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in your favorite photo of something interesting, odd,
or funny while you stayed in China. Send it to funnypics2007@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!
Porcelain Pot
This antique small, "fat" blue and
white porcelain pot comes in pair with one more. With
beautiful plum blossom and lotus skillfully painted on
them, these pots give away an authentic spirit of Ming
Dynasty.
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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 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.
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
 Celebrate
a "flowered" Easter at Sheraton Sanya Resort!
Bonding is invited. Celebrate a "flowered" Easter
at Forever Tropical Paradise - Sanya! From 6 to 10 April,
join the egg hunting in the lush garden, explore bouncy
castle by the sandy beach and enjoy a bottle of "Perrier
Jouet" champagne. Amazing live body painting make
the Easter holiday a memorable one at Sheraton Sanya Resort.
Because you don't just stay here. You belong. For enquiries
and reservations, please dial (86-898) 8855 8855 ext.
8371.
 Refresh
Your Senses at The Westin Beijing, Financial Street
And begin an experience of pure relaxation and rejuvenation.
Renewal awaits you. From now on, 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 (reference
promotion: Westin Renewal)
 Enjoy
a Easter Holiday with Fun at Hilton Sanya Resort &
Spa
Fun Fair on the Beach Lawn - From 7 to 9 April, come to
the scenic Yalong Bay beach and join the Hilton Fun Fair
with sumptuous food and beverage stalls, all your favourite
festival entertainments from live music to exciting games,
and the "must" of Easter: egg painting and egg
hunting competition with grand prizes. Themed BBQ Party:
7 April, "Window of Hainan" at poolside; 8 April,
"Crazy Orange Comedy" on the beach; 9 April,
"Songs under the Stars" at poolside. For room
reservation please contact Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa
at 86 898 8858 8888 or email to sanya@hilton.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
 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.
 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 at RMB 1228
You can enjoy: Complimentary Executive breakfast
in Executive Lounge or Sophia's Italy Restaurant | Arrival
limousine pick-up from airport or transfer to first business
appointment per day (within 3rd ring road) | 20% discount
on all Food & Beverage outlets | One piece of business
shirt / blouse laundry per day | Free internet | Unlimited
local calls made within Beijing. Reservation: (8610) 5858
5588 ext. 8692.
 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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 It's
Going to Be One CRAZY week at the Champagne & Cigar
Bar
Break up the CRAZILY monotonous month of March and get a
bit CRAZY with our weeklong celebration featuring great
deals, complimentary drinks for the ladies and fabulous
prizes! Come and take part in the madness! Tuesday the 20th
- It's "Pushkin & XUXU" Night; Wednesday the
21st - "Nail the Jug" Night; Thursday the 22nd
- "Reggae Night"; Friday the 23rd - "Champagne
Night"; Saturday the 24th - "6 & the City
Ladies Night". Open every evening from 5:00 pm to 1:00
a.m. Prices vary and subject to 15% surcharge. Venue: Champagne
& Cigar Bar, 1F, Renaissance Yangtze Shanghai Hotel,
2099 Yan An Xi Road. Call for more details at (8621) 6275-0000
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 Travel Information |
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 New:
Beijing-Stockholm Direct
Start 26 Mar, Scandinavian Airlines will open its direct
flight from Beijing to the Sweden Capital. Don't miss
the great fares: Economy from 4,500rmb, Economy Extra
from 10,500rmb and Business from 14,500rmb. Booking: 010-8527-6100
or 021-5228-5001.
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.
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Health & Fitness |
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 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
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 Relocations |
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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
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 Jobs |
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English Teachers Wanted at Berlitz
Berlitz Beijing are looking for full and part-time adult
teachers to join our enthusiastic and motivated team. We
also have an exciting and unusual project for two female
teachers which involves 28 days teaching every other month.
This is a contracted and well paid opportunity for females
who want something different and have a passion for teaching.
For both assignments, you must be a native English speaker
with a University degree. You will receive training in the
famous Berlitz method. Email: hr@berlitz.com.cn;
Tel: (8610) 6593-0478, 6508-0244/0255/0274.
Kids
Teachers Wanted at Berlitz
Due to expansion, Berlitz Beijing is looking for
enthusiastic teachers to teach English to kids ages 4 -
15 years on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m. We also
need teachers for kindergarten teaching 4 mornings a week.
Berlitz has its own kids material, which for some ages incorporates
the well-known Sesame Street characters. All of our material
is fun to teach. You must be a native English speaker and
enjoy teaching kids. Experience is not necessary, as training
in the famous Berlitz method will be provided. Email: hr@berlitz.com.cn;
Tel: (8610) 6593-0478, 6508-0244/0255/0274.
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
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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
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 |
Biz Exhibitions
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| "Stop
30 Seconds" Contemporary Art Exhibition
The exhibition presents works by a group of 12 contemporary
artists.
March 10-24, Shanghai Zendai Museum of Modern Art TEL (8621)
5033 9801
2007 Shanghai
International Textile Printing Industrial Technology Expo
March 20-22, Shanghai Mart TEL (8621) 6236 6888
Cha Min-Young
Solo Installation Exhibition
The arts of Cha Min-Young are not having the dazzling visual
effects but amplifying the curiosity. The curiosity entices
spectators into the arts and slowly indulges them to get
into artist's "hidden aesthetic". In each art,
artist stages two equipments to show existence and absence.
March 20 - April 3, Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern Art
TEL (8621) 6587 2530
SEMICON China
2007
SEMICON China is the premier semiconductor industry tradeshow
in China. It is the longest established trade show in China
dedicated to semiconductor manufacturing.
March 21-23, Shanghai New International Expo Centre TEL
(8621) 2890 6666
The 16th International
Electronic Circuits Exhibition (CPCA Show 2007)
March 21-23, Shanghai New International Expo Centre TEL
(8621) 2890 6666
Pan Yuchuan &
Cheng Weixin Photography Exhibition
Mirrors, bottles and Barbie dolls arouse us to have a mysterious
and broader space for imagination. The scene of a voguish
Barbie doll in a run-down fishing port creates an absurd
realm where different cultures clash and fusion.
March 17-27, Room With a View TEL (8621) 6352 0256
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 |
 Theater &
Performances |
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Drama: Last Winter
It's a story happened in winter. Love, life, family, loneliness...and
the true affection in the heart. Tickets selling for 100rmb.
March 21 - April 1, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre TEL (8621)
6473 0123
Punk
your heart out: Joyside Shanghai Concert
Joyside, a famous Punk band from Beijing. Their remark "You
can't find the fashion you want here, what we love is only
your money!" was born when they issued their first
Album "Drunk is Beautiful". What they are playing
is pure Punk to kick your prostrate heart! 30rmb cover charge,
25rmb for members.
March 24, Yu Yin Tang TEL (8621) 6436 0072
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| Monday,
March 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,
March 20, 2007
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Pushkin & XUXU Night
Free flow of Pushkin and sweet strawberry XUXU vodka with
your first order of drinks or snacks from 5pm to 1am. Price
subject to 15% surcharge.
Champagne & Cigar Bar, Renaissance Yangtze Hotel TEL
(8621) 6275 0000 * 2168
Smash
Up
Featuring DJ Pretty Boy Jones. Open bar from 8:30pm to 3am,
88rmb for guys and 50rmb for ladies.
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1 | | | |
