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 Hotel Deals |
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 Crowne
Plaza Sun Palace Beijing Grand Opening
Crowne Plaza Sun Palace Beijing opened its door in northeast
of Chaoyang districted easy connected to CBD. The Crowne
Plaza Sun Palace Beijing features 540 upscale rooms
and suites, 6 restaurants and bars, comprehensive space
and services for small to large meetings and events.
With its official opening, the hotel adds additional
4000 sqm function space to Beijing and creates the newest
"Place to Meet" in the capital. Tel: (8610)
6429 8888; Fax: (8610) 6429 0888; E-mail: info@cpsunpalace.cn;
Website: www.crowneplaza.com;
Reservation toll-free Number(china): 400 88 40 888.
 Introductory
Room Rate at Futian Shangri-La, Shenzhen
Futian Shangri-La, Shenzhen opened for business on 23
October 2008 in the heart of Futian. To celebrate this
occasion, the hotel offers preferential benefits including
an introductory room rate and special privileges on
food and beverage consumption. Represent saving of 50
per cent, guests can experience Shangri-La's legendary
hospitality starting from RMB1,280 per night for a Deluxe
room, single or double occupancy. The offer is valid
until 31 January 2009, and is subject to availability
and a 15 per cent service change. For enquiries, please
call us at (86 755) 8828 4088 and we look forward to
welcoming you to Futian Shangri-La, Shenzhen.
 Beijing
Getaways
Where else can you mix a hint of the Forbidden with
a hint of fun? History, shopping and high - tech? Nourish
your body, mind and soul? Discover the best of all worlds
in one world-class location - the new Hilton Beijing
Wangfujing. Valid till the end of November. Starting
from RMB1350. For a minimum two nights accommodation
in a Deluxe room enjoy daily RMB200 dining voucher that
can be used in any of our four innovative restaurants
and bars. Tel: (8610) 5812 8888; Fax: (8610) 5812 8886;
Website: www.wangfujing.hilton.com
 Howard
Johnson All Suites Hotel Suzhou Winter Package
The Howard Johnson All Suites Hotel Suzhou is located
at the cross street of JinJiHu Avenue and XingGang Street
of Suzhou Industrial Park and enjoy views of the JinJi
Lake. It is within the walking distance of the water
town which integrates entertainment, shopping, sightseeing,
leisure and culture. Winter Package valid from Dec 1st,
2008 to Feb 28th, 2009. RMB780nett (Monday to Thusday
only) The benefits include: One night Deluxe Suite (68sqm)
accommodation; Daily RMB100 off used in hotel restaurant
(buffet or a-la cart only); One complimentary daily
buffet breakfast; Free use of Fitness Facilities (include
swimming pool and Gym); Free broadband access. TEL:
(86 512) 6298 6666.
 The
Largest 5-star Beachfront Resort in China
Howard Johnson Resort Sanya Bay is the largest resort
in China. 1160 sea view guest rooms and 38 luxuries
villas provide you a new oasis; 2700-square-meter meeting
space with contemporary meeting facilities ensure you
an ideal communication venue; 3000-square-meter sea
view lobby attracts you with the refreshing sea breeze;
4500-square-meter swimming pool sooths your body and
soul; 140 MU tropical garden extends with the romance
of the sea into the land. With its Asian influenced
contemporary design and state of the art facilities,
the hotel offers to the leisure traveler and meetings
guest alike, the highest level of service. Tel: (86
898) 3888 8888; Email: reservations.resortsanya@hojochina.com
 November
Room Rate Promotion at Hotel Kunlun
Take advantage of Hotel Kunlun's November Room rate
promotion. A great price gets you a Deluxe Room with
complimentary broadband internet and fitness center
access. Price inclusive of one buffet breakfast: RMB
1080 net. Hotel Kunlun is also offering a promotional
price for an Executive Deluxe Room, with one executive
buffet breakfast, complimentary laundry and pressing,
wake-up beverage, 24-hour butler service, all day fruits
and beverages, Afternoon Tea, and Happy Hour: RMB 1580
net. Reservations are required in advance and are subject
to availability. For further information, please contact
Hotel Kunlun's Reservations Department at: (8610) 6590
3388 ext. 5457 or email us: res@hotelkunlun.com
 Be
Here For The 1st Anniversary Of Marriott's 3,000th Hotel
Come and join in on all the festivities and celebrate
the one-year anniversary of the JW Marriott Hotel Beijing.
Incredible anniversary room package rates are available
and includes a full buffet breakfast and party tickets.
Anniversary room rates: RMB1122+15% (single) and RMB1422+15%
(double). Date: November 22, 2008. It's the one year
anniversary extravaganza... only at the JW Marriott
Hotel Beijing! For more information: (8610) 5908 6688,
bookings can be made on www.marriott.com/bjsjw
 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. Come to
Beijing and enjoy our Best Available Rate: One way transfer
for One night stay | A return airport pick-up subject
to two nights' stay or more | Executive Floor benefits
| Daily breakfast | Confirmation of booking subject
to availability | Offer valid until December 31, 2008.
For reservations please contact: Tel: (8610) 6465 3388
ext. 5522 /5533; E-mail: reservations.beijing@kempinski.com;
Website: www.kempinski-beijing.com
 Weekend
Getaway at RMB2468 Per Room
Stay in Deluxe Garden View Room for two nights | American
buffet breakfast for 2, kids under 6 years old eat for
free | Welcome drinks & shell necklace upon arrival
| Limo Sanya Airport transfer to and from resort | Free
Local Calls | Free internet access | Free access to
Kidz Kempi, Gym & Swimming Pool | Late check out
at 18:00, subject to availability | Free upgrade to
Deluxe Ocean View Room if stay for 3 nights, RMB1400
more for additional night. *Valid until 20 December,
2008 *Rate is subject to 15% surcharge and local government
tax. *This package is applicable for direct booking
from individual guest, Corporate company, embassy or
work permit holder of China. For more information, please
visit www.kempinski-sanya.com.
Tel: (86 898) 3889 8888; reservations.sanya@kempinski.com
 Continental
Club Room Package at Marco Polo Parkside, Beijing
Enjoy a variety of complimentary exclusive Continental
Club Benefits with RMB 1650 only, including hotel limo
service for the round trip airport transfer, etc. The
package is valid until December 31st, 2008. Minimum
guaranteed Stay for 3 nights. The rate is subject to
15% service charge per room per night. Shorten stays
/ early departure will be charged the full amount of
the total cost of stay. For further information of this
package, please visit the Marco Polo Parkside, Beijing
website: www.marcopolohotels.com
and contact: Tel: (86 10) 5963 6688; E-mail: resv.prk@marcopolohotels.com
 Winter
Promotion at New World Hotel Shenyang
The newly renovated four-star New World Hotel is located
right in the heart of Shenyang city. In the winter,
the guests can enjoy heartwarming service in a home-away-from-home
environment in New World Hotel Shenyang. Validity is
till 28 February 2009. Superior Room is RMB318 net per
room per night up. The guest is entitled to have complimentary
in-room internet, Health Club and Swimming pool access.
Tel: (8624) 2386 9888.
 Weekend
Package
Radisson Hotel Pudong Century Park will offer a weekend
special rate of RMB988 per room per night including
complimentary 1 daily buffet breakfast; complimentary
broadband and wireless internet access in-room as well
as in public areas; use of gym, sauna and tennis court.
Rate is subject to 15% surcharge, and only applicable
to arrivals on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays, valid
from October 10th 2008 to December 15th 2008, subject
to availability, terms & conditions apply. Please
call: (8621) 5130 0000 for reservations.
 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 apartments from 1-bedroom suites
to 2-bedroom suites with special rates starting from
RMB750+15% per residence per night, effective from 11
October to 31 December 2008. Somerset Serviced Residence
is managed by Ascott International. For details check
at http://www.somerset.com/specials/cluster.html?did=9064
China Toll Free Number: 400 820 1028; Email: enquiry.china@the-ascott.com
 Bring
Your Team. We Will Bring the Inspiration.
Hold your next meeting at The Westin Beijing Financial
Street, where all of you evolve together. The 'Season
of Renewal' offer includes one night's stay in a Westin
deluxe room, full buffet breakfast on us, full day meeting
package including two tea breaks, lunch and welcome
gathering from RMB 1688 per person per night. Valid
until 28 February 2009 and subject to a 15% service
charge. To obtain the offer please mention 'Season of
Renewal MICE Offer'. Terms and conditions apply. For
more information please call (8610) 6606 8866.
 Book
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Find pictures, comments, and maps for the hostels and
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 Travel Information |
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Nanhu
Lake Amusement Park
As part of the Guangzhou Nanhu Lake National Tourism
Resort, the Nanhu Amusement Park is situated in Tonghe,
north of Guangzhou. There are more than 30 amusement
programs in the park, with all the facilities imported
from the US and Europe. Roller coaster, pirate ship,
whitewater rafting, 360-degree panoramic movies, bumper
car, haunted house, rotary stage - all you can imagine
what an amusement park should have can be found here.
Also there are performances sometimes. Opening hours:
8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Address: 983 Beitong Road, Guangzhou
Avenue, Guangzhou. TEL (8620) 8709 5632
Shenzhen
Silver Lake Resort
Located at the Bijiashan Mount, north of Shenzhen, the
Shenzhen Silver Lake Resort is a tourist destination
with southern garden features. The seven Lingnan-style
garden villas in the resort have absorbed the essence
of Guangdong's four famous gardens built in Qing Dynasty.
With various plants around the Silver Lake, tourists
can enjoy quite different scenery in the four seasons.
You can also relax yourself here for there are also
entertainment and fitness facilities such as yacht,
swimming pool, bowling, snooker, karaoke and sauna.
Address: Silver Lake Road, Futian District, Shenzhen.
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|  Tasca
- Spanish Tapas Restaurant
Bright decorated with a warm atmosphere, Tascas is an
ideal place for business lunches, snacks, dinner or drinks
at the bar. Dine Alfresco in the courtyard served by efficient,
friendly English speaking staff managed by Eimoon &
Susan. A large variety of authentic tapas is available,
encouraging diners to share different dishes. From garlic
shrimp, marinated olives, meatballs and an assortment
of bread tapas. A must try is the Crushed Eggs with chorizo,
potato and cheese. Main courses include succulent steaks,
salads, seafood and their specialty Paella. A children's
menu is available and they also deliver to your home or
office. Shop No 3, Back Taizi Hotel. Taizi Road, Seaworld,
Shekou, Shenzhen. Tel: (86 755) 2669 8564.
Shenzhen
The Terrace
Bar and Restaurant, outdoor seating available, live music,
good Thai food. 2F, (on top of Starbucks) Seaworld Square,
Taizi Rd., Shekou. TEL (86755) 2682 9105
Gaucho Brazillian
Barbecue
Good Brazillian grill. GF Taizi Hotel, Taizi Rd., Shekou.
TEL (86755) 2667 6608
Trattoria Italiana
Da Angelo
No. G12, Taizi Plaza, Taizi, Rd. Shekou Shenzhen (Across
from Roma's) TEL (86755) 2682 5927
Q Cafe
1F, 999 Royal Suites and Towers, 1001 East Shennan Rd.,
Luohu District. TEL (86755) 2513 0999
Guangzhou
Toro Toro
Mediterranean food. 102 Tianshe Liu Lu. TEL (8620) 8371
0259
Little Italy
Huanshi Dong Rd. 17 Tian Sheng Rd. TEL (8620) 8350 0556
Karma at the
Curry Pot
GF 132 Dong Feng Xi Rd. TEL (8620) 8136 0128 |
 Relocations |
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Guangzhou
Zhongfa Home Moving Company
Zhongfa Home Moving can help you in individual home
moving, company relocation, factory moving, heavy equipment
moving and other relevant relocation services of both
long and short distance. Please call (8620) 8754 6413
to make your requirements clear so we can send out the
proper vehicles and staff. Zhongfa will certainly make
your relocation easy and safe. Address: 1st Floor, Jinze
Building, Tiyu Donglu, Tianhe District, Guangzhou.
Shenzhen
Qianxi Relocation Company
As a professional relocation company based in Shenzhen,
Qianxi has more than ten years' experiences in relocation.
We now have more than 60 vehicles and 200 staff to be
ready for you. Branches are scattered about Shenzhen
- you can find us in Nanshan, Futian, Luohu, Baoan,
and Longgang - so that you can reach to us conveniently
and save more time. Call (86755) 2646 3982 for booking,
you will save RMB30. Address: Room 1608, Jinfeng Building,
Shangbu Nanlu, Shenzhen
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Property/Real Estate |
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Meters House For Rent
Located in the Suiyinyuan community, Tianhe Industrial Park.
Three bedrooms. Well ventilated, good lighting. Convenient
for traffic and shopping. Furnished with all necessary furniture
and household electrical appliances. RMB2200 for one month
(negotiable). Please call (86) 1363 1413 036 for further
information.
Single-Room
Apartment For Rent
One bedroom with an area of 30 square meters. Near to the
DiWang Building, Litchi Park, Shirble Department Store and
Asian largest shopping center Mixcity. Away from the main
streets, quiet community. Entertainment facilities are around
the community. Rental: RMB1800 for one month. If you are
interested, please call (86) 1351 0440 193 for more information. |
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Guangzhou
Fuyi Decoration Company
Founded in 1999, Fuyi Decoration is dedicated to offering
fashionable design, high quality and good after service
to our clients. With our excellent designers and construction
teams, we serve not only for individuals but also for
companies and organizations. From design to construction
and maintenance, Fuyi is always with you. We firmly believe
that our meticulous service will make your home or office
more cozy, healthy and comfortable. Address: 136 West
of Huangpu Avenue, Tianhe District, Guangzhou. TEL (8620)
8754 9316
Go
Tone Translation Company
Go Tone is a large professional translation agency with
offices in Shenzhen, Beijing, Guangzhou and Dongguan.
Two-way translation services of more than 80 languages
including English, Japanese, Korean, Russian, French,
German, Spanish and Chinese are available here. We have
the personnel of 50 full-time translators and more than
2000 part-time translators which can guarantee timely
service to clients all across the country. Translation
fields of Go Tone cover IT, telecommunication, law, trade,
machinery, chemical engineering, medicine, environmental
protection, biochemistry, agriculture, literature and
others. Address: Room 2507, Haitian Building, Caitian
Nanlu, Futian District, Shenzhen. TEL (86755) 8346 0102 |
 Biz Exhibitions
& Art Exibitions |
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Guangzhou
International Screen Printing & Digital Printing
China 2008
November 19-22. China Export Commodities Fair Pazhou
Complex TEL (8620) 8913 1228
The 6th China
(Guangzhou) International Automobile Exhibition
November 19-25. China Export Commodities Fair Pazhou
Complex TEL (8620) 8913 1228
The 12th
Guangzhou International Advertising Exhibition
November 20-22. Guangzhou Jinhan Exhibition Center TEL
(8620) 3623 5009
The 9th Guangzhou
International Tea Culture Expo
November 21-24. China Export Commodities Fair Pazhou
Complex TEL (8620) 8913 1228
France and
Italy Carnival Photo Exhibition
November 23-30. The 2nd floor of Guangzhou Library.
TEL (8620) 8333 3885
Youth Ocean
- Teen Team Art Exhibition
November 23-28. Muma Art Space TEL (8620) 8423 8275
Photography
Exhibition: Journey In African Primitive Tribe
November 15-22. The 2nd floor of Guangzhou Library TEL
(8620) 8333 3885
Swiss Jewelry
Design Exhibition
November 16-December 21. Guangdong Museum of Art TEL
(8620) 8737 4468
Daniel Knorr
Solo Exhibition: Awake, Asleep
November 9-December 8. Libreria Borges Institute for
Contemporary Art TEL (8620) 8403 1435
Sunshine
And Flower - Zheng Shuang's Print Exhibition
October 25, 2008-January 4, 2009. Guangdong Museum of
Art TEL (8620) 8737 4468
Wu Guanzhong
Art Exhibition
October 25, 2008-January 4, 2009. Guangdong Museum of
Art TEL (8620) 8737 4468
Beyond Great
Walls And Little Fences - Austrian Contemporary Art
Exhibition
October 23-November 23. The University City Art Museum
of Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts TEL (8620) 8737 4468
Shenzhen
2008 China (Shenzhen) International Finance Exposition
November 21-23. Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition
Center TEL (86755) 9600 0555
Urban Paintings
And Photographs: Kirk Pederson China Tour
November 15-21. Shenzhen Gefeng Arts Center TEL (86755)
2784 7605
Victor Sun's
Painting Exhibition: Symmetry - Operation On Mountain
November 8-30. Exhibition hall of Luohu Creative Culture
Plaza
Li Gongwu's
Solo Exhibition
November 8-28. Shenzhen Musheng Gallery TEL (86755)
2722 2280
Su Xiewei's
Exhibition: Cultural Rediscovery - Chinese Gene
November 1-December 2. 2030 Dao Space TEL (86) 1380
2558 060
Fu Yuxiang
Solo Exhibition: Not Everything Is As It Appears
October 18-December 20. Jinyixuan Gallery, Mangrove
West Coast TEL (86755) 2678 9999
Painting
Exhibition: Poetry from The Alps
October 18-December 20. Jinyixuan Gallery, Mangrove
West Coast TEL (86755) 2678 9999
Sadness:
Four Art Invited Exhibition
October 18-December 18. Beyond Gallery TEL (86755) 2784
6166
Pattern:
08' Exhibition Of Contemporary Art
October 1-December 1. Shenzhen 1001 Art Gallery TEL
(86) 1371 4999 715
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Monday,
November 17, 2008
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Acrobatic Show: Fantasy Westward Journey
Tickets selling for RMB80-680. 8pm. Shenzhen Poly Theater
TEL (86755) 8637 1698
The 8th Jingzheng-Guangzhou Mother &
Baby Exhibition
Guangzhou Jinhan Exhibition Center TEL (8620) 3623 5009
Tuesday,
November 18, 2008
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Drama: Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land
Ticket: RMB100-1280. 8pm. Shenzhen Grand Theater TEL
(86755) 2590 6000
Acrobatic
Show: Fantasy Westward Journey
Tickets selling for RMB80-680. 8pm. Shenzhen Poly Theater
TEL (86755) 8637 1698
Wednesday, November 19,
2008
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Drama: Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land
Ticket: RMB100-1280. 8pm. Shenzhen Grand Theater TEL
(86755) 2590 6000
Acrobatic
Show: Fantasy Westward Journey
Ticket: RMB80-680. 8pm. Shenzhen Poly Theater TEL (86755)
8637 1698
Thursday, November
20, 2008
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Dana Ciocarlie's Solo Piano Concert
Ticket: RMB30-160, 8pm-10pm. Shenzhen Poly Theater TEL
(86755) 8637 1698
Drama:
Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land
Ticket: RMB100-580. 8pm. Longgang Culture Center Grand
Theater TEL (86755) 8955 8996
Acrobatic
Show: Fantasy Westward Journey
Tickets selling for RMB80-680. 8pm. Shenzhen Poly Theater
TEL (86755) 8637 1698
Friday, November 21,
2008
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German Musician Symphonic Concert
Ticket: RMB50-160. 8pm. Concert Hall of Shenzhen Grand
Theater TEL (86755) 2590 6000
Eight
Eyes' Concert
Ticket: RMB80-680. 8pm. Shenzhen Concert Hall TEL (86755)
8284 1888
Saturday, November 22,
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