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lavish buffet breakfast for two. Upgrade to a Deluxe room
for an added level of comfort. This offer includes: One
night stay in a Superior Room from RMB699* (Single/Double),
Free use of Fitness Center and Indoor Swimming Pool, 20%
discount off all food bills at any of hotel restaurants,
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 Travel Information |
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Fairy
Lake
Fairy Lake is a 800 meters long, 200 meters
wide and 30 meters deep lake. With a water capacity of
120 cubic meters, its origin is spring water that was
stopped by local residents with a dam in the 1970s. When
this is no wind, the face of the Fairy Lake is like a
mirror, which reflects the mountain and trees around it.
Fish swim among the tree stumps in the water freely. No
matter you want to fish by the later or boat in the lake,
it is definitely a delightful enjoyment. Address: The
estuary of the Laotie Mountain, Guanglu Island, Changhai
County, the suburb of Dalian
Golden
Pebble Wax Image Hall
Located in the Golden Pebble Beach National
Tourist Resort, the Golden Pebble Wax Image Hall has 7
exhibition halls, including Stars World, Back to One Hundred
Years, World Celebrities Club, Famous Scenes of Worldwide
Masterpieces, Waxwork Garden and Pioneers' Songs. With
more than 70 wax images of 13 themes, the Golden Pebble
Wax Image Hall officially opened on July 1, 1997. Its
1:1 scale wax images will bring you to go through time
and space to feel the elegant demeanor of world celebrities.
Ticket: RMB30. Address: Golden Pebble Beach National Tourist
Resort TEL (86411) 8119 8100
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 Dining Out |
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| Zhenhuo
Charcoal Roast Fish
Our restaurant is small but clean. The waiters
and waitress serve you with good attitude and thoughtful
services. Our specially cooked roast fish have six different
flavors. The material is fresh and prepared on-site. The
delicious food will give you a full enjoyment of its color,
smell and taste. Address: Classic Life Leisure Square, No.
24, Democratic Square, Zhongshan District TEL (86411) 6666
9358
Xiangxi
Xiaozhen
Xiangxi Xiaozhen is a two-floor restaurant which
is specialized in Hunan-flavor dishes. All the cooks and
waitress are from Hunan Province to provide our customers
with authentic Hunan food and atmosphere. In addition, we
offer you a special dish every day, allowing you to enjoy
our delicious food at a discounted price. Address: No. 125,
Tongtai Street, Shahekou District TEL (86411) 8430 6555 |
Health & Fitness |
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Dr.
Sha Cosmetic Plastic Surgery & Dental Clinic
Dr. Sha Cosmetic Plastic Surgery & Dental
Clinic is a private professional clinic founded by Dr.
Sha. Over the past ten years, our clinic has attained
rapid and stable development. As our team becomes mature
and strong, our clinic gets involved in more plastic surgery
projects to help people who seek beauty realize their
dreams. With our skillful and trust-worthy services, Dr.
Sha Cosmetic Plastic Surgery & Dental Clinic has gained
a general recognition from the society. Address: No. 177,
Zhongshan Road, Xigang District TEL (86411) 8363 7799
Yannian
Sea Water Swimming Pool
Located in the Coal Mine Nursing Home of Fujiazhuang
Garden, Dalian Yannian Sea Water Swimming Pool covers
a construction area of 10,000 square meters. Our swimming
pool is a comprehensive health, leisure and entertainment
center that provides functions such as indoor swimming
pool, accommodation, dining and health and entertainment
facilities. The sea water in our swimming pool is extracted
from deep sea and is circulating water that has gone through
processes like three-time filter, warming and sterilization.
The temperature of the water maintains the 26 degrees
Celsius, which makes it possible for northerners to enjoy
the swimming in the sea water all year round. Address:
No. 20, Binhai West Road, Xigang District TEL (86411)
8240 1717
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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Shunyuan
Relocation Company
Founded in 2000 and located in the Dalian Development
Area, Shunyuan Relocation Company is a large-scale company
that combines relocation business with house-keeping services.
Our services include house moving, piano delivering, furniture
fixing and dismounting, large goods delivering, etc. We
have many relocation vehicles and offices in different
districts of the city to ensure a safe and timely relocation
for our customers. TEL (86) 1307 4145 016
Guangri
Relocation Company
Dalian Guangri Relocation Company is a professional
relocation company which is engaged in house moving, office
and factory moving, piano delivering and furniture fixing
and dismounting. Our workers are professional and skillful.
With the principle of customer first, they are ready to
serve you with first-class relocation services. Our goal
is to provide quality and efficient services to our old
and new customers. TEL (86411) 8657 8658
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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
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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.
Liyada
Translation Company
Founded in 1995, Liyada Translation Company is
a professional translation company that provides such services
as written translation, consecutive interpretation and simultaneous
interpretation. Our more than 30 professional translators
and interpreters provide customers with services in English,
Japanese, Korean, French, German, Russian, Italian and Spanish.
We are specialized in many fields, including finance, trade,
laws, IT, aviation, construction, medicine, electronic mechanics,
chemical engineering, biology, environmental protection,
social science, insurance, energy resources, sports events,
international exhibitions, documents for visa application,
film &TV products, tourism, catering, etc. Our strict
quality control system, standardized operation flow and
professional examination standard aim to offer professional
translation services for customers. Address: 46 Yide Street,
Zhongshan District TEL (86411) 8280 9321
Heng
Xin Law Office
Established in December 1994, Heng Xin Law Office
is one of the earliest law offices in Dalian. Over the more
than ten years history, our law office has gained good reputation
from the government and the society. We aim to help domestic
and overseas clients from different sectors such as corporation,
shipping, real estate, international trade, financing investment
and associated industries to realize their objectives by
providing efficiency and cost-effectiveness legal solutions.
With over 40 lawyers and assistants, Heng Xin Law Office
is delight to offer high-standard services to meet the needs
of our clients. Address: 21/F., Gold Name Commercial Tower,
68 Renmin Road TEL (86411) 8282 5959
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 |
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| Blossom
Jazz Club
Founded in 2000, the Blossom Jazz Club is one
of the pure jazz venues in Dalian. Our club locates in the
commercial center of the city and the comfortable and well-designed
environment of our club will be an excellent enjoyment for
you. Each day of a week, we will present you a equipped
stage setting with a sensible light system. Our goal is
to create a boutique club for you to relax and enjoy music.
As you walk into the Blossom Jazz Club, you will forget
the bustle of the city and step into the paradise of music.
Address: No. 50, Kunming Street, Zhongshang District TEL
(86411) 8280 0878 |
 Theater &
Performances |
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Peking
Opera Performance of "Wu Jia Po and Tie Long Shan"
Featuring: Wang Lina and Zui Zhi. Admission:
30rmb.50rmb.
2pm, December 6. #1 Jinlin West Ln, Kunming Stress (West
of Dalian Foreign Lang.Inst), TEL (86411) 8230 5411
Film:
"Quantum of Solace" and "Hellboy II - The
Golden Army"
Showing in English. Admission: 55rmb
Wanda Movie Theater across Olympic Square TEL (86411)
8366 9988
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 Biz Exhibitions
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Exhibition
Admission: free.
9am-5pm. South East Gallery, No.46, Youngjing Street, Xigang
District TEL (86411) 8430 3318
Golden
Pebble Beach Wax Museum
Admission: RMB30.
Daily 8:30am - 4:30pm. Jin Shi Tan Wax Museum, TEL (86411)
8790 2006 |
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Friday,
December 5, 2008
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Mah Jongg with Rita
10:00am-12:00pm. Shangri-La Residences, please contact
activities@icdalian.com
with 'Mah jongg' in the subject line for more information.
Saturday,
December 6, 2008
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Peking Opera Performance of "Wu Jia Po
and Tie Long Shan"
2pm. #1 Jinlin West Ln, Kunming Stress (West of Dalian
Foreign Lang.Inst), TEL (86411) 8230 5411
Christmas
Charity Bazaar
9:30am-4pm. 4th Floor Shangri-la Residences TEL (86) 1388
9525 271
Sunday,
December 7, 2008
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Christmas Charity Bazaar
9:30am-4pm. 4th Floor Shangri-la Residences TEL (86) 1388
9525 271
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 Upcoming Events |
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East
Goes West: Traditional Tastes with a Difference!
Come and enjoy this cooking class with Chef Jek
as he shares his holiday preparations with us! Chef Jek
will prepare Deep-Fried Turkey, Baked Potato in a Thick
Caramel Sauce and Hot Mulled Wine. Cost: ICD Members-RMB100;
Non-members-RMB130. Participants will be given a discount
to be used the day of class in the iCafe, Shang Palace and
Nishimura Restaurants. Tuesday, December 9. Meet Rita at
9:45am in the hotel lobby; class starts at 10:00am. Shangri-Hotel,
mail to activities@icdalian.com
with "Cooking Class" as the subject line for details.
East
Goes West: Sweet Things!
Ah, those Christmas cookies and chocolates...and
you know where they are in Dalian! Today Chef Tom Wu at
the Swissotel will show us how to make sesame, almond and
chocolate cookies, and their divine chocolate truffles.
Afterward, we'll enjoy the buffet lunch available in the
Swiss Cafe on the Park (8th floor). So come and enjoy the
class, meet somenew cooking friends, and stay for lunch!
Cost: ICD Members-RMB160; Non-Members-RMB180 (Includes cooking
class and lunch buffet with coffee and tea, sodas not included.)
December 12, Swissotel Dalian. Class is from 10:00 - 12:00.
Meet Rita in the lobby on the 8th floor at 9:45am. For more
info please contact activities@icdalian.com
with "Cookies and Chocolates" in the subject line
by December 11.
Sunday Brunch with Kids at the Christmas Factory
Santa's handy helpers are going to be at the Swissotel ready
to keep your little ones busy! Come and enjoy this special
Sunday brunch with children. They will also be making holiday
decorations and cookies in the Christmas factory. This is
an enjoyable family outting sponsored by the International
Club of Dalian (ICD). Buffet includes coffee and tea; sodas
not included. Cost: Adults-RMB170 + tax; half price for
children 6 to 12, free for children under five. 11:30am-14:00pm,
December 14. Swissotel Dalian. Contact activities@icdalian.com
with "Kids Factory" in the subject line by December
12.
Business
Networking at the Swissotel Pub
Thanks to the hospitality of the Swissotel, ICD
Business Networking seems to be gathering steam as an event
for meeting newcomers to the business community. Now that
the summer break is over we've seen steady growth in the
number of people dropping by for beer, food, and conversation.
Due to work schedules for Christmas and Chinese New Year
we've moved Networking to the penultimate Fridays for December
(the 19th) and January (the 23rd). Bring cards, bring friends,
and always tip the waitress. December 19 and January 23,
Swissotel Pub, Contact business@icdalian.com
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Community Announcements |
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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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by teaming and dating together as a group of friends.
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Mah
Jongg with Rita
Looking for something new to do? Come
and get acquainted with others who enjoy playing
this old favorite Chinese game. Don't know how?
Mei wenti! (No problem!) She will teach you how
to play. Cost: RMB15 (ICD members and non-members
are welcome) Friday, December 5, 12 and 19, 10–12,
Shangri-La Residences, activities@icdalian.com
with 'Mah jongg' in the subject line.
Christmas
Charity Bazaar
Donation for the Bazaar can be made in
the reading room of the Shangri-la Residences. Proceeds
will be donated to the Dalian Charity Federation.
9:30am-4pm, December 6-7. 4th Floor Shangri-la Residences
TEL (86) 1388 9525 271
Dalian
International Sports Club Dalian
International Sports Club is a group of
children and adults in the Dalian area who get together
for both organized and informal sports activities.
We have prepared a gymnasium with an inline hockey
rink and indoor soccer (festal) court. The gymnasium
is located at Jinhaiwan, 6km from 5 color city towards
Jinshitan. If taking the light rail line (qing gui)
the gym is located in between the Bao Shui Qu and
Shuang D Gang stations. From Kaifaqu, the #3 bus
is convenient and stops nearby. We welcome members
from all nationalities!
International
Club of Dalian
The International Club of Dalian (ICD)
is a community-based club for the ever-growing international
community living here in Dalian. The objective of
the ICD is to provide a social and business network
to enrich the living experience for expatriates
and their families living in and around Dalian.
As a not-for-profit organization, ICD also supports
and contributes to local charity and community services
for those in need. Are you an expat newcomer or
know of any new arrivals in Dalian, please encourage
them to contact ICD! We are gathering contact information
of new arrivals to the greater Dalian area with
your help. To let us know of prospective members
and newcomers, send an email to membership@icdalian.com
with "Newcomers" in the subject line.
Have any questions? Send an email to info@icdalian.com.
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.
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