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Meetings at China World Hotel
For flawless meetings, let the highly experienced meeting professionals at China World Hotel, Beijing take care of your every need. From versatile room set-ups to meal arrangements, our dedication to perfection and attention to detail provide you and your meeting participants with peace of mind, knowing that you can take care of business. Take advantage of more than 30% in savings off the regular meeting package price with our winter Meeting Package at RMB500 (plus 15% service charge) per person: Valid for meetings of at least 20 persons or more until 31st March 2009. For enquiries and bookings, please click here or call our Events Specialists at Tel: (8610) 6505 2266 ext. 6207, 6455 or email: events.cwh@shangri-la.com

Executive Travelers Package
Arrive in Style with Limo Pick Up and Free Executive Club Benefits with Grand Millennium Beijing! Come and experience our Executive Travelers Package, which is specially designed for you! You can claim mileage too! RMB1688+15% per room per night (single/double, same rate). Benefits: Complimentary upgrade to Club Floor with full Club benefits | Inclusive of one limousine transfer to or from the airport | Complimentary internet broadband | Complimentary daily breakfast | Single/double occupancy, same rate | Late check-out at 4pm | Double airline mileage per room. For bookings please call (8610) 8587 6888; Email: reservations@grandmillenniumbeijing.com

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 until end of March 2009. Starting from RMB1,350. 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

Hotel Kunlun Winter Room Promotion
Take advantage of Hotel Kunlun's Winter Room rate promotion. A great price gets you a Room with complimentary broadband internet, fitness center, and pool access. Deluxe Room: Price inclusive of breakfast: RMB 880 net. Deluxe Grand Room: Price inclusive of breakfast: RMB 980 net. Premier Deluxe Room: Price inclusive of breakfast: RMB 1080 net. Reservations are required in advance and are subject to availability. For further information, please contact Hotel Kunlun's Reservations Department at: Tel: (8610) 6590 3388 ext. 5457 or email us: res@hotelkunlun.com

Regulars Rewards Program
For your next stay, you can enjoy one of the following privileges: Free upgrade(subject to availability on the day); Free one breakfast; RMB 50 off used in laundry service; 2 free drinks from the in-room mini bar(cola, sprite or local beer). On your fifth stay, you can enjoy one of the following privileges: RMB 200 off used in restaurant; RMB 200 off used in laundry service; Free 4 hours usage of meeting room in our business center. For more information, please contact Guest Relation officer via (86 512) 6298 6666 ext. 6205.

Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center Meeting Package
10 December 2008 - 10 February 2009 Full Day Package: Rmb 522.00 net per person: A meetings concierge executive dedicated throughout your event | Welcome coffee and tea | Morning and afternoon coffee breaks with freshly brewed coffee, fine tea and assorted home-made cookies | Two bottles of local mineral water per person during your meeting | Your choice of: International lunch buffet; 3-course western set menu; Chinese set menu; Local mineral water and soft drinks included | Main meeting room according to your number of delegates | Stationery and mints | One flip-chart or white board | 20 table name cards | Registration desk | One flower arrangement for the meeting room or registration desk. For reservations please contact: Tel: (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 4126; E-mail: meeting.beijing@kempinski.com; Website: www.kempinski-beijing.com

Greater Value Winter Promotion at Marco Polo Hotels, Hong Kong
From now until 25th March 2009, book at Best Available Rates in the Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, Gateway Hotel, and Prince Hotel to enjoy your choice from any one of the following: Buffet Breakfast, In-room Broadband Internet Access, One-Way Airport Shuttle Bus Transfer, or Daily Laundry Allowance of HKD100. Also yours to enjoy with the hotels' compliments are Welcome Fruit Platter, Local Calls and Facsimile, Daily Local Newspaper, and 20% discount in the hotels' restaurants and bars including Michelin-rated Cucina at Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel and La Brasserie at Gateway Hotel. For reservations, call (+852) 2113 3115 or email resv.hkh@marcopolohotels.com

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.

Winter Special, Until 28 February 2009
Have a capital break this season. Shangri-La's Kerry Centre Hotel sits at the heart of Beijing's diplomatic, commercial and financial centre just minutes from Beijing's most popular historical sites. The hotel offers travellers traditional Shangri-La hospitality with contemporary style accommodation in 487 beautifully appointed guestrooms and suites, each with high ceilings, wood finishes and a charming light color palette. Attractive rates from RMB1300+ per room per night; includes a breakfast. reservations@hbkc.com. Visit us at: http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/beijing
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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.

Chime-Long Paradise
This is one of the leading amusement parks in China. Opening in 2006, Chime-Long Paradise has more than 70 high adventure rides and is home to the world's largest Water Stunt Show, comprising of an international cast of stunt men and women. The park includes seven unique zones, which are Happy Kingdom; Screaming Zone; Whirl Wind Land; Happy Water World; Performance Plaza Central, Adventure Land; and the White Tiger Street. Address: Yingbin Road, Panyu, Guangzhou. TEL (8620) 3993 2888

Xin'an Ancient Town
The Xin'an Ancient Town, also known as Nantou Ancient Town, is one of Shenzhen's largest historical interests covering an area of 70,000 square meters with a history of more than 1700 years. Here you can find the decorated archway of Xin'an Ancient Town, the Kuan Ti Miao Temple, the Wen Tianxiang Memorial and many other historic sites which have been repaired on recent years. Address: North of Nantou Pedestrian Bridge, Nanshan District, Shenzhen.

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Sister Relocation Company
Sister provides you the quick and secure relocation service in Guangzhou and areas around. Individual house moving, office relocation, heavy equipment lifting and air conditioner maintenance are all available here. Experienced movers and drivers will guarantee you professional services from Sister. You can call (8620) 8605 6401 for more details.

Shunchang Relocation Service Company
As a professional relocation and lifting service provider in Shenzhen, Shunchang now has branches in Luohu, Futian, Nanshan and Yantian with more than 100 employees and dozens of vehicles. We can offer individual and company relocation services across Shenzhen. Call us at (86755) 2152 8355 to get details about us. Office address: Room 505, Jihao Building, Luohu District, Shenzhen.

Guangzhou
All Days, All Nights-Pak Sheung-Chuen Solo Exhibition
January 17-March 31. Vitamin Creative Space TEL (8620) 8429 6760

Representation & Abstraction-Qian Lingge & Li Weiguang's Exhibition
January 16-February 16. Hexi Gallery TEL (8620) 8121 5491

Salt & Light Art Exhibition Second Round
January 14-February 28. Atom Space Gallery TEL (8620) 8388 7955

Life Attitude-Exhibition of Teachers' Works in Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts
January 17-February 15. Orange Gallery TEL (8620) 8704 8002

The 23rd Asian International Art Exhibition
December 3, 2008-March 10, 2009. Ucity Art Museum of Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts TEL (8620) 3936 2149

Shenzhen
Social Energy-Contemporary Communication Design from the Netherlands
January 10-March 10. The OCT Art & Design Gallery

Art Exhibition: Game & Dream
January 9-March 9. J & Z Gallery TEL (86755) 8610 2503

Departure-Contemporary Art Exhibition Of Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong & Macao
December 28, 2008-February 22, 2009. He Xiangning Art Gallery TEL (8620) 2660 4540

Zeng Li's Photography Exhibition
December 21, 2008-February 21, 2009. He Xiangning Art Gallery TEL (8620) 2660 4540

The 6th International Ink Painting Biennial of Shenzhen
December 10, 2008-February 10, 2009. Shenzhen Fine Art Institute and Shenzhen Museum TEL (86755) 8241 4497

DRAMA-Lakita Photography Exhibition
December 4, 2008-February 13, 2009. babu Art TEL (86755) 8609 5506