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Long Stay Package Rate At Traders Hotel Keeps You In Shenyang's Center

Beer Garden at Swissotel Beijing Offers Erdinger Beer Deal and Football

Fountain Piazza Barbecue at Beijing's Lido Place

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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

Weekend Getaway Package in Crowne Plaza Nanjing Hotel & Suites
Crowne Plaza Nanjing Hotel & Suites getaway package is available on every Fri, Sat and Sun valid till August 31, 2008. Superior Room at RMB838nett and Panorama Suite at RMB1068nett, include complimentary breakfast for two, RMB100 allowance for buffet lunch or dinner per day, free broadband internet, one free parking lot, free local call, late check out till 14:00. For reservation please call 800 830 4088 or 400 884 0888 (mobile user). Email: reservation@crowneplazananjing.com

The Summit Club
The Summit Club is Hotel Kunlun's ideal second home for discerning Executive Floor guests. Guests are welcomed by professional and friendly staff, and enjoy personalized check-in services along with the following benefits: Welcome champagne upon arrival, complimentary broadband Internet access, complimentary laundry and pressing, complimentary morning call with beverage, 24-hour personalized butler services, executive buffet breakfast at the revolving Summit Club Restaurant, and mileage awards with participating Frequent Flyer Programs. Contact (8610) 6590 3388 ext. 5021 to find out more about the Summit Club.

JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai Offers Meetings At Special Rates
Between June and August, the 5 star luxury hotel is offering an amazing deal on meeting packages for meeting planners. Packages start from just RMB580+ per person (minimum 10 delegates) including room hire, individual fresh fruit platter on arrival, free flow of coffee and tea throughout the meeting hours and a light lunch. Room rates for meeting packages start from RMB1200+ (minimum of 10 rooms). This unbeatable value meeting package can also earn meeting planners double 'Marriott Rewards' points, which can be redeemed for free room nights, upgrades, special travel packages, banquets and weddings. For reservations please call: (8621) 5359 4969.

Arrive in Style
Kempinski is offering a complimentary airport transfer to guests who reserve the 'Best Available Rate' for any Executive Floor room or suite for a stay between 1 March 2008 and 31 December 2008. If you reserve a one-night stay, Kempinski is offering a complimentary airport transfer on arrival and, if you reserve a stay of two nights or more, two-way airport transfers will be provided. To make your booking use the online booking tool and select the 'Best Available Rate' and make sure you guarantee with a credit card and make note of you flight arrival time so we can organise the transfer. For reservations, please contact: Tel: (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 5522 / 5533; E-mail: reservations.beijing@kempinski.com; Website: www.kempinski-beijing.com

China-Norway Friendship Month May 1st-May 31st Marco Polo Parkside, Beijing
Just make a room reservation or check-in at the hotel quoting your Scandinavian passport number and you will be awarded a China-Norway friendship card that entitles you to the following benefits during your stay at the hotel. 20% discount on your room reservation rate | 20% discount in all hotel restaurants | 20% discount on your airport transportation | 20% discount on your laundry | 20% discount at the Lobby Lounge and Caffe Marco on all China-Norway fusion drinks and cocktails throughout the month | 50% discount Club S and spa | Complimentary Norwegian welcome amenities | Complimentary upgrade based on room availability. For further information please visit www.marcopolohotels.com; Tel: (8610) 5963 6688 ext. 7700; Fax: (8610) 5963 6589/6511; E-mail: resv.prk@marcopolohotels.com

New World Hotel Wuhan
Perfectly situated in the heart of Hankou's business district, the truly deluxe hotel enjoys a premier location. Stylish decor rooms, exceptional personal service will ensure you a most memorable and pleasant stay. In this May & June, hotel will offer special rate starting from RMB628++. For reservations, please call (8627)8380 8888; China Toll Free: 400 8818 225; International Toll Free: +800 3060 2008; or Email: enquiry@wuhan.newworldhotels.com

Feel the Difference @ Swiss Executive Club Lounge
The newly renovated Swiss Executive Club Lounge of Swissotel Beijing re-opened on April, 2008. It is located on the 16th floor, the environment providing elegant atmosphere and contemporary design. It is the ideal venue to meet friends or have business meeting. The guests can enjoy: check-in and check-out at the lounge, complimentary breakfast, high tea and happy hour, broadband Internet access, local calls and incoming faxes, use of the Swiss Executive Club Floor Boardroom one-hour per day... For reservations and more information, please contact (8610) 6553 2288 ext. 1668.

Enjoy Great Deal Promotions at Somerset ZhongGuanCun, Beijing
Located in the heart of Beijing's prime high technology zone, also known as China's Silicon Valley, close to the Beijing Olympic Village, the Tsinghua, Renmin and Peking universities, Haidian Theatre and Medical Centre. The balanced and enriching lifestyle provided by the residence is ideal for executives and their families. Enjoy fully-equipped 1-bedroom suites or 2-bedroom suites with special rates starting from RMB950 per residence per night. Somerset Serviced Residence is managed by Ascott International. For details check at http://www.somerset.com/en/china/beijing/somerset_zhongguancun.html China Toll Free Number: 400 820 1028; Email: enquiry.china@the-ascott.com

Stay & Savor
Enjoy our luxury accommodation and an array of dining options on Stay & Savor package. Deluxe room rate starts at RMB1588 + 15% service charge per room per night, inclusive of daily buffet breakfast for two at The Exchange, RMB300 of food and beverage credit available at The Exchange & Mezzo Italian Restaurant, and complimentary access to gym and pool. Minimum 2 nights stay. Valid till August 31, 2008. Tel: (86-755) 8383 8888; Website: www.sheraton.com/shenzhen

Tee Off In Huhhot
Take a break and enjoy the perfect combination of Shangri-La service and golf experience that will exceed your expectations. Rate: Single: RMB1,580(Weekday); RMB1,680(Weekend). Double: RMB2,380(Weekday); RMB2,480(Weekend). For package details, please click here. The packages are valid from May 1 to Nov.15, 2008. Package rates are subject to 15% service charge. For more info, pls visit www.shangri-la.com/huhhot, Tel: (86-471) 3366 888 or reservations.slhh@shangri-la.com.

Long Stay Package Rate
Take advantage of the Long Stay Package Rate in our newly renovated Apartment and enjoy the privileges from only RMB588 per night, effective from May 1, 2008: Free internet access | 20% discount on F&B except special promotion, festival seasons, Mini Bar, Banquet and Gourmet Corner | 20% discount on laundry and dry cleaning services | 15% discount in the Business Center services except telephone, fax, internet and kiosk | The above rate is valid for consecutive stay 90 nights and above | The above rate is subject to 15% service charge. Tel: (8624) 2341 2288.

Book Your Next Meeting at The Westin Beijing, Financial Street
Coming together is just the beginning. A place to gather inspiration. A freefall to success. Book your next meeting at The Westin Beijing, Financial Street, the place your team will soar. For a minimum of 15 accommodation rooms or meeting for 25 people. Receive one complimentary room night in a Westin room and a complimentary welcome gathering for your delegation. As well as earn triple Starpoints® for use in any Starwood Property worldwide with no blackout dates. This exclusive offer is valid until 30 June 2008 and subject to 15% service charge. To make a reservation please call (8610) 6606 8866.

Book a Hostel Room in China!
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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

No Tourist Can Afford To Miss Scenic Spots -- Gulangyu
Gulangyu, separated from Xiamen by the 500-metre-wide Egret River. The main scenic spots of Gulangyu include the Sunlit Rock, Shuzhuang Park, Gangzihou Bathing Beach and Memorial Hall to Zheng Chenggong. Gulangyu is famous for its architecture and for being home to China's largest piano museum besides blue water, white clouds, green trees, bright flowers and fresh air. More info, pls dial (8621) 5175 1999

Tour To Mt. Yun Tai
As one of the earliest geological parks in China, Mt. Yun Tai is characterized by a series of gorgeous canyons initiated by tectonic motions. The mountain, located in north Henan province, brings you into a natural wonder contributed by numbers of canyons, waterfalls, creeks, as well as a blanket of thick vegetation, far from noises in the crowded city. More info, pls dial (8621) 6374 9821

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Zhuma Yoga
"Zhuma" in "Zhuma Yoga" comes from the first and last characters of "Mount Qomolangma"; it means that we will lodge Zhuma Yoga's "high and stronger" wish and achievement of the world first brand great prospect! The Zhuma Yoga alleviated "the junior healthy condition" among the modern people caused by rhythm of hurry life, high energetic pressure, and the physiological load of exercise insufficiency, the environmental pollution and so on. Let the customer enjoy aristocrat's feeling; has unusually refined, filling charm English aristocrat makings. TEL (8621) 6354 7002

New York Skin Solutions
New York Skin Solutions is a reputed skin care brand from the United States. For the last 15 years, many have had their dreams of desiring radiant skin fulfilled. More than 98% of customers who experienced their first facial trial, saw results instantly. New York Skin Solutions provide one on one skin care services. Equipped with a team of skin care experts who have gone through extensive professional training, New York Skin Solutions will provide customers with positive results and excellent customer service. TEL (8621) 5237 5566

Shanghai Jintong Moving Service Company
Shanghai Jintong Moving Service Company already has 15-year history in this industry. At present we have more than 30 trucks in different types and a group of bridle-wise staff. We promise for on time service and clients can pay after the service. Reservation line: (8621) 5538 6617

Shanghai Pingan Moving Service
As one of the earliest moving service company, Pingan Moving Service already has 9-year history. We offer service for those high-class furniture, such as piano, air-conditioner, and so on. This team will help customers to pack and remove those furniture those should be taken more carefully. If you need our service, pls call (86) 800 820 5393