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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

Winter Package
From 15 December 2007 to 29 February 2008, come to enjoy our winter package at RMB 688+15% surcharge per night onwards including one breakfast. Stay for two consecutive nights, you will receive the third night free. The hotel features an indoor swimming pool, fully-equipped modern gym, 1 tennis court, 4 restaurants and bars. For reservations and more information, please call (8621) 5552 9999. Email: reservations@crowneplazafudan.com. Website: www.crowneplaza.com or reservation Toll free numbers in China: 800 830 4088, 400 88 40 888(mobile) *Minimum 3 consecutive nights guaranteed. Not available in conjunction with other promotions.

"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

Get Cosy This Winter at the Pudong Shangri-La
Rates start from RMB 2,250 per night! Enjoy spectacular views from our luxurious guest rooms and pamper yourselves with CHI Balance, the signature treatment of our CHI, The Spa. Terms & Conditions: Promotion is valid from 20 December 2007 to 5 January 2008;Rates quoted are subject to 15% service charge; The package includes a signature CHI Balance treatment per person per night. For more information please call (8621) 6882 6888 or email reservations.slpu@shangri-la.com. Register at The LOOP, the Pudong Shangri-La e-Community HERE

Winter Package at Sofitel Wanda Beijing
Wrap yourself in elegance at Sofitel Wanda Beijing with our winter package from RMB 1988 Per Night: Complimentary upgrade to club room | Late departure until 6pm | Invitation to enjoy the exclusive benefits of club sofitel including two breakfasts at club lounge, unlimited internet access, cocktails | One-way limousine service (choicei of to or from airport) | Valid from 1st december 2007 until 29 february 2008 | Subject to 15% service charge. Prior reservation is required subject to availability. Reservation is available via Tel : (8610) 8599 6666; fax : (8610) 6581 3838; Email: reservation@sofitelwandabj.com; China reservation (local call cost): 400 818 2688. www.sofitel.com.cn

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.

Nightlife

Christmas Carnival Party
The annual Christmas party unveils at Vics. The same venue, but with a different Christmas feeling. The party will feature hot dancers and passionate DJs and a varied theme every day from December 21-24. A set of complimentary Vodka for those who make reservations for December 21-24. 9pm-4am, December 21. Vics TEL (8610) 5293 0333

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Thank You For Your Love & Support! Dec 24 - Christmas Eve Party Ticket: RMB150. (Include one standard drink + lucky draw); Dec 31 - New Years Eve Party Ticket: RMB200. (Include one standard drink + lucky draw). December 24/31, Club Suzie Wong TEL (8610) 6500 3377

Cool DJ Agency Present TV Rock
TU Rock, consisted of two famous DJ/Producers of Grant Smillie and Ivan Gough, is a dual music award winner of Aria, a hot single piece "flaunt it", and a record breaker in sales for five consecutive years. On December 29, TV Rock will rock Angel Club. 9pm-3am, December 29. Angel Club TEL (8610) 6552 8888

For details about above events, please visit www.clubzone.com

Happy Christmas Eve At Super Bar Street
Super Bar Street will offer Santa Claus gifts on Christmas Eve when all the bars and restaurants on the street will organize their own unique Christmas party, making a whole street a special Christmas Town for you. Come to expect the wonderful parties, lucky draws and great deal offers and enjoy PILIPILI's African themed buffet diner and African band performance. 6pm, December 24. Super Bar Street TEL (8610) 8448 8569

Dan Tait Asian Tour
Dan Tait is a Pioneer DVJ artist, product developer and tester, DJ for G-Club, producer and resident at SpeedQueen. His dedication to House music, ability to read a crowd and then tease them into submission, and his pure optimism attitude have all been central to the attention and respect he has attracted from the diverse range of clubs, DJs, producers and promoters that he has worked with. Come to meet him on December 29 at Babi Club. 9:30pm till late. Babi Club TEL (8610) 6551 3338

For details about above events, please visit www.98street.com

Rockaholic Night @ Alfa
Want a perfect dancing night? Now, every second Saturday, Alfa brings you all the best Rock and Electro music, from 60's to the newest Indie and Electro Rock spun by DJ BB & DJ Marco. Vodka Cocktails buy 1 get 1 free before midnight. Free entry. 10pm on wards, December 1, 15 and 29. Alfa TEL (8610) 6413 0086

Dining Out

Brazilian Churrascos
*Lobster Combo - Chef Beto presents a dazzling combination of baked, grilled and glazed lobster with his own unique samba touch! Add RMB98+15% to the Buffet Dinner Price. Available during dinner in December. *Hot Chili Chocolate & Coconut Ice - Exotic chili chocolate ice cream with coconut sorbet, grilled pineapple and hot fudge sauce. RMB38 + 15%. Available during lunch or dinner in December. *Batidas Cocktails - Heavenly mixes of tropical fruit juice and cachaca - the potent sugarcane liquor from Brazil. RMB68 + 15%. December 1-31. For reservations and inquiries, please dial (8610) 8498 2288 ext 6178.

Set Menu at Ristorante Bologna
The newly renovated Ristorante Bologna on the top floor of the Capital Hotel will present you with 2 sets of New Year Menu at RMB238&268net. While savoring a fine selection of authentic Italian food, you may experience the magnificence of the historic Tiananmen Square and glory of the legendary Forbidden City. For more information, please log onto our website at www.capitalhotel.com.cn. For reservations, please dial: (8610) 5815 9988 - 3686.

Japanese New Year Traditional Food Box
Mr. Hiruma, a native Japanese chef from Hotel New Otani Tokyo, will prepare the Japanese New Year traditional food box for you to enhance your holiday cheer. Two different sets of RMB1500 and RMB3000 are available. Please make reservation before Dec.28, 2007. Please pick up your food on Dec. 31, 2007. If reservation is made before Dec.15, 2007, special price at RMB3000--RMB2850, RMB1500--RMB1450. (If the customers go to Sakura to fetch the food box themselves, special discount RMB50 be enjoyed.) Tel: (8610) 6512 5555; 5877 5555. For more info, please click here

Christmas Day Brunch Buffet at Holiday Inn Lido Beijing
*Christmas Day Brunch Buffet - December 25th, Time: 11:30AM - 3PM. Adult: RMB260, Including soft drinks, juice and sparkling wine; Child: RMB130 4-12 years old (under 4 years old free). The Patio. *New Year's Eve Party - Dinner Buffet, December 31st, Time: 6:30PM - 00:30AM. Adult: RMB600, Including soft drinks, local beer and wine; Child: RMB400 4-12 years old(under 4 years old free). Grand Ballroom. All prices are net. For reservations please call (8610) 6437 6688.

The Summit Club
Celebrate Christmas in style at the Summit Club's Christmas Eve semi-buffet! Start with selections of fresh shucked oysters, juicy lobster, creative salads, and hearty soups, and then indulge in your choice of perfectly roasted stuffed turkey, scrumptious seared fillet of veal and goose liver, or tasty baked cod. A scrumptious meal to accompany a romantic Christmas Eve, fantastic lucky draw prizes from the restaurant as well as the hotel Grand Prize-what a perfect evening to remember! Dinner is served from 18:00. RMB 2688 net per person, including unlimited champagne, imported red and white wine, soft drinks, and beer. Contact (8610) 6590 3388 ext. 5218.

Kranzler's New Year's Eve Bash
Say good-bye to 2007 with a great international dinner buffet, selected wines and the swinging sounds of our resident band. Dinner will be served from 6:00 pm till 11:00 pm. Rmb 428 plus 15% surcharge per person including Kempinski sparkling wine, domestic beer and local wine plus soft drinks. For information and reservations please call (8610) 6465 3388 Ext 4075.

Christmas Eve Comic Dialogue & Playlet Grand Party at Landmark Towers
Your Christmas celebration is guaranteed to be a sensational event, in which a specially chosen entertainment-series of exceptional live performances headed by the famous comic artists Guo Degang, Shi Fukuan, Shi Shengjie and Pan Changjiang plus magnificent buffet with the holiday menu. Lucky draw prizes will await you with even more surprises. Price: RMB 5800(S.S.VIP), RMB 3688(S.VIP), RMB 2688(V.VIP), RMB 2388(VIP), RMB 1988 per person. The Rates above are subject to 15% service charge. 5% discount for Christmas tickets purchased before 10th December. Price will be negotiated for group purchase. Tel: (8610) 6590 6688 ext. 21225, 6590 6666, Ms Liu: 1391 089 8997, Ms Yang: 1360 103 6816.

Glittering Christmas At Marco Polo Parkside, Beijing
Come and have a wonderful Christmas & New Year at Marco Polo Parkside, Beijing with your friends and family! Gala Dinner, Caffe Marco Festive Buffet, Lobby Lounge Champagne Nights, and Festive Accommodation Package...To receive for more information and to reserve, please call (8610) 5963 6688 ext 6468 or 6420.

Celebrate in style at The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street
Christmas Gala Dinner on 24 December, 1800 hours in The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom offering lifestyle buffet, live entertainment, lucky draw prizes, free-flowing drinks, wine, and beer. Tickets @ 2,688 net per person, VIP @ 2,888 net per person. 24 Dec Xmas Eve Dinner Buffet @ RMB488 (food only) or RMB688 (with wine) and 25 Dec Xmas Lunch Buffet @ RMB388 (food only) or RMB488 (with wine) at Greenfish. 24 Dec Xmas Eve 5-course Set Menu @ RMB988 (food only) or RMB1,288 (with wine) and 31 Dec New Year's Eve 5-course Set Menu @ RMB988 or RMB 1,288 at Cepe. 24 Dec Xmas Eve 7-course Set Menu Dinner @ RMB777(with soft drinks, wine, and 1 glass of Champagne) and 31 Dec New Year's Eve 7-course Set Menu Dinner @ RMB1277(with soft drinks, wine, and 1 glass of Champagne). Tel: (8610) 6601 6666.

Rumi Persian Grill
Rumi is crisply decorated with a strictly modern feel. Iranian cuisine prizes sour flavors such as pomegranate and sumac, a dried crushed sour red berry and green herbs. The menu here focuses on beef, lamb, chicken and fish kebabs. The chicken leg kebab is succulently tender and juicy, marinated in a mix of saffron and lemon juice. Vegetarians could make a hearty meal of humus, tomato and feta and vegetable salads. For dessert, try the delicate little baklava stuffed with cardamon and walnuts. Daily 11:30am - 11pm, Xiaoyun Road (opposite King's Garden Villas), Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 8454 3838

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

Rose Valley: Good Choice For Winter
The picturesque Rose Valley is one of the ten most famous sceneries in Mentougou District in the suburb of Beijing, enjoying long time fame for the big and thick petals of the roses here. We also have other major attractions that combine waterfall, forest, streams and temples. We promise everyone will have a different experience when they come in winter than other time of the year. RMB60 per person incl. door ticket and BBQ. Address: Dagou Village, Miaofengshan Town, Mentougou District, Beijing TEL (8610) 6188 4600

Yabuluoni Ski, Your Nearest Ski Resort In Town
Located inside Chaoyang Park, Beijing Yabuluoni Ski is the nearest ski resort in town that can free you from going a long way to seek the ski pleasure in the suburbs. Managed by ski resort professionals, we can ensure you a safe and comfortable stay here with our good quality snow lanes. Don't miss our best ski season that starts from this month. For more details about us, please call (8610) 6507 6591


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Education

The British School of Beijing
The British School of Beijing provides the English National Curriculum for the expatriate community of Beijing. The school's educational approach arises out of the best practices found in British schools around the world, emphasizing high academic results, respect for one another, and a diverse academic and extra-curricular programme. As a result, students are provided with the qualifications and skills to enter universities worldwide. The British School of Beijing is at the centre of a committed community with parents, teachers and friends of the school dedicated to the children's success. Further information or visit to the school can be arranged etc. Mailto: info@britishschool.org.cn or Tel: (8610) 8532-3088.

Health & Fitness

Wangfujing Plastic Hospital
Located on Beijing's most bustling Walk Street Wangfujing, with plastics and beauty being the two major services; equipped with imported facilities and a team of seasoned plastic experts including Dr. Ding Xiaobang. Address: 23 Boshu Hutong, Dongcheng District TEL (8610) 8663 3022

Fengzi Liren Beauty Center
Are you thinking of getting rid of those troublesome speckles from your face or body? Fengzi Liren is your right solution. Equipped with a group of beauty experts who have rich experience in removing speckles by combining Chinese medicine with Western medicine, we are able to provide a wide range of beauty services for ladies who are seeking to be more beautiful. Featured services include speckel removal, skin care, and body toning. Address: Room 301, Wenbao Building, 112, Xigexinli, Chongwen District TEL (8610) 8789 2903

Lan Yoga
Lan Yogo China World Trade Center Store is located next to Kerry Center, within five minutes' walk to the Guomao Subway Station. As a VIP flagship store of Lan Yoga, we feature elegant and up-market decoration where the members can enjoy the most excellent service. We have over 20 coaches to offer you hand-to-hand caring. In addition, we also have nail beauty and mental pressure elimination center so that you can achieve overall health and beauty. Address: F5, Digital Plaza 01, Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 6591 0160

Relocations

Haoyunjie Home Moving
Beijing Haoyunjie Home Moving is a professional home moving service operator with many different types of trucks to meet your demand. We have branches around town and well trained staff that can offer the most convenient service to you. RMB1200 for Luxury Move Package, including packing, furniture dismantling and installing, home arrangement and clean, and various packages needed). RMB150 for individual. TEL (8610) 6494 9127

Shun Xin Fa
A large size home moving company in Beijing, our mission is to meet the clients' demand in a manner satisfactory to them and at a standard higher than they expect. Starting price: RMB150 for individual, RMB160 for business. For details please call (8610) 6281 0595

We Are Trustworthy Because Of Being Professional
Located inside Chaoyang Shigezhuang Logistics Center, we boast a total business area of 10000 sqm. We have vehicles of various types that can meet your demand for freight or home moving. We deliver assessment service at your door so that your articles can be moved in a most cost-efficient way. For details about us please call Beijing Liantong Logistics at TEL (8610) 6548 9789

Jobs

Check for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
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Job Openings for Specialist Teacher of Business English at Berlitz
Specialist Teachers of Business English required because of expansion. Berlitz Beijing seeks more full-time English-teachers with a strong business background to teach business skills to middle and upper-level management students in major international companies. Good salary, with opportunity for career development and opportunities for promotion. Send CV detailing your business experience to hr@berlitz.com.cn; Tel: (8610) 6593-0478, 6508-0244/0255/0274.

Kids Coordinator Wanted at Berlitz
Due to expansion, Berlitz Beijing is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced teacher to coordinate kids lessons. The responsibility includes new teacher recruiting, kids teachers managing, lesson arranging and monitoring, and complaint handling, etc,. The person also gives lessons to kids of aged 4 - 15 years on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m. 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. and training in the famous Berlitz method will be provided. Email: hr@berlitz.com.cn; Tel: (8610) 6593-0478, 6508-0244/0255/0274.

Services

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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 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

Xinhua Shouli Accounting Firm
Xinhua Shouli is mainly specialized in financial audit, enterprise capital validation, tax agent and consulting and accounting consulting. We also run asset evaluation, enterprise management consulting and project cost consulting. Annual audit fee: 2.5 per thousand yuan of the total audit amount when it is less than RMB10 million, 0.01 per thousand yuan for audit of asset over RMB5 billion. Address: L 3F, No. 1 Office Building, 12 Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 6581 6597

Fuchenglai Business Consulting Company
We provide various visa services for foreign expatriates, including conversing from L visa to F visa, from F visa to Z visa and from L visa to Z visa as well as visa extension. We also help our clients arrange invitations and employment certificate and driving licenses (without undergoing a test) and help foreign companies register a new business in China. Address: Nanli Erqu, Shuanghuayuan, Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 5134 6461

Yiran Family Health Care Center
We are a professional household service and family health service provider in Beijing. By cooperating with the Women's Association of each provinces and the Labor and Social Insurance Department as well as the Health Department, we are able to provide the most qualified and secured staff who then deliver our expertise home caring service to you. Prices range from RMB1000 to RMB1800 per month. TEL (8610) 6493 2008

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions

Doors-One Step Further To The Edge
Markus Willeke's first solo exhibition in China.
December 16-January 31, 2008. Platform China Contemporary Art Institute Main Space A TEL (8610) 6432 0090

Dissociation & Weightlessness-Dong Jun's Painting Exhibition
December 16-January 13, 2008. Expol-Sources Art Space TEL (8610) 6431 4793

Mobile Socialism-Contemporary Art Exhibition
Featuring Chinese artists Zhang Nian, Sun Ping, Chen Youtong and many others.
December 16-30. Dashanzi Huantie Times Art TEL (8610) 5200 5331

Grimace Parade
German female artist Andrea Bender brings her works to Beijing.
December 15-January 6, 2008. China Art Seasons TEL (8610) 6431 1900

"Chinese Patients"
Four artists with great academic potentials are bringing their works to the show as part of the opening exhibition of West Shore Contemporary Art Club.
December 29-February 3, 2008. West Shore Contemporary Art Club, 10 meters to the entrance of the No. 2 yard in 798 Art District.

Art Exhibition: "Illusions of Silence"
December 5-January 3, 2008. Today Art Gallery. 32 Baiziwan, Chaoyang District.

"False"
Group exhibition of Platform China.
December 1-30 (close on Mondays), Platform China TEL (8610) 6432 0091

Pensive Ephemera
Wei He's solo exhibition.
December 22-January 22, 2008. M-Art Space, 798 Art District, No. 9 Jiu Xianqiao Rd, Chaoyang District.

"Qi" Forms
"Qi" is a very important concept in China's traditional culture. It is deemed to be a basic element that links human body with nature, society and spritual principles. Artist Xu Xiangdong expatiates on this concept in his works.
December 8-January 7, 2008. New Age Art Gallery TEL (8610) 8459 9282

No U-turn-Segments of Chinese Avant-garde Art
Artists Bao Pao, Ding Fang, Feng Lianghong, Lin Chun, Liu Yan, Ma Kelu, Ren Jian, Song Yongping, Wang Mingxian and Wu Shaoxiang bring their works to the exhibition.
November 17-December 31, TRA Gallery TEL (8610) 5202 3883

Joy of Living-Matteo Lo Graco Works Exhibition
10 piece of sculpture and 16 pieces of paintings of Italian artist Matteo Lo Greco are on the show.
November 18-January 20, 2008 (closed on Mondays). BB Gallery TEL (8610) 6432 2619

Theater & Performances

Ashin Beijing Concert
Taiwan singer Ashin will hold a concert in Beijing on Christmas Eve. Tickets selling for RMB180-1680.
7:30pm, December 24. Workers' Stadium TEL (8610) 6586 6166

Yuri Bashmet And Moscow Soloists
Soloist Yuri Bashmet will bring Moscow Soloists to present a live concert in Beijing to celebrate Chirstmas. Tickets selling for RMB180-1880.
7:30pm, December 24. Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 6501 1854

Christmas Songs
Tickets selling for RMB80-480.
7:30pm, December 24. Haidian Theatre TEL (8610) 6282 2006

2008 New Year Ballet Concert
By the National Ballet of China. Tickets selling for RMB20-150.
7:30pm, December 24. Peking University Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6275 1278

Shui Mu Nian Hua Beijing Concert
Chinese pop group Shui Mu Nian Hua will stop in Beijing as part of their China tour. Tickets selling for RMB50-2000.
7:30pm, December 25. Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6835 1383

Kunqu Opera: West Chamber and The Peony Pavilion
Tickets selling for RMB80-480.
7:30pm, December 25. Haidian Theatre TEL (8610) 6282 2006

2008 Christmas & New Year Symphony Concert
Tickets selling for RMB80-1280.
7:30pm, Decemb