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Great Buffet Deals at Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai
Are you looking for a tasty biz lunch? From Monday to Saturday, RMB88* per person, features various delicacies from traditional Chinese dishes and snacks to western-style cuisines and desserts. For weekends, would you like to delight yourself with an exclusive dining? Sunday Brunch, RMB188* per person, offers a fine selection of sumptuous seafood feast, Smoked Salmon, Sea Crabs, King Shrimp and Scallop with free flow of soft drinks. *Prices above are subject to 15% surcharge. For more information or bookings, please call Florent at (8621) 51533300 ext. 3708. Email: restaurant@grandmercure-hongqiao-shanghai.com

Deutsche Kuche - Infinity Celebrates the Cuisine of Germany
Each Friday and Saturday evening in June, Infinity presents the best from the German kitchen featuring Leberknodelsuppe (Liver dumpling soup), Bayerischer Wurstelmix (Bavarian sausages), Rindergulasch (Beef goulash) and Knusprige Schweinshaxe (Crispy pork knuckle) as well as great German breads and many other traditional dishes. The best of German cuisine will form part of our full dinner buffet with seafood, Asian and Western dishes and some serious desserts! Level 1 Infinity Dinner 18:00–22:30 Adults RMB 228* Children RMB 128* For reservations, please call: (8621) 5130 0000 ext 4009 *Prices subject to 15% surcharge. 1199 Ying Chun Road, Pudong, Shanghai.

GMB Triple B Package
Superior - RMB888+15% per room per night, inclusive of 1 daily breakfast; Deluxe - RMB988+15% per room per night, inclusive of 1 daily breakfast; Executive Club - RMB1188+15% pe room per night, with Full Club benefits; 2nd person breakfast supplement will be additional of RMB100 for all the above rooms category. Validity - with immediate to August 31, 2009. Contact Line: (8610) 8587 6888 - 5888.

Hotel Kunlun June Room Promotion
Take advantage of Hotel Kunlun's Summer Room rate promotion. A great price gets you a room with complimentary broadband internet, fitness center, and pool access. Deluxe Room: RMB 980 net inclusive of breakfast; Premier Deluxe Room: RMB 1180 net inclusive of breakfast; Executive Deluxe Room: RMB1380 inclusive of Summit Club Executive breakfast. Reservations are required in advance, 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

Hilton Beijing Wangfujing Suite Lifestyle
Book minimum 2 nights in a Lifestyle Suite at Best Available Rates plus a supplement of only RMB100 per room per night and enjoy the following benefits: Access to Executive Lounge | Complimentary one hour signature treatment at The Spa | Choice of airport pick up or drop off. Valid from March 01 - June 30, 2009. Tel: (8610) 5812 8888; Fax: (8610) 5812 8886; Website: www.wangfujing.hilton.com

You Getaway, We Giveaway
InterContinental Century City Chengdu is located in the prime district of Chengdu with a 10-minute dive from Chengdu's city centre and 20-minute from Chengdu International Airport. The hotel is exquisite hospitality in beautiful surroundings and stands out as an exciting new landmark in the city. For the contracted clients, stay at InterContinental Century City Chengdu and will receive a hotel credit of RMB288nett for the first visit and RMB388nett on the second visit till Dec. 31, 2009. For more information and reservations, please contact: +86 (028) 8534 9999 or email to: reservation@interconticd.com

Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center Meeting Package
March 1 - December 31, 2009. Full Day Package: Rmb 668.00 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

Family & Kids Package at Kempinski Hotel Sanya
Savor private time with your family, at the only hotel in Sanya with a private beach. With 6 swimming pools, 2 children water slides and a Kid's club. Package starts from RMB 1,068 per night inclusive of accommodation in our Deluxe Ocean View room, breakfast, roundtrip airport transfer, RMB 300 Food and Beverage credit and late check out up to 4 pm. The package is subject to 15% surcharge and RMB 11 local government fund with a minimum 3 nights stay required. Visit www.kempinski-sanya.com for more details and to book: Tel: (86 898) 3889 8888; Fax: (86 898) 3889 7777.

Celebrating 25 Years of Defining Global Living at Luxury Serviced Residence, Beijing
Located in JianGuoMen / Scitech District. Enjoy easy access to Beijing's JianGuoMen & CBD business, retail and entertainment area and relish top-notch amenities, facilities and services in the privacy of this serviced residence. Join us in our 25th Anniversary celebrations with special rates and promotions starting 1 April 2009! Enjoy 25% off Best Available Rates; Enjoy 1 FREE night for every month's stay; Refer a guest and be rewarded with free nights;Enjoy Grand Lucky Draw - 25 Years with Ascott. For details check at http://www.somerset.com/en/china/beijing/luxury_serviced_residence.html; China Toll Free Number: 400 820 1028; Email: enquiry.china@the-ascott.com

Super Value Meeting Package--Meeting Package at only RMB488+ per person
Until 30 September 2009, meeting groups between 15 to 30 people taking on this package will be accorded up to three complimentary Superior Rooms for use on the same night. Package includes rental of function space; bottled water and a sumptuous buffet lunch at Coffee Garden. Enquiry Hotline: (8610) 6561 8833-6633; E-mail: annie.an@shangri-la.com

Wedding Photo Shoot Package at Sanya Marriott Resort & Spa
Dreaming of the perfect wedding pictures? Sanya Marriott Resort & Spa extends a romantic invitation to you! With a long white sand beach, clear blue ocean and exotic tropical gardens, together with a professional photography team we can help make your dreams a reality! Our Wedding Photo Shoot Package starts from 5,468 RMB / 2 nights. Including: *Luxurious Accommodation; * Professional Wedding Photographer for a one day Photo Shoot. * A DVD with 120 high resolution wedding pictures. * 3 different gowns of various styles. * Choose from two exotic different locations. * Roundtrip airport transfers. * Limousine service for the photo shoot day. * A treatment for two at our "Quan" Spa and more... Valid until October 31, 2009, terms and conditions apply. Book now: (0898) 8856 1133 and 400 888 5551 (China) or book online: sanyamarriottresort.com.

Take a Piece of Heaven Home
Celebrate the heavenly bed's 10th anniversary at The Westin Beijing Financial Street. Stay or accumulate 10 room nights and receive a complimentary heavenly bed, from rmb 1800 per night exclusively on our 'Take a Piece of Heaven Home' offer only. Buy a heavenly bed and receive 10 complimentary room night vouchers. This exclusive offer is valid until 31 December 2009 subject to 15% service charge. Terms and conditions apply. To make a reservation please call (8610) 6606 8866 or email reservation.beijing@westin.com

Book a Hostel Room in China!
Now you can preview and choose hostels from around China. Find pictures, comments, and maps for the hostels and then choose what type of bed and rooms you need. We lots of cities including Beijing, Chengdu, Kunming, Lhasa, Sanya, Shanghai, and Yangshuo--plus lots more. You can securely book online and find the cheapest rates online with us. Visit http://www.chinatravelnow.com/hostels.php and search for yourself!

Double Rainbow Massage House
If you are looking for a traditional Chinese massage with competitive rates, then Double-rainbow Massage House will be your best choice. Double-rainbow is the first massage center in Shanghai, they provide excellent massage with their professional blind masseurs. You could choose your favorite masseur, state your preference and then keep your clothes on for a 45 to 60 minutes massage. For enquiries or reservations, please call: (8621) 6473 4000

Shanghai Hujia Moving Co., Ltd
With a bridle-wise work team, Shanghai Hujia Moving Company doing moving and freight business. 70% workers are skilled in moving and fix furniture, especially for piano, air conditioner, and so on. We offer different sizes of trucks for different demand, customers can call and choose the size they need in advance. 24 free service line: 800 620 0370

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Learning Chinese at Mandarinmorning Language Centre
Mandarinmorning language Centre provides professional, effective, practical tools in helping you with your Chinese learning. Our training center can design suitable courses for the clients on different levels. You will be sure to find your confidence, ability, and self-esteem in using mandarin with the help of our professional and experienced teachers. TEL (8621) 5228 7809

China International Vending Systems & Commercial Self-Service Products Exhibition 2009
June 22-24, Shanghai Mart TEL (8621) 6236 6888

2009 Shanghai Commercial Real Estate Show
June 27-29, Shanghai Mart TEL (8621) 6236 6888

CPhI China 2009
June 23-25, Shanghai New International EXPO Centre TEL (8621) 2890 6666

Fi-Asia China
June 23-25, Shanghai New International EXPO Centre TEL (8621) 2890 6666

Jiang Heng Art Exhibition
July 1-10, Shanghai Art Museum TEL (8621) 6327 2829

Xie Jinglan Artwork Review
July 4-August 5, Shanghai Art Museum TEL (8621) 6327 2829

Dawn Mist, Separation Faith-Yang Fudong's Solo Exhibition
Yang Fudong's art reflects the development of Chinese contemporary art. Therefore, to have a close look at the works in this solo exhibition can be seen as a process of understanding the past and present of contemporary art in China.
May 24-August 23, Shanghai Zendai Museum of Modern Art TEL (8621) 5033 9801

The Joint Exhibition of Students' Excellent Works from Starrain & Three Countries High-leveled Academy of Fine Arts
June 20-30, Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern Art TEL (8621) 6587 2530

Conceptual Photography - Exhibition of "Chinese Opera Poker" Series
Under the premise of keeping the special stylized forms of Chinese Opera, we added some popular elements in our work, trying to smash the shackle of "Classic" and deconstruct the old patterns in order to present it in an easy look of popular art.
June 13-July 9, 1918 ArtSpace TEL (8621) 5228 6776

Daily Rituals
Drawn from artists from past exhibitions from the Shanghai Gallery of Art, Daily Rituals includes artists who use diverse media to express their individual relationship.
May 23-July 13, Shanghai Gallery of Art TEL (8621) 6321 5757

Black Board
May 23-June 30, ShanghART H-Space TEL (8621) 6276 2818

The Exquisite Pirate - South China Sea
July 25-September 2, OV Gallery TEL (8621) 5465 7768

Comedy "High Maintenance Woman"
Tickets selling for 120-150rmb
June 23-July 12, Shanghai Grand Theatre - Studio Theatre TEL (8621) 6386 8686

Music France-Yann Tiersen's Concert
Tickets selling for 100-480rmb.
June 23, Shanghai Concert Hall TEL (8621) 6386 5772

Drama "Marry An Honest Man"
Tickets selling for 120-280rmb.
June 17-July 12, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre - Studio D6 TEL (8621) 6473 4567

Piano Recital by Bruce Vogt
Tickets selling for 80-380rmb
June 25-26, Lyceum Theatre TEL (8621) 6217 8530

"Luma"
Tickets selling for 180-800rmb.
June 26-28, Shanghai Oriental Art Center - Opera Hall TEL (8621) 6854 1234

Chinese Movie Music Concert by Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra
Tickets selling for 30-80rmb.
June 27, Shanghai Oriental Art Center - Concert Hall TEL (8621) 6854 1234

Joanna Wang 2009 Shanghai Concert
Tickets selling for 280-1280rmb.
June 28, Shanghai Grand Stage (Shanghai Gymnasium) TEL (8621) 6438 5200

Music Comedy "If I Were Not Who I Am"
Tickets selling for 90-180rmb.
June 2-28, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre - Drama Salon TEL (8621) 6473 4567

Monday, June 22, 2009
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Candy Girls Night
Monday doesn't mean you should stay at home, if you are in the mood you could still go out to have fun, especially when we hold up the ladies' night for all the candy girls. Ladies will get free drinks and RMB80 for guys to get open bar. Starts at 8:30pm.
Club DKD TEL (8621) 6384 8777

Manic Monday
Come to enjoy the Bulldog dinner special-buy one main course get one main course free. Quiz night starts at 9:00pm with questions about general knowledge, sports, music and more. If you wanna win RMB1000 drink vouchers, join us or create your own team now!
The Bulldog TEL (8621) 6445 9464

Monday Blues
I guess no one like Mondays, so we are offering all drinks at half price in order to put the smile back on your face. That means pints of beer for only RMB20! Hope you like this Aussie lifestyle.
1oz3 Yueyang Lu TEL (8621) 6433 2917

Tuesday, June 23, 2009
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Live Music: Brian Seymour
Hailing from Philadelphia, singer and also songwriter Brian Seymour is coming back to Shanghai to perform an acoustic set of his original music at Cotton's during the Shanghai's happy hour. He will play guitar and perform songs from his albums. Two-for-one special is still going on. Runs from 6:00pm till 10:00pm. No cover.
Cotton's Xinhua Lu TEL (8621) 6282 6897

Salsa Night
Get shaky as M3 band kicks off Salsa Nights! Don't worry beginners, we're offering free salsa lessons from 8:00pm-9:00pm, getting you ready for the rest of the night full of Latin beats with salsa, rueda, and meringue. Drinks will be RMB40 from 8:00pm-10:00pm. Space is limited so call for reservations (Paul Li 1390 1959 846 ) one day in advance!
Muse Park 97 TEL (8621) 5383 2328

Lady's Night
This is a night dedicated to all the beautiful ladies in town. Here we have special sexy cocktails for you, great tunes for you, you are the princess tonight. Ladies get drink for free from 9:00pm till midnight. No cover.
Longitude TEL (8621) 6431 7751

Wednesday, June 24, 2009
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The Yale Whiffenpoofs
The world's oldest collegiate a capella group - the Yale Whiffenpoofs, is going to perform at Kathleen's 5 as part of their 13-week summer tour. A portion of the concert proceeds will be donated to benefit the Whiffenpoofs Children's Literary Initiative. Tickets are RMB150 includes one glass of wine or soft drink and canapes. Starts at 7:00pm.
Kathleen's 5 TEL (8621) 6327 2221

Mash-Up & Hip Hop with DJ Big One
DJ Big One is a two-time DMC China DJ, and also the first DJ of China to have remixes sold on AV8. This time he's going to present a Mash-Up & Hip Hop night at Muse on Wednesday. Enjoy his music around the world! DJ Ark will also join the show. Starts at 9:00pm.
Muse TEL (8621) 5213 5228

Ladies' World
Mural is getting hotter with all the beautiful ladies! Free "otherworldly" cocktails for ladies all night long. Free entry for girls, RMB30 for guys (5 tickets get you one free bottle of Canyon red wine, 6 tickets get you one free bottle of Smirnoff vodka). Starts at 9:00pm.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023

Thursday, June 25, 2009
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Soul Scream
V-Nutz and Drunk Monk invite you to night of sweet, sweet soul music! With a host of special guests, candles on the tables, and soul grooves oozing out of the speakers, sit back and relax, or get down on the floor, to a night of some of the most beautiful voices in music history.
The Shelter TEL (8621) 6437 0400

SMS 4th Round
Bar Rouge hosts "SMS 4th Round". It will be the unique occasion, to listen and discover, all the most Shanghai's respected DJ. Special prices on SMS cocktails. No cover.
Bar Rouge TEL (8621) 6339 1199

Ladies Disco Night
De la Coast hosts a "Ladies Disco Night" every Thursday. Free disco and drinks for ladies from 9:00pm until 11:00pm. Free entry.
De la Coast TEL (8621) 6330 2615

Friday, June 26, 2009
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Jager Bomb Blasts!
You haven't had a Friday in Shanghai until you've had 4 Jager Bombs and we bring it to you for cheap at RMB25 each on this Jager Bomb Blast Friday! Electrorock keeping the energy level at Jagemeister and Red Bull levels.
I Love Shanghai TEL (8621) 5228 6899

Soul Traders
Expect a body-rocking set from Japanese DJ Shige and Shanghai's DJ hBd. Funk, soul and old-school hip hop. RMB100 with open bar from 10:00pm to 2:00am.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023

Quiz League Night
Join us every Friday from 5:00pm to 9:00pm for Shanghai Quiz League Night at Champions. Surprising prices await the Quiz winners. Brain snack buffet for RMB168* per person including local beer, house wine and soft drinks. All prices are subject to 15% service charge.
Champions Bar TEL (8621) 6237 6000

Saturday, June 27, 2009
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Void Present James T Cotton
Come and bear witness to one of the most diverse artists to hit Shanghai - James T. Cotton from suburban Detroit. Also known as one of the most respected modern HIP-HOP (yes, you read correctly) producers under his "Daybre" guise, his music is raw, layered, funky, hypnotic, and energetic.
The Shelter TEL (8621) 6437 0400

Chair Man
Are you party animal? If yes, pls come to here and do not let this chance fly. Hot party, hot music. Male: RMB120, fmale: RMB80, Open bar all night long!
Club DKD TEL (8621) 138 1818 0513

The House
Welcome to enjoy house music by DJ King. RMB100 for all-you-can-drink. Starts at 9:00pm.
De la Coast TEL (8621) 6330 2615

Sunday, June 28, 2009
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Jazzy Bund Happy Hour
A special Happy Hour promotion starts early everyday from 4:30pm till 8:00pm at House of Blues and Jazz. Here you may enjoy the buy-one-get-one free draft beer (Guinness, Kilkenny, Carlsberg and Erdinger) and house wine (Robert Skalli Viogner and Merlot, Zonin Pinot Grigio and Peter Lehmann Shiraz). If you are hungry you could order RMB19-39 snacks like Lamb Dumplings, Escargot Bruschetta, Fish Chips, Beef Carpaccio and much more. No cover.
House of Blues and Jazz TEL (8621) 6323 2779

Sunday Tango Class
Got no plans for Sunday? Come to TangoBang as we offer a free Argentina Tango class to all you fans. The best Argentina Tango couple in town will give you the lesson bilingually. No cover.
TangoBang TEL (8621) 5877 1881

Disney Channel's Smash-Hit Original Movie - High School Musical
Tickets selling for 180-680rmb.
June 30-July 17, Shanghai Grand Theatre - Lyric Theatre TEL (8621) 6386 8686

May Day Shanghai Concert 2009
Tickets selling for 155-1355rmb.
July 3-4, Hongkou Soccer Stadium TEL (8621) 6540 0009

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