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A rare opportunity to meet with the world's most beautiful women to experience the most memorable moments! Relax and reconnect at Crowne Plaza Sanya - The Place to Meet in Yalong Bay. Miss World 2007(From Nov 28th to Dec 2nd) Special Rates from RMB 2280 per night and up, including 2 breakfast. 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
 Early Booker from Rmb 1100 Per Room Per Night Everyday
Limited time only! enjoy this special rate for early booking; reserve your stay at Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Centre. From September 1st, 2007 to March 31, 2008. Valid for superior room category / Rate is subject to 15% surcharge/ Reservation must be made at least 30 days / Subject to prepayment / 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.
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The Beautiful Melody of the Sea
The Square of Sea Melody is situated in the northeast of Binhai Road, covering 380,000 million square meters. The square is composed of ornamental grounds, greenbelts and many unique-styled sculptures. Standing in the center of the square, you will get excited about a artificial waterfall and unconsciously step into an ancient world, which is full of many totems and wild plants. As for the sculptures on the square, they are based on five themes, for example the fireside, the maternal love, the fishing, the chess playing and the young pioneer. Address: at the northeastern entrance of Binhai Road. TEL (86411) 8273 1586
Wooden Hammer Island
Located in the east of Binhai Road, Wooden Hammer Island Hotel is the only national guesthouse in Dalian, with about 420,000 square meters. Surrounded by many evergreen plants, broad sea and soft sand beach, the island attracts more and more visitors. Staying at the wonderful holiday resort, you will be intoxicated by the splendorous sceneries and heartedly enjoy various sports, such as golf, tennis, swim and bowling. Moreover, those villas on the island are also attractive, which combine the construction style of East and West. Address: in the east of Binhai Road TEL (86411) 8259 0303
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Xi Restaurant in Dalian
Xi restaurant is an all-around restaurant, which combines feasts and entertainments. The restaurant is specialized in Dalian seafood, Sichuan flavor dishes and other diverse fried dishes, especially the flavor of boiled fish and spicy crab is distinctive and will linger around your mouth for a long time. In addition to these unique dishes, we also offer you a comfortable environment for friendly treat and business occasions. Address: No. 1, Weihua Street, Changchun Road, Xigang District, Dalian TEL (86411) 8249 7250
Spice Your Palate at Xiangli Xiangqin Restaurant
Xiangli Xiangqin restaurant specializes in Hunan "Qi Jia" dishes, which are mainly spicy. In order to provide customers the traditional flavor of Hunan dishes, we particularly invited many talented chefs ro cook in our restuarant. All our materials and seasonings are from Hunan. Therefore, Xiangli Xiangqin restaurant is the first choice for you to taste Hunan dishes, not only for its delicacies but also for its enthusiastic service. Address: No. 768, Jiefang Road TEL (86411) 8238 7310 |
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Tapei Radiant Beauty & Skincare Center
Pamper yourself or treat a friend to a full service, high quality Health Spa offering Facials, Chinese Therapy Massage, Auromatherapy Massage, Foot Massage, and Chinese Medicine. Our Spa has very high standards in cleanliness and Hygeine in a very soothing atmosphere. High Quality for a reasonable and competitive price. You can also enjoy the Expat Lending "Kiva" Library while you are here. We're located in the Manhattan Building A (off of Tianjin Street) Room 1101. For more information or directions call us at (86411) 8253 7079 or 8259 7072.
Mingyuan International Beauty Club
Founded in 1992, Mingyuan has successfully become a leading beauty club in Dalian and attracted many fashionable women. During the past 15 years, we have made a breakthrough in our management, which combines hotel service and medical care. And according to different customers, we also provide highly personalized services to make you heartedly enjoy the unique beautifying trip, which is specially designed for you. Address: No. 37, Xinsheng Street, Zhongshan District, Dalian TEL (86411) 8210 0771
Comfort Castle Women Fitness Center
Located in Dalian, Comfort Castle is a multifunctional fitness center. For our honorable members, we provide you not only the expansive space, advance facilities, several gyms for ball games but also some other entertainment, such as sauna and massage. And we also invite professional and experienced coaches and athletes for training. So, we heartedly hope Comfort Castle can make you healthier and refreshed. Address: No. 9 Mansion Zhongshan, No. 10 Xinglin Street, Zhongshan District, Dalian TEL (86411) 8282 2361
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Shunchi Relocation Company
Shuanchi is a professional relocation company, specialized in home moving, office moving, long and short distance cargo delivering and transportation agent. Moreover, for the convenience and accuracy, the company equips every long-distance truck with GPS and particularly runs two special lines out and home. One is between Dalian and Shenyang, the other is between Dalian and Beijing. Based on our rich experience and sense of duty, we will try our best to offer you satisfactory services. Address: No. 112, Zhonghua West Road, Gan Jingzi District, Dalian TEL (86411) 8652 7271
Xi Lehuan Relocation Company
Founded in 1996, Xi Lehuan Relocation Company is specialized in house moving, transportation and cargo delivering. Our company boasts of our rich experience and professional work group. And we also provide different vans to meet the different need of our customers. Committed to our business philosophy, we will continue making efforts to satisfy our honorable customers. Address: No. 168, Huabei Road, Sha hekou District, Dalian TEL (8620) 8442 7637
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Professional Integrity Therapy Available
Integrity Therapy is not a mode of therapy, but a professional commitment: to maintain professional integrity and foster personal integrity. Each individual has different needs calling for different approaches, thus Integrity Therapy utilizes different methods, providing for individual and couples therapy. Experienced as a counselor and therapist, with 9 years' practice in the US and China, I have set up a small private practice in Dalian. Major lines of business: Solution-Focused Therapy, Analytic (Jungian) Therapy, Dream Analysis, Brief Dynamic Therapy and Sandplay Therapy. Flexible & reasonable rates. For more info call 134 78549380 or email: china.psyche@gmail.com |
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 DCT Fine French Wines
A team dedicated to the passion of wine welcomes you and advices you to select the perfect wine. The only wines in China imported from France with referred transportation and conservation which allow you to enjoy the exact same feelings as if you were in France! Wine for tonight diner, a party, a special event, a present… Free delivery within 2 hours in Dalian. Tasting every Thursday at 5pm in our showroom at Huai Hua Da Sha, Floor 17-4, n°100 Shengli Road, Xigang District, Dalian. For more information: www.DCTwines.com; Email: DCTwines@hotmail.com; TEL (86411) 8439 0105 / 8832 9127.
Heng Xin Law Office
Founded in 1994, Heng Xin Law Office is one of the earliest law offices operated in Dalian. Over ten years, we have won a public praise and been conferred many awards such as "Advanced Law Firm" by Dalian Municipal Bureau of Justice for consecutive 6 years, "Provincial Advanced Law Firm" by Liaoning Provincial Department of Justice, "AAA Level Trustworthy Law Firm" by Liaoning Provincial Department of Justice and "National Excellent Law Firm" by All China Lawyers Association. And we believe rich experience and abundant special knowledge is the resource to satisfy our customers. Therefore, based on these advantages, we will be committed to provide the high standard service. Address: 21/F., Gold Name Commercial Tower, 68 Remin Road, Dalian TEL (86411) 8282 5959
Jinshi Translation Company
Founded in 1999, Jinshi Translation Company is a translating and interpreting agency assisting individuals and organizations in offering effective and accurate linguistic services. We have successfully cooperated with the medical, legal, manufacturing and education industry, as well as the local government. The service makes efficiency in a real sense because we can solve the problem in time. Therefore, based on our personalized service and high-quality work, we have built a communicative bridge between different cultures. Address: 203, No. 31, Huatai Street, Xigang District, Dalian TEL (86411) 8240 4039
Amy's DVD and CD Emporium
A great assortment of good quality DVDs and CDs, with English speaking staff to help you with all your needs. Fourth Floor, Hyrise Electronic Plaza (across Vivo). For details, call 135 0074 5146. |
 Biz Exhibitions
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Qing Dynasty Artifacts Exhibition
Admission: 30rmb. Throughout October, 9am-5pm, Dalian Modern Museum TEL (86411) 8230 5746
Dalian Tourism Exhibition
October 19-22, Xinghai Exhibition Center TEL (86411) 8480 9663
Dalian Housing Exhibition
October 19-22, World Trade Exhibition TEL (86411) 8430 3332
Art Exhibition
Admission: 30rmb/half price for students and children.
Throughout October, 9am-4:30pm (closed Mondays) Dalian Natural History Museum TEL (86411) 8469 1290
Art Exhibition
Throughout October, Dalian South East Gallery in Xigang District TEL (86411) 8206 6300
Chrysanthemum Flower Exhibit
Admission: 20rmb. September 28-October 28, Labour Park TEL (86411) 8364 5363
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| Spark Bar
Run and designed by a Korean, the bar is not only spacious but elegant and it expresses the glamourous life of Korean society. Rather than just calling it a bar, Spark can be seen as the heaven of cocktails in Dalian. Bartenders flip bottles in the air, creating fantastic cocktails for customers. Cups, bottles and blazes are all skillfully rolled in the air. Address: Opposite Liangyun Hotel, Zhongshan District, Dalian TEL (86411) 8273 7758
Little Bird Bar
Step into Little Bird Bar, and you will be instantly intoxicated by its beautiful melodies. Run by a rock music band and named after the name of the band and by taking advantage of their popularity, the bar has become more attractive. Address: Youth Activity Center, Renmin Square, Dalian |
 Theater &
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Musical Readings
Admission: 30rmb/50rmb.
7pm, October 19. Dalian People's Culture Hall TEL (86411) 8280 5859/8263 3797(ticket sales)
Peking Opera Performance of "Zhan Tai Ping"
Featuring: Sun Huizhu and Liu Tingjian. Admission: 30rmb/50rmb/80rmb
2pm, October 20. #1 Jilin West Ln, Kunming Street (West of Dalian Foreign Lang.Inst) TEL (86411)8230 5411
International Music Concert
Free Admission. 2pm, October 21. Dalian Youth Center (People's Square) TEL (86411) 8377 3297
Dalian Martial Arts Performances
Daily at 10:10, 1:40, and 2:40, Admission: 40rmb. Gold Stone Beach Marshal Arts School TEL (86411) 8790 4979
Film: "No Reservations"
Now showing in English at Wanda Movie Theater across from Olympic Square. Admission: 40rmb TEL (86411) 8366 9988
Film: "Ratatouille"
Starts showing on Oct. 19
Wanda Movie Theater across from Olympic Square. Admission: 40rmb TEL (86411) 8366 9988 |
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Thursday, October 18, 2007
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Weekly Coffee Get Togethers For Expats
10:30am-12:00pm. The Karffer Coffee Shop. Call (86) 139 4091 4196 for more information.
Friday, October 19, 2007
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Musical Readings
7pm. Dalian People's Culture Hall TEL (86411) 8280 5859/8263 3797
Saturday, October 20, 2007
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Peking Opera Performance of "Zhan Tai Ping"
2pm, #1 Jilin West Ln, Kunming Street (West of Dalian Foreign Lang.Inst) TEL (86411) 8230 5411
Sunday, October 21, 2007
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International Music Concert
2pm. Dalian Youth Center (People's Square) TEL (86411) 8377 3297
Sunday Mornings
10:30am-1pm. The Olympic Square Starbucks. For more information email info@dalianxpat.com. |
 Community Announcements |
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 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!
Weekly Coffee Get Togethers
Weekly Coffee get togethers for expats. Thursday Mornings from 10:30am-12:00am at the Karffer Coffee Shop and Sunday Mornings from 10:30am-1pm at the Olympic Square Starbucks. For more information on the Thursday group call (86) 139 4091 4196
English Lending Library
If you're looking for something to read in English, or have books that you want to donate, you should visit the KIVA lending library, a collection of books donated by the Dalian expat community. The library is located in Taipei Radiant Beauty & Skincare Center, which is located in Room 1101, the Manhattan Building A (off of Tianjin Street). For more information or directions call us at (86411) 8253 7079 or 8259 7072.
Belly Dancing Classes
Every day at 11:50am - 12:50pm, Monthly pass RMB380, RMB230 for 12 classes. Dalian Development Zone Shou Huo Bldg TEL (86) 131 3046 3338
Dalian Kanichi
Dalian Kanichi is a Chinese/Japanese cultural exchange organization. Current members are proficient in Chinese, English and Japanese. Weekly meetings at Missllin Coffee, Keji Square, right across #101 trolley bus station at Carrefour, meeeting time at every Saturday 2-5pm. RMB50 including coffee/tea. For inquiries, contact June Wong at 138 8962 0103 (SMS during daytime)
If you're new to Dalian and would like to get in touch with the local expat community or need information please send an email to dalian_05@hotmail.com and someone will contact you.
Pottery Class Available
Daily 10:00am - 6:00pm. Dianzi Taoyi (near Wu Yi Square). TEL (86) 139 4283 7913 (Mrs. Chen)
Xinghai Park
Admission 7rmb
7:00am - 7:00pm. TEL (86411) 8469 2514
SunAsia Underwater Sea Aquarium/Polar Animal World
Admission 70rmb/80rmb (120rmb combined)
Daily 7:00am - 4:00pm. TEL (86411) 8468 5136
Polar Animal World
Admission 90rmb
Daily 9:00am - 4:30pm. TEL (86411) 8289 3000
Forest Zoo
Admission: Adult 40rmb/Child 20rmb
Daily 8:30am - 4:30pm. TEL (86411) 8248 0694
Labour Park
Daily 6:30am - 6:30pm. TEL (86411) 8364 5363
Xinghai Shell Museum
Admission: 30rmb/adult, 15rmb/child.
Daily 8:30am - 4:30pm. TEL (86411) 8480 2938 ext. 115 |
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