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|  Red
Bubbly Saturday Brunch at Sheraton Shenzhen Futian Hotel
Every Saturday, 11:30AM - 15:00PM. Sheraton Shenzhen Futian
Hotel's all day dining restaurant, "The Exchange"
invites you to "Red Bubbly Brunch" on Saturdays.
You'll enjoy three and a half magical hours of live music
and delightful food from the all-you-can-eat brunch buffet.
Besides, a lucky draw at 1:30pm is waiting for you! RMB369net
all inclusive or RMB269 net all inclusive Children 5 years
and under will be free. Children under 1.2 m will be 50%
off. For reservation or more information, please all (86755)
8383 8888 ext. 6208. Great China International Exchange
Square, Fuhua Road, Futian, Shenzhen, P.R.China.
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 |
 Hotel Deals |
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 Grand Moment at Grand Millennium Beijing
This premium 5-star hotel of 521 grand and spacious
guestrooms. Large pillar-less 1000 sqm grand ballroom
and 11 meeting rooms. Award-wining oxygen club occupy
three floors. Grand Millennium Beijing offers three
restaurants and bars will make you an exciting and unforgettable
experience. Tel: (8610) 8587 6888; Fax: (8610) 8587
6999; Website: www.grandmillenniumbeijing.com
 Winter
Weekend Great Room Deals
From now on till 31st December, 2009, from Fridays to
Sundays, Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai is offering
great room deals. From RMB588 net per night for Superior
Twin (excluding breakfasts); or from RMB688 net per
night for Superior King (excluding breakfasts), broadband
internet and free fitness center facilities are also
available. Treat yourself to an exceptional weekend
experience during your business travel or family vacation
in Shanghai! Book now to get the fantastic deals! Reservation:
(8621) 5172 7959; Fax: (8621) 5172 7962; E-mail: reservation@grandmercure-hongqiao-shanghai.com;
Website: www.grandmercurehongqiao.com
 Hotel Kunlun December Room Promotion
Hotel Kunlun's Room rates include complimentary broadband,
fitness center and pool access! Weekday rates: Deluxe
Room: RMB1180 net w/breakfast; Premier Deluxe Room:
RMB1380 net w/breakfast; Executive Deluxe Room: RMB1580
w/Executive floor breakfast. Weekend rates: Deluxe Room:
RMB980 net w/breakfast; Premier Deluxe Room: RMB1180
net w/breakfast; Executive Deluxe Room: RMB1380 w/Executive
floor breakfast. Advance reservations required, subject
to availability. Contact Hotel Kunlun's Reservations
Department at (8610) 6590 3388 ext. 5457 or email: res@hotelkunlun.com
 Winter
Festival Special Package - "Eu Yan Sang" Treatment+One
night accommodation at Superior Room
Together with the renowned company "Eu Yan Sang"
Singapore, I-Spa provides you "Yin" and "Yang"
treatments to release stress of both body and spirit
in the holiday season. After the treatment, stay one
night in the hotel will provide you a complete relaxation.
Package price: RMB3280+15% service charge per couple,
including "Eu Yan Sang" Yin or Yang Treatment
for two persons and one night accommodation at Superior
room with two breakfasts. Validity: Saturday and Sunday
from 15th Nov 2009 to 15th Jan 2010. For reservation,
please call (8610) 5852 5601.
 Special
Christmas Package at Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa
Center
From December 23, 2009 until January 2, 2010, Kempinski
Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center will offer a special
Christmas Package for all guests participating at any
of the Christmas Eve Parties, Christmas Day Brunch,
New Year's Eve Parties or New Year's Brunch. From RMB
688 with 15% surcharge per night for a deluxe room to
experience the European Art of luxurious hospitality,
free access to our Pulse Health Club, a Sumptuous Breakfast
Buffet at Kranzler's Restaurant & Bar and Christmas
Goodies upon arrival will be available. Please call
(8610) 6465 3388 ext. 5522 or e-mail Reservations.Beijing@kempinski.com
 Christmas
and New Year Getaways
During this festive season, the Radisson Hotel Pudong
Century Park offers the perfect gateway for you. Superior
or Deluxe Rooms are just from RMB700 plus 15% surcharge
per room per night. Conveniently located in the heart
of Pudong, within walking distance to Century Park and
Shanghai Science & Technology Museum Metro Station,
there is no better time to stay with us and enjoy a
really memorable vacation with family and friends. Valid
from December 15, 2009 to February 28, 2010. Subject
to availability, terms & conditions apply. For reservations,
please call direct on (8621) 5130 0000 1199 Ying Chun
Road, Pudong, Shanghai.
 Value
For Your Weekend Stay Offer
Amazing value weekend deal! Receive RMB 1000 credit
to spend anywhere at The Westin Beijing Financial Street,
from RMB 1000 per room per night. Upgrade and we'll
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please call (8610) 6606 8866 or email reservation.beijing@westin.com
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 Travel Information |
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Guangzhou
Sculpture Park
As one of China's largest theme park, Guangzhou Sculpture
Park consists of four areas, separately featuring history
of Guangzhou, history of China, forest, and grand view
for various sculptures. From November 12 to December
12, 2009, an exhibition will be held in Guangzhou Sculpture
Park to showcase flowers that might be used during the
Asian Games in 2010. Citizens will be able to choose
their favorites from the 100 species. Free admission.
Address: West of Xia Tang Xi Lu, Fei E Ling, Baiyun
District, Guangzhou. TEL (8620) 8633 0154
Shekou
Sea World
The Sea World does not showcase marine animals--it is
a tourist attraction developed from the former luxurious
cruise especially for Charles de Gaulle, and is renamed
as Sea World by Deng Xiaoping in 1984. Sea World now
includes Minghua Yacht and Sea World Plaza. With restaurants
of various cuisines and theme bars and clubs, it is
a perfect place for people to enjoy delicious food and
wonderful night life. Address: 3F-313A, Seaview Plaza,
Taizi Road, Shekou, Shenzhen. TEL (86755) 2683 9388
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 Relocations |
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Guangzhou
Lisheng Relocation Company
The company ranks among the top 30 home moving service
providers in Guangzhou. It has more than 300 professional
workers and over 30 vehicles of various types. Its featured
services include: work any time upon customer's request,
special discount for weak group including elderly and
disabled, and free cardboard boxes for packaging. No
tip is charged. Address: Room 212, No. 52 Yong Sheng
Shang Sha Road, Guangzhou. TEL (8620) 8379 9999
Guotai
Home Moving Service Co., Ltd
Guotai has more than 10 years of experience in relocation.
It now has more than 40 vehicles and over 200 well trained
staff that is quite familiar with packaging and moving
skills. With branches in Nanshan, Futian, Luohu, Bao'an,
Longgang and Yantian, the company can assign vehicles
and staff in time to save money and time for clients.
Office address: Room K, 8th floor, east tower of Wenhua
Building, Shennan Donglu, Luohu District, Shenzhen.
24-hour hotline: (86755) 8387 1556
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Property/Real Estate |
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Apartment
In Jiayu Leiden Sunshine For Rent
The community, Jianyu Leiden Sunshine, is at Huisui Road,
Pearl River New City, Tianhe District, Guangzhou. The one-bedroom
apartment is at the 25th floor of the 30-floor building.
66 square meters with independent living room and kitchen.
Well furnished with whole new furniture. Good lighting and
ventilation conditions. Subway station nearby. RMB3000 per
month. Rent can be paid monthly. Call Mr. Hao at (86) 1376
0822 516 to see the cozy apartment.
Two-bedroom
Apartment In Luohu For Rent
The 62-square meter apartment is at 10th floor of the 34-floor
building with elevators. Two bedrooms, two living rooms
and one bathroom. Complete furniture and household appliances.
Cable TV and broadband available. The community is at the
interchange of Heping Road and Jiefang Road, Luohu District,
Shenzhen. Subway station and bus stops are in 10 minutes'
walk. RMB3000 per month. Paid monthly with two months' rent
as deposit. Contact Huang Shudian at (86) 1359 0180 350
for detailed information. |
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Law-Gold
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Law-Gold has been dedicated to providing high quality
translation services to individuals and companies. The
company has professional translators who have appropriate
qualifications in a wide range of fields, such as law,
finance, IT, trade, commerce, engineering, advertisement,
and various science fields. Translation services cover
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work time: 9:00-18:00 Beijing time. Address: 1107, Stardom
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Zhenxing
Housekeeping Company Ltd
Zhenxing is a legally registered professional housekeeping
service provider in Shenzhen for years. The company provides
all-round services to families for a better life. Nanny,
housekeeper of both full-time and part-time, caregiver
and babysitter can all be found here in Zhenxing. All
staff are well trained in manners and skills. Address:
Room 202, #2 Buwei Village, Lianhua Xilu, Jingtian, Futian
District, Shenzhen. TEL (86755) 8346 9629 |
 Biz Exhibitions
& Art Exhibitions |
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Guangzhou
2009 China (Guangzhou) International Hotel Building
& Decoration Exhibition
December 4-6. Guangzhou Jinhan Exhibition Center TEL
(8620) 3623 5671
Win By Design-Guangzhou
Design Week
December 4-8. Guangzhou Jinhan Exhibition Center TEL
(8620) 3623 5671
2009 China
International Material Recycling Products & Technology
Exhibition
November 29-December 1. Guangzhou Jinhan Exhibition
Center TEL (8620) 3623 5671
The 7th China
(Guangzhou) International Automobile Exhibition
November 24-30. China Import & Export Fair Pazhou
Complex TEL (8620) 8913 1228
Lakeside-Ink
Painting Group Exhibition Of Eight Artists
December 2-11. Art Museum of The Guangzhou Academy of
Fine Arts TEL (8620) 3936 2149
Chong-Chen
Xiaofeng & Qiu Hong Exhibition
November 24-December15. Muma Art Space TEL (8620) 8423
8275
He An's Oil
Painting Exhibition
November 22-December 8. Yi Hai Tang Art Museum TEL (8620)
6262 5156
Noiseless:
Art Jewelry Exhibition By Zhang Xiaochuan
November 9-December 5. Fei Gallery TEL (8620) 3768 8781
Oil Painting
By Italian Artist Tullio Pericoli
November 8-December 10. Fei Gallery TEL (8620) 3768
8781
Chen Leilei
Art Exhibition
November 7-December 28. M32 Space TEL (8620) 3411 2586
On A Day
To Day Basis-Koki Tanaka Solo Exhibition
November 5, 2009-February 5, 2010. Vitamin Creative
Space TEL (8620) 8429 6760
Modern Art
Exhibition: Be Packaged
November 1-30. Guangzhou International Art Space Station
TEL (86) 159 8907 6245
Shenzhen
2009 International Printed Circuit & Electronics
Assembly Fair
December 2-4. Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center
TEL (86755) 9600 0555
2009 China
(Shenzhen) International Finance Expo
December 4-6. Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center
TEL (86755) 9600 0555
2009 Shenzhen
"Winter Fashion" Consumer Exhibition
December 5-13. Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition
Center TEL (86755) 9600 0555
One Day-Li
Jinghu Solo Exhibition
December 5, 2009-February 5, 2010. J&Z Gallery TEL
(86755) 8633 7224
Zhu Yongling
Calligraphy Art Exhibition
November 28-December 6. He Xiangning Art Museum TEL
(86755) 2660 4540
The Soul
Enigma-Katherine Li's Solo Exhibition
November 21-December 12. F1-104, Culture & Creative
Park, OCT Shenzhen TEL (86755) 8610 6997
Ancient Marks-Chris
Rainier Photography exhibition
November 12-December 10. Artron Art Gallery TEL (86755)
8251 2151
Exhibition
By Xu Bing: Primer For Mu, Lin & Sen Project
November 1-December 6. He Xiangning Art Museum TEL (86755)
2660 4540
State Legacy:
Research In The Visualization Of Political History
October 17-November 30. OCT-Contemporary Art Terminal
TEL (86755) 2691 5100
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November 30, 2009
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Ballet: Feng Xue Ye Gui Ren
Ticket: RMB80-480. Beilei Theater of Guangzhou Youth
Palace TEL (8620) 8136 1483
Guangzhou
Band Mouliukei Concert
Ticket: RMB80-120. Symphony Hall of Xinghai Concert
Hall TEL (8620) 8735 3869
Epic Reborn-The
East Is Red Symphonic Choral Concert
Ticket: RMB280-1080. Shenzhen Concert Hall TEL (86755)
8284 1888
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
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Seven Senses From Canada
Asia's greatest singing sensation Seven Senses on stage
from Tuesday to Sunday. 9:45pm onwards. V Bar TEL (86755)
2693 6888 ext. 8011
Wednesday, December 2,
2009
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Flamenco Dance: Carmen By Metros Contemporary Dance
Ticket: RMB180-880. Shenzhen Grand Theater TEL (86755)
2590 6000
Musical:
I Dreamed A Dream
Ticket: RMB80-380. Shenzhen Poly Theater TEL (86755)
8637 1698
9 Ball Pool
Tournament
Come to Champs join the 9 Ball Pool Tournament. The
winner will receive a bottle of house Spirit for free.
Champs Bar & Grill TEL (86755) 8396 1387
Thursday, December 3,
2009
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Ballet: Feng Xue Ye Gui Ren
Ticket: RMB80-480. Beilei Theater of Guangzhou Youth
Palace TEL (8620) 8136 1483
Wu Zhuoling
Autumn Tour Guangzhou Concert
Ticket: RMB40. C:UNION Guangzhou TEL (86) 1358 0353
034
Friday, December 4, 2009
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Ballet: Feng Xue Ye Gui Ren
Ticket: RMB80-480. Beilei Theater of Guangzhou Youth
Palace TEL (8620) 8136 1483
Along The
Way With You-Wu Zhanghong And Wuchun In Concert
Ticket: RMB100-380; ticket package: RMB500. Shenzhen
Concert Hall TEL (86755) 8284 1888
Musical:
Future Combination 2008
Ticket: RMB50-480. Shenzhen Poly Theater TEL (86755)
8637 1698
Saturday, December 5, 2009
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Ballet: Feng Xue Ye Gui Ren
Ticket: RMB80-480. Beilei Theater of Guangzhou Youth
Palace TEL (8620) 8136 1483
Amit (Zhang
Huimei) Live Guangzhou Concert
Ticket: RMB280-1280. Guangzhou Gymnasium TEL (8620)
8776 8558
Huang Mengla
Synphonic Concert
Ticket: RMB80-180. Symphony Hall of Xinghai Concert
Hall TEL (8620) 8735 3869
Russian Composers
Tchaikovsky & Rachmaninoff's Works Concert
Ticket: RMB20-60. Chamber Hall of Xinghai Concert Hall
TEL (8620) 8735 3869
Lily Chen
Jieli Guangzhou Concert
Ticket: RMB180-680. Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Memorial Hall
TEL (8620) 8355 2430
Revival of
Kunqu Opera-Peach Blossom Fan 1699 in Concert
Ticket: RMB180-680. Shenzhen Concert Hall TEL (86755)
8284 1888
Musical:
Future Combination 2008
Ticket: RMB50-480. Shenzhen Poly Theater TEL (86755)
8637 1698
Sunday, December 6, 2009
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Ballet: Feng Xue Ye Gui Ren
Ticket: RMB80-480. Beilei Theater of Guangzhou Youth
Palace TEL (8620) 8136 1483
Lily Chen
Jieli Guangzhou Concert
Ticket: RMB180-680. Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Memorial Hall
TEL (8620) 8355 2430
American
Harlem Globetrotter 2009 China Tour
Ticket: RMB100-1000. Guangzhou Gymnasium TEL (8620)
8776 8558
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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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