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 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
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.
 Valentine's
Day Romantic Weekend
Experience an unimaginably intimate Valentine's
Day in a lifestyle sanctuary. Winner of the World Travel
Awards' "2008 World's Leading Lifestyle Hotel",
Hilton Beijing Wangfujing will realize your ultimate
romantic escapades with an array of heart-filled moments
during this Valentine's Day weekend. With rates starting
from RMB1,599, couples can cherish an overnight stay
in a Deluxe Room, one of Beijing's largest hotel rooms
and pamper each other with what "cupid" would
highly recommend on this special day. Book your romantic
Valentine's Day celebration at Hilton Beijing Wangfujing!
Please call (8610) 5812 8888 for more information.
 Early
Booker - Book Early and Save Money
Enjoy a discount off our Best Available Rate. Reserve
your stay at Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center.
Reservation must be made at least 24 days prior to arrival
and is subject to non-refundable prepayment. Confirmation
of booking is subject to availability. For Reservations
please contact: (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 5222. Email: reservations.beijing@kempinski.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
 Exclusive
Winter Promotion at Marco Polo Parkside, Beijing
Pay 2 nights and get the 3rd night free at ONLY daily
rate of RMB 1,080, including daily buffet breakfast
and a Welcome Drink of Hot Chocolate and a series of
favorable benefits. You can also upgrade your room into
Deluxe with only an extra RMB 200 daily. Pay an extra
RMB 400 to enjoy the new concept Continental Club with
more comfort and benefits! Check out conveniently until
14:00. The prices above are subject to 15% service charge.
For reservations and further information, please contact:
(8610) 5963 6688 ext. 7700, email resv.prk@marcopolohotels.com
or visit www.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
/kerrycentre
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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.
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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 Dining Out |
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| 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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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.
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Property/Real Estate |
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Small
Duplex In Berlin International Apartment For Rent
The Berlin International Apartment is located in 16 Huacheng
Avenue, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District of Guangzhou.
Subway Line 3 and Line 5 and more than 50 bus lines are
around here. The newly furnished small duplex has a nice
view with an area of 40 square meters. Good lighting and
ventilation. RMB2500 for one month's rent. Call (86) 1382
5009 907 for more information. One-bedroom
Apartment For Rent
The apartment is in Apple Garden, Renmin South Road, Longhua
County, Baoan District of Shenzhen. The community is in
silent peace with beautiful environment and 24-hour security.
The apartment has one bedroom and one living room, and is
furnished with nice furniture and home electric appliances.
Banks, supermarkets and restaurants can be found nearby.
Rent: RMB1500 for one month. No intermediary fee. Call (86)
1351 0186 433 for details.
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Konlee
Translation
Konlee Translation is a large professional translation
company boasting rich experience in various fields including
construction, automobile, machine, finance, certificates,
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Shenzhen
Zhongnan Decoration Engineering Co., Ltd
Zhongnan is a professional in interior and exterior decoration
of hotel, shopping mall, office, factory and villa. We
have 15 excellent designers, 40 experienced engineers
and more than ten construction teams. We promote green
decoration focusing on health and environmental protection.
Choose Zhongnan, choose high quality and safety. Email
us at nanbing88888@163.com
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 Biz Exhibitions
& Art Exhibitions |
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Guangzhou
Chen Limin's Exhibition
February 15-March 10. Fei Gallery TEL (8620) 3768 8899
Exhibition:
Machine Love
February 14-28. Muma Art Space TEL (8620) 8423 8275
Flower Story-Photograph
by Hu Peilie
February 13-March 1. Guangdong Museum of Art TEL (8620)
3623 5009
Visual Elements
From Ancient China: Art By Li Xiqi
February 13-March 8. Guangdong Museum of Art TEL (8620)
3623 5009
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
Tian Liusha's Exhibition
February 7-March 3. GeFeng Arts Center TEL (86755) 2784
7605
Future Apocalypse-Chen
Hai & Han Shihua's Exhibition
January 22-march 3. Orange Gallery TEL (86755) 2766
4071
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
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Monday,
February 9, 2009
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The 6th International Ink Painting Biennial of Shenzhen
Shenzhen Fine Art Institute and Shenzhen Museum TEL (86755)
8241 4497
DRAMA-Lakita Photography Exhibition
babu Art TEL (86755) 8609 5506
Tuesday,
February 10, 2009
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The 6th International Ink Painting Biennial of Shenzhen
Shenzhen Fine Art Institute and Shenzhen Museum TEL
(86755) 8241 4497
DRAMA-Lakita Photography Exhibition
babu Art TEL (86755) 8609 5506
Wednesday,
February 11, 2009
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DRAMA-Lakita Photography Exhibition
babu Art TEL (86755) 8609 5506
Disney On Ice Presents Princess Wishes
Ticket: RMB100-1200. Shenzhen Gymnasium TEL (86755)
8324 0336
Drama: King Of Nanyue Kingdom
Ticket: RMB50-150. Beilei Theater of Guangzhou Children's
Palace TEL (8620) 8136 1483
Thursday,
February 12, 2009
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DRAMA-Lakita Photography Exhibition
babu Art TEL (86755) 8609 5506
Disney On Ice Presents Princess Wishes
Ticket: RMB100-1200. Shenzhen Gymnasium TEL (86755)
8324 0336
Friday,
February 13, 2009
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DRAMA-Lakita Photography Exhibition
babu Art TEL (86755) 8609 5506
Disney On Ice Presents Princess Wishes
Ticket: RMB100-1200. Shenzhen Gymnasium TEL (86755)
8324 0336
Omnipotent Youth Society @ Xiwo Bar
Ticket: RMB40. Xiwo Bar TEL (8620) 3584 0144
Saturday,
February 14, 2009
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Disney On Ice Presents Princess Wishes
Ticket: RMB100-1200. Shenzhen Gymnasium TEL (86755)
8324 0336
Jay Chou's Shenzhen Concert 2009
Ticket: RMB80-1080. Shenzhen Stadium TEL (86755) 8251
4095
A Rose For You -- Valentine's Day Vocal
Concert Of Love Romance
Ticket: RMB99-469. Shenzhen Concert Hall TEL (86754)
8284 1888
Drama: Struggle (Fendou)
Ticket: RMB80-999. Shenzhen Poly Theater TEL (86755)
8637 1698
2009 Concert For Valentine's Day
Ticket: RMB80-308. Symphony Hall of Xinghai Concert
Hall TEL (8620) 8776 8558
Large Audio-visual Concert For Valentine's
Day 2009
Ticket: RMB99-299. Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Memorial Hall TEL
(8620) 8355 2030
Symphonic Ballet: Yellow River; Liang
Shanbo & Zhu Yingtai
Ticket: RMB100-200. Beilei Theater of Guangzhou Children's
Palace TEL (8620) 8136 1483
Sunday,
February 15, 2009
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Disney On Ice Presents Princess Wishes
Ticket: RMB100-1200. Shenzhen Gymnasium TEL (86755)
8324 0336
Drama: Struggle (Fendou)
Ticket: RMB80-999. Shenzhen Poly Theater TEL (86755)
8637 1698
Symphonic Ballet: Yellow River; Liang
Shanbo & Zhu Yingtai
Ticket: RMB100-200. Beilei Theater of Guangzhou Children's
Palace TEL (8620) 8136 1483
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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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Shenzhen
Wanted: Hug Volunteers
Shekou Women's Intl Club is in great need of volunteers
who can cuddle, show love and care for the children
of the orphanage that they have been supporting
for years. Orphanage visit is scheduled every Tue
and Wed afternoons and Friday mornings. For donation
and other inquries, please contact Ms. Judene Irvine
at sjirvine10@shekou.com.
SZ Toastmaster's
Club
Meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. 7-9pm.
For the venue and other details, please visit www.shenzhen-toastmasters.org
SZ Mandarin
Toastmaster's Club
Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. 7pm.
For details, please call Karen at 135 60774706 or
visit www.shenzhen-toastmasters.org
New Experience
Toastmaster's Club
Meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.
7pm. For details, call Nina at 130 66960377 or visit
www.shenzhen-toastmasters.org
New Expat
in Shenzhen?
Join the International Women's Club (SWIC) if you
are looking to make new friends and people who know
Shekou and Shenzhen very well. Visit www.swiconline.com
for details.
Guangzhou
Kid's Club
Various activities for kids, RMB30 (half hour),
membership required. Monday-Friday, 10am-8pm, Cangaroo
Stop, Rm 104, 90 Tianhe Nan Yi Lu. Call (8620) 8551
3838 for more details.
Modern
Dance Classes
At Tip-top Modern Arts Studio, 13 Shui Yin Heng
Lu, Sha He Ding. Please contact Ms Huang at (8620)
8704 9512/8704 7009 for details.
Flower
Art Lesson
Every Monday and Tuesday, RMB480 (members), RMB560
(non-members) per four classes. Guangzhou Luhu Golf
and Country Club. For details call Miss Ho at (8620)
8350 7777 ext 389. |
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