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Xianzai Guangdong
Volume 10, issue 8 - February 20, 2006

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Executive Luncheon at the Landmark Hotel Shenzhen
Enjoy Lunch Western or Cantonese style, Cafe on the 3rd RMB58* per person, Executive Luncheon at the Fortune Court Cantonese Restaurant RMB128* for 2 persons, RMB258* for 4 persons, RMB388* for 6 persons, RMB518 for 8 persons. *Subject to 15% surcharge. For Full details Click here or call (86755) 8217 2288 for reservations: the extension of Chinese restaurant is 588 and the Cafe on the 3rd is 569.

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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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Visit Meizhou And Experience Chinese History
Meizhou, an old town which has almost 1000 years of history, is also the hometown of the famous marshal Ye Jianying. A trip here will bring you to the Marshal Ye's old house, old temples and pagodas. Also visit the hot springs. The mud here contains more than 60 kinds of elements, so it is effective for lots of diseases and ailments. 680rmb includes transportation, food, 3-star hotel, entrance tickets and guide. Shenzhen Pengyun International Travel Service, TEL (8621) 8219 4111.

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Shenzhen
The Terrace
Bar and Restaurant, 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

Guangzhou
Samba Restaurant and Bar
2F #11 Jianshe Liu Ma Lu, call (8620) 8381 6888 for more details.

La Lieto
Korean cuisine. A06 1F, #1-3 Fengyuan Bldg., Tiyuxi Rd., call (8620) 8558 3969 for more details.

Memory
French cuisine. Dong Fang Hotel, 120 Liu Hua Rd., for more details, call (8620) 8666 9900.

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Health & Fitness

Shenzhen
Avana Spa
Full service tropical spa, offering Southeast Asian traditional spa treatments for head to toe pampering. GF Maillen Club, 1 Guishan Rd., Shekou, Shenzhen. For more details, call (86755) 2681 9040.

Aerobics Lesson
Four days a week (M, T, TH, F). RMB50 per class.
Jingshan Gym. Contact Julie at 138 23507671 for time details.

Yoga Classes
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Private home lessons are also available. For details, please contact Amy at 138 02295479.

Physical Club
The largest health club in Shenzhen, the Citic City Club is now open, located at Citic Plaza, Shennan Rd., Futian District. For details, call (86755) 2598 8861.

Maillen Club
Located in 1st Guishan Road, Shekou Industrial Zone. TEL (86755) 2668 7777

Sunhope Health Club
Located at Sunhope Town Garden, OCT, Nanshan District. TEL (86755) 2693 8198

Guangzhou
Yoga Lessons
Every Monday and Wednesday. Fee of RMB250 (members) and RMB400 (non-members) for eight classes. Luhu Golf Club, Guangzhou. For details call Miss Ho at (8620) 8350 7777 ext 389.

Total Fitness
Located at 8F, China Plaza, 33, Zhong Shan San Lu. TEL (8620) 8372 9977

Shenzhen Credit Home Moving Company
A professional home moving service provider in Shenzhen, Credit Home Moving Company enjoys a good reputation among its customers. We have 16 vehicles of different capacities to meet consumers' specific needs. All of the company's staff have received special training and take up the post with a qualified certificate, and can make the customer feel assured about their work. Hotline: (86755) 2608 4455/2608 4166

Property/Real Estate

2-bedroom Apartment near Pazhou Exhibition Centre
Located near Pazhou Exhibition Centre, the apartment is very close to the subway station. The environment surrounding is very excellent, and the fully furnished rooms will make you life be very comfortable. It also offer ADSL, telephone and CATV. 1200rmb per month, if you want it, pls contact with Mr. An at (86) 1381 0374 796, or email to anfl@tom.com

Looking for A Roomate in Shenzhen
A 3-bedroom apartment now is renting one room out. The room is 15 square meters and fully furnished. You can move in with only bringing your clothes. It is located in Shenzhen Science and Technology Area, very nice location for office people who working near around. 750rmb per month, and you must have good life habit, not available for people who smoke and bibulosity. You can move in after the Spring Festival, if want to share the apartment, pls contact my mobile (86) 1357 0921 572, SMS will be better.

Avana Spa, where Nature and Nurture translate into pleasure
Avana is for your mind, Avana is for your Body, but mainly Avana is for your senses. Come to Avana Spa and experience Southeast Asian Traditional beauty and wellbeing secrets and techniques. We offer head to toe pampering using natural products. Located at the GF, Maillen Club, 1 Guishan Rd., Shekou, Nanshan District, Shenzhen. For reservations and more information, call 86 755 26819040.

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We Can Do Your Business Accounting!
Guangdong Jinqiao Accounting Affairs Company boasts a group of 60 excellent staff who are accounting experts of different fields. We provide a variety of services including auditing, asset assessment, project cost consulting and management consulting and serves diversified industries, ranging from financial institution, communications, electric power to real estate, aviation, business and transportation. Address: #6 Building, No.749 Dongfeng Donglu, Guangzhou. TEL (8620) 8762 3108

Guangzhou Aoxing Decoration
Aoxing Decoaration is a 4-star decoration company in Guangzhou. We can do design and decoration for apartments, hotels, offices, gardens, and even big shopping malls. If you want to make your place feel good, Aoxing Decoration can help you make it come true. Address: R610, 6F, 138 Tianhe Tiyu East Road. TEL (8620) 38781258

Community Announcements

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!

YPHH Happy Networking
YPHH organizes Happy Networking events for all people in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen. Average age is 25-45. Every month different events such as: monthly YPHH Wine Night, YPHH Happy Hour, weekend-outings, day-trips and more. For more info and subscribes to the mailing list, please log onto http://www.yphh.com

Shenzhen
Love wines? Crazy about cheese? Or Want to meet new people and gather with old friends? Join the Shenzhen Wine and Cheese club. We socialize every 4th Saturday of the month, featuring different wines and cheeses. For details about our monthly events, please call 138 27400823 or email graceozaeta@hotmail.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.

DIY Cooking Lesson with Chef Andrew Mok
RMB900 (non-members), RMB750 (members), includes tuition and ingredients. Call: Kelly Ho at (8620) 8130 0638 for more information.

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions

Guangzhou
Luoyang Longmen Grotto Buddhist Culture Exhibition
9am-5pm, through March 30. RMB12, Museum of Western Han Dynasty, #867 Jiefang Bei Rd. TEL (8620) 8666 4920

ShenzhenParty.com Join the Community
From networking to DJ events find out where the Shenzhen community hangs out. Events, Nightlife, Restaurants, Jobs, Classifieds visit ShenzhenParty.com or email xianzai@shenzhenparty.comfor more info.

Shenzhen
3D Bar (Beer Bar)
Multibeer place, featuring over 50 different foreign beers. Block B, Bar Street, Citic Plaza, 1093 Shennan Central Road. TEL (86755) 2598 6011

The Terrace
Live band every night, 2F, (on top of Starbucks) Seaworld Square, Taizi Rd., Shekou. TEL (86755) 2682 9105

Soho Night Club
Bitao Club, TaiZi Road, Shekou (behind Casabalanca & X-TA-SEA Bar). TEL (86755) 2669 0148/2669 2148

Guangzhou
Backstreet Jazz Restaurant and Bar
Guangdong Art Museum, East Gate, Ersha Island. TEL (8620) 8735 3960

Fox Club
Nice ambience, hip atmosphere. 376 Changdi Da Ma Rd., TEL (8620) 8185 5377

Laputa by Peter
Enjoyable bartending performance. 1F Huashan Hotel, Huanshi Dong Rd. TEL (8620) 8760 6408

Monday, February 20, 2006
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Shenzhen
Merengue Bachata Salsa Classes
Every Monday at 9-10am, Jingshan Aerobics Room, for more details, contact Josefina at 134 28990138 or email josefina_polanco27@hotmail.com

French Conversation Classes
Free entry. 10am, Napoleon Brasserie, Seaworld Square, Shekou. For more details, call Yolande at 136 32853610.

Scottish Country Dancing Classes
7:30-9:30pm, Jingshan Aerobics room. For more details, call Kate on 137 28665100.

Mad Cow Monday @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
All day Hamburgers and Chunky Chips for only RMB45.
Shop 118 Sea World Complex, Shekou. TEL (86755) 2668 4496

9 Ball KnockOut at X-ta-sea
RMB100 (entry fee), winner takes all.
Every Monday, at the back of Haitao Hotel, Taizi Rd., Shekou. Call (86755) 2686 7649 for more details.

Ladies Day at Yes Bar
Free drink for ladies all day.
Yes Bar, Shizheng Design Building, 3001 Sungang Road West. TEL (86755) 8361 7612, 8325 5116

Wubbly Bubbly
All you can drink (selected beverages) for 2 hours, RMB99, all outlets.
Four Points by Sheraton, 5 Guihua Rd., Futian Free Trade Zone, Futian District. TEL (86755) 8359 999

Guangzhou
Exploring Chinese Brush Painting
Expats welcome. For more details on the schedule, call (8620) 8750 5536.

Children's Art Courses
RMB90 per hour. 4:30-6pm, every Monday, The Insight Cafe, GF, Booth 3, 230 Long Kou Xi Lu. For details, call (8620) 3821 5002.

Tuesday, February 21, 2006
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Shenzhen
Aerobics Class
9-10am, Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou. For more details, please call Claire Adams at 135 28803123.

Yoga Classes
10-11am, please call Elena Pistonao at (86755) 2667 6676 for more details.

Mahjong for Ladies
Every Tuesday afternoon at 2pm at Jingshan 125, For details, please contact Ms. Heidi Wong on (86755) 2667 6020.

Mother and Toddler Group
Every Tuesday at 3-5pm, Jingshan 116, venues change, so for details, visit www.swiconline.com

Mexican Night at Soho club
Margaritas for RMB25 each. Located at 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou

Two for Tuesday @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
Order one main meal and receive a FREE second main.
6-8pm. Shop 118 Sea World Complex, Shekou. TEL (86755) 2668 4496

Wubbly Bubbly
All you can drink (selected beverages) for 2 hours, RMB99, all outlets.
Four Points by Sheraton, 5 Guihua Rd., Futian Free Trade Zone, Futian District. TEL (86755) 8359 9999

Guangzhou
Taiji Lesson
Fee at RMB200 (members) and RMB320 (non-members) for eight lessons.
The Luhu Golf and Country Club. Call Miss Ho at (8620) 8350 7777 ext 389.

Hongkong
Salsa at C Club
Free Salsa lessons with HK's top instructors - Salsa DJ weekly on the day. Free entry with one glass of Sangria.
8-9pm, BF, California Tower, 30-32 D'Aguilar St., Lan Kwai Fong, Central. For more details, call (852) 2526 1139

Wednesday, February 22, 2006
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Shenzhen
Yoga Classes
9-10am, please call Amy Bai on 138 02295479 for details.

SWIC Ladies Badminton
Meet at the SPAH every Wednesday.
3-5pm, for more details, please call Ms. Margaret Cochrane at (86755) 2686 9009.

T-Bone Wednesdays @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
All day. Located at GF, 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou. TEL (86755) 2668 4496

Cardio Funk Aerobics Class
6:30-7:30pm, Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou. TEL 131 48855261, 137 14820071

Touch Rugby in Shekou
8pm. At the Soccer field on Taizi Rd. Shekou, Nanshan District.

Ladies Night at True Color Guoqi
9pm-2am, 25F Section A Guoqi Daxia Shangbunan Lu. Contact (86755) 8230 1833 for details.

Wubbly Bubbly
All you can drink (selected beverages) for 2 hours, RMB99, all outlets.
Four Points by Sheraton, 5 Guihua Rd., Futian Free Trade Zone, Futian District. TEL (86755) 8359 9999

Guangzhou
Ladies Night At Bar City-B Boss Club
Loud Fashion statement for ladies to get a free cocktail.
8pm. GF, Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu. TEL (8620) 8386 2888

Hongkong
Martini Royale
Every Wednesday 50% off on all martinis from 10-11pm, free martinis from 9-10pm.
Volar, BF, 38-44 D'Aguilar St, Lan Kwai Fong. For more details, call (852) 2810 1510

Thursday, February 23, 2006
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Shenzhen
Ladies' Golf Day
8am. Every Thursday. For more information, please call Isabelle at (86755) 2681 0062.

Merengue Bachata Salsa Classes
Every Thursday at 9-10am, Jingshan Aerobics Room, for more details, contact Josefina at 134 28990138 or email josefina_polanco27@hotmail.com

Mother and Toddler Group
9:30-11:30am, for more details, call Lynn at (85755) 2681 6179 and email lrvelez@hotmail.com, or Kanya at (86755) 2685 5235 and email kanya.sutton@magellanmoving.com

French Conversation Classes
Free entry. 2pm, Napoleon Brasserie, Seaworld Square, Shekou. For more details, call Yolande at 136 32853610.

Ladies Night Specials
Blue Hawaii, Dry Martini, Frozen Margarita, free for pretty ladies.
9pm till midnight, Soho Restaurant & Night Club Bitao Club, TaiZi Road, Shekou (behind Casabalanca & X-TA-SEA Bar) TEL (86755) 2669 0148/2669 2148

Ladies Night at McCawley's
50% off on all consumption.
9pm. Located at GF, 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou. TEL (86755) 2668 4496

Wubbly Bubbly
All you can drink (selected beverages) for 2 hours, RMB99, all outlets.
Four Points by Sheraton, 5 Guihua Rd., Futian Free Trade Zone, Futian District. TEL (86755) 8359 9999

Hongkong
Brazilian Fever
Every Thursday, Brazilian Beats, Samba, Bongo and Drum N Bass.
Volar, BF, 38-44 D'Aguilar St, Lan Kwai Fong. For more details, call (852) 2810 1510.

Friday, February 24, 2006
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Shenzhen
Aerobics Class
9-10am, Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou. For more details, please call Claire Adams at 135 28803123

Yoga Classes
9:30-10:30am, please call Elena Pistonao at (86755) 2667 6676 for more details.

World Cooking Club ?Chinese cooking class
Organized by SWIC, refreshments provided, lunct at RMB90 per person.
10am-12pm, Mingwah Dining Room, Mingwah Hotel, Shekou, Shenzhen. For details, contact Marika at (86755) 2696 9674, Inger (2688 3552), Yolande (2681 2293)

Bubbles at the Lounge
Buy one Green Point bubbly and get one free. RMB78 (per glass)
6pm-12pm, The Lounge, GF, Four Points by Sheraton Shenzhen, 5 Guihua Road, Futian Free Trade Zone. For more details, call (86755) 8359 9999.

Mexican Drinking Fiesta at Beatles Music Bar
All Tequila Shots for only 20rmb. With the Gone Johnson Review band.
9:30pm - 1:30am. Hai Bin Commercial Bldg., Seaworld Complex, Shekou

Rooftop BBQ Weekends @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
5:30-10pm, Shop 118, Sea World Complex Shekou, off Taizi Rd. (near the Minghua Boat). TEL (86755) 2668 4496

SWIC Spring Dinner Party
RMB120 per person, 7-11pm, Crystal Room, Mingwah International Convention Center, 3F, Shekou, Shenzhen. For details, contact Marika at (86755) 2696 9674, Inger (2688 3552), Yolande (2681 2293)

Saturday, February 25, 2006
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Shenzhen
SZ Wine and Cheese Club Event
RMB200 (members), RMB280 (guest) includes free flow of featured wines, canape and cheese buffet.
7-10pm, Brown's Wine and Cigar Bar, Portofino, OCT, Nanshan District. For more details, call 138 27400823 or email graceozaeta@hotmail.com

Motown/Soul DJ Set by The Ghost That Walks
Free entry, 10pm onwards, Soho Night Club, Bitao Club, Taizi Rd., Shekou. For more details, visit www.shenzhenparty.com

Shekou Hash
2:30pm running and drinking club, meet at the Snake Pit, located at Yin Hui Bldg., Tai Zi Road, Shekou, Shenzhen. For more information, please contact: ShekouHashHouseHarriers@groups.msn.com

Wubbly Bubbly
All you can drink (selected beverages) for 2 hours, RMB99, all outlets.
Four Points by Sheraton, 5 Guihua Rd., Futian Free Trade Zone, Futian District. TEL (86755) 8359 9999

Rooftop BBQ Weekends @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
5:30-10pm, Shop 118, Sea World Complex Shekou, off of Taizi Rd. (near the Minghua Boat). TEL (86755) 2668 4496

Daya Bay
Aotou Hash
3:30pm. Running and drinking club, meet at Sunrise Cafe, Aotou. For details, please contact Malcolm at 139 27370501.

Sunday, February 26, 2006
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Shenzhen
Ploughman's Lunch
11am, Snake Pit, located at Yin Fe Bldg., Tai Zi Road, Shekou, Shenzhen. For inquiries, please contact: barry.godfrey@selectassetmanagement.com

Wubbly Bubbly
All you can drink (selected beverages) for 2 hours, RMB99, all outlets.
Four Points by Sheraton, 5 Guihua Rd., Futian Free Trade Zone, Futian District. TEL (86755) 8359 9999

Rooftop BBQ Weekends @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
5:30-10pm, Shop 118, Sea World Complex Shekou, off Taizi Rd. (near the Minghua Boat). TEL (86755) 2668 4496

Cocktail Sunday Special Drinks
Buy one Get one Free, Class Club, 5F Century Plaza Hotel, 1 Chunfeng Rd. Luohu Distirct. For details, call (86755) 8236 3999

Panash Bites
Sunday Brunch, buy one, get one free, kid's play area and entertainment included. RMB188-268.
Four Points by Sheraton 5 Guihua Road, Futian Free Trade Zone, Futian District. TEL (86755) 8359 9999.

Garden BBQ Buffet
RMB68 per person, 5:30-9:30pm, Soho Restaurant & Night Club, Bitao Club, TaiZi Road, Shekou (behind Casabalanca & X-TA-SEA Bar). For details, call (86755) 2669 0148 or 2669 2148.