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Hotel Deals |
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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,
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Travel Information |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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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.
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Relocations |
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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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Classifieds |
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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 |
Services |
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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.
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Nightlife |
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| 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 |
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Danske
Drengekor (Danish Mens Choir). Admission: 80rmb/100rmb/120rmb/150rmb/180rmb/240rmb
for family three people.
7pm, July 21. Dalian Development Area Concert Hall (#237
Jin Ma Road) TEL (86411) 8793 5611
Austrian
Woodwind Performance
Admission: 80rmb/100rmb/120rmb/150rmb/180rmb/240rmb for
family three people.
7pm, July24. Dalian Development Area Concert Hall (#237
Jin Ma Road) TEL (86411) 8793 5611
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Biz Exhibitions
& Art Exibitions |
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2008
Dalian International Medical Equipment Exposition
Admission: free.
July 22-24, Xinghai Exhibition Center TEL (86411) 8480 9663
2008 Dalian International Children And Youth
Products And Education Exhibition
Admission: free.
July 26-28, Dalian World Exhibition Center TEL (86411) 6228
9372
10th International Beer Festival
July 17-28, Xinghai Square TEL (86411) 8480 1655
Excellent Production Show
9am-5pm, through July. South East Gallery, No. 46, Yongjing
Street, Xigang District, 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
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Weekly Calendar |
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July 21, 2008
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Det Danske
7pm. Dalian Development Area Concert Hall (#237 Jin Ma Road)
TEL (86411) 8793 5611
Tuesday
July 22, 2008
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East Meets West - Cooking Class
RSVP: Please confirm by email to activities@icdalian.com
with "Cooking Class" in the subject line by 17:00,
July 21.
Thursday
July 24, 2008
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Austrian Woodwind Performance
7pm. Dalian Development Area Concert Hall (#237 Jin Ma Road)
TEL (86411) 8793 5611 |
Upcoming Events |
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Det
Danske
Drengekor (Danish Mens Choir). Admission: 80rmb/100rmb/120rmb/150rmb/180rmb/240rmb
for family three people.
7pm, July 21. Dalian Development Area Concert Hall (#237
Jin Ma Road) TEL (86411) 8793 5611 |
Community Announcements |
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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
Next Evolution in Online Dating
Special Offer - Free VIP Membership to the first 20,000
people to join www.yuanlaishini88.com
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East
Meets West - Cooking Class
Meet Rita in the Shangri-La Hotel Lobby at 9:45am,
July 22. Class starts at 10am. RMB100 for ICD members
and RMB120 for non-members. The Shangri-La offers
a 10% discount to be used this day only in the Shang
Palace, i Cafe or Nishimura Restaurants. If you are
not an ICD member and want to join us, please bring
your passport for membership verification. RSVP: Please
confirm by email to activities@icdalian.com with "Cooking
Class" in the subject line by 17:00, July 21.
2008
Dalian International Beach Festival
Admission: free.
July 20-August 24, Golden Stone Beach TEL (86411)
8790 4868
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 |
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