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Jazz Festival to Light Up the Yalong Bay Beach

Dine on a Cowboy Set Lunch in Beijing?

RMB468 Labour Day Holiday Room Rate at Guangzhou's TianLun International Hotel

Cloudy Bay Wine Dinner at Hilton Hotel Beijing

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• Wing On Travel Joins China's Economy Hotel Sector
• Carrefour Eyes New Store In Shenyang
• China Telecom Transfers 37 Assets
• Suzhou Spends RMB5.6 Billion To Upgrade Travel Facilities
• ACEF Calls For Green Accounting
• Ajisen Ramen China To Enter New Market Segment
• Mareka Will Open 35 Hotels In West China With Top Star Hotel
• First E-waste Recycle Center Opens In Shanghai

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Send 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!

Each week we highlight a new and interesting piece of antique Chinese furniture!

 

Tibetan Coffee Table
This short, small square Tibetan coffee table would be ideal for any modern decorated living room. Especially, if the rest of the room is in one or two tones of some yellow or green color , this item on full display in the center of the room would make the old appearance of your room completely changed and give it a perfect center piece as a contrast to the rest of the room around it.

For more information, please visit our website at http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/

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

Self Driving Package at Crowne Plaza Sanya
Enjoy Premier Room(King bed)3 Days 2 Nights at RMB 2,588/ 4 Days 3 Nights at RMB3,588 / 5 Days 4 Nights at RMB4,588; Including: daily breakfasts for two/ Enjoy Self Driving during the stay/ daily fruits basket/ daily welcome drink/ Late check out till 16:00/ use of GYM and Swimming Pool for free/ use of in-room DVD player and broad band internet access for free *All the procedure of rent car must do in airport(Domestic tourist rent car by the ticket, ID card, Drive License and deposit at least RMB 5000) *Special offer of 4 Days 3 Nights Package: Nan Tian Hot Spring tickets for two persons which is RMB 336. Valid till September 29, 2007, invalid during public holidays. For booking and inquiry, call (86-898) 8855 5888*8713-8717. E-mail: reservation@cpsanya.com. Website: http://www.crowneplaza.cn. Reservation Toll-free numbers in China: 800 830 4088, 400 88 40 888 (mobile)

Sofitel Xanadu Resort Hangzhou-May Golden Week Package
From RMB588 net per room per night.From 1 May to 7 May 2007: One night Superior Garden Room accommodation / International buffet breakfasts for two adults / Complimentary use of state-of-the-art in-door swimming pool / Complimentary use of international standard gymnasium / Late check-out till 14:00pm;*Pay additional RMB100 get "Upgrade Option" including: Deluxe Garden room / One Brazilian barbecue / Exciting leisure activities.3318 Fengqing Avenue, Wenyan Town, Xiaoshan Hangzhou 311258, China;Tel: (86571) 8388 0888; E-mail: reservations@sofitelxanadu.com; Website: www.sofitel.com/asia

May Holiday Package
Valid April 28, 2007 to May 6, 2007. To celebrate the May Holiday with your family please stay in our PREMIUM ROOM for RMB888nett per night. This package is inclusive of: *Complimentary breakfast at O2 on 2 All Day Dining restaurant; *Complimentary daily newspaper; *Complimentary use of fitness center; *Complimentary use of in-door swimming pool; *Complimentary broadband internet. For Reservations please call: (8621) 6115 9988 * 8651. Mail: reservations.shanghai@regenthotels.com. The Regent Shanghai, 1116 Yan An West Road, ChangNing District, Shanghai 200052 P.R. China. Tel: (8621) 6115 9988, Fax: (8621) 6115 9977, Email: shanghai@regenthotels.com

Jazz Festival to Light up the Yalong Bay Beach
Jazz is coming the way of sunny beach and super-five-star Resorts in Sanya, as three Resorts giants, Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa, Sanya Marriott Resort & Spa and Sheraton Sanya Resort will lift the curtain of the first Yalong Bay Beach Jazz Festival. From April 26th to 29th, a special package for only RMB3600* for 3 nights, choosing either a garden view room or laguna view room at Sanya Marriott Resort & Spa, Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa or Sheraton Sanya Resort. And in-house guests of three Resorts entitle entrance FREE to the Jazz Festival. (* Service charge and daily breakfast for two persons are included.) For more information, please contact 0898 - 8856 8888 (Sanya Marriott Resort & Spa), 0898 - 8858 8888 (Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa), 0898 - 8855 8855 (Sheraton Sanya Resort).

Enjoy a Great Deal During Labour Day Holiday at Ascott International China (Beijing)
Enjoy the Labour Day holiday with your loved ones at one of our exclusive serviced residences, well located in the heart of shopping and attractions in Beijing! All our residence units come with either 1, 2 or 3 separate bedroom, fully equipped kitchen, dining area and a spacious living room for a truly wholesome holiday! For more details, please click here. Validity: Apr 28 to May 7, 2007 (Units are subject to availability upon booking). For more information, call our Beijing reservations at (86-10) 6568 7868, China Toll Free Number at 800 820 1028 or email enquiry.beijing@the-ascott.com

May Holiday Package Valid from 30 April to 6 May, 2006
Take a beach break this May with Kempinski Resort & Spa Sanya. Our May Holiday package is priced at just RMB 1,288 and includes daily breakfast and daily food & beverage credit of up to RMB300. Terms & conditions: The offer excludes 15% surcharge and RMB11/night/pax government tax. Nestled in a secluded bay with 300 meters private beach and stunning ocean view, the resort is the perfect getaway from bustling city life. Indulge in Angsana Spa by Banyan Tree, and a wide range of water sports, large outdoor swimming pool with Jacuzzi. Here, you can choose to relax and do nothing or simply everything. 10 minutes drive to Sanya Phoenix Int'l Airport and 15 minutes to downtown. For more information please visit www.kempinski-sanya.com; Tel: 86 898 3889 8888.

The Fun You'd Rather Discover
*Themed BBQ Party: 18:30-21:00. 1 May - "Window of Hainan" at poolside, RMB298 per person; 3 May - "Crazy Orange Comedy" on the beach, RMB338 per person; 5 May - "Songs under the Stars" at poolside, RMB298 per person. *Asian .IZE: Specially designed Asia flavour set menus with only RMB428 per person plus a festival gift for your delight: 30 April & 1 May - "Smiling Thailand"; 2 & 3 May - "Rising Sun in Tokyo"; 4 & 5 May - "Truly Malay"; 6 & 7 May - "Wind from Yalong Bay". Above prices are subject to 15% service charge. Tel: +86 898 8858 8888; Email: sanya@hilton.com

Enjoy the Cool Summer Sea Breeze @ Sheraton Sanya Resort
Get away from the heat of your city this summer and enjoy the cooling waters in a climate that ranges from 28 to 32 degrees at Yalong Bay. Invigorate your senses with a free 10-minute ride on our jet ski. Relax and rejuvenate in the Mandara Spa, receive RMB100 voucher for use as a credit with any 2-hour spa treatments. The offer is valid from 8 May 2007 till 15 July 2007 and subject to availability at the time of booking. Contact us at (86-898) 8855 8451 or e-mail sanya.res@sheraton.com for further details of this summer promotion.

Labour Day Holidays Room Special at TianLun International Hotel
May 1-5, 2007. RMB468 nett/room/night. Privileges:* Complimentary breakfast buffet for one; * Free broadband Internet in all guest rooms; * Free coffee and tea in all guest rooms; * Free use of hotel gymnasium and sauna; * Free parking. Reservation Hotline: (8620) 8393 6388; E-mail:sales@tianlun-hotel.com; Website: www.tianlun-hotel.com

Hotel Equatorial Qingdao Spring Promotion.
Newly renovated room only at RMB588+ from April 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

May Blossom from Rmb 888 Per Room Per Night
This special rate includes: 2 daily buffet breakfasts| Child under 12 years stays free of charge with parents and breakfast at kid's price| Free use of our roof top swimming pool overlooking the city| Access to both our Pulse Health Club| Within walking distance to shopping malls, eateries and tourist sites| Valid from 28th April to 7th May 2007|Rate is subject to availability and 15% surcharge. For reservations,please contact: (8610) 6465 3388 ext 5522; E-mail: reservations.beijing@kempinski.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 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.

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

Daily Flights from Beijing/Shanghai to Istanbul
Daily operations to more than 132 major European cities and Middle East countries, also regular flights to North Africa, Central Asia, North America and Far East major cities. For more information, please visit www.thy.com or call us TK Beijing:(8610) 6465 1867, TK Shanghai:(8621) 3222 0022 or click here

Take Advantage of May's Special Fares
Enjoy extra savings from Shanghai to Vancouver. One way fares are available for only RMB3, 200! Enjoy additional savings from Beijing to selected cities in Canada. Terms/restrictions apply. For more information and reservations, please contact an Air Canada office in Beijing (010) 6468-2001 or Shanghai (021) 6279-2999. Time is running out. Book today and save. Web site: www.aircanada.com

Fantastic Bloomy April Trip
Spring comes, it is bloomy season again. Come with us for a fantastic trip to Hengdian, you can cruise the upriver part of Huangpu River, and the amazing Shenli Gorge is waiting you there, take a deep breath to enjoy the fresh air on the top. Also you can tour the famous film city: walk in the street of Song Dynasty, row the boat in Water Town, have an experience for the biggest rainstorm in Asia, and join a needfire by Wa Minority from Yunnan. All above only takes 318rmb per person (meal in not included), if you want to take this trip with us, pls dial (8621) 3304 1086 for more information.

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Smith School of Business, Executive MBA Information Session
The Robert H. Smith School of Business is an internationally recognized leader in management education and research for the digital economy. The Smith School offers its China Executive MBA and Executive Education programs in Shanghai and Beijing. The school is ranked No. 5 in the world for research by the Financial Times, which also ranks the school's full-time MBA program No.17 in the United States. Find out more at an information session on Thursday 4/19 at 6:30pm, with special guest, Smith School Associate Dean, Scott Koerwer. For more, please visit www.rhsmith-umd.cn

Fit & Young Gym Centre
Located near People Square, Fit & Young Gym Centre is a high-class fitness centre features white-collars. The good location, convenient traffic and excellent environment make it as one of the best choice for those elites who want to escape from their business for bodybuilding. We adopt "PRECOR" and "CYBEX" to equip our facilities, both are produced in America. Also, we have a professional coaches team to provide training for your fitness, and make a individual plan according to your requirement. We ensure "kind smile, professional training and circumspect care" for our members, it will be a good place to help you get rid of the pressure on you, and make you enjoy your life. Join us now and become a member, pls call (8621) 6361 9820

T&P Health & Beauty Spa
Combined with western and eastern styles, with independent rooms, this place keeps you away from the noise of the city. And the special treatments you can get here are not only for your body, but also for your heart and soul. Specialties: T&P Pathology Natural Therapy (RMB580/90 mins), Special Aroma Facial Massage (RMB380/90 mins), and Special Emperor Palace Aroma Foot Massage (RMB158/90 mins for two people). Open hours: 11am-11pm, TEL: (8621) 6445 7107.

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 Xincheng Moving Service
Founded in June of 1994, Shanghai Xincheng Moving Service Company is a professional entity for moving service which is approved by traffic, industrial and commercial, public security departments. We base in Pudong, located near Nanpu and Xupu Bridges, where has a good location to spread our business all over the city. We have a good trained team and complete facilities for that can meet different kinds of demands for moving service. Our service is featuring "convenient, in time, economy and creditable". Our name "Xincheng" means "New Town", we hope can help you move to a new environment with our high quality service. We offer 24-hour service, customers can pay after the service, 20% off for martyr families, single senior citizens and teachers. For our service, pls call (8621) 5084 0086

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.