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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
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 Summer
Getaways In China
From the large bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, to the
spacious living room with a fully-equipped kitchen, our
award-winning serviced residences are designed to provide
you and your family a home away from home - the perfect
getaway this summer. From now till 30 September, you can
also enjoy late 4pm check-out, daily breakfast and broadband
internet access absolutely free. Because life is about
living. Booking or enquiries, 400 820 1028 (local toll-free)
or visit www.the-ascott.com
 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
 Hotel
Kunlun is Pleased to Present a Special Offer in Conjunction
with Selected Room Reservations
Guests with room reservations of three nights or longer
are entitled to one dinner voucher! Terms and Conditions:
This voucher is valid only at Skyline Cafe's Beer Garden
BBQ set menu, or at Keikoku Japanese Restaurant's Robatayaki
Grill Buffet | Double-occupancy rooms may enjoy a 30%
discount on Beer Garden BBQ set menu or Robatayaki Buffet
for the 2nd guest, 30% discount may only be honored at
the same time and venue as complimentary voucher is redeemed
| Offer valid from 1 June 2008 to 31 July 2008 | Voucher
not redeemable for cash | Hotel Kunlun reserves the right
to amend all terms and conditions without prior notice
| Kindly present this voucher and your room key to the
restaurant manager upon arrival. Tel: (8610) 6590 3388
- 5047.
 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
 Family
Package from *RMB 5258 for 3 Nights Stay
Bring your family to Kempinski Resort & Spa Sanya
for some sun shinny quality time! Tailored especially
for families with promises of endless games and fun! Our
6 outdoor swimming pools, 300 meters long 70 meters wide
exclusive private beach and 2 giant water slides will
bring you a memorable fun-splashing good time with your
kids. For Package details, please click
here. * Rate subject to local government tax, and
availability. * Valid from 1 June to 31 August 2008, terms
and conditions apply. For more information, please visit
www.kempinski-sanya.com
Tel: (86 898) 3889 8888; E-mail: reservations.sanya@kempinski.com
 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.
 Summer
Promotions at Luxury Serviced Residence, Beijing
Located in JianGuoMen / Scitech District. Enjoy easy access
to Beijing's JianGuoMen & CBD business, retail
and entertainment area and relish top-notch amenities,
facilities and services in the privacy of this serviced
residence. Now enjoy a comprehensive range of duplex apartments
from 1-bedroom suites to 3-bedroom suites with special
rates starting from RMB598+ per residence per night, effective
till 31 July 2008. Luxury Serviced Residence is managed
by Ascott International. For details check at http://www.somerset.com/en/china/beijing/luxury_serviced_residence.html
China Toll Free Number: 400 820 1028; Email: enquiry.china@the-ascott.com
 Marco
Polo Shenzhen Summer Club Promotion
RMB 1000++ for Single Room, includes: Free access
to Continental Club Floor, providing: Complimentary Breakfast(6:30am-10:30am)
& Cocktails (5:30pm-8:30pm) | Complimentary use of
Boardroom (4 hours) | Complimentary pressing for 2 pieces
per day | 30% discount of Laundry service | Complimentary
use of Broadband Internet in room & Wi-Fi in Public
Areas | Free use of Fitness Center facilities. Add RMB150
for upgrade to Deluxe Suite. Reservation: (86 755) 3339
7736 * Valid from May 1st to July 31st, 2008 * Subject
to 15% service charge and tax * Package can not be used
in conjunction with any other discount or promotional
offers * Package is subject to availability and advanced
reservation required.
 Opening
Promotion Rate at 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. Opening Promotion
Rate: Superior Room RMB 488 net. Free use of Gymnaslum
and Sauna. Valid from June 20 to August 31, 2008. 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
 Summer Holiday Package @ Sheraton Sanya Resort
Spending your holiday at China's most prestigious holiday spot, Yalong Bay and staying at the award-winning Sheraton Sanya Resort - a perfect blend of tropical indulgence. Enjoy first class relaxation with complimentary Mandara Spa and food & beverage gift vouchers. We will also look after your little one while you unwind in your room with movie viewings from our DVD selection. Because you don't just stay here. You belong. Rates start from CNY1588 net, 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.
 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
 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!
Now you can preview and choose hostels from around China.
Find pictures, comments, and maps for the hostels and
then choose what type of bed and rooms you need. We lots
of cities including Beijing, Chengdu, Kunming, Lhasa,
Sanya, Shanghai, and Yangshuo--plus lots more. You can
securely book online and find the cheapest rates online
with us. Visit http://www.chinatravelnow.com/hostels.php
and search for yourself
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 Dining Out |
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|  Buffet
Dinner Just for the 4th of July
As a sanctuary in the midst of the dynamic Pudong business
environment, our hotel delights travelers by thoughtfully
delivering seamless service in a contemporary Western setting
with classical Shanghainese flair. Australian Certified
Angus Prime Rib. Garlic and Black pepper massaged. Tradition
is back, simply cooked served with all of the trimming for
this specials day. Don't miss out, only for one day. Renaissance
Brasserie, 2nd Floor, RMB200 per person. Above price is
subject to 15% service charge. For reservations: (8621)
3871 4888.
 Baked Clay Pot Rice
Select from 8 baked clay pot special dishes, featuring Pork Ribs, Seafood, Barbecued Pork, Summer Vegetable at just RMB 58.00* per dish. From 01st June - 31st July 2008, level 3 Yar Chi Ting , lunch 11:30 - 14:30, dinner 18:00 - 22:30. For Reservations, please call: (8621) 5130 0000 ext 4047 *Price is subject to 15% surcharge.
 Cold
Noodles Delight At Kasumi
To combat the heat, a number of dishes meant to be eaten
cold have been developed. Our own Chef Alan has created
some colorful yet delicious Japanese cold noodles in conjunction
with summer. Sesame, onion, ginger and momiji are accompanied
by four different types of tasty noodles and a bottle of
cold soya lemon sauce to cool them down and raise the flavor
of the noodles. There's nothing more refreshing to eat on
a hot summer day! Check it out! From July 1 to August 31,
11:30am–2:30pm (closed on Sunday) 18:00am–22:30pm
1F, Kasumi, Renaissance Yangtze Shanghai Hotel. For details,
please dial (8621) 6275 0000 ext 2135.
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 Travel Information |
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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
Legendary
Orient In Marco Polo's World - Quanzhou
Want to walk into the legendary orient in Marco Polo's
world? Today the city of Zaitun / Quanzhou lies silently
near the more famous city of Xiamen, Fujian, without any
hint of its past glory in the 12th century, when it served
as one of the largest trade harbors in the world. Behind
the dust of history, there exist not only relic buildings
like temples and museums, but also a unique mixture of
life styles, where decedents of multinational merchants
from various countries like India, Arab, Persia, and southeast
Asia, live peacefully with the local residents, regardless
of any differences in cultures or religions - all waiting
quietly for your discovery. More info, pls dial (8621)
6249 2259
Chuanyan
Nineteen Peaks
The park of Chuanyan Nineteen Peaks lies in the county
of Xinchang, 4 hours drive south to Shanghai, in the hilly
region at lower reaches of Yangtze River, as a typical
illustration of the famous Danxia landforms. The splendor
in landscape is contributed by both uniquely-profiled
hills and zigzagging creeks winding across. It is the
pastoral look of farms scattering along the creek below
that moves visitors who are already charmed by a sharp
contrast of red rocks and green vegetation. More info,
pls dial (8621) 6387 4908
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Health & Fitness |
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 Body & Soul Yoga
Body & Soul Yoga is one of the best international Yoga clubs in Shanghai downtown. 3 minutes to Plaza 66, 5 minutes to Portman by walking. 8 classrooms including hot yoga room, located in nearly 100 years old house(Laoyangfang), 3.6 meters high classrooms surrounded by green, nearly 1000 square meters. All international experienced yoga teachers, English speaking class only, Body & Soul Yoga offers Hatha, Ashtanga, Iyanga, hot yoga, Power Yoga, Flow, etc. 9 classes from 7:30am till 9:20pm Monday till Sunday. Join now, you can enjoy special price! This is also a nice place to make friends. (8621) 3218 0009, www.bodynsoulyoga.com, service@bodynsoulyoga.com
Gubei
Gym Club
Located in Gubei district, Gubei Gym Club is a high-class
fitness centre. The good location, convenient traffic and
excellent environment make it as one of the best choice
for those elites who want to escape from their business
for bodybuilding. It will be a good place to help you get
rid of the pressure on you, and make you enjoy your life.
Join us now and become a member, pls call (8621) 6219 5818*157
Green
Massage
Enjoy greater health and pamper yourself at GreenMassage.
We provide professional massage therapists and outstanding
service for guests in a unique and elegant environment.
Our treatments include traditional Chinese massage strokes,
Japanese Shiatsu finger pressure techniques and aromatherapy
and foot reflexology. GreenMassage brings you a sense of
peace in a private environment. More info, pls dial: (8621)
5386 0222
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 Relocations |
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Shanghai
Lixing Moving Service Company
Based in Pudong District, we a moving service who have
adopted Western management in Shanghai. Our services are
focused on 3 fields, including moving service, cargo transportation,
and courier service. We offer standard prices and if our
workers ask extra fees, we will return it to you and you
need not pay additional money. Address: 3838 Pudong Road
North, Reservation line: (8621) 5861 6199
Shanghai
Fuhui Relocation Company
Founded in 2000, Shanghai Fuhui Relocation Company is
one of the best relocation companies in Shanghai. Our
business ranges from relocation to transportation for
all walks of people. Your satisfaction is our aim. Tel
(8621) 5861 5889
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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
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shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com
Sarah
Home Service Co., Ltd
Western Trained Ayi (Housekeepers and baby-sitters), 24
hour supporting service, satisfaction guaranteed. Call us
for Good Ayi. TEL (86) 1352 4810 280
Shanghai
Universal Law Firm
A leading local law firm, provides full range of legal services
includes company register, negotiation legal advisor, real
estate, employment, family issues, due diligence, IP protection,
dispute resolution/litigation and criminal defense. TEL
(86) 1370 1997 625
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 Biz Exhibitions
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13th China (Shanghai) International Wedding Photographic
Equipment Exhibition
July 3-6, Shanghai Mart TEL (8621) 6236 6888
2008 The 5th
Shanghai International Model Exhibition
July 7-9, INTEX Shanghai TEL (8621) 6275 5800
Apppexpo
2008
July 2-5, Shanghai New International EXPO Centre TEL (8621)
2890 6666
Me 2
Mia van der Heijden will show her different styles of painting
to us. Color and people are the main themes.
June 21-18, Narana Studio TEL (8621) 6519 1660
Double Sided
Razor-He Diqiu Sculpture Exhibition
The first solo exhibition will present some of He Diqiu's
sculptures in the past decade from 1997 to 2008.
June 21-July 4, Shanghai Duolun Museum TEL (8621) 6587 6901
Pure Land-Xid
Ai Ge Sculpture Solo Exhibition
Xid Ai Ge created her work based on everlasting loneliness,
melancholy and expectation of human beings. Most of her
works are original, slouching, innocent and natural which
involving peaceful poetry and dolorous fantasy.
June 19-July 31, Shanghai Sculpture Space TEL (8621) 6280
5629
China Elegance
Wang Qifeng is good at painting a modern world of ancient
Chinese beauties. His works present harmony and nostalgia.
June 29-July 13, Noeli Gallery TEL (8621) 6431 9442
We Are Perfect-Zhu
Jia Solo Exhibition
Zhu Jia is a unique but active artist in the Chinese contemporary
art scene since the end of 1980s. Zhu Jia work, inviting
the viewer to witness reality via both moving capture and
still gaze, raises some fundamental question about the real
and the truth: the spectacular but superficial phenomenon
of China's modernization and booming is not only a phenomenon
or fragile mask.
May 25-July 20, ShanhART Gallery TEL (8621) 6359 3923
The Ancient Olympic
Games
May 1-July 12, Shanghai Museum TEL (8621) 6372 3500
Qiu Zhijie: Ataraxic
of Zhuang Zi-A Suicidology of The Nanjing Yangtze River
Bridge
With the presentation of various historical documents and
installation works, the exhibition will show the measures
and psychological interventions Qiu Zhijie and other suicide-prevention
volunteers have taken to help those who want to commit suicide
on Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge.
July 8-August 24, Shanghai Zendai Museum of Modern Art TEL
(8621) 5033 9801 |
 Theater &
Performances |
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In Love
Tickets selling for 150-280rmb.
July 1-6, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre - Arts Theatre TEL
(8621) 6473 4567
Children's Musical
"Bean-pod Babies"
Tickets selling for 60-480rmb.
July 2-6, 8-10, Shanghai Oriental Art Center - Opera Hall
TEL (8621) 6854 1234
My Own Swordsman
Tickets selling for 100-280rmb.
July 4-11, Yi Fu Theatre TEL (8621) 6322 5075
Yueju Opera "The
Jade Hairpin"
Tickets selling for 50-220rmb.
July 4, Majestic Theatre TEL (8621) 6217 4409
Dou Wei, Zhang
Chu, He Yong & Jiang Xin 2008 Shanghai Concert
Tickets selling for 100-1280rmb.
July 5, Shanghai Grand Stage (Shanghai Gymnasium) TEL (8621)
6438 5280
Hairspray
Hairspray premiered in Asia is one of Broadway's biggest
fat musical comedy hits. You will enjoy this 60's-style
dance show. Tickets selling for 200-1000rmb.
July 5, Shanghai Grand Theatre - Lyric Theatre TEL (8621)
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June 30, 2008
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Ladies Night
Zapata's introduces its Second Ladies night, complementing
Zapata's extremely popular Wednesday ladies night. With
friendly people from all nationalities and all walks of
life together with energetic, pure 90's Classics all night,
people looking for a fun place to hang out on Monday nights
have now found one. Every Monday till midnight, ladies who
visit can enjoy free margaritas.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6433 4104
Filipina
Night
Filipinas drink free from 8:00pm-1:00am. You will enjoy
hip hop dance music at ILS all night long.
I Love Shanghai TEL (8621) 6355 8058
Salsa Sauce
Monday nights are dedicated to the fresh Latin rhythms of
Salsa. Live Latin band, a fresh mix of South American performers
will grace the stage and play upfront Salsa music all night
long. Our guests can enjoy the sounds of salsa while learning
sexy dance moves from the pros at 'Salsa Shanghai'.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Tuesday,
July 1, 2008
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Wine All-You-Can Drink
It is a good place for wine lover with all-you-can-drink
wine deal. RMB120 for bottle of house wine, RMB30 for an
additional glass of house wine.
Tapas Bar TEL (8621) 6415 9567
Midnight
Poison
Every Tuesday night belongs to ladies, you will have a chance
to win prizes. Electro music will be around you all night.
Tanghui VIP TEL (8621) 6226 9988
Wine Tasting
These tastings provide you with an opportunity to taste
some exceptional wines (with various price points, ranging
from RMB90 toRMB900 per bottle), as well as have fun and
learn a little more about wine with like-minded people.
RMB250, every Tuesday at 19:30pm.
Enoteca TEL (8621) 5404 0050
Wednesday,
July 2, 2008
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Quiet Night
BBR Languages is presenting you with our new event Quiet
Night. Starts at 8:00pm. RMB55 for entry including two drinks,
finger foods, note pad and pen.
Arch TEL (8621) 5403 2125
After Work Party
Lounge 18 hosts "After Work Party" every Wednesday.
RMB150 includes a buffet, which offers a wide selection
of hot and cold dishes and a good range of alcoholic beverages
and soft drinks.
Lounge 18 TEL (8621) 6323 8399
Yellow
Yellow is LOgO's new Wednesday party. DJ Ben Huang will
spin different kinds of music like electro-downbeat, funky
minimal and groove. Free drink and heap drinks.
LOgO TEL (8621) 6281 5646
Ladies On Top
Barabarossa hosts "Ladies on Top" every Wednesday
with free selected cocktails on the third floor and roof-top
terrace. DJs Perseau plays funk and house all night.
Barbarossa Lounge TEL (8621) 6318 0220
Thursday,
July 3, 2008
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Karma Koma
Karma-Koma is the brain child of Uprooted Sunshine's vocalist
Cha Cha and The Drunk Monk and is Shanghai's first and only
Trip-Hop, Downbeat and Abstract Hip-Hop night.
The Shelter TEL (8621) 6437 0400
Business Career
& Life
FC Club Monthly Business & Financial Evening at Mural
Bar. The FC Club is one of China's oldest networking organizations.
People often attend the events for purely social seasons–to
meet old friends and to make new friends. They also know
that often it is not what you but whom you know that helps
in life. Cost: RMB50 incl. 1 free drink and finger food.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
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