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 Seafood
Weekend Nights
Lobsters, Shark's Fin, Oysters, King Prawns, Alaska Crab
Claws… Free flow of white wine, local beer and soft
drink.Including free flow of local beer, soft drink and
one glass of white wineRMB 238 per prerson, Buy 5, Get
extra 1 for free of charge Fridays, Saturdays, 18:00 -
22:00. Subject to 15% surcharge. Cafe Znetro, Crowne Plaza
Shenzhen. Tel: (86 755) 2693 6888.
 Celebrate
Chinese New Year at The Westin Shenzhen Nanshan
A time to celebrate, reunite and show your love to family
and friends. Indulge in this festive Chinese tradition
with our special menus and delicious cuisine, including
abalone, lobster, star garoupa... presented beautifully
for this cheerful Chinese New Year holiday. Successfully
reserve and pay deposit before February 6, you will stand
a chance to receive a complimentary Hennessey X.O. Subject
to 15% service charge. For more information or to make
a reservation, please call us at (86 755) 8634 8383. Address:
9028-2, Shennan road, Nanshan district, Shenzhen
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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 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 4th February, 2010 to 28th
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
 Delight
in Hotel Kunlun's Special Room Rates
Hotel Kunlun's fabulous room rates include complimentary
broadband, fitness center and pool access! Weekday rates:
Deluxe Room: RMB1080net w/breakfast; Premier Deluxe
Room: RMB1280net 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
 Elite
Package
From 01 January to 28 February 2010, reserve deluxe
room and paying RMB 200 additionally, you will be upgraded
to Club Room with the following benefits: Breakfast
at Monsoon Restaurant | Free internet access in the
room for the entire stay | Regale yourself on complimentary
coffee, tea, soft drinks, juice and Evian mineral water
throughout the day in Club lounge | Spend the sun-set
moment with canapes and cocktail from 5:30pm to 8:00pm
daily in Club Lounge. For more information, please call
(8610) 5852 5888 - reservation.
 The
Jianguo Hotel Beijing---Your Green Home in Beijing CBD
Jianguo Hotel Beijing is situated adjacent to the Jianguomenwai
diplomatic quarter, in the heart of Beijing's business
and administrative centre. The hotel has well-appointed
suites and rooms which combine comfortable and up-to
date business requirement, always focusing on business
traveler, and its structure and characteristic interior
decoration and luxuriant water garden and courtyard
have the elegant and naturally beautiful environment
that is unique in Beijing. The hotel's ground level
with a complex of western and Chinese restaurants, bar,
cafe, lobby lounge and beer garden and its dedicated
meeting and banqueting rooms can cater every client's
needs. No.5 Jianguomenwai Da Jie,Beijing 100020, P.R.China.
Tel: (8610) 6500 2233; Fax: (8610) 6500 2871; E-mail:
jianguo@hoteljianguo.com;
Website: http://www.hoteljianguo.com
 Romantic
Valentine's Day Package at Kempinski Hotel Beijing
From February 14 to 16, 2010, pamper you and your beloved
in one of our elegant guest rooms at Kempinski Hotel
Beijing for RMB 988, with complimentary upgrade to Deluxe
Room and one daily buffet breakfast. Only RMB 110 for
extra breakfast. For reservations please contact (8610)
6465 3388. No. 50, Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District,
Beijing 100125, P.R.C.
 Winter
Saver Promotion at Marco Polo Parkside, Beijing
From November 1st, 2009 to February 28th, 2010, make
your Winter Saver reservation at our Best Available
Rate (BAR) and enjoy complimentary buffet breakfast,
late check-out till 4:00pm and many more benefits. Located
in the Olympic centre of Beijing, Marco Polo Parkside
is within walking distance from the Olympic Park, the
famous "Bird's Nest" and "Water Cube".
For more information or reservations, please kindly
contact us at Tel. (8610) 5963 6580 or resv.prk@markopolohotels.com
 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
 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
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 Travel Information |
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Shrine
Of South China Sea Joss
Shrine of South China Sea Joss, also known as Bo Luo
Temple, is the place emperors offering sacrifices to
the sea god in ancient China, and also the starting
place for the maritime Silk Road. First built in 594
AD during the Sui Dynasty, Shrine of South China Sea
Joss has now more than 1,400 years of history and the
most complete building group in all China's sea god
shrines. From February 11 to 13 each year of lunar calendar,
there will be temple fair, one of the largest traditional
temple fairs in Guangzhou. Address: Miaotou Village,
Nangang Town, Huangpu District, Guangzhou.
Hai
Chai Jiao
This is the easternmost land of Shenzhen. You can enjoy
the first sunshine of a day and the bright night sky
shining with stars as there is little light pollution
-- only remember to bring a tent for camping. It is
a good place for hiking. With the fresh air, the blue
sea, the surging waves, and the singing birds, you will
forget the all the pressure and worries from life. Address:
Dongchong Village, Nan'ao Town, Longgang District, Shenzhen.
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 Relocations |
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Guangzhou
Mingju Moving Co., Ltd
Founded in 1998, it now has more than 30 vehicles and
over 120 well-trained staff. Service provided include
short and long-distance home moving, office and factory
moving, piano moving and other related services. No
tip is charged. Clients will get compensation if there
is damage during the moving. 24-hour hotline: (8620)
8160 8928
Zhongping
Relocation Service Company
One of the earliest relocation service providers in
Shenzhen. Professional-trained staff are quite skillful
in packaging and disassembly. Home moving, office relocation,
long-distance cargo stowage, heavy equipment and air
conditioner relocation are all available here. Call
to get a reservation and the details about us and our
services. TEL (86755) 8836 1008
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Property/Real Estate |
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Apartment
Near The Subway For Rent
The apartment has two bedrooms, one living room and one
bathroom, total area being 68 square meters. Subway stations
and bus stops are in ten minutes' walk distance. Supermarket,
shopping center, hospitals, banks, schools, kindergartens
are nearby. Rental: RMB1,500 per month, paid monthly. Two
months' rental shall be paid as deposit in advance. Call
Mr. Liu at (86) 1376 3379 140 to get detailed information.
Address: Lan Ting Ying Yuan, No. 28 Jili Street, Qianjin
Road, Jiangnan Avenue, Haizhu District, Gaungzhou.
Two-Bedroom
Apartment In Buji For Rent
This 72-square meter apartment is at the third floor of
the 11-floor building in the Grand Century Garden in Buji.
It has two bedrooms, two living rooms and an independent
bathroom. Furniture, cable TV, broad band, and air conditioner
are available. Rental: RMB2,000 per month, paid quarterly.
Family tenants are welcomed. Call Ms Wang at (86) 1371 5350
861 to visit the apartment. Address: Grand Century Garden,
Buji, Longgang District, Shenzhen. |
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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
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hongkong@lehmanbrown.com,
shenzhen@lehmanbrown.com
Xin
Yi Jia Homemaking (Guangzhou) Limited
As a large-scale family service and early child education
service provider in Guangzhou, we mainly offer early education
instructor, babysitter, family housekeeper, maternity
matron and domestic help to Chinese and foreign families
in Guangzhou. All staff of Xin Yi Jia are picked from
labor departments, Women's Federation and professional
colleges, and are well trained before they get down to
work. Office address: Room 2306-2307, Huangchaoge, Nantian
Plaza, Huacheng Avenue, Pearl River New Town, Guangzhou.
TEL (8620) 2238 5118
English
Bridge Translation Co., Ltd
English Bridge offers translating and consulting services
to individuals and companies in IT, automobile, machine,
electronics, agriculture machine, telecommunication, medicine,
chemical engineering, petroleum, energy sources, environmental
protection and many other fields. Head office address:
Room 603, Lianhua Building, Hongli Road, Shenzhen. TEL
(86755) 2608 4502 |
 Biz Exhibitions
& Art Exhibitions |
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Guangzhou
Cheng Yongqiang's Works Exhibition
January 30-March 5. Yuge Art Salon TEL (8620) 8157 1006
Xiaozhou
Art Exhibition
January 29-February 28. Xiaozhou Art District
Black And
White-City Photography Exhibition
January 29-February 28. Guangzhou International Art
Space Station TEL (86) 1382 4420 635
The Shot
Of Ghosts In Guangzhou-Guangzhou Experimental Photography
Exhibition 2010
January 29-February 28. Xiaozhou Art District
Li Le &
Dong Zhijun Illustration Works Exhibition
January 23-February 21. Muma Art Space TEL (8620) 8423
8275
You West
I East-Contemporary Art Exhibition
January 22-February 28. Guangdong Museum of Art TEL
(8620) 8735 1468
Heilongjiang
Print Exhibition
January 22-February 28. Guangdong Museum of Art TEL
(8620) 8735 1468
Guangdong
Youth Print Exhibition
January 22-February 28. Guangdong Museum of Art TEL
(8620) 8735 1468
Dazzled And
Enchanted-New Age Animamix Exhibition
January 21-February 28. Guangdong Museum of Art TEL
(8620) 8735 1468
Let's Paint-Exhibition
By Liu Zhiquan, Ye Jianguang, Zhou Wen
January 10-February 6. Muma Art Space TEL (8620) 8423
8275
Shenzhen
Magnificent 7: Fashion And Portraitures By Hong Kong
Professional Photographers
February 6-March 12. OCT Art & Design Gallery TEL
(86755) 3399 3222
Zhang Yundong's
Photography Exhibition
January 18-February 3. Artron Art Gallery TEL (86755)
8251 2151
The 2nd Contemporary
Ceramics Exhibition
January 9-February 10. Cang Le Ge TEL (86755) 8278 3166
One Day-Li
Jinghu Solo Exhibition
December 5, 2009-February 5, 2010. J&Z Gallery TEL
(86755) 8633 7224
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Monday,
February 1, 2010
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Drama: Ai Qing Kuang Xiang Qu
Ticket: RMB111/RMB222. No. 13 Theater of Guangzhou TEL
(8620) 8725 8626
12 Girls Band Shenzhen Concert
Ticket: RMB100-880. Auditorium of Shenzhen Citizen Center
TEL (86755) 8251 4095
Drama: The
Peach Blossom Land
Ticket: RMB100-580; ticket package: RMB1000. Huanghuagang
Theater TEL (86755) 8776 0445
On A Day
To Day Basis-Koki Tanaka Solo Exhibition
Vitamin Creative Space TEL (8620) 8429 6760
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
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Drama: Ai Qing Kuang Xiang Qu
Ticket: RMB111/RMB222. No. 13 Theater of Guangzhou TEL
(8620) 8725 8626
On A Day
To Day Basis-Koki Tanaka Solo Exhibition
Vitamin Creative Space TEL (8620) 8429 6760
Wednesday, February 3,
2010
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Drama: Ai Qing Kuang Xiang Qu
Ticket: RMB111/RMB222. No. 13 Theater of Guangzhou TEL
(8620) 8725 8626
Elite Quiz
Nite
Futian's finest Quiz, with team entry (4 players per
team), electronic screen presentation & timing and
prizes valued over RMB1000. 8:30pm-11pm. Xpats Bar &
Lounge TEL (86755) 8280 1352
On A Day
To Day Basis-Koki Tanaka Solo Exhibition
Vitamin Creative Space TEL (8620) 8429 6760
Thursday, February 4,
2010
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VIP Champagne Night
20% off for VIP, 10% off for others on all champagne
and sparkling wines, champagne cocktails, cognac bottles
and drinks and cigars every Thursday night. The Terrace
TEL (86755) 2682 9105
On A Day
To Day Basis-Koki Tanaka Solo Exhibition
Vitamin Creative Space TEL (8620) 8429 6760
Friday, February 5, 2010
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The 6th Mo Diao Music Festival
8pm. Guangzhou Tekkwun Livehouse TEL (8620) 8667 0302
2010 Shenzhen
New Year's Concert
Ticket: RMB80-380. Shenzhen Concert Hall TEL (86755)
8284 1888
On A Day
To Day Basis-Koki Tanaka Solo Exhibition
Vitamin Creative Space TEL (8620) 8429 6760
Saturday, February 6, 2010
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Liu Yusi Folk Blues Performance
Free admission. 9:30pm. C:UNION Guangzhou TEL (86) 1358
0353 034
The Soul
Of Dance 2010-Infinite Dance Party By Speed Dance Group
Ticket: RMB45 for presell, RMB60 at door. 8pm. T:UNION
TEL (8620) 3416 1135
Sunday, February 7, 2010
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UFC 109
Watch the premier mixed martial arts competition live
from Las Vegas at Xpats. RMB100 for admission including
breakfast, free flow coffee, and a RMB20 donation to
KIVA. 11am. Xpats Bar & Lounge TEL (86755) 8280
1352
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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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