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Hotel Deals |
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Weekend
Package
Weekend special room rate from RMB988* per room per night.
Located in the chic and contemporary surrounds of dynamic
Pudong, Radisson Hotel Pudong Century Park is the place
to meet and stay for business or pleasure. Special rate
includes complimentary daily buffet breakfast for one
person; complimentary broadband and wireless internet
access in all guest rooms and public areas; free use of
gym, sauna and tennis court. * Rate is subject to 15%
surcharge, and only applicable to arrivals on Fridays,
Saturdays or Sundays. * Subject to availability, terms
& conditions apply until March 31, 2009. Please call:
(8621) 5130 0000 for reservations.
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Travel Information |
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Fly
with Scandinavian Airlines from China-Europe(round trip)
starting from CNY3,400*
Scandinavian Airlines flies 10 time/week from
Beijing to Scandinavia with easy transfer to more than
60 cities in Europe, now only for CNY3,400, for more information,
check out on www.flysas.cn
or call SAS offices Beijing: (8610) 8527 6100, Shanghai:
(8621) 5228 5001 or click
here. * Exclude fuel and surcharges.
Pole
Aquarium In Dalian Laohutan Ocean Park
As one of the largest pole aquariums in the world and
the only one of its kind in China, the Pole Aquarium in
the Dalian Laohutan Ocean Park has the most species of
marine living beings and polar animals and offers you
the truest experience in the polar region with white whales,
sea otters, sea elephants, duckers, polar bears and arctic
penguins. In addition, you can appreciate the splendid
shows performed by white whales, sea lions and porpoises.
Address: In the Dalian Laohutan Ocean Park, No.9 of Binhai
Middle Road, Zhongshan District TEL (86411) 8268 9356
Dalian
Chenguang Travel Service
Dalian Chenguang Travel Service is a major travel service
under the Dalian Municipal Bureau of Tourism. Over years'
of development and with the help of our experienced managing
staff, our travel service has set up many departments,
including comprehensive business department, local reception
department, group arranging department, tickets center,
etc., providing quality and efficient services to our
customers. Address: Room 702-704, Meihua Mansion, 77 Zhigong
Street, Zhongshan District TEL (86411) 8270 9331
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Dining Out |
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Canxi
South American Barbecue
Canxi South American Barbecue is a newly opened barbecue restaurant
which provides numerous choices for customers. Our food is
delicious and served with a cycle supply. You can select from
a wide range of selections all by yourself and enjoy the fun
of this self-help style. In addition to the good food, our
fine environment and thoughtful services will leave you a
great impression. Address: Third floor of Peace Plaza, No.
552, Zhongshan District TEL (86411) 8432 7676
Xiao Wen La Hongfu Branch
Xiao Wen La is an authentic South Korean-styled restaurant.
The owner of our restaurant is a South Korean citizen and
a great part of our customers are Korean people who are
living in the city, which also shows that the cuisines in
our restaurant are really authentic. The rice roll and fried
rice cake in our restaurant are strongly recommended by
customers. Address: B1 Tower, Hongfu Mansion, Qingniwa Bridge,
Zhongshan District TEL (86411) 8253 3598
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Health & Fitness |
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Piaoliang
Baobei Hair Salon Friendship Plaza Store
Piaoliang Baobei Hair Salon is a professional hair style
designer. Founded in March 1999, Piaoliang Baobei opened
first store in Tianjin Street and over years' development,
we have developed into a hair salon chain. Our employees
treat every customer whole-heartedly and take customers'
satisfactory as our permanent goal. In our well designed
and decorated stores, you can enjoy the process of change.
Address: No.22, Xiangqian Street, Zhongshan District TEL
(86411) 8281 5771
Dalian
Haifan Beauty Center
Dalian Haifan Beauty Center is a professional beauty center
that provides facial and body beauty services for women.
Our experienced and skillful beauticians and advanced
facilities will bring you a all-round beauty enjoyment.
With the graceful environment and the convenient traffic,
our beauty center is the best choice for beauty lovers.
Address: Jinyun Nanyuan, Jinxiu Community, Shahekou District
TEL (86411) 8307 0806
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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Dalian
Xilehuan Relocation Company
Founded in 1996, Dalian Xilehuan Relocation Company is a
modern relocation company that provides professional house
moving, delivering and distribution services to customers.
As a young and confident company, we treasure every customer
we have gained and offer the best services to them. With
our considerate and thoughtful services, Dalian Xilehuan
Relocation Company will ensure you a rest assured relocation.
Address: No.168, Huabei Road, Shahekou District TEL (86411)
8442 7637
Dalian Shunde Relocation Company
Dalian Shunde Relocation Company is a professional relocation
company approved by the Dalian Administration for Industry
and Commerce. Depending on the modern and scientific management,
our company has a batch of professional employees who
can provide skillful packaging, fixing and dismounting
services to customers. Specialized in individual house
moving, factory moving, office moving and piano delivering,
our company aims to pursue your satisfaction with high-quality
services and reasonable prices. Address: No.36, Shengli
Road, Xigang District TEL (86411) 8368 3083
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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
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Services |
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International 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
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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.
Dalian
Mulantrans
Dalian Mulantrans is a professional translation company
founded by a team of experienced translators. With a number
of professional translators and interpreters, our company
offers a variety of services in such areas as tendering
documents, ship, IT, port, real estate, environmental protection,
machinery, electronic, law, insurance, construction, energy,
entertainment and tour guide. Our service covers English,
Japanese, Korean, French, German, Russian, Spanish, Italian
and Arabian. Address: Room 408, Qingchun Hotel, Friendship
Plaza TEL (86411) 3980 9068
Heng
Xin Law Office
Established in 1994, Heng Xin Law Office is one of the earliest
law offices in Dalian. With our professional services, we
have gained the recognition and praise from the society
and our customers. We provide help to domestic and overseas
clients in various aspects, including corporation, shipping,
real estate, international trade, financing investment and
associated industries. We believe our trust-worthy services
will assist our clients in identifying opportunities and
solving problems. 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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Mango
Club
Opened in 2003, Mango Club is a well designed and decorated
place for people to relax themselves and enjoy some fine music.
Our 1,000 square meter club can accommodate about 700 people
at the same time. With black and red as the major colors of
our club, Mango will accompany you from 8:30 every night to
the early morning at 3:00. Come to meet some new friends at
Mango Club! Address: No.17, Yan'an Road, Zhongshan District
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Theater &
Performances |
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Choral
Symphony Party For Spring Festival
By Dalian Philharmonic Orchestra. Admission: 60rmb/40mb; half
price for Students and the elderly.
7pm, February 3. Zhongshan Square, Zhongshan District in
Dalian TEL (8610) 8280 5859
Peking Opera Performance: "Zhan
Ji Zhou", "Zhuo Fang Cao"
Featuring: Zhao Yue and Sun Huizhu. Admission: 30rmb.50rmb.
2pm, February 7. #1 Jinlin West Ln, Kunming Street (West
of Dalian Foreign Lang.Inst) TEL (86411) 8230 5411
New
Year's Firework Party
Admission: 20rmb. 7:30pm-9:00pm, January 26-February 10.
Labor Park TEL (86411) 8364 5363
Movies:
"Chi Bi"
Currently showing now in Chinese with English captions.
Admission: 60rmb
Wanda Movie Theater across Olympic Square TEL (86411) 8366
9988
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Biz Exhibitions
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"Gui
Hui"-Chinese Painting Production Show
Featuring oil painting, Chinese painting, sculpture and print.
Through February. Dalian South East Gallery, #46, Yongjing
Street, Xigang Dist, Dalian TEL (86411) 8206 6300
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Weekly Calendar |
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Monday,
February 2, 2009
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New Year's Firework Party
7:30pm-9:00pm. Labor Park TEL (86411) 8364 5363
Tuesday,
February 3, 2009
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Choral Symphony Party For Spring Festival
7pm. Zhongshan Square, Zhongshan District in Dalian TEL
(8610) 8280 5859
New Year's
Firework Party
7:30pm-9:00pm. Labor Park TEL (86411) 8364 5363
Wednesday,
February 4, 2009
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New Year's Firework Party
7:30pm-9:00pm. Labor Park TEL (86411) 8364 5363
Thursday,
February 5, 2009
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New Year's Firework Party
7:30pm-9:00pm. Labor Park TEL (86411) 8364 5363
Friday,
February 6, 2009
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New Year's Firework Party
7:30pm-9:00pm. Labor Park TEL (86411) 8364 5363
Saturday,
February 7, 2009
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Peking Opera Performance: "Zhan Ji Zhou", "Zhuo
Fang Cao"
2pm. #1 Jinlin West Ln, Kunming Street (West of Dalian
Foreign Lang.Inst) TEL (86411) 8230 5411
New Year's
Firework Party
7:30pm-9:00pm. Labor Park TEL (86411) 8364 5363
Sunday,
February 8, 2009
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New Year's Firework Party
7:30pm-9:00pm. Labor Park TEL (86411) 8364 5363
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Upcoming Events |
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| Peking
Opera Performance: "Zhu Ying Tai Kang Hun"
Featuring: Fan Jinqiu and Ping Tao. Admission: 30rmb/50rmb.
2pm, February 14. #1 Jinlin West Ln, Kunming Street (West
of Dalian Foreign Lang.Inst) TEL (86411) 8230 5411
Peking
Opera Performance: "Dang Ma", "Huang Jin
Tai"
Featuring: Bai Yu and Wang Mo. Admission: 30rmb/50rmb.
2pm, February 21. #1 Jinlin West Ln, Kunming Street (West
of Dalian Foreign Lang.Inst) TEL (86411) 8230 5411
Peking
Opera Performance: "Wu Jia Po", "Da Deng
Dian"
Featuring: Wang Lina and Sun Huizhu. Admission: 30rmb/50rmb.
2pm, February 28. #1 Jinlin West Ln, Kunming Street (West
of Dalian Foreign Lang.Inst) TEL (86411) 8230 5411
Admission: 30rmb.50rmb
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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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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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