty Boy Jones, who brews a down 'n dirty
party atmosphere blending old joints into new jams with
exclusive mashups and remixes. Open bar from 8:30pm to 3am,
88rmb for guys and 50rmb for ladies.
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299
College
Dance Off
Come to our "College Dance Off" competition. 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
Wednesday,
March 7, 2007
******************************** Fame
Featuring live performance by two bands: Shanghai Town,
WoW! and Residence Band. 88rmb open bar from 8:30pm to 3am.
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,
March 8, 2007
******************************** Rainbow Girl
This Thursday is for Red Angels. Free Rainbow Series Cocktail
for any girls wearing in red.
Blue Ice Club TEL (8621) 6437 0400
Thunderbird
Resident DJ Janus presents old School Funk & Classic
House music. Special priced martinis & cocktails.
Park 97 TEL (8621) 5383 2328
Friday,
March 9, 2007
******************************** DJ Deep Dish
World ranked No.10 DJ Group, Sharam as a member of Deep
Dish will come down. Fans everywhere crave a dance floor
inspiring slice of Deep Dish. Spin with us!
Club G Plus TEL (8621) 5386 8088
Black
& White Springtime Scandal Party
Are you a Good Witch or Bad Witch? Prizes galore await those
dressed up in all black (badness), all white (goodness),
or all red (hotness) so do it up and show your colors -
let everyone know where you stand! Lil Devils mix it up
with Innocent Angels in this torrid springtime affair.
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
Saturday,
March 10, 2007
******************************** Heavy Metal: "Dead Wind Rise" The Suffocated
10 Years Live
50rmb cover charge, members 40rmb and will get a CD for
Suffocated new album "Dead Wind Rise".
Yu Yin Tang TEL (8621) 6436 0072
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
Sunday,
March 11, 2007
******************************** 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
Jacky
Cheung Concert in Shanghai 2007 Renowned as the "God of Songs" in Hong
Kong, the singer Jacky Cheung has his world tour in the
year 2007, and Shanghai is one stations of his tour. Tickets
selling for RMB120-1580, book now for a voice to stir your
heart.
April 21, Shanghai Stadium 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
Charity
In China: What can you do to help? There are so many non-profit and non-governmental
organizations operating in China doing so much great work.
But what can you do to help donate or volunteer? You can
sign-up to receive periodic information about the fantastic
opportunities to help a needy family in China. Visit http://www.charityinchina.com/signup.php
to get started with CharityInChina.org!
YPHH
Happy Networking
YPHH organizes Happy Networking events for all people in
Beijing, Shanghai & Shenzhen. Average age is 25-45.
Every month different events such as: monthly YPHH Wine
Nights and monthly YPHH Happy Hours, weekend-outings, day-trips
and more. For more info and subscribes to the mailing list,
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