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 Interlaken Spring Festival
Relax unwind and replenish your soul at The Interlaken OCT Hotel Shenzhen. Discover warm calm and serenity at OCT East. From RMB2768+15% per room per night(Period: from now to 31 Feb.): 1 night staying | 2 New Year Breakfasts in Interlaken Cafe | 2 Tickets to Tea Stream Valley | Spa (except treatment) | Tea Show. For more information please call (86 755) 8888 3333.
 Spring Weekend Special Package at JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai
Pamper yourself with a special weekend escape while enjoying the exceptional 360°views. Special spring room rates are available from March 1 to April 30. Guests are invited to experience a Deluxe Room for CNY1,800* per room per night or choose a Studio Suite for only CNY3,100* (single occupancy) and CNY3,400* (double occupancy) per room per night - only available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Guests can experience all the luxury of a 24 hr gym, indoor/outdoor pools and Mandara Spa or dine in one of 3 award winning restaurants. For reservations please call: (86 21) 5359 4969.
 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.
 Weekend Package
Radisson Hotel Pudong Century Park will offer a weekend special rate of *RMB1888 with 2 nights stay until 30 April 2008. Including complimentary bottle of imported wine; hotel limousine service to or from airport; in-room broadband internet access; wireless internet access; use of gym, sauna and tennis court; please call: (8621) 5130 0000 for reservations. *Subject to 15% surcharge, only applicable to arrivals on Fridays or Saturdays.
 Enjoy a Romantic Skiing Vacation in Dalian!
Until 29 February 2008, don't miss a romantic and exciting skiing vacation with your family in Dalian and irresistible offers from RMB850 at Shangri-La Hotel, Dalian. The rate includes 2-hour skiing in Dalian Linhai Skiing Course and round-trip shuttle transportation.*Above rate is subject to 15% surcharge and hotel room availability. Add: 66 Renmin Road, Dalian 116001, China. Tel: (86 411) 8252 5000; Fax: (86 411) 8252 5050; E-mail: slda@shangri-la.com; Website: www.shangri-la.com
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Valentine Party-For Love
Mind Group, an experienced group that enjoys high reputation in the international community, is invited to create you the hottest Valentine Party in town. Mind Group will bring their best DJs and performers to stir up your party mood. Be There or be square at Star Live on February 14. RMB100 at door/RMB150 for lovers/RMB80 presale/RMB250 for VIP. 9pm, February 14. Star Live TEL (8610) 6425 5677
Thursday, February 14 - Valentine's Day
On Valentine's Day Die Kochmuzen comes with a special evening for the love birds in town. You can choose from 2 special set menus, a 3-course menu for RMB248 and a 4 course menu for RMB348. Of course every couple can also expect a little surprise! Reservations recommended, call Mr. Voll on 135 0107 5480 or Dev on 136 5128 5494 for details. |
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 Valentine's Day at Lido
Enjoy a special Valentine's buffet at "The Patio": RMB268 per adult; RMB588 per family (2 adults and 1 child under 10 years of age). Have a romantic 5 course set menu dinner at "Texan Bar & Grill": RMB666 per couple. For the ultimate Valentine's experience, enjoy dinner at "Texan Bar & Grill", spend the night in one of our superior rooms and have our special Valentine's breakfast in your room for RMB1338. All prices subject to 15% service charge. For reservations, please call (8610) 6437 6688.
 Dinner Buffet at Orchid Terrace Cafe(Coffee Shop)
Come and try dinner seafood buffet - lobster, oysters, sliced sashimi, hand-roll sushi and much more! Weekday lunch buffet (Monday to Sunday): RMB158+15% service charge per person; Weekday dinner (Monday to Thursday): RMB188+15% service charge per person; Weekend dinner buffet (Friday, Saturday and Sunday): RMB268net (includes soft drinks). 50% off on all beverages in the coffee shop. Tel: (8610) 6512 5555; 5877 5555. For more info, please click here
 Romantic Valentine's Day at Kempinski Hotel Beijing
*Kranzler's Restaurant & Bar - International buffet at RMB 688++ per couple including a bottle of Kempinski sparkling wine and a lot of prizes to be won. Tel: (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 4105. *Kempi Deli - Come to Kempi Deli and surprise your loved one with our special Valentine's cake or heart-shaped chocolates. Tel: (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 5741.
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
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 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
Wonderful Destination For Winter Travel - Tianxianpu Scenic Spot
Tianxianpu Scenic Spot is a place of interest located to the north foot of Yunmeng Mountain in Miyun. The place features streams and has more than 20 natural sceneries that combine water, stones and forest. In winter, Tianxianpu offers a unique view that you'll never experience in other time of the year with its tranquil atmosphere and special surroudings. For details about us, please call (8610) 6901 5287
Changbaishan International Ski Park Opens Door To Welcome Customers
Changbaishan International Ski Park, the first natural ski park in China and the largest of its kind in Asia, has opened at the west scenery area of Changbaishan Mountain, the renowned "Oriental Alpes". With a vertical distance of 800 meters and a slope in 8km long, our have one advanced ski lane, two secondary ski lanes and two tourism ski areas in addition to a big variety of on-snow programs and facilities to meet both professional skiers and leisure travelers' demand. From now on till May, we will hold a snow culture festival during which you can expect various wonderful snow performances. Information hotline: (86433) 5755151
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 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.
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 New Century International Children's Hospital
New Century International Children's Hospital, China's Premiere international children's hospital provides affordable pediatric care at international standards. The relaxing, modern, clean facilities and friendly, courteous, English speaking staff of the International standard managed Chinese hospital make your child's stay a pleasant one. The 24 hour emergency room, with imported state of the art equipment, is staffed by Beijing's most qualified doctors and nurses. Insurance accepted. With private and safe rooms, this international children's hospital provides the most care for the one you care about the most. 56 Nanlishi Road (off the West 2nd Ring Road, Yue Tan South Bridge Fu Xingmen, next to the east gate of Beijing Children's Hospital). Tel: (8610) 6802 5588; 8804 6000.
Flora Professional Spa & Treatment
Does Beijing's hectic life pace make you feel stressed and fatigued? Are your skin dry and life-less due to Beijing's dry air and air pollution? Flora Professional Spa & Treatment offers you an escape to all this and a good place to relax, refresh and recharge yourself. We provide a full range of spa services with a particular focus on skin care and related beauty treatments, like body massage, body scrub, body wrap, aromatherapy baths and a wide range of facial treatments. Full Body Treatment Package: RMB988 (150 min); Back Treatment Package: RMB428 (90 min); Facial Package: RMB3,680. Address: Bld E#311, Sunshine 100, No.2 Guanghua Rd, Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 5100 2004
Kids' Hairdressing Expert - Baby Don't Cry
Baby Don't Cry is the first large size hairdressing store with kids as our main clients. We feature unique decoration with cartoon style chairs and colorful designs to suit children's mentality. Our dual-duty hairdressers who are both skilled in hairdressing and children's psychology can meet different situations and provide care-free service for the parents. Besides hairdressing, we also offer infant souvenirs and various intelligent toys to enrich children's life. Address: Room 2506, Tower B, Aochang Rongfu Center, Beiyun Road, Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 8493 7013
May Flower Dental Clinic
May Flower Dental Clinic is a multi-lingual and multi-specialties dental office located at Beijing's Financial Street. With a total business area of 1000 s.q.m, we have 15 rooms for diagnosis and we are equipped with world class dental treatment facilities. Our club style management creates an elegant and private atmosphere for you and our professional dental specialists will make you feel at home. Featured services include: Cosmetic Dentistry/Implant Gum/Disease Treatment and so on. Address: 3F, No 2 Building, Yingtai Center, 28 Financial Street, Xicheng District TEL (8610) 6657 8833
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Changwei Home Moving Company
Beijing Changwei Home Moving Company is a professional home moving service provider that has passed the ISO9001 certificate. With many branches across town and a group of young and well-trained staff, we are able to offer you a one-stop home moving solution that eases you from the big trouble of relocate to a new place. Starting price: RMB160. For more information, please call (8610) 6720 1060
Zhongyou Freight
With more than 100 employees and over 70 vehicles of various types, Beijing Zhongyou Freight Co., Ltd. provides home moving, enterprise relocation, goods packaging and transportation and logistics service to both individuals and businesses. Headquartered in Haidian District, we have opened branches in different corners of the city to offer fast and convenient service to you. Starting price: RMB150. Address: Room 1510, Beifang Xingui Building, 16 Zhixin Road, Haidian District TEL (8610) 8238 8166
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Full-time Math And Science Teacher Wanted
Dalian World Youth Academy is looking for a full time teacher to teach the upper level Math and Science subjects in the Pre-IB (10th grade) class. We are looking for a healthy, energetic native english speaker preferably with previous experience in teaching IB, MYP, A level or AP courses in foreign countries or international schools. Applicant must have a University degree and a minimum of three years experience in teaching. Those interested can email us at dalwya@gmail.com.
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Yingying Zhixing Mum & Child Service
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Beijing Transmeaning International Translation Co., Ltd.
Beijing Transmeaning International Translation Co., Ltd. has a professional translation and interpretation team that consists of over 30 language experts graduated from famous Chinese universities like Peking University and Tsinghua University. We strive to provide high-quality services basing on unceasing perfection and self-innovation, and try to become the leader of the industry in translation of scientific and technical information. We are especially proficient in machinery, electronics, architecture, computing, business, finance and law translation. RMB120-160 per thousand words fro Chinese to English translation, RMB150-280 per thousand words for English to Chinese translation. Address: Room 505, The A Building, Boya International Center, No.1 Lize Zhongyi Rd. Wangjing, Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 8478 2099
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A professional consulting service provider in Beijing, we have a group of senior economists, accountants, engineers, lawyers and CPAs to provide timely and excellent service to individual and businesses. We adopt advanced management concept and consummate information data so as to provide upgradable solutions to our clients both in and out of China. Address: Room 12B05, Mingshang Building, 55 Suzhou Street, Haidian District. For details please contact (8610) 8261 7588 |
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Spring Job Fair 2008
February 16-17, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8460 0000
China Tour Exhibition Of Abbas Kiarostami's Films, Photos And Art Installation
Featuring world film master Abbas Kiarostami's films, photos and installations.
January 26-February 28 (close on Mondays), Beijing Huangcheng Art Gallery TEL (8610) 8511 5373
New Vista-The Phenomenon of Post-tradition In Contemporary Art
Works of artists Ai Weilai, Geng Jianyi, Hong Lei and many others are on the show.
February 2-March 16, Blank Space TEL (8610) 8456 2054
Holistic Back-Wang Luyan's Solo Exhibition
Wang Luyan creates an amplified micro-world in Holistic Back, which consists of a 10-meter wall and a spheriform part and lets people lose of a concrete reference.
January 26-March 26, Joy Art Beijing TEL (8610) 8459 9788
dA Office, Voroduo: Architect's Installation
As the second of a series of installations that dA Office has made for specific exhibition, Voroduo is a works that blurs the boundary between art and architecture. The huge symmetry structure made of 100 interweave acryl attracts the audience with its twisting body.
January 26 till end of March. Beijing Yimen Gallery TEL (8610) 5127 3220
Impression
Five artists, Li Tao, Lu Zhou, Wang Xiaobei, Yi Hui and Yanhui, who come from different educational background with different art experience bring their works for a joint exhibition.
January 26-March 8, F5 Art Space TEL (8610) 5202 3995
Two Fold Faction
The video exhibition consists of two parts, showcasing works of seven artists from China, Danmark, Germany, Switzerland and the U.S.
January 26-March 8, Seoul PKM Gallery TEL (8610) 8456 7429
Huang Juntu Solo Exhibition
January 23-March 31, Gallery Of JW Marriot Beijing, 83 Jianguo Road, China Central Place, Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 8911 5762
Dissilient Era-Yin Hui's Solo Exhibition
A post-80's female artist, Yin has rich imagination during her art creation. She conveys an irresistible art appeal through her brisk, viberating and natural drawings.
January 1-February 29. Fafa Gallery TEL (8610) 8430 2587
Good Luck 2008
Good Luck 2008 is the first exhibition of Sumeng Gallery in the new year. The exhibition conveys the gallery's good wishes to the audience with the works of six artists on the show.
January 8-February 28, Sumeng Gallery TEL (8610) 8957 9113 |
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Peking Opera: "Lu Shui Yi Shan"
Performed by National Peking Opera Theatre of China. Tickets selling for RMB80-380.
7:30pm, February 11. China National Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0000
Ballet Pantomime: Don Quixote
Tickets selling for RMB50-800.
7:30pm, February 11. Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6835 1383
Beauty & Beast-World Cartoon Film Themed Music Concert
Tickets selling for RMB50-1500.
7:30pm, February 11. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8303
Zheng Xulan Solo Concert
Chinese soprano vocalist will hold her solo concert in Beijing. Tickets selling for RMB120-1280.
7:30pm, February 12. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8303
Wang Luobin & West Folk Song Artists
Tickets selling for RMB100-1280.
7:30pm, February 12. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 5846
Ballet Pantomime: Gisele
Tickets selling for RMB50-800.
7:30pm, February 12. Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6835 1383
China Eight Eyes Special Session On Valentine's Day
One of China's greatest male quartet will perform to celebrate Valentine's Day. Tickets selling for RMB80-880.
7:30pm, February 13. Beijing Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6605 5846
Ballet: Notre Dame de Paris
Performed by Russia Kremlin Palace Ballet Theater. Tickets selling for RMB180-1680.
7:30pm, February 13-14. Poly Theatre TEL (8610) 6501 1854
Romantic Comedy: "DJ Is Very Busy"
"DJ Is Very Busy" is performed as part of Kappa's romantic comedy for the Valentine's Day. Tickets selling for RMB100-800.
7:30pm, February 13-14. Bayi Theatre TEL (8610) 8193 9114 (tickets)
Argentine Music
Tickets selling for RMB80-580.
7:30pm, February 13-14. China National Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0000
Ning Feng Violin Solo Concert
Ning Feng, a native of Chengdu, started learning the violin with private teacher Mr. Youxin Wen at the age of four. He has won many prizes in international competitions and was invited several times to perform in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and made recordings for JVC Victor Records. Tickets selling for RMB80-999.
7:30pm, February 14. Century Theatre TEL (8610) 6468 3311 ext. 3163
"Full House"
The concert features love themed songs. Tickets selling for RMB80-999.
7:30pm, February 14. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8303
Kun Opera: "The Peony Pavilion"
Regarded as "the mother of all operas", Kunqu has a long history of over 500 years and is one of China's oldest dramatic forms. The "young lovers version" of The Peony Pavilion has been performed many times out of China and received wide acclaim from foreign audience. Tickets selling for RMB50-580.
7:30pm, February 14-16. Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6835 1383
Drama: "Under Shanghai's Roof"
"Under Shanghai's Roof" is a representative work of Xia Yan, one of the most famous drama writers in China. The story takes place in the 1930s during the rainy season in a two-story shikumen house and it is a bitter-sweet tale involving several families. Tickets selling for RMB50-300.
7:30pm, February 14-17. China National Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0000
Orlek Beijing Concert
Slovenia band Orlek comes to Beijing. RMB40.
8pm, February 15. Star Live TEL (8610) 6425 5677
For The Love Of Guitar-2008 Guitar China Spring Festival Party
Tickets: RMB30/40.
8pm, February 16. Star Live TEL (8610) 6425 5677
Concert: Splendid China
By Shanghai Chinese Orchestra. Tickets selling for RMB50-280.
7:30pm, February 17. China National Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0000 |
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Peking Opera: "Lu Shui Yi Shan"
7:30pm. China National Grand Theatre TEL (8610) 6655 0000
Schnitzel Day at Die Kochmuzen
We offer you All You Can Eat Schnitzels (escalopes). RMB60-78 various styles, from the famous Wiener Schnitzel to Gypsy Escalope and Escalope Italia.
Die Kochmuzen TEL (8610) 5869 3830.
Ballet Pantomime: Don Quixote
7:30pm. Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6835 1383
Beauty & Beast-World Cartoon Film Themed Music Concert
7:30pm. Forbidden City Concert Hall TEL (8610) 6559 8303
Lush Cinema
Every Monday is the cinema night at Lush, come to relax with dinner and enjoy the wonderful flicks on offer. Free dessert between 7pm and 9pm.
8pm. Lush TEL (8610) 8286 3566
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Ladies' Night
Free Cuba Libre, Screw Driver, Pina Colada, Tequila Sunrise, Mohito and Summer Punch for ladies from 8pm till 11pm.
Latinos TEL (8610) 6409 6997
Zheng Xulan Solo Concert
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