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Travel Information

Yangxin Crocodile Park
Yangxin Crocodile Park is a big comprehensive park which brings crocodile cultivating, appreciating, performance and catering together. There are four types of crocodiles from three continents and the total number of crocodiles is more than 500. In the park, you can do crocodile fishing, feed crocodiles, watch crocodile performances and even enjoy the delicious crocodile meat cooked by our famous cook from Hong Kong. With a primitive and rustic atmosphere, Yangxin Crocodile Park is a good place for you to spend holidays and relax yourself. Address: Near the south of Xinghai Square

Changxing Island Tourist Resort
Changxing Island is China's fifth biggest island which is surrounded by sea. With an area of 255.5 square kilometers, it is a bright pearl on the east coast of Bohai Sea. There are four natural bathing places in it and the Changxing Island seaside park has become a famous summer resort. Apart from the beautiful sceneries in the resort, the various sport and entertainment activities, including yacht club, fishing and horse race, also attract a lot of tourists. Address: Changxing Island Town, Wafangdian City TEL (86411) 8528 0086


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Dining Out

Wanbao Seafood Restaurant (Labor Park Restaurant)
Wanbao Seafood Restaurant is one of Dalian's best seafood restaurants. The decoration of our restaurant is very sumptuous. Every of our VIP rooms has unique design. There are varieties of seafood in our restaurant. They are fresh and delicate. Wanbao Seafood Restaurant is a perfect place for treating and family gathering. Address: No.108, Jiefang Road, Zhongshan District TEL (86411) 8881 2888

Barolo Italian Restaurant
Barolo is a well-designed restaurant. The decoration is European style and every detail is refined. From the window of our restaurant, you can appreciate the beautiful and special sceneries of Dalian. The cutleries here are exquisite which will add enjoyment to your dinner. Address: No.14, Zhongnan Road, Qiqi Street, Zhongshan District TEL (86411) 8273 8078

Health & Fitness

Impulse Total Fitness Dalian Flagship Store
Impulse Total Fitness Dalian Flagship Store is the thirty-seventh store of Impulse Total Fitness. With an area of more than 3,000 square meters, the club is fully equipped with professional fitness facilities. In addition, our experienced fitness coaches will help you build a healthy body and life. Address: Nightlife Leisure Zone of Classic Life, Democracy Square TEL (86411) 8269 8881

C WOW Fitness Club
C WOW Fitness Club is the China flagship store of WOW (Work Out World), an American high-end fitness club chain. WOW was founded in New Jersey in 1993 and now has more than 40 chain stores in many countries, including America, Canada and Japan. C WOW Fitness Club has a total area of 5,000 square meters. Our business site is divided into aerobic training area, strength training area and free weight area. All those areas are independent and non-interfering. In addition, there are swimming pool, Yoga room, Taekwondo room, table tennis room and so on. We will also make a professional fitness schedule for you, which will help you achieve maximum results with little effort. Address: C1-18, Xinghai Square TEL (86411) 8466 7777

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.

Relocations

Xilehuan Relocation Company
Our company is a professional relocation company. With experienced team, low cost, excellent service and different kinds of transport vehicles, we have gained a good reputation in this industry. Our company is specialized in house moving, company moving, piano delivering, air-conditioning installation and big equipment delivering. We are ready to offer our best service to you. TEL (86411) 8442 7637

Dalian Guangyuan Relocation Company
Specialized in house moving, long and short distance transportation, Dalian Guangyuan Relocation Company is ready to serve you faithfully. With our professional workers and high-quality services, we assure you a safe and efficient transportation. Your satisfaction is our ultimate goal. Address: No.1-2, Unit 1, Tower 18, Gaoxiang, Gaocheng Mountain, Development Zone of Dalian TEL (86411) 8730 4547

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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.

Multi-Translation Dalian, China
Multi-Translation Dalian, China offers multi-professional, poly-lingual interpretation and translation services, including simultaneous interpretation in English. Our company is headed by an experienced associate professor of English, whilst the translation team consists of both full and part-time interpreters and translators, of intermediate or advanced level, foreign consultants, as well as Thailand and the U.K. branches. It is with our customers' support that we are able to accomplish our translation achievements; and it is with our outstanding quality service that we reciprocate our customers' faith and loyalty. Address: F4, Haiying Mansion, No. 23, Qiqi Street, Dalian TEL (86411) 8265 9579

Dalian Jiyue Home Service
Dalian Jiyue Home Service is a professional housekeeping and office cleaning company. Our business covers a wide area. Our services include daily housekeeping, floor maintenance, leather sofa cleaning, air-conditioning cleaning, factory and hotel cleaning and so on. We would like to offer you a clean and healthy living and working environment through our faithful services. Address: No. 618, Tower 21, Xinhua Tongrenxuan Community, Shahekou District, Dalian TEL (86411) 8185 1831

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.

Nightlife

New Everest
Comfortable and romantic environment, hospitable and considerate service, joyful atmosphere and drink and dance, this is the perfect place for you to forget the tiring life and relax yourself from hard work and pressure. In New Everest, you can get delicious food and drink, good mood and happiness. Address: Cuinan Community, Development Zone of Dalian TEL (86411) 8750 5399

Theater & Performances

Peking Opera Performance: "Chang Ban Po"
Featuring Zhang Dajun. Admission: 30rmb/50rmb/80rmb
April 19, #1 Jinlin West Ln, Kunming Street (West of Dalian Foreign Lang. Inst) TEL (86411) 8230 5411

Film: "The Golden Compass"
Showing at the Wanda Theaters across the Olympic Square. Tickets are 50rmb. TEL (86411) 8366 9988

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions

The 13th China International Building & Decoration Materials Exhibition
April 11-14, Dalian Xinghai Convention and Exhibition Center TEL (86411) 8480 0004

Spring Real Estate Fair 2008
April 11-14, Dalian World Expo Center TEL (86411) 8480 2369

Golden Pebble Beach Wax Museum
Admission: 30rmb. Daily 8:30am-4:30pm, Jin Shi Tan Wax Museum TEL (86411) 8790 2006

Weekly Calendar

Saturday, April 19, 2008
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Toastmasters Club Meeting
10:00am-12:00pm. The All's Well Coffee Shop on Wuyi Street. For more information email geisey@uakron.edu

Peking Opera Performance: "Chang Ban Po"
#1 Jinlin West Ln, Kunming Street (West of Dalian Foreign Lang. Inst) TEL (86411) 8230 5411

Sunday, April 20, 2008
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The 22nd Annual Dalian International Marathon
7:30am, Xinhai Square TEL (86411) 8360 2122

Upcoming Events

The Sixth China Dalian International Walking Festival
May 17-18, 8am-4pm, Main Venue: Xinghai Plaza (Ornamental Columns) Registration deadline: April 30th. Online registration http://www.dcwits.com/endcwits/bm.asp TEL (86411) 8231 1717

Community Announcements

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/ to get started with CharityInChina.org!

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The 22nd Dalian International Marathon
The 22nd Dalian International Marathon will commence at Xinhai Square at 7:30am on April 20. Please act to apply now if you want to join it. TEL (86411) 8360 2122 Register online at www.dlmls.org

The International Club of Dalian
The International Club of Dalian is a new community-based club for the ever-growing international community living here in Dalian. The objective of the International Club of Dalian is to provide a social and business network to enrich the living experiences for all expatriates and their families living in and around Dalian. For all enquiries relating to membership please contact Jennifer at membership@icdalian.com or visit www.icdalian.com for further information and events.

Dalian International Sports Club
Dalian International Sports Club is a group of children and adults in the Dalian area who get together for both organized and informal sports activities. We have prepared a gymnasium with an inline hockey rink and indoor soccer (futsal) court. The gymnasium is located at Jinhaiwan, 6km from 5 colour city towards Jinshitan. If taking the light rail line (qing gui) the gym is located in between the Bao Shui Qu and Shuang D Gang stations. From Kaifaqu, the #3 bus is convenient and stops nearby. We welcome members from all nationalities! For more info see the DISC website at http://groups.google.ca/group/dalianinternationalsportsclub

Weekly Meeting At Dalian No.1 Toastmasters Club
Dalian No. 1 Toastmasters Club meetings are held every Saturday from 10:00-12:00 at the All's Well Coffee Shop on Wuyi Street. Guests are welcome. For more information email geisey@uakron.edu

Discoveryland
Admission: 120rmb (valid until April 13). Golden Pebble Beach TEL (86411) 8790 3777. For details please visit www.discoveryland.cn

Dalian Scenic Tower
Admission: 50rmb/25rmb for child. Daily 9:00am-4:00pm, Old Dalian TV Tower (behind Labour Park) TEL (86411) 8363 8345

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 the Manhattan Building A (off of Tianjin Street) Room 1101. The space has been very generously donated by the Taipei Radiant Beauty Center. For more information or directions call us at (86411) 8253 7079 or 8259 7072.

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.

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: Main Zone-Adult 40rmb/Child 20rmb; Zone 2: Adult 60rmb/Tram 20rmb
Daily 8:30am-4:30pm. TEL (86411) 8248 0694

Labour Park
Admission: 20rmb. 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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