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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

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 Weekends Promotion at Millennium HongQiao Hotel Shanghai
Enjoy a much deserved getaway at Millennium Hongqiao Hotel Shanghai with our attractive weekend room deal from RMB 770, and be on your way to a memorable weekend! *Rates are offered for Superior Twin Room per night per room *Rates are subject to 15% service charge.*50% discount on F&B consumption, excludes banquet, meetings & promotional items. *Child sharing same room and bedding with parents stay FREE if 12 years and below *Valid from 1 July, 2008 to 31 August, 2008. Tel: (8621) 6295 1305 sales@millenniumhongqiao.com, www.millenniumhongqiao.com

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Travel Information

Jinlong Temple National Forest Park
Jinlong Temple National Forest Park is located at the boundaries of Yingchengzi and Hongqi town of Ganjingzi District, covering an area of 21.38 square kilometers. The Park consists of many hills such as Longshan and Fenghuangshan, and is divided into ten scenic spots. There are 757 kinds of plants and more than 30 kinds of animals. Three temples, Beimiao Temple, Jinlong Temple and Niangniangmiao Temple, all have beautiful stories behind them. Hunting ground and artificial rivers are also planned. For more information, please call (86411) 8669 1435.

Ternary Palace (Sanyuan Gong)
Ternary Palace was first built in late Ming and early Qing Dynasty. The current palace covering an area of 3600 square meters is the largest Taoism palace in southern Liaoning province. Architectures in Ternary Palace are antique style, with Sanqing Temple, Kwun Yam Temple, Mazu Temple, Kuan Kung Temple and another six temples worshiping Taoism immortals. Also, you can enjoy the fascinating scenery of the sea and islands. Address: Beishan Park, Dachangshan Island, Changhai County.


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Dining Out

Pujiang Canyin Restaurant
Pujiang Canyin is among the oldest Shanghai cuisine restaurants in Dalian. Chefs here are invited from Shanghai, and so are the materials such as rice field eels and Shanghai hairy crabs. Dishes here are typical Shanghai cuisine, no matter cold dishes, desserts or hot dishes. Xiaolongbao, fried steamed bread and steamed crabs are highly recommended. Address: 122-124 Wusi Road, Shahekou District. TEL (86411) 8431 0198

Maizi Dawang
Do you want to taste the authentic Shanxi cuisine? Please come to Maizi Dawang. We survive for our good taste and good service. Cooked wheaten food has more than 2000 years of history in Shanxi, and has many distinctive kinds such as sliced noodles, hand-pulled noodles, Mao Erduo and so on. You can find these typical Shanxi foods in Maizi Dawang. Besides, seafood and Sichuan cuisine are also provided here. Address: 348 Nanshidao Street, Xigang District. TEL (86411) 8248 5284

Health & Fitness

Menard Skin Care Salon
Menard is a Japanese brand with over 20 years of experience and has obtained ISO9002 Quality System Certificate. With the guideline of "Pleasure and relaxation are the foundation of beauty", Menard provides you with aborative care about your skin problems, and brings you the gospel and miracle of beauty. We sincerely welcome you to our salon and enjoy first class service. Address: Room 801, Guangrong Building, 90 Xi'an Road, Shahekou District. TEL (86411) 8450 9386

New-Mart Fitness Club
New-Mart Fitness Club is the largest fully equipped one-stop diversified fitness center in Dalian. We have not only 1300 square-meter equipment area and 500 square-meter spinning area, but swimming pool, sauna area, VIP rest area and beauty salon. Our services include weight losing, swimming, aerobic exercises, yoga, Latin dance, ballet, spinning, belly dance, jazz dance and Pilates. Address: Seventh Floor, New-Mart, 1 Qingsan Street, Zhongshan District. TEL (86411) 8388 0788

Tapei Radiant Beauty & Skincare Center
Pamper yourself or treat a friend to a full service, high quality Health Spa offering Facials, Chinese Therapy Massage, Aromatherapy Massage, Foot Massage, and Chinese Medicine. Our Spa has very high standards in cleanliness and Hygiene 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

Zhaolin Relocation & Freight Service
Dalian Zhaolin is a reputable and professional relocation and freight company with branches in each district of Dalian. With a variety of truck models and many professionals, we can provide you with individual home moving, company relocation and long and short-distance transport of goods day and night. We can make your moving much easy by offering free packing and relocation of furniture. Our company is developing based on high quality service, and we would like to use it to redound to the supports from our clients. Head office: 1 Youyi Bridge, Ganzijing District TEL (86411) 6261 5288

Jiyuan Relocation Company
Jiyuan Relocation is among the earliest home moving companies in Dalian Economic Technological Development Area. The well-trained working team will offer you relocation service of high quality and reasonable price. We not only specialize in individual home moving and company relocation, but long-distance logistic services to many large cities nationwide. We promise free services to elderly childless people and military families. Address: 17 Gangsongli, Development Area. TEL (86411) 8752 6020

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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.

Eao Translation Company
Dalian Eao Translation is a branch of Qingdao Eao International Translation. We have set up strict translation quality standards and quality control system to make our service to companies and individuals accurate, professional and timely. We have now 1000 outstanding translators and interpreters both full-time and part-time, which ensures high-quality and perfect translation services. Address: Jianshan Street, Shahekou District. TEL (86411) 8294 6070

Liaoning Jiuyuan Tianlun Law Office
Jiuyuan Tianlun Law Office has dedicated itself since its founding in 1994 to excellent client service, providing business and litigation legal services. We devote ourselves with experience and innovation to offering advanced legal outsourcing services for clients, including daily management of legal affairs, crisis processing and supervision in the whole course and full range. We've created an elite team of attorneys who are able to keep satisfying the continuously changing requirements for legal services of the society. Address: Blocks A & B, 25th floor, Baoye Building, No 15 Minkang Street, Zhongshan District TEL (86411) 8258 0999

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

Mandolin Bar
Mandolin is a soft rock bar, and is highly approved by consumers for its service. Equipped with German Dynacord sound system, Danish Martin computer lights and the first indoor LED full color screen, the healthy, fashionable, romantic and lofty Mandolin is now the creator of nightlife and leader of fashion trend. Bars belong to dreams and nights. If you need some space for relaxation, or you want to experience the best bar culture, then come to Mandolin! Address: 12 Tianjin Street, Zhongshan District TEL (86411) 8259 7333

Theater & Performances

Peking Opera Performance: "Hong Qiao Zeng Zhu", "Sou Gu Jiu Gu"
Admission: 30rmb/50rmb/80rmb.
2pm, July 12. #1 Jilin West Ln, Kunming Street (West of Dalian Foreign Lang.Inst) TEL (86411) 8230 5411

"Hancock"
Ticket: 55rmb. Currently being shown at Wanda Theaters across the Olympic Square. TEL (86411) 8366 9988

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions

10th International Beer Festival Exhibition
July 17-28, Xinghai Square TEL (86411) 8480 1655

2008 Dalian Real Estate Fair & Dalian 30th Interior Decoration Exhibition
July 11-14, Xinghai Square TEL (86411) 8480 5577

Excellent Production Show
9am-5pm, through July. South East Gallery, No. 46, Yongjing Street, Xigang Dist, Dalian TEL (86411) 8430 3318

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

Weekly Calendar

Saturday, July 12, 2008
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Peking Opera Performance: "Hong Qiao Zeng Zhu", "Sou Gu Jiu Gu"
2pm. #1 Jilin West Ln, Kunming Street (West of Dalian Foreign Lang.Inst) TEL (86411) 8230 5411

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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Discoveryland
Admission: 120rmb. 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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