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piece of antique Chinese furniture!
Dongbei Cabinet This antique medium sized Dongbei cabinet will instantly
lighten up your dining room or kitchen. With beautiful grains
of orange wood and its front painted fiercely orange and green,
make this cabinet very eye-catching. This long, narrow two door
three drawer brightly colored cabinet offers enough space for
storing table clothes, napkins or even dishes. Space on the
top is ideal for some flower arrangements and bar shelf down
on the bottom for storing boxes of fruit and vegetables.
The Home of Mr. World 2007 From 9 to 31 March. A rare opportunity to meet with
the world most desirable man to experience the most memorable
moments! Relax and reconnect at Crowne Plaza Sanya - The Place
to Meet in Yalong Bay. Mr. World Special Rates from RMB1,288,
Including three meals for two persons, round ways between hotel
and airport, enjoy one soft drink in Tradewinds lounge or Havana
Plaza. 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
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
Himalayan
Sensation/ Room plus CHI, The Spa Package Rates from RMB2,800 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 RMB2,800 per person
per night. Premier Room at RMB3,600 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.
Redefine
Leisure & Luxury Lifestyle at Kempinski Hotel Sanya, We
Serve You Differently! Ocean Escape package from RMB 1288 nett per night
at Deluxe Ocean View Room, inclusive of daily buffet breakfast,
RMB300 Food & Beverage credit per day, welcome fruit upon
arrival, 20% discount on Angsana Spa (selected treatments),
late check-out till 16:00 (subject to room availability), free
local and newspaper, free access to Gym room, swimming pool,
Kidz kemp and beach activities. Valid from March 10th to July
10th, 2007, and not applicable for Labor Holiday. For more information
please visit www.kempinski-sanya.com
Tel: 86 898 3889 8888.
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.
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
OrientalBay
International Hotel March F&B Promotion
Le Ciel Restaurant & Bar (20th Floor) - 198RMB+15%/guest for
Buffet & Set menu. You can enjoy Goose livers, Escargots,
Oysters, U.S. Rib-eye Steaks, Lobsters, Abalones, Shark's fins,
Cold appetizers, Salad, Desserts, and Fruits while watching Russian
dances. Dining Time: 17:30-21:00; Bar Time: 22:00-24:00; Show
Time: 19:00-20:00; 22:00-23:00. Tel: (8610) 5813 9988-27; Web:
www.hotelorientalbay.com
European
Food Festival at Cafe Swiss To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Treaties of
Roma, a special European food festival will provide a taste of
Europe's varied and delicious cuisines in Cafe Swiss, Swissotel
Beijing from 25th March to 7th April, 2007. Mon-Sat: RMB168+15%
surcharge. Sunday Brunch: RMB188+15% surcharge for unlimited soft
drinks, beer, juice, mineral water and one Erdinger beer per person;
RMB298+15% surcharge for additional unlimited local wine and champagne
specialties. For reservations or detailed information: (8610)
6553 2288-2127.
Live
Kitchen Every night at the Kranzer's Restaurant & Bar let
our chefs pamper you with the freshest market-products, crisp
salads, alluring starts, grilled lobsters, wok-fried crabs, lavish
choice desserts & exotic fruits. Dinner at RMB 288.00+15%
per guest. We and the Kempi-Bunny will celebrate at Kranzler's
our traditional Kempinski Easter-Brunch. RMB 335.00+15% buffet
only, or RMB 385.00+15% buffet & sparkling wine. For reservation
please call (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 4105. Do not miss our Easter
Goodies, as gifts or for your home at the Kempi Deli. From 31st
March until 8th April, for inquiries, please call (8610) 6465
3388 ext. 5741.
Hotel
New Otani Chang Fu Gong March F&B Promotions
*Sakura Japanese Restaurant - 2 kinds set menu are priced RMB380
and RMB550; 5 kinds of Sea-bream fair and Dinner. *Orchid Terrace
Coffee Shop - 5 kind of humbugger set menu from RMB60 to RMB80.
Weekday lunch buffet (Monday to Friday) RMB158+15%. Weekday dinner
and Saturday/Sunday lunch& dinner buffet includes soft drink.
RMB188+15%. *Peony Garden Chinese Restaurant - Braised shark's
fin with Matsutake mushroom priced RMB118. 6 kind of deluxe set
menu are priced range RMB228 to RMB528. Tel: (8610) 5877-5555;
6512-5555; E-mail: cfg@cfgbj.com
Sophia's
- For the Italian Moments in Your Life
Sophia's pays homage to the traditional, authentic cuisine of
northern Italy in a classically, sophisticated yet warm, casual
atmosphere. Sophia's Chef Marino d 'Antonio uses only the freshest
of ingredients, his preparation is meticulous, the presentation
divine with a range from fine classical cuisine to home made pastas
and wood fired pizzas. For more information, please click
here. Lunch 12:00 am - 02.30 pm Dinner 05.30 pm - 11.00 pm.
Please dial (8610) 5858 5588 extension 8695.
Hot
Rock Cuisine at Texan Bar & Grill We will now introduce you to the wonders of hot stone
cooking. This is a very ancient & natural method of cooking
used by the Egyptians, Vikings and many other civilizations. We
have now brought this style of cooking into 21st Century. Hot
stone cooking is a healthy and natural low fat style (cooked without
oil or fat) of tabletop cooking. Don't miss it! March 1 - March
31. A la carte. For reservations, please call (8610) 6437 6688
ext. 1849.
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
Jinyu
Fengshan Hot Spring Resort A Xanadu secluded from the secular world, Jinyu Fengshan
Hot Spring Resort is located in Changping District, backed up
by Fengshan and Mangshan National Forest Parks and the Ming
Tombs Reservoir, which creates a picturesque setting for this
unique hot spring venue. Jinyu Fengshan's hot spring is rich
in mineral elements which are good to both your skin and health.
Door ticket: RMB139/day, incl. hot spring bathing, swimming,
pastries and drinks. Address: East to Ming Tomb Reservoir, Changping
District. Contact your favorite travel agencies for details.
Travel
Across The Whole World With ZHITS Beijing Zongheng International Travel Service is a
first-class travel service provider that is authorized to carry
out international business. We organize sightseeing, business
exploration, studying tour, religious activity and cultural
exchanges as well as various conferences. We provide airport
transportation and ticket booking. Our fluent foreign language
speaking tour guides will facilitate a wonderful trip. Address:
9 Dongluoyuan, Fengtai District. TEL (8610) 5166 8606
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.
The
Frontiers School - Make Mandarin Study Easier
Rmb1000/40 hours, promotional class in afternoon start on 16th
Mar. 2007, 2pm-4pm Mon to Fri. For more information please feel
free to call Dong Zhi Men Office: (8610) 6413 1547 / 48, Jian
Guo Men Office: (8610) 6515 8278.
Western
Academy of Beijing Accepts Applications for Financial Assistance
Program for 2007/08 School Year
Western Academy of Beijing offers a limited financial assistance
to qualified expatriate families in Beijing. Information about
the program and application forms can be obtained from the WAB
Finance Department by contacting finance@wab.edu.
Applications should be submitted no later than by March 23,
2007.
The
Mansion of Beijing Border Zone Male Health Center The Mansion of Beijing Border Zone Male Health Center
is a leisure destination for professional male workers in the
capital. Here with us, you can enjoy star-grade service and
internationally acclaimed skin care products as well as high-tech
bound equipment. Unique store inner fitting, elegant atmoshere,
we are the destination where you can enjoy your life. Address:
Room 1701, No. 3 Building, Jianwai SOHO, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhong
Lu, Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 5869 1427
Beijing
Yajing Plastic and Beauty Hospital Beijing Yajing Plastic and Beauty Hospital is conveniently
located in Puren Hospital in downtown Beijing. Clustered with
a group of medical experts and state-of-the-art facilities,
we are able to provide you rest-assured plastic service and
the best beauty solutions. Address: inside Puren Hospital, 100,
Chongwenmen Wai Avenue, Chongwen District TEL (8610) 6716 9966
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
Shunfeng
Home Moving Company We are a professional home moving company that are
specialized in home moving, piano moving, furniture dismantling,
package delivery, air conditioner moving and home service. We
have a group of young and dedicated staff who have are skilled
in wrapping and moving your particles. RMB180 starting price
for piano typed 120 or below, RMB250 for piano typed above 120.
For more info contact us at (8610) 6738 0451
We
Bring You Good Luck Established in 1995, Beijing Good Luck Home Moving
Company has grown into one of the largest professtional home
moving service providers in the capital. We can help you move
your home, single piece of furniture, A.C, TV and so on. RMB150
for piano typing 120 and below, RMB200 for those typing above
120. We also have many different package services for our clients.
For details about us, please call (8610) 6281 9829
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
Beijing
Playhouse Seeks Front Office Coordinator (5,000 RMB/show) Be part of the fun of creating live theatre in Beijing,
Beijing Playhouse Front Office Coordinator will: 1) Implement
reservations system for The Sound of Music, 2) Take telephone
reservations, 3) Coordinate ticket/will-call sales window at September
performances, 4) Coordinate theatre seating, 5) supervise coat
check volunteers, and 6) supervise Intermission Bar. *Requirements:
Successful applicant will have good accounting and customer service
skills. Theatre and/or food service experience preferred, but
not necessary.* Hours/Compensation: This is a short term temporary
position for one show. The Sound of Music opens on September 7.
Estimated pay is 5,000 RMB. This is a 2,000 RMB base plus 50%
of the net of the Intermission Bar. *To Apply: Send resume and
cover letter to Chris Verrill, Executive Director, Beijing Playhouse
at performance@beijingplayhouse.com
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.
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:
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Yaxin
Translation Company A famous translation brand in Beijing, Yaxin provides
professional translation, interpretation and localization for
different industries. We are especially good at bidding translation,
going abroad related file translation, contract translation and
financial sheet translation etc. Starting price for translation:
RMB130 per thousand words; interpretation: RMB600/day/person.
Address: Room 2503, Tower A, Apple Community, Chaoyang District
TEL (8610) 5826 3803
Boyu
International Visa Consulting Center We are specialized in providing professtional visa service
for Chinese who want to go study abroad and expatriates who want
to work or study in China. We have a group of experienced visa
experts who are returned overseas Chinese, and therefore know
well about the visa application process. Please contact us if
you are thinking of going to visit a foreign country. Address:
3-2607, SOHO New Town, 88, Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District TEL
(8610) 8580 4865
China
International Wedding Gown And Camera Products Exposition 2007
March 11-14, China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall TEL (8610)
8522 9370
Asia International
Sports Products And Sports Fashion Exposition 2007
March 14-17, China National Agricultural Exhibition Center TEL
(8610) 6509 6688
China Photographic
Industry Exposition
March 15-18, Beijing Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 6831 4457
The First
International Transportation Project Exhibition Beijing
March 15-17, Beijing Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 6831 4457
Sweden Artists
Joint Exhibition
Artistis Lena Cronqvist, Ulf Gripenholm, Cajsa Holmstrand, Bo
Larsson, Lina Nordenstrom, Lars Nyberg, Helmtrud Nystrom, Jukka
Vanttinen, Eva Zettervall, all of whom are from Sweden will bring
their paints to Beijing for a show.
March 10 - April 19, 798 Art District, No. 4, Jiuxianqiao Road,
Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 8459 9423
The 14th China
(Beijing) International Building & Fitment Materials Exposition
March 10-13, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610)
8460 0000