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Voyage of International Cuisines at Sofitel Wanda Beijing

Plan for Mid Autumn Festival with Mooncakes from Hotel Equatorial Shanghai

Fly With Turkish Airlines To More Than 150 Destinations Via Istanbul

Ramada Parkside Beijing Superior Room at RMB 498

Bring your Friends to Shanghai's Seafood Sunday Brunch from RMB288 per person

Shanghai's 12th Oktoberfest Extravaganza Starts Next Week

6th Oktoberfest arrives at Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing

The Week in Review from SinoLinx.com

• New Pan Pacific Hotel To Open In Suzhou
• China's Internet Cafe Associations Publish Joint Declaration
• China To Enhance Ecological Environment Compensation Mechanism
• Bright Dairy Posts Profit Of CNY45.33 Million In H1 2009
• American Group Tours Available To Citizens In 12 More Provinces
• Taobao.com To Explore Taiwanese Internet Shopping Market
• Beijing To Offer Free Flu Vaccine For Seniors And Students
• Carl's Jr Opens First Restaurant in Shanghai

Enjoy Mid-Autumn Festival with Homemade Equatorial Mooncakes!
The Hotel Equatorial Shanghai maintains a very high standard of quality and taste by making all our moon cakes in the hotel. This home made approach has improved over the years and the selection we offer this year will be a true delight for you to offer to your family, friends and colleagues. Enjoy this festival season together with Equatorial Moon cakes, a perfect combination. On Sale Now - from RMB158 per box For information call (8621) 62481688 ext 2251, 2331 (Daily 10:00am to 8:00pm) or email: mooncake@sha.equatorail.com

China Fusion
Chef Ken Shao has created a perfect fusion of contemporary Chinese cuisine blending the flavours of Sichuan, Hunan, Canton and Shanghai. This exquisite menu features a perfect marriage of flavours and tastes from Poached Sliced Beef in Sichuan Chilli Sauce and Sauteed Sour Bean with Smoked Pork to Braised Yellow Croaker with Bean Curd. Select any 3 dishes from Chef Shao's menu of hot, cold and sweet creations. Available from 01st August to 31st October 2009. Lunch: RMB 98 net per person 11:30 - 14:30 Dinner: RMB 118 net per person 18:00 - 22:30. Level 3 Yar Chi Ting For Reservations, please call: (8621) 5130 0000 ext 4047. 1199 Ying Chun Road, Pudong Shanghai.

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.

Come Stay with Us to Celebrate China's 60th Anniversary National Day!
To celebrate the 60th Anniversary of China, Grand Millennium Beijing presents a special rate at RMB 600+15% per room per night with CNY60 credit allowance! * Complimentary Internet service * Complimentary daily CNY60 credit allowance, non-accumulative * Validity: 27th Sep to 10th Oct, 2009 *The above package cannot be used in conjunction with other hotel special promotion and contract rate. Contact Line: (8610) 8587 6888 - 5888.

Spectacular National Day Room Promotion
Hotel Kunlun offers a 20% discount at all dining outlets (banquets and meetings excluded), as well as a daily complimentary Afternoon Tea Buffet for two at the Mezzanine Lounge on room-stays during the National Day Promotion period! National Day Promotion Dates: 29 September to 8 October 2009: Deluxe Room: RMB 680 net including breakfast; Premier Deluxe Room: RMB 880 net including breakfast; Executive Deluxe Room: RMB1080 net including Summit Club Executive breakfast. Reservations required in advance, subject to availability. Contact Hotel Kunlun's Reservations Department at Tel: (8610) 6590 3388 ext. 5457 or email: res@hotelkunlun.com

Business Value Rate at Kempinski Hotel Beijing
Weekday: Superior Room - RMB1, 470.00 per room per night | Deluxe Room - RMB1, 570.00 per room per night | Executive Room - RMB1, 780.00 per room per night. Weekend: Superior Room - RMB1, 320.00 per room per night | Deluxe Room - RMB1, 420.00 per room per night | Executive Room - RMB1, 630.00 per room per night. Include: Free Airport butler service, one way pick-up for one night stay and round trip for two nights stay | One complementary buffet breakfast | Free Internet access | Free access to both health club outlets and indoor swimming pool | Rate subject to 15% surcharge. Valid date from May to end of December, 2009. The terms and conditions are subject to availability and confirmation by the Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center. We look forward to welcoming you to stay at Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center! For reservations: Reservations.Beijing@kempinski.com; Tel: (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 5522 Fax: (8610) 6462 2204.

Memorable Wedding at Kempinski Sanya
Planning your wedding? How does having your Wedding ceremony on a private beach, crystal blue waters of the South China Sea on one side and serene tropical gardens on the other, sound to you? A location which is a few hundred meters away from the southern most tip of China! Interesting? Well, then contact our Wedding planning team, and let us take care of all your arrangements for a memorable wedding at an exclusive and unique location. Please click here for package details. Conditions Apply: Minimum 40 pax. Additional wedding rooms on preferential subject to room availability. For more information please visit www.kempinski-sanya.com or call us on (86898) 3889 8888.

Enjoy Super Value "China 60th National Day Trip" at Dalian
Take a treasure of an exceptional savings on our "China 60th National Day Promotion" available from 25 September to 11 October, 2009. Superior Room at RMB 950 (subject to 15% service charge) per room per night. Benefits include: complimentary daily breakfast for two persons at i Cafe; stay consecutive two nights and earn one night complimentary stay in Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts; free broadband internet access; complimentary usage of gym, sauna room and indoor swimming pool. Free stay redemption is valid until 31 January, 2010. For more information and reservations, please contact: (86411) 82525000 or email to: slda@shangri-la.com

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

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

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

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!

Clarins Hydration Treatment from Madagascar
Rediscover your skin's natural radiance with Clarins Hydration Treatment from Madagascar. Let the treatment's nourishing and stimulating techniques restore your facial glow to its original glory. RMB580 per treatment. Opening hours: 10:00am-10:00pm.
Add: Evian Spa by Three, Three on the Bund, 2F, 3 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Road, Shanghai, China. For enquiries or reservations, please call: (8621) 6321 6622

Have a great spa experience at Everlasting Spa!
Founded in 1999, Everlasting SPA is one of the few spas introduced "aromatherapy" into Shanghai. We provide a full range of spa services from hot stone therapy to reflexology. Our treatments are 100% natural and the professional therapists will help you to relax and de-stress. Here you may not only gain a skincare, but also have a great spa experience. For enquiries or reservations, please call (8621) 6218 3079

Shanghai Yongan Moving Service Company
Shanghai Yongan is a large home moving and goods transportation company that specializes in piano moving, furniture dismantling/installing, package consigning, air-conditioner moving and household services. We have many different types of vehicles to meet your demands. For more information, please call 800 620 0938

Shanghai Fuhui Relocation Company
Founded in 2000, Shanghai Fuhui Relocation Company is one of the best relocation companies in Shanghai. Our business ranges from relocation to transportation for all walks of people. Your satisfaction is our aim. For more information, please call (8621) 5861 5889

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

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 Contact: Beijing Tel: +86 10 85321720, Fax: +86 10 65323270 Shanghai Tel: +86 21 62881635, Fax: +86 21 62881636 Hong Kong Tel: +852 25375425, Fax: +852 25375649 E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com, shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com

Barbecue at home!
With our great looking and professional grills you will surely have a nice and safe bbq life. All our gas grills are ce-certified and we have different types to suit your different needs. After you ordered, we will be responsible for the transportation, assembling, and you may settle the payment after receiving the grill one week. For more information, please call: (8621) 6258 3851

Shanghai Neeshop Computer Repair
Shanghai Neeshop Computer Repair Company not only provides a wide range of computer components, but also helps you to fix any PC problems. Our components are genuine, our mechanics are very professional. What you need is just give us a call and we will arrange the delivery to your home or office the very next day. For more information, please call: (86) 1582 1778 368

PS China 2009
September 15-19, Shanghai Mart TEL (8621) 6236 6888

China International Hardware Show
September 16-18, Shanghai New International EXPO Centre TEL (8621) 2890 6666

2009 Shanghai PU Exhibition
September 21-25, Shanghai New International EXPO Centre TEL (8621) 2890 6666

You Si Miao-Liang Shaoji Solo Exhibition
With an attempt to present a panoramic view of contemporary use of "You Si Miao", the exhibition, projecting on culture, art, biology and sociology, etc, reveals the dilemma between dream and reality, spiritual and material and seeks for the possibility to better and transcend ourselves.
September 11–November 1, Shanghai Zendai Museum of Modern Art TEL (8621) 5033 9801

Radiant Figures
In "Radiant Figures" presented by 1918ArtSpace, we can see the "self" of Post-80's new blood and peep at the worldview of the elite of young artists. In these sculptures, search of the artists meets up with search of the audience forming a conceptual center inside the material object to complete the gaze of communication.
September 10-October 8, 1918 ArtSpace TEL (8621) 5228 6776

Seeing One's Own Eyes-Middle East Contemporary Art Exhibition
September 6-October 10, ShanghART H-Space TEL (8621) 6276 2818

Yang Yi, Li Jun and Meng Jin & Fang Er Exhibitions
September 5-October 25, m97 Gallery TEL (8621) 6266 1597

Thing's Right(s), 09
Thing's Right(s) Shanghai 2009 is a project by Wu Shanzhuan and Inga Svala Thorsdottir that investigates the way in which we attach values to an object. An object in itself means nothing without its negotiation and circulation in broader social and political domains.
September 8-November 15, Shanghai Gallery of Art TEL (8621) 6321 5757

Shanghai Farce "Finally, I Know You"
By Shanghai Qingyi Farce Troupe. Tickets selling for 60-280rmb.
September 14-15, Yi Fu Theatre TEL (8621) 6322 5075

Piano And Cello Duet Concert
Tickets selling for 60-300rmb.
September 16, Shanghai Oriental Art Center-Performance Hall TEL (8621) 6854 1234

Burn the Floor (Hot Return)-Australia Dance Partner Productions
Tickets selling for 200-1280rmb.
September 18-19, Shanghai Grand Theatre-Lyric Theatre TEL (8621) 6386 8686

Will Pan 2009 Shanghai Concert
Tickets selling for 100-680rmb.
September 18, Hongkou Soccer Stadium TEL (8621) 6540 0009

Super Man & Woman Vocal Concert
Tickets selling for 180-1280rmb.
September 19, Yuan Shen Sports Centre-Stadium TEL (8621) 5860 2330

Oratorio & Dance "Carmina Burana" Carl Orff by Shanghai Opera House
Tickets selling for 80-500rmb.
September 20, Shanghai Oriental Art Center-Opera Hall TEL (8621) 6854 1234

Comedy "Tang Bo Hu Dian Qiu Xiang"
Tickets selling for 120-150rmb.
September 9-27, Shanghai Grand Theatre - Studio Theatre TEL (8621) 6386 8686

Monday, September 14, 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

Girls and Boys
We know that you always want an extra day for your weekend, so here we offer you this opportunity. We provide a RMB50 open bar for all the girls and boys from 9:00pm to 12:00am. Grab your friends, dance a little bit, drink a little bit, and enjoy the lovely Monday night. Not Me TEL (8621) 6433 0760

Why Not Monday?
We know you haven't been prepared for the whole week, so come to Anar as our new weekly event "Why Not Monday?" hits the road. Enjoy the cozy atmosphere in the front room and also the energetic electro/nu disco/house/minimal in the back room. We know this is what you are looking for. No cover. Anar Bar TEL (8621) 6280 9326

Tuesday, September 15, 2009
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After Work Affair
Brown Sugar gives you one more option after your work on Tuesday. Come to check out the live band does old school funk and groove a la Curtis Mayfield, James Brown, and Bobby Womack. Brown Sugar dancers will help you find your passion. A two-for-one drink special is still going on. Brown Sugar TEL (8621) 5382 8998

Jazzy Ladies' Night
Tonight some of the best musicians in town will come to Cabaret to play! Girls will get the chance to have five kinds of cocktail and free-flow sparkling wine from 8:00pm to midnight. Come to dance your night away and drink your pressure off. Cabaret TEL (86) 1391 6678 711

Absolute Ladies Night
Every Tuesday Club Sky's Ladies night gets all the sexy ladies five free drinks and buy one get one free all night long. RMB80 (RMB70 with flyer) open bar for guys. DJ Jordan and Gin spin your favorite hip hop. Enjoy the night! Club Sky TEL (8621) 6255 5626

Wednesday, September 16, 2009
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New Heights Caribbean Night
Join this summer's hottest crowd at New Heights' Caribbean Night, celebrating the glittering summer spirit with tropical drinks, funky Latin beats and live DJ performance. A fabulous night of frolics, fun and delicious drinks. All Rum, Tequila and Cachaca based drinks buy one get one free, from 10:00pm till late. New Heights TEL (8621) 6321 0909

Men's Night
Guys must feel left out as Ladies Night is everywhere in town. Don't worry guys, here's your chance. The Bulldog hosts a Men's Night where you could be the leading role. Take your girls, enjoy the live sports, live rock music, pool and darts. RMB50 for unlimited vodka/gin mixers and Carlsberg between 10:00pm to 12:00am. Starts at 6:00pm. The Bulldog TEL (8621) 6445 9464

Funky Town
Every Wednesday, Bar Rouge turns into a funky town. Take your friends to the bund 18 to experience the nightlife on the Bund, and also enjoy the soul, funk, and fresh hip hop beats. Dress code: classy hustler. No cover. Bar Rouge TEL (8621) 6339 1199

Thursday, September 17, 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

Blissfully L'orange
Every Thursdays Bling will be hosting Blissfully L'orange Ladies, come and enjoy new cocktails made with the much acclaimed Grey Goose L'orange. Immerse yourself in the never before seen life size board game and win prizes. Grand prizes are limited, it's strictly first served. Bling TEL (86) 1590 0955 880

Cybernature
Help your Thursday, get into the LOgO fourth dimension. Deep house, tech house, minimalist music, quirky atmosphere, happy disturbances... Sure that we will find a way to let speak your Cybernature! Free entry. LOgO TEL (86) 1512 1198 442

Friday, September 18, 2009
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DJ James Zabiela
James Zabiela ranks 17 on DJ Mag has been playing all over the world and DJ at the famous "We Love" at Space Ibiza this year. The sexiest musical wizard is finally making his way to China on September 18 for the very first time. James Zabiela will spin the hottest selection of electro and progressive house you have never heard before, and guarantee you that SIN Club will definitely be the wildest place in town. Don't miss it! SIN TEL (8621) 6267 7779

Hot Bow Tie Parties
The Box hosts the hottest party with 5 hot gogo-boy dancers, all topless with nothing else but a bow tie dancing among the heated crowd. RMB30 for entry. You'll get yourself a free bow tie! Topless boys wearing bow ties can enter for free. The Box TEL (8621) 6474 8558

Wan Xiaoli China Tour
Wan Xiaoli is coming to Yuyintang with his Chinese folk songs. You will feel the difference with others. Starts at 21:00pm, 60RMB for entry. Yuyintang TEL (8621) 5237 8662

Saturday, September 19, 2009
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Devious Dane & The Dynamics
Guess what? Mural's resident band Pharoah is now reborn as Devious Dane & The Dynamics. Led by keyboard player Devious Dane, this reincarnation of Pharoah will surprise you with a few new members and a fresh new sound. Think disco, funk and even a little bit electro that will keep your body moving all night long. RMB50 with one drink. 10pm-late. Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023

Void presents: Santiago Salazar
It is with great pleasure then, that Void welcomes another member of this infamous collective - Santiago Salazar. Originally hailing from Los Angeles, Santiago's own music, and DJing style, bring Latin-flavoured house music into the mix, alongside funky techno cuts. His sound is soulful, mid-tempo with a strong groove - a perfect send off to another long Shanghai summer. The Shelter TEL (8621) 6437 0400

Mid Autumn Festival Banquet Menu
This Mid Autumn festival visits Whampoa Club for a spectacular banquet that's certain to leave a lasting memory in the minds of your family and friends. Indulge in a bountiful spread of Whampoa Club's famous dishes including old fashioned Shanghai smoked fish and sugar-cured glutinous red dates with cinnamon apple and seared goose liver. Whampoa Club TEL (8621) 6321 3737

Sunday, September 20, 2009
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SunJam
LOgO presents SunJam to jam the best Shanghai musician together after party by DJ Casie Lane (USA) spinning soulful deep house. You don't need to be a pro, you just need to bring your guitar, bass or percussion, and jam! Special drinks of the night - Sangria glass at RMB20. Starts at 10:00pm. No cover. LOgO TEL (8621) 6281 5646

Delicious Weekend Brunch Treat
Come as a group of four and Laris will treat one of you to a complimentary brunch. Minimum order of three courses each, at RMB228, required. Available on Saturdays and Sundays, from 11:30am to 3:00pm. Laris TEL (8621) 6321 9922

Sunday Vibe
No matter rain or shine, inside or out, come to feel the vibe on Sundays at Manifesto. All night happy hour and drink specials, tapas and BBQ feasts will surely get you prepared for the work week. Our Guest DJs will spin great tunes until late. Starts at 6:00pm. Manifesto TEL (8621) 6289 9108

"Swan Lake" By San Francisco Ballet
Tickets selling for 180-880rmb.
September 23-25, Shanghai Grand Theatre - Lyric Theatre TEL (8621) 6386 8686

Domingo And Zuying Song Shanghai Concert
Tickets selling for 300-2800rmb.
September 25, Shanghai Grand Stage (Shanghai Gymnasium) TEL (8621) 6438 5200

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