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Hotel Deals |
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Spring Offer from Holiday Inn Resort Yalong
Bay Sanya
Superior Room for only RMB 588/night and up. Offer
free using Bicycle for 1 hour/ Offer two welcome
young coconuts drink(Minimum stays 2 nights).
Valid Date: From 15 Feb to 29 Apr, 2006. Please
call 86-898 8856 5666-7103 for detail; China Toll
Free Reservation No. 800 830 6368; China Toll
Free Reservation No. For Mobile 400 884 0888;
E-mail: hotel@holiday-inn-sanya.com
 Heat
Up Your Winter at JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai
From now until February 28, 2006, JW Marriott
Hotel Shanghai introduces the Winter Hots special
with over 40% off normal room rates. The special
accommodation rates are at RMB1,380* per room
per night for a Deluxe room or at RMB1,550* per
room per night inclusive of breakfast(s). Or alternatively
pay a corporate rate of RMB1,900* or 2,100* for
single or double occupancy and be upgraded to
an Executive Floor room complemented with a host
of Executive Lounge benefits. Recently, this five
star international hotel has been awarded the
"Best New Business Hotel in China" by
Business Traveller China. For reservations please
call (8621) 5359 4968.
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Travel Information |
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Treat
Your Valentine Right!
Are you planning a romantic getaway? We have a special
plan for you to spend your time in Hainan. The trip
features Sanya, the kingdom of love. You will stay 2
nights in 5-star hotel there. 3299rmb per person, including
roundtrip tickets, hotels, breakfasts, unlimited massages,
and for new couples, a free wedding dress is available.
Also you will have a chance to visit the unique personal
scenic spot in Da Dong Hai Area. Dalian China Travel
Service, TEL (86411) 8258 9219.
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Dining Out |
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Bei Lou
A hotpot restaurant. Average cost RMB70/person.
Address: No. 703. Huanghe Road, Shahekou District.
Seat reservation hotline: (86411) 8464 6999
I55
Cafe
Features bacon sandwich, icy snacks, and Blue Mountain
Coffee. The Black Forest cake they offer is also
authentic. Address: Gao Er Ji Road. TEL (86411)
8369 5755
Huadu
Western Food Restaurant
This is quiet charming bar. We offer buffet dinner,
and the chef here can cook seafood and steaks for
you at the dinning hall. You can also enjoy laid-back
music when you are eating. Address: 2F of the West
Building, 60 Renmin Road, TEL (86411) 8263 0888
North
China Farmhouse Restaurant
If you want try some real north China farmhouse
dishes, here must be your best choice, not only
the food, but also the environment. Address: 700
Changjiang Road, Xigang District, Tel: (86411) 8361
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Health & Fitness |
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Golden
Collar No. Q Fitness Club
Dalian Golden Collar Fitness Club boasts an exercise
area of more than 5000 square meters. It is the
first professional fitness institution in the
city with chain stores and is designated as a
training spot for AASFP and LES MILLS. Currently,
it has approximately 2000 members clients. And
a new store will soon be opened on San Ba Square.
Address: 2F-3F, Fuhong International Garden Plaza,
No. 139, Changxing Street, Shahekou Disstrict.
Service Hotline: (86411) 8460 6666
Xinmate
Fitness Center
Xinmate is conveniently located on the seventh
floor of Xinmate Shopping & Leisure Square.
We are a comprehensive fitness body one-stop service
provider that combines culture, health and leisure.
Services include private coaches, gymnastics,
yoga, ballet, Latin dance and body toning ect.
TEL (86411) 8388 0788
Lin
Hai Ski Resort (Lushun Area)
Fees: Entrance 25rmb/15rmb (Adult/child), weekday
100rmb/2hrs, weekend 130rmb/2hrs, 30rmb/additional
hour, 30rmb suit&skis rental, Ski instructor
available at 70rmb/person/hr. Daily 8am - 9pm,
pickup daily at 9:30am Olympic Square. TEL (86411)
8670 9998
Anbo
HotSprings Ski Resort
Fees: Entrance 10rmb/10rmb (Adult/child), weekday
80/2hrs, weekend 100/2hrs, 30rmb/additional hour,
30rmb suit& skis rental, Ski instructor available
80rmb/person/hr. Daily, Anbo Pulandian, TEL (86411)
8320 1777
Minghu
Ski Resort
Fees: Weekday 90/2hrs, weekend 11/2hrs, Holidays
160/2hrs, 30rmb/additional hour. Open daily, Wafangdian.
TEL (86411) 8525 9999
Longzhu
Ski Agency
Provides tours to above ski resorts, all inclusive
packages ranging from 158rmb (weekdays) to 168rmb
(weekend). TEL (86411) 8263 0580
Shengjiang
Ski Agency
Provide all inclusive ski tours, weekdays 178rmb,
weekend 198rmb, holidays 238rmb. For more info
call (86411) 3956 9997
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Relocations |
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Good
Luck Relocation Service
Good Luck has been committing to providing 24-hour relocation
service to Dalian citizens and enterprises. It has established
good long-term cooperative relations with many an enterprise
and social undertakings. Now in order to provide the
clients with more convenience, it has opened online
booking service and 800 8108114 free line. Address:
No.58 Raoshan Road, Xigang District, Dalian TEL (86411)
8432 0063
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Services |
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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 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
Beijing Tel: +86 10 85321720, Fax: +86 10 65323270;
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beijing@lehmanbrown.com, shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com, shenzhen@lehmanbrown.com
You
Hao Translation Service
You Hao Translation has been involved in translation,
interpretation and tour guide service for many years.
We have experienced translators and interpreters
who are experts in various fields. Our languages
include English, Korea and Japanese. Starting price
for translation RMB150/thousand words, interpretation
RMB1000/day and tour guide RMB800/day. Address:
911A, Zhongshan Hotel, 3-5 Jiefang Road, Zhongshan
District, Dalian. TEL (86411) 8586 8386/8586 9386
Luban
Decoration Company
Luban Decoration Company is a comprehensive establishment
that combines construction with indoor and outdoor
decoration. Our company is best known for our novel
design and refined workcraft. We have undertaken
a series of big building projects including Beijing
Nine Dragon Garden, Soho, and Kunlun Hotel. Address:
Room 1603, Xingzheng Building, NO. 86 Xi'an Road,
Shahekou District. TEL (86411) 8450 7468
Fine
French Wines Now Available In Dalian!
A 100% French owned Company supply you with delicious
French wines directly imported from the finest independent
French winemakers. The hiqh quality transportation
and hiqh quality conservation (both at constant
temperature) allow you to enjoy the exact same feelings
as that if you were in France! Please come and visit
us, a team dedicated to the passion of wine will
welcome you and give you advices. Floor 17-4 Huai
Hua Da Sha, n°100 Shengli Road, Xigang District,
Dalian, China. TEL (86411) 8439 0105 Email: dalianwine@hotmail.com
Amy's
DVD and CD Emporium
A great assortment of good quality DVDs and CDs,
with English speaking staff to help you with all
your needs. Fourth Floor, Hyrise Electronic Plaza
(across Vivo). For details, call 135 00745146.
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Community Announcements |
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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.php
to get started with CharityInChina.org!
Tuesday
7 March the first big international lunch of the
year, we will meet in the Meli Melo restaurant in
the Kempinski Hotel for a buffet lunch at 11.30am
. The cost will be RMB118 per person. If you want
to attend, please reply to dalian_05@hotmail.comby
the end of February.
Latin
Dance Classes!
Learn Latin dances with International Dance School
at the 1st floor of the Indoor (Old) Stadium in
Xinghai Square. 6-8pm, every Monday, Wednesday and
Friday. Price: quarterly RMB300; monthly RMB120,
daily RMB20 per person. Call Helen Huang at (86)
131 47875621 for details.
Pottery
Classes Available
Daily 10am - 6pm, Dianzi Taoyi (near Wu Yi Square).
Call Mrs. Chen at 139 42837913 for more info.
If
you're new to Dalian and would like to get in touch
with the local expat community or need information
please send an email to dalian_05@hotmail.comand
someone will contact you.
Xinghai
Park
Admission 7rmb
7am - 7pm. TEL (86411) 8469 2514
SunAsia
Underwater Sea Aquarium/Polar Animal World
Admission 70rmb/80rmb (120rmb combined)
Daily 7am - 4pm. TEL (86411) 8468 5136
Polar
Animal World
Admission 90rmb
Daily 9am - 4:30pm. TEL (86411) 8289 3000
Forest
Zoo
Admission: Adult 40rmb/Child 20rmb
Jan 21 - Feb 28, 9am-2pm - Treasure Hunt; 10am and
1:20pm - Dog Show;
Daily 8:30am - 4:30pm. TEL (86411) 8248 0694
Labour
Park
Admission free.
Daily 6:30am - 6:30pm. TEL (86411) 8364 5363
Xinghai
Shell Museum
Admission 30rmb/adult, 15rmb/child
Daily 8:30am - 4:30pm. TEL (86411) 8480 2938 ext.
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Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions |
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Chinese
Festival Woodprint Art Exhibition
Admission 10rmb. January 18 - February 28, Dalian
Art Museum, TEL (86411) 8254 0584
Dalian
Art Exhibition
January 10 - February 28, Dalian Art Gallery, TEL
(86411) 8377 3297 |
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Nightlife |
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 The
Sphinx Bar
Located in down town Dalian in the famous bar district
around Chang Jiang Road and in close proximity to
the Hilton, Shangri-La and Furama Hotels, Sphinx
Bar is a welcome oasis from the hustle and bustle
of the neighboring bars. You can enjoy an after
work or evening drink with friends, with newcomers
being made to feel at home and quickly assimilating
with the varied mix of national and social backgrounds.
Tel:0411-82645774 14 Chang Jiang Road, Zhongshan
District, Dalian China.
HT
Bar
HT is a classic western style bar. We have the largest
bar counter in Dalian and features beautiful steel
crafts decoration. Runs 8pm-12am each night. For
more info, call (86411) 8305 0122 or 8202 2937
Noah's
Ark Bar
It is a reminiscence bar with western style. And
you can get cheap and nice drink here, such as the
8rmb special coffee. Address: Beside the Flower
World of People Square.
Birdie
Bar
The bar is popular with its live band music. The
local band "Birdie" plays country balladry
every night here. Address: Beside the Callan Palace,
People Square.
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Theatre
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"King Kong"
Starts showing on Jan. 12 (in English). Ticket:
RMB30.
Shown at Warner-Wanda Theatre across the Olympic
Square. TEL (86411) 8366 9988 ext. 4 or 6
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Weekly Calendar |
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Friday,
February 24, 2006
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Korean Language Church Services
6pm - 10pm, Swissotel, call James for details at
130 09460694.
Sunday, February 26, 2006
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English Language Church Services
10am - 2pm, Swissotel, call James for details at
130 09460694.
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