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Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing
Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing is conveniently located in north Beijing, within walking distance to the city's Olympic Green and Bird's Nest Stadium. We offer 477 well-designed guest rooms, including 40 suites. 6 restaurants and bars provide both local and international guests a cosmopolitan dining experience. Fully-equipped gym, heated indoor swimming pool and beauty salon help guests discover the path to refreshment. Please book through the hotel website www.crowneplaza.com/beijingwuzhou to get the best flexible room rate.

Autumn Great Room Deals Three Nights Stay 20% Off
Treat yourself with gracious living! Autumn is approaching, it's high time to go for a trip in this golden season! Have a look at the Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai special room rates! From now on until 30th November, 2009, for every consecutive three-night or longer stay, enjoy 20% discount, free broadband internet access and gym-center access are also included. Ideal for leisure or business trip, Grand Mercure Hongqiao always makes every effort for your exceptional hospitality experience in Shanghai! * Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai reserves the rights of final interpretation for the special offer. For more information or reservation, please dial (8621) 5172 7959. Email: reservation@grandmercure-hongqiao-shanghai.com or visit www.grandmercurehongqiao.com; www.grandmercurehotels.com.cn

So luxury
RMB 1,188* per night: Accommodation in Luxury Room | Complimentary breakfast at VIC restaurant for one person | Complimentary broadband or WI-FI Internet access in guest room | 20% off laundry and dry cleaning | Valid until October 11th, 2009. For information or reservations please call (8610) 8599 6666 ext. 6818 or reservation@sofitelwandabj.com

Free Meetings + Free Nights at The Westin Beijing Chaoyang
The Westin Beijing Chaoyang is offering free day meetings + free 3rd night accommodation. Book with us by 30 September 2009 for your meeting before 31 March 2010. Room rates from rmb800+15% (weekend) and rmb1,000+15% (weekday) onwards (minimum of 10 rooms). Terms and conditions apply. SPP (Starwood Preferred Planner) members can enjoy 2,500 bonus starpoints for every 25 paying rooms confirmed. Add: No. 1 Xinyuan Nan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing. Tel: (8610) 5922 8888. Email for a quotation at events.chaoyang@westin.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

Oktoberfest Festival at Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing
Besides Germany，where else can I enjoy an authentic Beer Festival? Here... at Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing! We proudly present our 6th Oktoberfest with great entertainment from 6-piece world famous German Band "Munchner Musikanten". Enjoy the Bavarian Specialties and Chinese delight buffet; unlimited Carlsberg Beer and soft drinks; and grand Lucky Draw with fabulous prizes at only RMB 298 net per person. Every day 18:00-23:00 from September 21 to 26，2009. For reservations and further information, please dial (8610) 8498 2288 ext. 7204.

Crystal Muslim Fine Dining is Now Open
Showcasing the talents of Egyptian Chef Asmaa, the restaurant will be Beijing's first Muslim restaurant in a five star hotel, and will feature four distinct cuisines: Middle Eastern Arab, Southeast Asian, Chinese, and Western. Each cuisine will be prepared strictly according to Muslim food standards, while the majority of the restaurant's kitchen staff and servers will be believers of the Muslim faith. For further information, kindly contact: (8610) 6590 3388 ext 5503, Hotel Kunlun level 2.

Mooncake Festival
From the 1st of August until the 3rd of October, find the perfect gift at Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center for your family, friends or your business partner to share this joyful festival. Call us at (8610) 6465 3388 ext 4075, e-mail us at restaurant.beijing@kempinski.com or see us at the selling booth in our main lobby. Our dedicated staff will be delighted to assist you choosing the right mooncake box, for this special celebration.

Mid-Autumn Festival
The fifteenth day of the eighth month in the Lunar Calendar marks the Mid-Autumn Festival. This is an important occasion and a time to reunite with families and loved ones. Sofitel Wanda Beijing has prepared an exquisite choice of cakes all presented in elegantly designed boxes, the perfect gift for friends and family. Luxury Box: RMB158/Box, 6-mooncake box, 445g | Prestige Box: RMB188/Box, 8-mooncake box, 500g | Imperial Box: RMB298/Box, 12-mooncake box, 900g. For information or reservations please contact (8610) 8599 6666 ext. 6501 or dfbsec@sofitelwandabj.com

Summer BBQ
Rouse your senses in a relaxing oasis with a sizzling summer BBQ at The Westin Beijing Financial Street. Relax and renew in our quaint outdoor Zen garden with a char grilled barbeque. Sample sizzling premium imported meat, fresh seafood, exquisite sides and buckets of chilled international beers to match. Every Thursday and Friday from 6pm to 10pm until 31 September, RMB 228 per person net plus three international beers or soft drinks. For more information or reservations, please call (8610) 6629 7815.

Simply Dimsum at Zen5es
Life is about simple pleasures. Pick up your life's pleasures as you indulge in a hearty dimsum feast at zen5es. It can be a daily experience. Mon-Fri Lunch (11:30 - 14:30) at RMB88 net per person; Sat & Sun Brunch (11:30 - 15:00) at RMB 168 net for two persons. Add: Level 4, The Westin Beijing Chaoyang. No. 1 Xinyuan Nan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing. For more information and reservation, please call (8610) 5922 8880.

Daily Flights from Beijing/Shanghai to Istanbul
Daily operations to more than 132 major European cities and Middle East countries, also regular flights to North Africa, Central Asia, North America and Far East major cities. For more information, please visit www.thy.com or call us TK Beijing:(8610) 6465 1867, TK Shanghai:(8621) 3222 0022 or click here

Bulaohu Scenic Spot
Located in Bulaotun Town in Miyun County, Bulaohu Scenic Spot is about 130km from downtown Beijing. Being far away from the crowded city, the scenic spot features tranquility and beautiful sceneries and is a good destination for holiday takers. There are three amazing things here-the unrivalled MaiFan stone bathing center in Northern China which can help body-building and preventing diseases; the authentic green food and local folk snacks; and the large pine tree forest. Transportation: take a long-distance coach from Dongzhimen and head for Miyun, then change to a bus to Bulaotun. Door ticket: RMB20 per person. For more details please contact (8610) 6903 0214

Dongtang Youth Hostel-A Hostel With Old Beijing Characteristics
Dongtang Youth Hostel is not a hostel but a private run guesthouse. Adopting an operation mode that is similar to a youth hotel, DYH offers big family like rooms at cheap prices and features an easy check-in procedure. Simple meal and hot drinks are available for backpackers. English language tour guide handbook and bikes are also available for rent to tour the old Beijing. Address: 85, Nanluo Guxiang, Dongcheng District TEL (8610) 6592 8209

Golden Holiday Travel Mart
As an e-commerce platform established by CTS Modern Travel Service, Golden Holiday Travel Market provides a whole range of high quality travel products at the lowest prices. The Mart has outsourced a large batch of air tickets, hotel rooms, door tickets and tour buses to meet the demand of both local residents and new arrivals to Beijing. 24-hour booking service. Address: 5F, Jingbao Building, 185, Andingmenwai Avenue, Dongcheng District. Reservation hotline 4007 4007 77

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The British School of Beijing
The British School of Beijing provides the English National Curriculum for the expatriate community of Beijing. The school's educational approach arises out of the best practices found in British schools around the world, emphasizing high academic results, respect for one another, and a diverse academic and extra-curricular programme. As a result, students are provided with the qualifications and skills to enter universities worldwide. The British School of Beijing is at the centre of a committed community with parents, teachers and friends of the school dedicated to the children's success. Further information or visit to the school can be arranged etc. Mailto: info@britishschool.org.cn or Tel: (8610) 8532-3088.

Fine Yoga
Fine Yoga is the earliest training base of traditional Ashtanga Yoga in China and was the first that employed instructors trained directly by the late master of Ashtanga Yoga (Guruji) - Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. We offer qualified instruction, precise adjustments, encouragement and in any class you will of course enjoy the benefits of collective energy from a large variety of yoga programs including Ashtanga Yoga, Flow Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Bikram Hot Yoga, Power Yoga, Iyengar Yoga, Yin Yoga, Kids Yoga and Pre-natal yoga. Currently we have three branches in Beijing which are located in SOHO New Town, Shunyi Laimeng Lake Villa Club and Shunyi Taihu Villa. For details about us please call (8610) 8589 6474

Fu Jun Jian Yi (Dewai Store)
Fu Jun is a judge of China's national hair beauty who has provided service to many a star and has been especially good at perm. The hairdressers here are patient and they will nicely give you their suggestions after listening to your requirement. They can even show you how to correctly dry your hair with a dryer. Price: RMB50 up for hair cutting, RMB260 up for perm. Address: No. 1, Xinfeng Street, Haidian District TEL (8610) 8227 1435

Pureness & Co
Pureness & Co Dental Clinic is a professional dental service provider from the Silicon Valley in the United States that combines elegant, comfortable and home-like environment with perfect dental services. We have a group of well-trained and experienced dentists who are experts on teeth whitening and straightening and we can also provide satisfactory plastic surgery to help improve your self image. Address: M Floor, North Tower, Parkson Shopping Mall, No. 101, Fuxingmennei Avenue, Xicheng District TEL (8610) 6602 2217

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Job Vacancies at LehmanBrown International Accountants
LehmanBrown International Accountants is currently seeking to increase its number of senior management for its China operations. These positions are not city specific, in other words, if you have the skills and capabilities that we seek and you are in a city where we do not have an office, and we see market potential, we may open an office there. Specific skills and qualities that we are looking for are; the ability to win and generate business across a broad range of services; the ability to build client relationships and to hands on manage projects, working and leading with discipline practice leaders; be a good solid all round accountant, preferably having some audit experience, and having a reasonable knowledge of the Chinese tax system and other business impacting regulations; be a good manager; hard working with a nothing is impossible attitude. Quite a tall order!, we do not think so, that is why we are advertising. If you believe that you have what it takes to be senior management in LehmanBrown, please email your resume and an explanation of what you think you can bring to our organization and why you think this is not a tall order: email: recruitment@lehmanbrown.com

Full-time Math And Science Teacher Wanted
Dalian World Youth Academy is looking for a full time teacher to teach the upper level Math and Science subjects in the Pre-IB (10th grade) class. We are looking for a healthy, energetic native english speaker preferably with previous experience in teaching IB, MYP, A level or AP courses in foreign countries or international schools. Applicant must have a University degree and a minimum of three years experience in teaching. Those interested can email us at dalwya@gmail.com.

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China Visa Extension Service in Beijing
With years experience in visa application, we are dedicated to helping Chinese and foreign companies deal with employment permit and visa service for their employees and the employees' families in a fast and cost effective manner. If you are an HR manager who is troubled by this trivia, contact us immediately and we will do all the rest for you. We also provide visa extension and related visa service to foreigners. For more info about us please contact (8610) 6463 2568

Elegan Translation Service
Elegan owns a group of high quality talents, modernized office equipment and perfect quality control system and work flow. We are committed to providing multiple language solutions to our clients and have established solid relations with hundreds of international companies in China as well as media and famous Chinese enterprises. We are proficient in a number of fields such as technology, industry, medicine, commerce, law and publication, particularly in localization. Service hotline: (8610) 8482 5196

Bright & Right
Bright & Right is a high-ranking, professional and full-service law firm focusing on international commercial legal affairs, dedicated to offering global clients pragmatic, high-quality, cost-effective services. We command Chinese, English, Japanese, German, Russian and the like as service languages, and we are, in particular, experts in offering pragmatic, innovative and cutting-edge solutions to complicated legal issues. Our featured service fields are foreign investment, market access for foreign companies, international franchise management, mergers and acquisitions, liquidation and bankruptcy and international trade. Add: Suite 1003-1005, Kuntai International Mansion, Tower B 12 Chaowai Avenue, Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 5128 9298

British Charity Ball 2009: 'Get It On' at GLAM!
The annual British Charity Ball is a premier event on the Beijing circuit, which brings together an international mix of people for a night of fun and fundraising. Free-flow bar, music and entertainment from 7pm-3am. Glam Rock's best anthems played by Big City Beat. 4-course dinner, midnight snacks and the infamous 'Survivors Breakfast' from 2am to 4am - a full English fry-up and dim sum treats. Raffle Prizes including return air tickets, luxury hotel stays and spa treatments. Fantastic auction prizes including a signed Lang Lang Steinway piano and signed sports memorabilia etc. In 2009, proceeds from the event will be going to our chosen charities, UNICEF and the Peng Cheng School for the Mentally Disabled. With our Early Bird discount, table bookings paid for before Friday, September 18, 2009, can receive one ticket for free, saving RMB 980! Tables seat a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 12 persons. Saturday, October 24, 2009, Kerry Centre Hotel, Beijing; RMB 980/person. Contacts: Pauline Jin - britishball@gmail.com or (8610) 8532 1720.

Peking Opera "Chi Bi"
Chi Bi, or The Battle of Red Cliff, is a newly made Peking Opera program with many innovations on the plot and characters of the original literary works. Tickets selling for RMB100-1350. 7:30pm, September 21-28. NCPA Opera Hall TEL (8610) 6655 0987

DJ Mickey Zhang
From meager beginnings to a vibrant future, DJ Mickey Zhang has been a pioneer of China's dance scene. Debuting at a club called Orange in 1999, DJ Mickey Zhang has now become a well known figure in the country's music arena. 10pm-2am, September 26. ChinaDoll TEL 158 0140 2188

Groovy 70s Disco Party
Featuring DJ Suiki who, aka DJ Pimp Daddy Suiki, is a music lover and record collector. Suiki started DJ in 1975 at house parties in the black and gay communities in California when disco was strictly underground, continue on to the clubs with the rise and fall of Disco, emerging of Rap/Hip Hop, Punk, New Wave, Techno, House and Drum & Bass to what dance music is today. The diversity of his musical taste and knowledge allow him to set musical landscapes for all environments. 10pm, September 26. Juicy Spot TEL (8610) 6593 0610

Medical Q&A
INN brings you a panel of medical experts to update you on health care concerns in Beijing and will answer your questions about swine flu, emergency situations, necessary vaccinations, keeping safe while living and traveling in China, western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine alternative. In addition, a personal fitness trainer will share practical advice on how to incorporate more activity into our daily lives. Dresscode: nice casual. Admission fee RMB40 includes coffee, tea and pastries. 10am-12pm, September 28. Capital Club on the 50th Floor of Capital Mansion TEL (8610) 8486 2225

MYA Beijing Concert
MYA, a girl to whom God has given to much-a sweet and young looks, a body which is sexy enough to board the cover of Penthouse. On October 3, 2009, MYA will hold her concert in Beijing with hot dancers, red and sexy lips, slender legs under the black mesh stockings. If you dare to stare at her face to face, you may dance with her on the stage! 9pm, October 3. Tang Club TEL (8610) 6500 8888

Beijing PUNK
For those who have not got it together, another big Punk party is on the way. Claimed to be the most authentic Punk Party of Beijing, the party will feature Gum Bleed, who has just returned from their European tour to release their first album Feng Huo Shao Nian. Other famous bands include Trash Cat, Hell City, Misandao and Early Bus. The first 20 people will get the album CD for free. RMB50. 9pm, October 16. MAO Livehouse TEL (8610) 6402 5080

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