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Each week we highlight a new and interesting
piece of antique Chinese furniture!
Tibetan Cabinet This fiercely red Tibetan cabinet with cast iron pulls (fitted with antique bronze hardware) and hand painted floral motifs in golden as would be ideal for any room in your apartment. Starting from your living room where as a media cabinet it will light up the atmosphere of your family evenings when you are all gathered around the TV set.
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Magic Golf & Spa Package at Crowne Plaza Sanya
Enjoy Deluxe Room 3 Days 2 Nights for RMB 3,588 and up. Including: Two daily breakfasts | Welcome drinks & Fruit basket | Golf Green fee, Caddie fee, Cart fee, Locker fee and insurance fee for 1 person | Extra charge RMB 600 per person upgrade from 18 holes to 36 holes | Late check out till 4 pm | shuttle between hotel and the golf club. | 90 minis Body Massage for 1 person | 20% discount on F&B. And offer one Golfer 50 minis Foot Massage for the 4 days 3 nights package, one way airport pick up for the 5 days 4 nights package. Valid till September 29th, 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. Hotel website: www.cpsanya.com. Reservation Toll-free numbers in China: 800 830 4088, 400 88 40 888 (mobile).
Super 8 Hotels China launched Its VIP Card.
The card can be used at their 43 open hotels across China. Members enjoy room rates at least 10 RMB lower than the best rate available and additional benefits. Before July 2007, join for 38 RMB; after July 2007, join for 58 RMB. Super 8 VIP Card can be purchased at any Super 8 hotel in China or through the Super 8 China reservation hot-line 400-810-7822. For more information, please call 400-810-7822 or visit our website www.super8.com.cn
5 Star Business Hotel - TianLun International Hotel - Your Best Choice in Guangzhou
*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; E-mail: sales@tianlun-hotel.com; Website: www.tianlun-hotel.com
Weekend Rendezvous from Rmb1200 Per Room Per Night from Friday to Sunday
Enjoy a relaxing weekend, escape your daily stress and clear your mind at the Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center. From March 1 to August 31, 2007. Valid for superior room category |Rate is subject to 15% surcharge | Confirmation of booking subject to availability. For reservations please contact: (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 5522. E-mail: reservations.beijing@kempinski.com Address: No.50, Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing.
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.
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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. RMB168* for two persons or RMB98* per person. Above rates are subject to 15% surcharge. Business Time:12:00 noon - 3:00 pm. For reservations, please call: (8621) 6115 9627. The Regent Shanghai, 1116 Yan An Xi Lu. ChangNing District, Shanghai 200052 P.R. China. Tel: (8621) 6115 9988, Fax: (8621) 6115 9977. www.regenthotels.com/shanghaicn
The Search is On for Miss Shanghai Oktoberfest 2007
In celebration of our 10th anniversary bash, we'll be searching far and wide for our Oktoberfest queen. Do you have what it takes to represent the biggest event of the year? Join in and you could win an all-expense paid trip to Germany! For more contest information, surf over to www.shanghaioktoberfest.com and be sure to apply on-line or send in your application before May 18th! For more information, please call (8621) 6275-0000 Ext. 2330/2333 Renaissance Yangtze Shanghai Hotel, 2099 Yan An Xi Road.
Special Grace Vineyard Wine Menu at Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant this May
Grace Vineyard, China's first internationally acclaimed boutique winery of "The Yellow Plateau", Taigu County in Shanxi Province, is proud to present its wines at Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant. Enjoy a special 9-course set menu paired with a selection of 4 Grace Vineyard wines, priced at just RMB638* per person. The selected white and red wines and delicious menu showcases the perfect combination of wine and Chinese food. Available for both lunch and dinner. For reservations please call (8621) 5359 4969 ext 6436.
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
Adventure in Bagua Village
Bagua, The Eight Diagrams, is a thing to collect a lot of mysteries in China. Can you image if a village lays itself as a Bagua? Bagua Village is the No. 1 mysterious village in China, which is located in Zhejiang Province. With the Eight Diagrams layout, it is hard for a stranger to walk out of the village. So come and join us for an adventure in the village, you can not only has a funny trip, but also visit those cultural heritages there. RMB458 per person, including all entrance tickets, transfer and 3-star hotels. If you want to join us, pls dial TEL (8621) 5237 8199 * 11
Peach Blossom Island Trip
Peach Blossom Island is a small island of Zhoushan Islands. As its name, the island is covered by a lot of peach trees, and in spring, all the trees are blooming, look like pieces of pink cloud. Visitors can come here to enjoy this paradise. Additionally, you can have a plenty of fresh seafood there. Amazing sightseeing with nice food, isn't it a perfect trip? RMB480 for 2-day trip, for more information, pls dial TEL (8621) 6443 2807
SMITH Graduates 1st Shanghai EMBA
The 1st group of business executives studying at the Smith EMBA program in Shanghai received their degrees in a ceremony on April 15. The graduates have completed 18 courses since they started the program in 2005. Students have great access to Smith faculty, who are not only world-class researchers, but are also generating cutting-edge business management ideas and techniques which are being adopted by Fortune 500 companies. 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. For more, please visit www.rhsmith-umd.cn.
Anli Fitness
We offer fitness treatments which base on Chinese Medicine and modern technology. No need bant, no pain, no side effect, we'll help you to lose your weight easily. Whole body treatment: RMB680/10 times, Partial treatment: 380rmb/10 times, Facial treatment: RMB680/10 times. Anli Fitness Service, Address: Room 1201, Site B, 1398 Lujiabang Road, TEL (8621) 6312 6266
Grand Mall Skating Rink
Located at Lujiazui Area, Grand Mall Skating Rink is the first indoor ice skating rink in Pudong District. Occupying 1680 square meters whole space, it provides a court with 840 square meters for skating, which is the largest in Shanghai. It also has entertainment facilities inside, and makes itself to be fit of different people. 60rmb per person, 20% discount off during Monday to Friday. TEL (8621) 5047 1711
Shanghai Shida Moving Service
Shanghai Shida Moving Service is a professional moving company that has developed several years in the city. With the development in past years, the company has grown up as strong group which owns different types trucks and a good trained work team. We also have a special trained team which offer service for those high-class furniture, such as piano, air-conditioner, and so on. This team will help customers to pack and remove those furniture those should be taken more carefully. If you need our service, pls call (8621) 6531 4939
Shanghai Xishun Moving Service
As one of the earliest moving service company, Xishun Moving Service already has 9-year history. At present, we have more than 30 trucks in different types, and a batch of bridle-wise staff. We offer different service for different kinds of moving, including packing, box rent, remove furniture and so on. We promise for on time service, 50rmb compensation for every one hour delay, and clients can pay after the service. Hot Line: (8621) 6639 7515
Native
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.
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and labor outsourcing, www.candis.com.cn.
Phone: 010-6568-0876; email: audits@candis.com.cn
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Shanghai Enjoy Housekeeping Service
Our company is a professional housekeeping service company with experienced trainers of servants and tutors. We are offering various services such as house keeping, home tutoring, health care and so on. Since its establishment, we have won a good fame with our strict management, professional training, high-quality service and especially personalized service. Our company lays emphasis on the training of our servants who should be versatile in their work, honest and kind in behavior. Let our guests be free from housework and have more time to enjoy their life. That's what we hope and work for! TEL (8621) 6351 1438
Speedy Translation
Speedy is a solution provider for all private and corporate translation, training and professional development needs. Speedy provides the most feasible translation solutions to satisfy our customers' requirements; and we help our customers to be equipped with the most innovative communication skills and methodology to guarantee their competitive edge. Speedy is flexible, and understands that every client is different and needs to be treated accordingly. Speedy's professionals are dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service. Contact us on (8621) 5102 9242
Shanghai Dongjin Business Consulting Company
Shanghai Dongjin Business Consulting Company is a professional organization engaged in foreign investment consulting service,with the foreign investment agent qualification from Shanghai Foreign Investment Committee and the corporation register agent qualification from Shanghai Administration of Industry and Commerce. With the combination of social resource and professional experience, our services shall help the investors to know the operation mode, industry competition situation of the Chinese market, to design the investment plan, to reduce the investment risk, and to cut down the management cost of the enterprise. TEL (8621) 6886 8336
Shen Guangwen Solo Exhibition
Female artist Shen Guangwen features water-ink paintings. She even tries to mix water-ink skills into cartoon, architecture design and equipment works.
May 8-17, Room With a View TEL (8621) 6352 0256
Shanghai Metal Expo
May 10-12, Shanghai Mart TEL (8621) 6236 6888
Wang Xiaojin - Solo Exhibition
Inner Mongolian artist Wang Xiaojin's oil paintings combine the artist's own unique modern style with traditional Chinese culture and history, featuring graceful and delicate Chinese upper class women clad in traditional Chinese dresses in various scenes of leisure.
May 10-24, Art Scene Classic TEL (8621) 6437 0631
The 7th Shanghai International Exhibition on Public Safety and Security
May 11-14, Shanghai Exhibition Center (8621) 6279 0279
Zhang Jie and Hu Ke - group exhibition
The theme of the exhibition is: women. While both of the artists' works are seductive, Zhang Jie's paintings focus on herself in an introspective way, while Hu Ke's sculptures of women are certainly more extroverted and sexual.
May 1-20, Art Scene Warehouse TEL (8621) 6277 4940
Tan Ping's-Solo Exhibition
Hailed as one of China's masters of abstraction, Tan Ping presents his new series of powerful chromatics. The artist's expression is transcendental in strength and universal in appeal.
May 5 - June 8, Studio Rouge M50 TEL (8621) 5252 7856
Tian Yibin (Lao Liu) Photography Exhibition
Tian Yi Bin gives us an unique opportunity to see North Korea, his stunning photography series "Dance across the 38 parallel" are photographed scenes of the 2005 north Korea national festival celebrating the 55th anniversary of the country.
April 5 - May 10, 148 sqm Gallery TEL (8621) 6431 6216
Broadway Rhythm Presented By The BYU Young Ambassadors (Concentration of Broadway Musical)
This time BYU Young Ambassadors brings us those classical pieces of those famous Broadway dramas, including "West Side Story", "Les Miserables", "Phantom of the Opera", "The Lion King" and so on. Tickets selling for 100-680rmb.
May 12, Shanghai Grand Theater TEL (8621) 6386 8686
Wild Child Once More: Zhang Quan Solo Vocal Concert in Shanghai
Born in Gunsu's Lanzhou in 1968, Zhang Quan is deeply affected by Northwest China folk music, and mixes them into his works. Tickets selling for 40rmb, 30rmb for members.
May 12, Yu Yin Tang TEL (8621) 6436 0072
Julie Sue Concert in Shanghai 2007
Julie Sue (Su Rui), is definitely the most popular female singer in Taiwan who features rock music in 80s. Her voice had stirred young people in both Taiwan and mainland for more than 10 years. Now she is more than 50 years old, but she would still show her power to her fans. Tickets prices from 180-1280rmb.
May 13, Shanghai Grand Stage TEL (8621) 6438 5200
Concert by Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France
Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France presents the closing concert of Shanghai International Spring Music Festival, conducted by Korean conductor Myung-Whun Chung. Tickets selling for 150-1000rmb.
May 13, Shanghai Grand Theater TEL (8621) 6386 8686
Dance and Song Opera: Mongolian Wedding
This opera will present the life and traditional about Mongolia Minority. Performed by Inner Mongolia National Song and Dance Troup. Tickets prices from 50-380rmb.
April 14 - May 11, Lyceum Theater TEL (8621) 6217 8530
Monday, May 7, 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) 6433 4104
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
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S'mash Up
Hosted by Mr. Stokes and featuring a lineup of international DJs known for their party rocking skills, Smash Up! brings you a dancefloor-incinerating mix of tracks made for wilding out. This month we feature DJ Egg Foo Young from Miami.
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, May 9, 2007
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Addicted Night: DJ Greg Downey
Greg Downey is one of the shining stars of the UK Trance scene right now. He is a DJ who will always deliver regardless of which slot he is allocated. Open bar from 8:30pm, Guys 88rmb, Ladies 50rmb.
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299
Bloke Night
Free drinks are available between 8-9pm.
Studio 78 TEL (8621) 6289 5117
Thursday, May 10, 2007
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Vanity Night
Free entry for ladies before midnight, 100rmb after includes 1 drink. R&B and hip hop music all night long. Balinese Terrance now open for booking.
Attica TEL (8621) 6373 3588
Jade Set
VSOP cocktail buy one get one free from 9pm to 12am.
Jade on 36, Pudong Shangri-La Hotel TEL (8621) 6882 3636
Friday, May 11, 2007
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Brain Failure: First Album Release Country Tour
To celebrate its 10-year anniversary, one of the best Punk band in China - Brain Failure has issued their first album "Coming Down to Beijing" in China. 40rmb cover charge, 30rmb for members.
Yu Yin Tang TEL (8621) 6436 0072
Freeform 5
Freeform 5 is a fluke, a happy accident, an affair of chances. Members are chief song writer Anu Pillai and vocalists Cabba, Tamara Barnett-Harrin and Nick Decosemo. Guys 120rmb, Ladies 80rmb, both 80rmb after 2am.
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299
Saturday, May 12, 2007
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DJ Big AL
Kiss FM Radio DJ Big AL, which is renowned as The Most Underrated DJ in Britain, comes down for his exclusive official China tour.
Babyface TEL (8621) 6537 6667
DJ Goldie
The wait is over, the godfather of Drum'n'bass is back! After an unprecedented success last year in August, we are proud to present Goldie with Lowqui to Shanghai again. 120rmb cover charge, 80rmb after 2am.
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299
Sunday, May 13, 2007
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Celebrate Mother's Day
Buffet lunch 238rmb per person, 388per person with unlimited champagne, free chage for children under 12 years old. Special handmade chocolate for each mom. Lunch time from 11:30am to 2:30pm.
Monsoon TEL (8621) 5155 8318
CJW Mother's Day Buffet
Would you like a special wishes to your mum by flower delivering? CJW will be here. Buffet special RMB128 per person. Beverage includes free flow coke or sprite and selection of the cup of coffee or red tea.
CJW TEL (8621) 6339 1777
Fame
This time, the "Fame" presents three bands: local bands Plastic Chocolate and Open Stage, and Hooligan from Korea. 88rmb for entry.
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299
China International Wedding Expo
We're going to the chapel and we're going to get married! China Wedding Exhibition, which has been successfully held four times, attracts thousands of well-known brands from France, Japan, Italy and South Korea, as well as many famous Chinese wedding service companies and manufacturers to participate.
June 28 - July 1, Shanghai Mart TEL (8621) 6236 6888
The Smash Hit Musical "Mamma Mia" China Premiere
The musical drama spreads the new hit in globe, which includes those classic songs, such as "Dancing Queen", "I Have a Dream", "Voulez-Vous", and so on. This time it will be first presented in China.
July 6 - August 2, Shanghai Grand Theater TEL (8621) 6386 8686
Charity
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to get started with CharityInChina.org!
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