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Send in your favorite photo of something interesting, odd, or funny while you stayed in China. Send it to xianzaifunny@xianzai.com with the subject "Xianzai Beijing Funny Pics!". We'll post the best pics here each week!

Adopt a Pet

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

Hotel Deals

The Perfect Winter Vacation is Surprisingly Affordable at Ascott
Enjoy Ascott's winter special rates at 11 of our residences across six cities in China. Beijing fr 900 RMB, Hong Kong fr 788 HKD, Shanghai fr 540 RMB, Suzhou fr 380 RMB, Tianjin fr 880 RMB, Xi'an fr 330 RMB. For bookings and enquiries, call 400 820 1028 (local toll-free) or visit www.the-ascott.com or email: enquiry.china@the-ascott.com. Promotion valid till 29 February 2008. Rates shown are daily nett. Prior reservations required and subject to availability. Other terms and conditions apply.

"5257" --- I love my wife at Crowne Plaza Sanya
Enjoy Deluxe Room 3 Nights only for RMB 5,257. Including: round way airport pick up| Welcome flowers & Fruit basket | One bottle of wine| Two daily breakfasts | One romantic dinner | Use bicycles for one hour | Enjoy Spa for couple | Late check out till 3 pm | Free internet in room. | Free Gym and Swimming pool...Valid till March 31st, 2008, invalid during public holidays. "Exclusive Resort of Miss World 2007" 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

"Sea Breeze" Meeting Package at Gloria Resort Sanya
Indulge yourself into our "Sea Breeze" Meeting Package from RMB298+ per person including: Full day meeting room usage; Two Coffee/ Tea Breaks; Free Podium and 2 Microphones; Basic audio-visual equipment; Flip chart, Screen, White Board and Markers, Pad and Pencil; Complimentary Mineral Water and Mints; Delightful lunch set menu. Remarks: All prices are in RMB and subject to 15% service charge; Meeting Rooms subject to availability; The management reserves the right to change the above without prior notice. For more information and reservations, please contact(86-898) 8856 8855-4135. Log onto our website www.gloriaresort.com, or e-mail bqt@gloriaresort.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.

Style & Elegance is happening in Marco Polo Parkside, Beijing
Located in the Asian Games Village, only 1km distance from the "Birds Nest" and the "water cube", the national main stadium of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. 315 rooms and suites, with 3 Continental Club Floors (Executive Floors) with duplex Club Lounge. State-of-art meeting or conference facilities, "creative" food and drinks, together with 4000-sq m Life Style Club. More interesting package from us - Relaxation package (Room + Massage + One way Transfer + Breakfast - wow!). Call (8610) 5963 6688 for reservations or e-mail us at parkside@marcopolohotels.com for more information.

KIDs rule in Paradise Package at Sheraton Sanya Resort
Here in Paradise, everyone gets pampered including your little one. Kids are invited to sleep and eat free at the Resort, and we will even provide one hour baby sitting and one hour activities which includes cookies making, or supervised crab & shell hunting while mum and dad can enjoy a leisurely lunch or a relaxing swim in the crystal seawater. Our rooms are elegant and spacious, ideal for family, comes complete with 32" flat screen TV, DVD and much more. You don't just stay here. You belong. Rates start from CNY1850 + 15% service charge, including two breakfasts and more value added benefits. Book today at www.sheraton.com/sanya or call +86-898-8855 8451, e-mail sanya.res@sheraton.com for more information.

The Interlaken Silver Christmas Eve Gala Package
Make your Christmas the most memorable ever by making it "An Interlaken Christmas"! Join our Silver Christmas Gala Dinner, Wonderful Entertainment, Exciting Prize... Only RMB3068 you will get a memorable Christmas Eve in Shenzhen's most luxury hotel including one night accommodation and Christmas Buffet Breakfast in Interlaken Cafe. For detailed information, please call +86 755 8888 333.

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Dining Out

Christmas Eve 2007 at Crowne Plaza Fudan Shanghai
Come and enjoy all the festivities of a traditional Christmas at Crowne Plaza Fudan Shanghai. Gather your family and friends here to enjoy an extensive Christmas buffet, free flow beverages, mystery entertainment & performance and lucky draw with a special prize valued at RMB 5,000. Not only that, Santa Claus & Special Gifts for the kids await your children. Crowne Plaza Ballroom: Christmas Eve Gala Dinner, RMB 1,288* per adult. Festive inquiries and reservations please call (8621) 5552 9999 ext. 3224. * All prices are subject to 15% surcharge.

'Ch. Cheval Blanc and Ch. D' Yquem' Night Luxury Wine Dinner
Give your holidays an extra special glow when you enjoy a luxury festive wine dinner at 7pm on December 14th in JW's California Grill, priced at RMB2,888 net per person. The 5-course gourmet dinner is paired with two vintages of Petit Cheval, Ch. Cheval Blanc and Ch. D' Yquem, with special guest Mr Pierre Lurton, General Manager of both Chateaux. This prestige wine dinner in conjunction with ASC wines has very limited seating for its exclusiveness and quality. For reservations, please call Susan Chen at (8621) 6445 3202 ext. 131.

Christmas Celebration At Le Bistrot
Celebrate Christmas Eve with family and friends while enjoying the lavish spread of holiday dishes from around the world on December 24, 2007. Priced at RMB 600 net per person for dinner including free flow soft drinks, the international buffet prepared by Executive Sous Chef Mauricio Guerrero. The buffet showcases festive dishes like Christmas Ham, Roast turkey with sage and chestnut stuffing. Children are invited to indulge in a Christmas cookie and candy buffet while playing games and listening to Santa Claus read stories throughout the evening. For enquiries and reservations, please call (8621) 3318 9999 ext. 7008.

Festive Celebrations at Radisson Hotel Pudong Century Park
Sunday 23rd December 2007, Magnolia Grand Ballroom Win a Magnificent Overseas Holiday for Two! *2nd Floor-"The First Christmas" Party 18:00-22:30, Buffet with live music, entertainment and lucky draw. Tel: (8621) 5130 0000 ext 6006. *INFINITY-Lobby Level 18:00-22:30, Buffet with Christmas favourites. With live music and lucky draw. Tel: (8621) 5130 0000 ext 4009. *YAR CHI TING-3rd Floor 18:00-22:30, Set Menus from RMB388 net per person. Tel: (8621) 5130 0000 ext 4047. Monday 24th December 2007, INFINITY-Lobby Level 18:00-22:30, RMB488 net per adult, RMB288 net per child (6-12 years). Tel: (8621) 5130 0000 ext 4009.

Travel Information

Kiss a Scandinavian, Win a trip to Scandinavia for 2.
Play the game and book your ticket now, start from 5,000rmb! contact us at (8610) 8527-6100 or (8621) 5228-5001. For more information, please click here.

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

Fly on Executive First from only RMB25,700 round trip!
Starting this season, you can enjoy our luxurious lie-flat bed* and the latest in-flight amenities in Executive First Class between Beijing and Shanghai and Vancouver, as well as from Beijing and Shanghai non-stop to Toronto. Plus, enjoy great savings! Purchase your ticket before April 5, 2008 and get our great round-trip Executive First Class fares to Vancouver and your favorite Canadian destinations, for travel until April 19, 2008. Terms/restrictions apply. For reservations and inquires, please contact Air Canada Office in Beijing (010) 6468-2001 or Shanghai (021) 6279-2999. Website: www.aircanada.com. *On aircraft to Toronto and selected aircraft to Vancouver.

Book Your Winter Flight Early and Save!
The skiing season is getting close. Take advantage of Air Canada's incredible special fares to your favorite destinations -- Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton. Ensure that you get your most ideal travel dates by booking today. Offer is valid for travel until December 27, 2007. Terms/restrictions apply. For reservations and inquires, please contact Air Canada Office in Beijing (8610) 6468-2001 or Shanghai (8621) 6279-2999. Website: www.aircanada.com

Famous Town - Zhouzhuang
Zhouzhuang is well known for its beautiful environment and simple architecture. Although more than 900 years have past, its architectural style is still well preserved. Like a lotus on the water, the town is surrounded and bisected by rivers. Sitting on the boat, you may enjoy the scene between bridges and feels the interest of a water township, which offers a quiet and simple life. For more information, pls dial TEL (8621) 5155 5155

Take A Trip to Wuyi Mountains
Fujian Wuyi Mountains was honored as "World Cultural and Natural Heritage" by the UN Organization of Science, Education and Culture. It is a typical rosy cloud landform and a place of interesting with a long history. The natural condition inside the reserve is very advantageous, the forest cover is well preserved, biological resource is very rich, and there are many rare birds and animals. For more information, pls dial TEL (8621) 5239 8000


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Health & Fitness

Qinsen Fitness Club
Qinsen Fitness Club is a complex fitness club which set following the standard of international fitness centre, including body building, facial treatments, spa and leisure. We offer capacious space and top equipments for our members. We also have physical examine equipments so that we can help our member to make a completed plan includes training and leisure. We also provide internet service in the club, members can not only keep fit here but also have entertainment. For more information, pls contact us: (8621) 6683 0550

Y Wellness Club
Supported by YMCA Shanghai, Y Wellness Club is a complex for body-building and fitness. We offer 14 different courses, including aerobics, boxing, ballet, yoga, hip-hop and so on. Our coaches come from China, Japan and Korea and we will give our members personal training. We have different member cards for you to choose, then you can also enjoy badminton, pingpong, sauna, and facial consultants service. TEL (8621) 6317 8789

Relocations

Shanghai Mayi Moving Company
With highly qualified staff, our services are designed to ensure that you are not distracted by moving issues. We offer different service for different kinds of moving, including packing, box rent, remove furniture and so on. TEL (8621) 5694 8757

Shanghai Fujia Moving
Fujia Moving doesn't only do the moving in the city, but can also do service near and around Shanghai. The promise of our service is convenient, quick, and on time. The minimum price is 168rmb, and extra 4yuan/km, but no extra charge in 5km. 24 hours hotline: (8621) 5041 4489

Services

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

Copy Machines for Rent
Shanghai Bocheng Copiers Centre is a professional corporation for copy machine rental and maintenance. We offer copiers in different types and brands, including Canon, Toshiba, FUJI XEROX, Sharp. We offer many kinds of rental contracts. We also have second-hand copiers for sale. If you need a copier for your office, pls contact us on (8621) 6230 4646.

Yuanyuan Wedding Service
If you are tired of wedding issues, Yuanyuan Wedding service will help you to arrange all the details. We are featuring to outstand the individuality of the new couple, to make your wedding be unique. Also, we can help to reserve your honey month after the wedding. If you are preparing your wedding, pls contact us on (8621) 6438 5445.

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions

China (Shanghai) Ad & Screen Printing Expo 2007 and China (Shanghai) Package Printing Expo 2007
December 11-13, Shanghai New International EXPO Centre TEL (8621) 2890 6666

China Sourcing Fair: Fashion Accessories & China Sourcing Fair: Baby & Children's Products
December 12-14, Shanghai New International EXPO Centre TEL (8621) 2890 6666

The Circus
Thirty life-size and lifelike manikins, the latest works of Italian artist Gigi Rigamonti, will be on display.
December 6-January 13, 2008, Shanghai Times Square TEL (8621) 6391 0691

Soft Power: Asian Attitude
When we create our own contemporary art, we are influenced so much by the West that we accept those forms of contemporary art and unawarely copy their standards. We must be aware of how important it is to establish our own cultural standards and values and avoid blindly existing and experimenting under the standard and system from the west.
November 17-December 28, Shanghai Zendai Museum of Modern Art TEL (8621) 5033 9801

Rembrandt And The Golden Age, Highlights From The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
It is for the first time that masterpieces from the collection of the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam will be seen in China. The exhibition includes two paintings by Rembrandt and twenty prints by the master as well as Delft Blue and silver objects and other paintings of famous Dutch artists such as Frans Hals, Jan Steen and Jacob van Ruysdael.
November 3-February 13, 2008, Shanghai Museum TEL (8621) 6372 3500

Theater & Performances

Stage Comedy "Crazy Stone"
Tickets selling for 100rmb-380rmb.
December 4-10, Majestic Theatre TEL (8621) 6217 4409

Drama "Love & Lie"
Tickets selling for 100rmb.
November 28-December 16, Shanghai Grand Theatre - Studio Theatre TEL (8621) 6386 8686

Chengzong Yin Piano Recital
Tickets selling for 60-380rmb.
December 14, Shanghai Concert Hall TEL (8621) 6386 5772

Jazz Salon-Mona Lisa
Tickets selling for 60-200rmb.
December 14, Shanghai Oriental Art Center - Performance Hall TEL (8621) 6854 1234

Shinhwa 2007 Shanghai Concert
Tickets selling for 180-2007rmb.
December 15, Hongkou Soccer Stadium TEL (8621) 6540 0009

A Song Lei Musical Production "Butterflies"
Tickets selling for 100-1000rmb.
December 16, Shanghai Grand Theatre - Lyric Theatre TEL (8621) 6386 8686

Weekly Calendar

Monday, December 10, 2007
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Monday Madness
Every Monday, we invite you to join our new wine tasting. 3 glasses of wine for 50RMB. Plus house wine for only 20RMB per glass all night! Live Latin band from South America. Dance teacher from "Salsa Shanghai" to show you some moves. Free entry.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023

Mon Day
If you want to relax yourselves and have a good mood, welcome to LOgO. DJ Tootekool spins low-key, loungey, chill music. 10RMB for draft beer and 15RMB for glasses of wine. Free entry.
LOgO TEL (8621) 6281 5646

Ladies Night
Every Monday from 8:00pm to 10:00pm. Free Cocktails for ladies on selected beverage.
Trader Vic's Restaurant TEL (8621) 5228 3882

Vietnamese Cinema
100RMB includes one drink (Saigon Beer, Vietnamese Coffee, Wine and Solid Vodka cocktails) and one Vietnamese snack (spring rolls, skewers etc.).
F.C.C. TEL (8621) 6445 8082

Tuesday, December 11, 2007
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Mirage Mingle Tuesdays
Ladies drink for free till 12:00am. 20RMB for beers. Buy one get one free after 12:00am.
Mint TEL (8621) 6247 9666

Open Stage
Every Tuesday open bar from 21:30pm, Open mic to every one. If you can play on the stage, you will get a free beer.
4 Live TEL (86) 1377 4244 008

RnB Hip Hop
Buy 1 get 1 free on all cocktails. Bucket Bottle Promotion 6 beers for 250RMB, bottle promotion from 680RMB.
Attica TEL (8621) 6373 3588

Wednesday, December 12, 2007
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Addicted Wednesday
London based DJ/Producer Graeme Lloyd is one of a new breed of rising stars on the international dance music scene. Come and enjoy this special night!
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299

Alma Caribena Night
Feel the heat with our dance teacher and her initiation to Caribbean dances: Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Chachacha... Free entry and buy one get one free.
Trader Vic's TEL (8621) 5228 3882

DJ Redanka
Andy Redanka's involvement in the global music scene runs to over twenty years. And over the past decade he's been fortunate enough to play at some of the world's greatest dance music clubs and festivals. Don't miss high quality music.
Club G Plus TEL (8621) 5386 8088

Ladies Night
Every Wednesday, free drinks for ladies, open bar from 7:30pm-10:30pm. Free entry.
Piccone Address: 1 Taojiang Lu

Thursday, December 13, 2007
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Latin Jazz
Live South American Band "ARENA" from 10:00pm to late, the new band created an unique fusion of R&B and Latin Jazz percussion groove. Guest DJ will play R&B after band till early in the next morning.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023

Thursday Night Trance
Every Thursday Dragon Club gives you wonderful music and let you feel relax. Open bar till the morning, you can drink all you want and stay a little longer.
Dragon Club TEL (8621) 6433 2187

Ladies On Top
Ladies are on top at Barbarossa every Thursday with delicious cocktails free all night from 9pm until midnight.
Barbarossa Lounge TEL (8621) 6318 0220

Block Party
Bacardi super hour every Thursday at Zapata's. Free flow Bacardi and mix from 10:00pm to 11:00pm. 25RMB Mojitos and Pina Coladas all night, Bacardi Bottles 2 for 1 all night.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6474 6166, 6433 4104

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World of Drum N Bass
The world's biggest and longest-running d&b event brand "World Of Drum & Bass" are doing their first and only performance in China! For more than 10 years since its conception, "World Of Drum & Bass" has touched down all over the globe, packing venue capacities from 1000 to 15,000 people, hosted by most of the world's top, chart-breaking, award-winning artists.
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299

Beat Down
Beats will be broken and the bar will be open as resident DJ V-Nutz (from Shanghai's infamous "The Lab") and Shige (Japan) drop some funk, soul and break beats.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023

Ian Carey
Ian Carey has sold well over 1 million records across all formats. He is a DJ at heart with a rich musical history passed down through bloodlines.
Attica TEL (8621) 6373 3588

Drink Till You Drop
Live flamenco music by Carmona Brothers and all-you-can drink open bar special. 80RMB per person (including BBQ) from 7:00pm until 10:00pm. 100RMB per person after 10:00pm.
Air Bar TEL (8621) 5239 5409

Nightwatcher
30RMB for entry. Starts at 9:00pm.
Yuyintang TEL (8621) 5237 8662

Saturday, December 15, 2007
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DJ Vinnie Q
DJ Q experiments with a range of ingredients, ranging from deep, soulful and jazzy frisco, to funky booty shaking latin rhythm, spiced with dark, dubby & driving afro/tribal tracks, and at times even with the filthiest groovy minimal house. Q slips seamlessly from the latest nu-school house to old school classics, merging the decades without ever being reduced to airtime favourites.
Attica TEL (8621) 6373 3588

BonBon's 2 Year Birthday Bash
All the best of the past 24 months rolled into 1 big party night! Babes, Beach Honeys, Bikinis, Bass, Beats and the legendary OPENBAR! A complete audio-video retrospective of the past 2 years is on display with autographed posters and video greetings from all the top artists who visited bonbon such Sven Vath, Roger Sanchez, Paul Oakenfold, Mark Farina, Sneak, 2manyDJs, Goldie, Basement Jaxx, Richie Hawtin, Q-Bert, Eric Morillo and DJ Hell! And there's free gifts for everyone!
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299

Blue Ice 123 Party
Every Saturday night, open bar from 10:00pm-2:00am. Male 70RMB, female 10RMB. Straight shots drink 1RMB, mix drink 2RMB, beer & cocktail 3RMB.
Blue Ice Club TEL (8621) 6437 0400

Rock Event To Know
60RMB for entry. Starts at 4:00pm.
Yuyintang TEL (8621) 5237 8662

Sunday, December 16, 2007
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Fame
2 live bands start off Sunday night, The Flying Fruit, then Phatty Club. Then we turn over the mics and stage over to you at 11:00pm when you are the rockstar! How many chances in a lifetime does one get to lead live rock band? Welcome to the spotlight, welcome to FAME!
Bon Bon Club TEL (86) 1332 1939 299

A Sunday Brunch for a Well-Deserved You
The Sunday Brunch at Marriott Cafe features International and Asian cuisine in a refreshing collection of appetizers, salads, fresh seafood, hot dishes and rich desserts. Savory antipasti, sushi, fritto misto and vodka-oyster shooters are just some of our highlights.
Marriott Cafe TEL (8621) 6237 6000 ext. 6657

R & B Live
Upstairs brings you live R & B music with resident DJ Alan Bautista and DJ Hack accompanying "Cross Culture" who will bring you the sounds of R & B and Hip-Hop live on stage.
Upstairs at Park 97 TEL (8621) 5383 2328

Upcoming Events

Li Yundi Piano Recital
Dubbed as "Prince of the Piano," Li Yundi was the youngest-ever player to win the International Federick Chopin Competition in 2000 at the tender age of 18. For his Christmas concert, program includes Chopin's "Mazurka Op. 33," Liszt's "Ballade: No. 2 in B Minor," Alban Berg's "Sonata Op.1," Ravel's "Jeux d' eau" and Mussorgsky's "Picture at an Exhibition."
December 25, Shanghai Grand Theatre - Lyric Theatre TEL (8621) 6386 8686

Amsterdam Symphony Orchestra Kingdom of the Netherlands
The Amsterdam Orchestra is a dynamic, young symphony orchestra based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Founded in 1984 by former members of several Dutch student ensembles, the orchestra has a core of ap-proximately 70 professional musicians. For the Shanghai concert, they will perform Dvorak's Ouverture "Kamaval" and Brahms' "Hungarian Dances No. 1, 5, 10" as well as some Chinese tunes.
December 28, Shanghai Oriental Art Center TEL (8621) 6854 1234

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