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Sheraton Sanya Resort Brings You Warmth This Winter in China With a Family Escape

Escape this Winter in China with a RMB400 Credit at The Westin Tianjin

Make plans from China to visit the World Cup 2010 with Turkish Airlines

Grand Millennium Beijing Mojito Mania at only RMB 30 each

The Week in Review from SinoLinx.com

• Hotel Indigo Shanghai On The Bund To Dock At Shiliupu In May 2010
• Macau Funds Social Enterprises To Hire Disabled People
• Carrefour To Open New Outlets In Urumqi
• McDonald's Will Provide Free Wireless Internet Services In China
• Shanda Interactive Plans Tourism Website
• Hangzhou Hotel Rewards Guests For Energy Conservation
• Linktone Pays USD9 Million For Controlling Stake In Chinese Mobile Game Company

Director's Cut
Friday, January 29 at 7pm, a stellar 4-course dinner prepared with resident chef Eren Guryel is another highlight you would not want to miss. Being recognized as film director, producer, magazine publisher, hotelier, vintner, Francis Ford Coppola simply brings legendary to the world. Mark your calendar for a night to discover gorgeous selections from Coppola winery from California.VIP I on level 3. RMB688 net per person. For inquires and to book, please call the hotel at (8621) 6256 8888 ext. 1305.

European Gourmet Tour
from now on until February 28th, 2010, Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, discover the authentic European cuisine at Grand Mercure Hongqiao, featuring specialty dishes tablier de sapeur from Lyon, mussel and fries from Bruxelle, sauerkraut and pork knuckle from Munich, sea food paella from Spain and much more. Start your gourmet journey today! RMB128 net per person, including one glass of wine. Every Wednesday and Friday, enjoy Italian Trattoria only at RMB 158 net per person, including one glass of wine. 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

Family and Corporate Parties
Goodbye 2009 and Welcome 2010! Celebrate in style at our stunning Magnolia Ballroom or Yar Chi Ting Chinese Restaurant with a wide selection of menus created to celebrate the New Year! Menus are from RMB 1888* / 2388* / 2888* per table of 10 persons, with menues also available for 4 to 9 persons. * Minimum 12 tables for Magnolia Ballroom. A special A La Carte menu is also available at Yar Chi Ting. Available from January 01 to February 12, 2010. Prices are subject to 15% surcharge. For reservations, please call (8621) 5130 0000 ext. 4001/4047. 1199 Ying Chun Road, Pudong Shanghai China.

Discover a Sanctuary to Relax and Recharge with Fairmont Yangcheng Lake's "Nutritious Winter" Package
Discover a Sanctuary to Relax and Recharge with Fairmont Yangcheng Lake's "Nutritious Winter" Package which includes two nights' accommodation in a Lake View room, a signature 90-minute Willow Stream Spa Relaxation Massage treatment for two, buffet breakfast at Essence for two, a nutritious Chinese set menu for two at Yi Feng Court and a two-hour bicycle tour beside Yangcheng Lake. Packages available from RMB 2699 nett* Book now until 31 March 2010. For reservations and enquiries, please call (0512) 5780 0888, or visit www.fairmont.com/yangchenglake; Fairmont Yangcheng Lake, 3668 West Ma'anshan Road, Kunshan, Jiangsu 215300.

Chinese New Year Escape Offer
Farewell the year of the Ox and welcome another marvelous year of the Tiger at the Grand Millennium Beijing with an irresistible deal! RMB600+15% per room per night for superior room only | RMB688+15% per room per night inclusive of daily breakfast for one person | RMB768+15% per room per night inclusive of daily breakfast for two persons. * Valid from 12th February, 2010 to 23rd February, 2010 * Complimentary internet service * The above package cannot be used in conjunction with other hotel special promotions and contract rates. Contact Line: (8610) 8587 6888-5888, Email: reservations@grandmillenniumbeijing.com

Suite Lifestyle at Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
Book minimum 2 nights in a Lifestyle Suite at Best Available Rates plus a supplement of only RMB100 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 until March 31, 2010. Reservations , please call: (8610) 5812 8888 or visit www.wangfujing.hilton.com

Hotel Kunlun January Room Promotion
Hotel Kunlun's Autumn Room rates include complimentary broadband, fitness center and pool access! Weekday rates: Deluxe Room: RMB1080 net w/breakfast; Premier Deluxe Room: RMB1280 net w/breakfast; Executive Deluxe Room: RMB1480 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

Business Value Rate
The package inculdes one free private airport transfer, including our airport butler service, per one-night stay or return transfer if staying 2 nights or more (please note preference and flight number). Complementary buffet breakfast daily and Free Internet access included. The Business Value Rate is subject to a 15% surcharge per night. For reservations: reservations.beijing@kempinski.com or Tel: (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 5522.

Ramada Parkside Beijing, the Ideal Choice for Your Business
Discovered the professional conference facilities in central Olympic area that Ramada Parkside Beijing, in walking distance to the "Bird Nest"- the main venue of 2008 Olympic Games. It is neighbored by the facilities including Beijing International Convention Center, China National Convention Center, China Science & Technology Museum, Beijing Conference Center, and very close to Zhong-Guan-Cun, Wang-Jing and Shang-Di high tech industrial park. The hotel extensive meeting facilities including the 324 square meters Grand ballroom, as well as multi-function rooms. All facilities feature the state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment make this hotel to be the perfect business place just designed for you. Tel: (8610) 6480 9988. Email: reservation@ramadabj.com

Family Holiday is Better when Shared
Sheraton is where families gather. Enjoy a fun-filled "Family Package" at the Sheraton Sanya Resort where there is something for every member of the family. The package is designed to make it easy for you to reconnect with your family and create new memories of a cherished vacation that will last well beyond the flight home. Begin your family fun with a free round-trip airport transfer, daily buffet breakfast, children's activities, food & beverage credit and many more other value added benefits. Package rate start from RMB2070++, book today at www.sheraton.com/sanya or call +86-898-8855 8238/8239 or e-mail to sanya.res@sheraton.com for more information.

Enjoy Spring Festival Package at Shangri-La Hotel, Dalian
From February 10, 2010 to February 28, 2010, enjoy the Chinese New Year holiday by staying in a superior room at only RMB788, subject to 15% service charge. Privileges include: Daily buffet breakfast up to two persons, complimentary buffet breakfast for up to two children of age under 18 years accompanied by at least one adult, hotel souvenir for each child or New Year in-room amenities, and complimentary extra bed and 3rd person charge, late check-out till 6 p.m. For more information and reservations, please contact: (86 411) 82525002 or email to: reservations.slda@shangri-la.com

Experience a New Beginning - A New Way to Find Relaxation
Begin your journey at The Westin Tianjin, opening 8th February 2010, to calm the mind, elevate your senses and find renewal. Escape this winter with a free RMB400 credit to spend anywhere in the hotel, from RMB1,001 per room per night (subject to 15% service charge. Valid until 31st March, 2010. Terms and conditions apply). For more information or to make a reservation, please visit westin.com/tianjin or call (8622) 2389 0088 or 4008 688 688.

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!

MIN's YOGA
If you want to release the pressure caused by a busy sub-healthy state, if you want to own a healthy leisure activity, then the MIN's YOGA will be your good choice, MIN's YOGA for Bikram hot yoga is a kind of being rage, Yoga - Hot Yoga, you can easily complete the decompression, downsizing, out of sub-health and other goals.For enquiries or reservations, please call: (8621) 6494 5412

Foot massage Palace Club MeiGong
Feet also need to rest, if you say so themselves? America Foot Center, their feet Yao Tang Palace Chinese medicine as a pure syrup, it is a "medical San Li's" home town of Jingzhou, Hubei, one of four treasures ... "Jing Ai," as the main ingredients, accompanied by a dozen herbs Jiantang formed; Meanwhile, the foot bath deposition feet of green ginger used by modern methods of dealing directly deposited into the human skin, which is one of its features.For enquiries or reservations, please call: (8621) 6240 0897

Shanghai Hiboo International Logistics Co.,Ltd
Shanghai sea fort is relying on Beijing herborg International Group nearly 13 years experience in the transport of personal belongings set up a wholly owned subsidiary companies: Shanghai Sea Castle International Logistics Co., Ltd., Shanghai's herborg Company specializes in furniture goods import and export trade, while the application of international Moving high quality of services is also concurrently the domestic moving and moving in Shanghai.24 free service line: (8621) 6337 5940

Shanghai Jinshan Petrochemical Logistics Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Jinshan Petrochemical Logistics Co., Ltd. is to provide third-party logistics service-oriented 4A-level integrated chemical logistics company. The company is committed to the brand in the chemical industry into a competitive professional procurement and warehousing logistics service provider as a whole. We will help you move to wherever you are going. TEL (8621) 5794 3800

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

Learning Chinese in Mandarin Garden
Mandarin Garden is a professional Mandarin training centre in Shanghai in cooperation with Shanghai TV University. It was founded to provide Efficient Mandarin Study Program, Quality Teaching Service and Overall Control System to oversea companies, expat families and individuals.Every learners who come from different countries, own different background and have different learning purpose can achieve their mandarin study target ,and also, we will let you know more about Chinese history, culture and customs, in this way, you can make your life and work more comfortable and convenient in China.TEL (8621) 4006002922

AVIS Car Rental
AVIS Car Rental Co., Ltd. is Shanghai Automotive Industry Sales Corporation (SAISC) and the international well-known multinational car rental companies - AVIS funded 50% of all founded by co-operation, China's first car rental company, Avis car rental services include : Company car hire, personal car hire, business car, wedding car business, pick up business, with a driving service, off-site also cars.If you need our service, please make a reservation 48 hours in advance. TEL (8621) 6229 1119

ABIO-View
Chen Wenbo's painting practice involves a self-sufficient visual activity, the viewing devoid of the object and subject, in which neither the will to truth nor the aesthetic determination can be found-the sense of the visual becomes the content of viewing.
December 12，2009-January 28, 2010, Shanghai Gallery of Art TEL (8621) 6321 5757

Things from the Gallery Warehouse II
December 18，2009-February 27, 2010, ShanghART H-Space TEL (8621) 6276 2818

Make Over
January 23-March 13，2010, OV Gallery TEL (8621) 5465 7768

Metaphors of Un/real - Animamix Biennial 2009-2010
December 12，2009 -January 31，2010, Gallery 55 TEL (8621) 6266 4108

Poetry of Russian Soul
January 9-January 24, 2010, Zhu Qizhan Art Museum TEL (8621) 5671 0742

Kohler - Arts/Industry
January 7-January 22, 2010, Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern Art TEL (8621) 6587 2530

The South Korea Gyeonggi Philharmonic Orchestra Shanghai Concert
Tickets selling for 80-680rmb.
January 18, 2010, Shanghai Oriental Art Center - Concert Hall TEL (8621) 6854 1234

Comedy "Boeing Boeing"
Tickets selling for 100-250rmb.
January 20-24, 2010, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre - Arts Theatre TEL (8621) 6473 4567

Disney On Ice - Disneyland Adventure
Tickets selling for 100-480rmb.
January 20-25, 2010, Shanghai International Gymnastic Center TEL (8621) 6228 9488

The World Famous Dance Drama "Notre Dame de Paris"
Tickets selling for 180-880rmb.
January 22-23, 2010, Shanghai Grand Theatre - Lyric Theatre TEL (8621) 6386 8686

Mirian Conti Piano Recital
Tickets selling for 50-280rmb.
January 22, 2010, Shanghai Concert Hall TEL (8621) 6386 5772

"Crazy for Money" - Shanghai Cross-talk By Zhou Libo
Tickets selling for 100-580rmb.
January 13-17, 19-21, 23-24, 2010, Majestic Theatre TEL (8621) 6217 4409

Monday, January 18, 2010
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Jackson Harrison Trio
Jackson Harrison is young, but wise beyond his years. He has chosen well for his music. It is at times delicate, furious, elusive in classification. In 2010, Jackson will bring his trio to China. JZ Club TEL (8621) 6431 0269

Salsa Sauce
Monday nights are dedicated to the fresh Latin rhythms of Salsa. Live Latin band, a fresh mix of South American performers will grace the stage and play upfront Salsa music all night long. Our guests can enjoy the sounds of salsa while learning sexy dance moves from the pros at 'Salsa Shanghai'. Enjoy our happy hour special on Johnny Walker Red Label from 7:00pm-9:00pm. No cover. Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023

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

Tuesday, January 19, 2010
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Mile High Club
Ever needed a reason to go out and party on a Tuesday? Airline personnel take note: Every Tuesday, all airline, hotel and airport workers enjoy RMB25 for standard drinks or RMB100 for an open bar all night (airline, hotel card required). For everyone else, Zapata's is offering all you can eat tacos for 80RMB, 4:00pm - 9:00pm. Also, get 4 Coronas or 10 tequila shots for RMB100. Zapata's TEL (86) 1381 8669 754

Sensual Tuesdays
Every Tuesday, Zeal will offer free shots and lingerie show. Free entry. Zeal TEL (8621) 1590 1888 179

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

Wednesday, January 20, 2010
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Against The Grind
Armed with a con temporized array of classic, funky beats, DJ Jacco is here in Shanghai dropping classic, funky beats. Free entry. MAO TEL (8621) 1502 1217 483

Nuevo Jazz Wednesdays
Soul twins Theo and Clara bring motown, funk and soul to the Glamour Bar to inaugurate a month of live Jazz, on Wednesdays in January. While Theo jams on the horn taking the melodies where they lead him, DJ Clara Cake spins rare and forgotten grooves. No cover. Glamour Bar TEL (8621) 6350 9988

SIP
Hey Ladies! Get dressed up and head to Sin right now! Every Wednesday from 9:00pm to 12:00am, ladies get free drinks and a few special ladies cocktails will be offered. The hot girls and guys shaking their bodies will make Sin the most packed mid-week event for all partygoers. Sin Lounge TEL (8621) 62678 6222

Thursday, January 21, 2010
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Eug
DJ, Label Director and Designer, Eugene or better known as Eug has been heavily involved within both the design and music worlds for well over a decade now. Having started out DJ'ing in the early 90's, he eventually collected his musical efforts under the "Public Release" label / project umbrella in 1999. Through Public Release, he has released over a dozen mix CDs which have sold at influential shops such as Colette, I Heart, the Reed Space and anything. The Shelter TEL (8621) 6437 0400

ShanghaiLGBT Quiz Night
Welcome to join "ShanghaiLGBT Quiz Night" of trivia. Free entry, RMB15/Qingdao Beer and 20% off all other drinks. Frangipani TEL (8621) 5375 0084

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

Friday, January 22, 2010
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Absinthe Annihilation: Bring Da Power
The Absinthe Fairies return to ILS for a night of Absinthe! RMB25 Absinthe cocktails and shots all night and a chance to increase your country's Absinthe score on our ILS Absinthe Shotboard. I Love Shanghai TEL (8621) 5228 5899

Rehab Party
Music: Big Beat, Electro, Tech-House, Mash-ups, Undies! DJs: Jung & Kelly (Lady Killer / Antidote), Makusu, Silver. VJs: Tokamak, Momorobo. Enjoy the good time! Dada TEL (8621) 1500 0182 212

CC Bar in Reflex!
Join us in our special CC Bar Lounge to get ready for Re-flections, our new Band, coming all the way from the shores of Guyana in the Caribbean, Jermaine, Nancy & Nichol will bring you all the cool Reggae and R& B sounds and songs. And while waiting for the band to start take advantage of the Happy Hour! Every day from 6:00pm to 9:00pm it's: "buy one, get one free" on all house pouring! CC Bar, Renaissance Yangtze Shanghai Hotel TEL (8621) 6275 0000 ext.2168

Saturday, January 23, 2010
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DJ Alessandro
Italian DJ Alessandro will spin disco at the Glamour Bar, drawing in the influence of late 70s disco, made famous by Studio 54 and Paradise Garage. Alessandro has played Manilupa Music Island in Italy, as well as several venues and events in Shanghai. Glamour Bar TEL (8621) 6350 9988

Void Present: B6
He's tipped as one of China's leading producers and we are delighted to welcome him back for only his second appearance with Void - the one and only B6. B6 is all set to deliver a DJ set showcasing some of his own work, and also, to demonstrate his own take on the Detroit techno-influenced sounds of the Void crew. He'll also be dropping "Day of the Weird Beginning" remixed by Shanghai Ultra of the Void crew - a track which has been picking up few ears on Shanghai dancefloors. The Shelter TEL (8621) 6437 0400

Winter Wind
Shanghai DJs Kodama and Patrick Mai will rip up the floor and ensure you have the beats to show of your moves. RMB100 open bar all night as double assurance that your moves will indeed be on fire. Sky Club TEL (8621) 6255 5626

Sunday, January 24, 2010
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SinDay Sundays
Ever not knowing where to go after your brunch and looking for the perfect Sunday afternoon party? We introduce to you "Sinday" - a party that starts at 4:00pm, free canapes pass around and special discount on Taittinger Champagne (RMB480 per bottle, RMB80 per glass). No cover. SIN TEL (8621) 6267 7779

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

Drama "The Village"
Tickets selling for 100-880rmb.
January 27-29, 2010, Shanghai Grand Theatre - Lyric Theatre TEL (8621) 6386 8686

Sandy Lam 2010 Shanghai Concert
Tickets selling for 180-1280rmb.
February 19, 2010, Shanghai Grand Stage TEL (8621) 6438 5200

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