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Spring Festival Offer from Holiday Inn
Resort Yalong Bay Sanya The closest 5 star Hotel to the beach
in the Bay | The best value for money offer in
Yalong Bay Hotel | The winner of two Awards from
Intercontinental Hotels Group 2005. The "Employee
Engagement Award"; the "Holiday Inn
the Best Mid-market Hotel Brand in Asia-Pacific
and the World". Chinese New Year Holiday
(Jan 28, 05-Feb 03, 06). From RMB 2388 in Superior
Ocean View room and up. 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
Winter
Season Greetings from Presidential Plaza Hotel
Beijing Presidential Plaza's "Service Charge
Free" Winter Season. Valid from December
16 2005 till February 12, 2006. RMB 620 net in
a comfortable superior Room, including: Daily
breakfast buffet, unlimited internet access, free
swimming pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna usage, 45 minutes
simulation golf training. For reservations, please
contact: (8610) 6800 1786; reservations@presidentialplaza.com;
www.presidentialplaza.com
Are
You Ready for It ? Stunning unspoilt setting. Absolute
contemporary design. And a seemingly endless stretch
of pristine beachfront. It's Yalong Bay, Sanya
- the southernmost part of Hainan Island, where
the Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa opens in late
December 2005. Get ready for a true resort experience
with our introductory offer: room rates from RMB
940+, including breakfast and upgrade to the next
available room category. Call Hilton Reservations
Worldwide at 800 820 0600 (toll free in China)
or the resort at 0898 8858 8888, and quote "HI"
for double HHonors points or "TY" for
double airline points.
Chinese
New Year Special Package from Pudong Shangri-La
Shanghai
Celebrate in style with our Chinese New Year Special
Package from Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai. Valid
from 27 January to 03 February 2006 inclusive.
Deluxe Room: RMB 1385.00 (single) / 1555 (double);
Deluxe River View Room: RMB 1585.00 (single) /
1755 (double); Executive Room: RMB 1785.00 (single)
/ 1955 (double). The above rates are subject to
15% surcharge. For enquiries or reservations,
please contact (86 21) 6882 6888 or fax at (8621)
6882 0160 or email: reservations.slpu@shangri-la.com
Retreat
With Style Within Shanghai Located by the shore of Shanghai' largest
lake, the stylish Le Meridien She Shan Shanghai
provides guests with a relaxed elegant ambience
set amidst the natural beauty of the She Shan
national tourist resort. Spring Festival Special
at RMB788+ with international buffet breakfast
included valid from 27th January to 12th February
2006. Reservation Hotline: +86 21 57798210 or
email at reservations@sheshan.lemeridien.com
Jing
introduces new Asian Flavours to its Dinner Buffet Jeffery Heng, the newly appointed Asian
Chef of The Peninsula Palace, who has brought with
him a wealth of culinary skills and experience from
famous kitchens in the South East Asia, has joined
Jing's culinary team and introduces a range of new
and exciting Asian creations to this award-winning
restaurant. Stylish and dynamic, featuring three
open kitchens, Jing is well known in the capital
for its action buffet in addition to a la carte
offerings. The culinary team of forty presents over
sixty dishes, representing the best of East and
West. Dinner buffet served daily from 6:00pm to
10:00pm. Adults RMB248, children under twelve half
price. Plus 15% surcharge. For reservations, please
call Jing at (8610) 8516 2888 ext 6714.
Lunar New Year Cakes at the Dynasty
Jade Garden
Sweet and sticky rice in the shape of fish called
'Nian Gao Yu', presenting the best of luck and happiness
in the Lunar New Year. These homemade traditional
delights made with the finest coconut milk, fresh
cream and glutinous rice flour, is available throughout
January until the end of the Lunar New Year. Tel:
(8610) 5858 5588 - 8620.
Celebrate
the Year of the Dog - January 28, 2006 Chinese Festival Evening Celebration will
begin at 5:30pm and last until 10:30pm at Dragon
Palace of Kempinski Hotel Beijing. Celebrate Chinese
New Year with our Master Chef So Soon Kim as he
prepares your festive favorites and set menus symbolizing
fortune, health and prosperity. Prepare your own
"Jiao Zi" (Dumpling) and you will have
a chance to win wonderful prizes. Join in the festivities
as Dragon Palace presents culinary pleasures and
true Asian hospitality at its best. To celebrate
the "Year of the Dog" our Hong Kong Chef
prepares traditional food "Gold Fish Shaped
Glutinous Rice Cake Box" are available in Dragon
Palace or the Kempi Deli from January 10, 2006 to
February 15, 2006. Dragon Palace is open daily:
Lunch 11:30am to 2:00pm; Dinner 5:30pm to 10:00pm.
For reservations, please call Robert Geng at (8610)
6465 3388 ext 4108.
Gloria Plaza Hotel Beijing Atrium Cafe, 28 January
to 04 February 2006
The Lunar New Year is a joyous festival. To celebrate
this auspicious occasion, our team of chefs has
ingeniously prepared a lavish menu of delectable
traditional specialties with each symbolizes prosperity;
wealth and all good things for the coming year!
Nightly from 5:30pm to 10:00pm. Per person: RMB138.00
subject to 15% service charge. For reservations,
call (8610) 6515 8855 ext 2212.
Sixth Sense Japanese Restaurant & Bar
Has Reopened Its Doors With the addition of teppanyaki and a
comfortable lounge we have created a fantastic dining
experience for you and your guests. Ongoing Promotion:
Set Lunch RMB 30-70, Teppanyaki for Two RMB 98-238,
daily Happy Hour 5-8pm buy 1 get 1 free. Add: #4
Jianguomen Nei Dajie, just east of Customs bldg.
Tel: (8610) 6559 6606/6667.
Eat
for Love Dinner: A valentine's set meal worth RMB188
at Le Hugo. Gift Pack: Chocolates, Rose and CD of
Romantic Music. Option A: Consume RMB499 at any
one time during Jan. 5th –Feb. 13th 2006 and
receive a Gift Pack on Valentine's day. Option B:
Accumulative consumption of RMB999 during Jan. 5th–Feb.
13th 2006 and receive a Dinner & Gift Pack on
Valentine's day. Participating Restaurants: Alfa:
(8610) 6413 0086; No.6 XingFuYiCun. Le Hugo: (8610)
6581 5060; Beijing Customs Building 10 Guang Hua
Road. Muse: (8610) 6586 3188; NO.1 Agricultural
Convention S. Road Chaoyang Park West Gate
HOT!
Assorted Buffet Special At The Loft Tasty food and reasonable price in a nice
cozy atmosphere with musical entertainment; Order
for above 5 persons get a bottle of complimentary
fine wine. Lunch (11.30-14.00): RMB98 per person;
Afternoon tea (14.00-17.00): RMB 48 per person;
Dinner (18.00-22.00): RMB138 per person. Get RMB20
coupon for every RMB100 consumption during lunch;
Get RMB30 coupon for every RMB150 order for dinner.
TEL (8610) 6501 7501
The
Holidays Are Upon Us! Want to know what great dining and entertainment
options are available to you in Beijing this holiday
season? We have information about all the great
Christmas, Spring Festival, and Valentine's Day
activities happening thoughout China's Capital City!
Click here to subscribe to the free Xianzai.com
Holiday Newsletter: http://www.xianzai.cn/holidays/
Air
China's First-class and Business-class Cabins Are
Completely Upgraded
Fly Beijing to New York! From now until March 25,
2006, move your "Bosom Travel Companion"
to a higher level class free of charge. Buy a whole
price first-class or business-class Beijing-New
York ticket, and you'll be able to move your travel
companion to a higher level cabin. Air China also
offers free airport transportation in luxury cars
for first-class and business-class passengers: Audi
A6 for first class passengers and Passat for business
class. For details, please contact: 010-6656 9251
or 800-810-1111.
Air
France Invites you to Europe from Only RMB 5120*!
Effective from January 15th 2006 to March 31st 2006,
you can benefit from an irresistible fare from Beijing
or Shanghai to Europe with Air France: Round trip
ticket in Tempo Economy Class, from only RMB 5120!
For more information and booking, please call Air
France at 4008 808 808, or visit www.airfrance.com.cn
*Fare valid for round trips only, excluding taxes,
for booking made before/on February 28th2006. Other
terms and conditions apply.
The
Fastest Way to Canada Starting June 16, 2006, Air Canada will
introduce non-stop service between eastern Canada
and China's largest city. With the new Toronto-Shanghai
service, you will have maximum connecting options
throughout the Americas. For more information and
reservation, please call your travel agent or contact
Air Canada at (8610) 6468-2001, (8621) 6279-2999.
Cebu-
Paradise for Vacation Steeped in history and drenched in fun,
Cebu is perhaps unmatched as a cosmopolitan resort.
History and culture buffs can review the island's
Spanish past by visiting Fort San Pedro, Magellan's
Cross, Casa Gorordo, Carcar and the Basilica Minore
del Sto. Nino. Shoppers will find a dreamworld of
bargains in handicrafts, fruits, guitars and marvelous
antiques in the city's stores. And beach lovers
will welcome Cebu's top-rated resorts and their
white sand beaches. Lower Prices than last year
start at CNY2370. For more information please contact
Philippine Airlines at telephone (8621) 6279 8765
or fax (8621) 6279 8762 or visit our website www.philippineairlines.com
Need
Airline Tickets From US To China? Got Friends in the U.S. Planning To Go
To China? For Air Tickets from The US to China,
the cheapest tickets are sold in the U.S. We offer
the best priced tickets on Air China, and on most
other carriers. Located a block from New York's
Empire State Building, Happy New York Travel can
ship tickets to anywhere in the world. Call Catherine
in the US at 646-552-2331, or US toll-free at 1-866-886-6868.
Or Email: happynytravel@yahoo.com
or visit www.happynytravel.com
Experience
The Winter Charm Of Sichuan With CITS 5-day trip to the tranquil area of Qing
Cheng Shan, Dou Jiang Yan Dam, Fairy Land Jiu Zhaigou
and Mounigou costs only RMB1980 per person including
round-trip air tickets--leave every Tuesday and
Friday; 5-day trip to Emeishan, Leshan Buddha, Qing
Cheng Shan and Dou Jiang Yan costs RMB2150 per person
including round-trip air tickets--leave every Wednesday
and Saturday. For more information or travel routes
call CITS at (8610) 8522 7698
Beijing
Nanshan Ski Resort Located 62km from downtown Beijing, the
4000-mu Nanshan Ski Resort is a comprehensive holiday
resort that combines snow-skiing, water-skiing and
villa accommodation. Different runs provided for
learners at different levels. Weekend price: RMB120/2hrs,
RMB140/3hrs; Week days: RMB90/2hrs, RMB100/3hrs.
Above prices are available for a group of ten. Reservation
Hotline: (8610) 8428 6688
Beijing
Great Wall Aviation Service Professional air ticket agent approved
by CAAC and its North China Administration, also
a member of IATA. Selling air tickets on behalf
of a few prestigious domestic and foreign airlines,
including Northwest Airlines, Turkish Airlines,
Korean Airlines, China Eastern and Hainan Airlines
to name a few. For more inquiry or booking a ticket
contact (8610) 6568 0067
Learn
Chinese Language and Culture! Beijing FESCO International Teaching
Center, as the earliest government designated
training organization, has acquired ISO9001 Certification,
and offers customized group or individual Mandarin
classes of different levels. We are an authorized
HSK Testing Center with over 400 qualified teachers,
training you on Business Chinese, offering Seminars
and courses on traditional Chinese cultural subjects:
Taiji, Calligraphy, Fengshui, and etc. Teacher
positions for Native speakers are available! Please
mail to mandarin@fesco.com.cn
The
Frontiers School - Make Mandarin Studying Easier Small group class 3-5 people; Courses
for all levels; Flexible schedules; Experienced
teachers; Pleasing environment; Convenient location;
Competitive prices; Promotion Beginner Class start
on 8th Feb. 2006! For more information please
call (8610) 6413 1547 or (8610) 6413 1548, or
mail to frontiersinfo@vip.sina.com
The British School of Beijing The British School of Beijing offers
the English National Curriculum from the age of
3. IGCSEs are offered in Year 10. It is situated
in the Embassy District of Beijing and yields
very high academic results as supported by last
year's UK SATs results. A broad child centred
education is offered with small class numbers
(15 - 20). A state of the art campus will be opened
in Shunyi in September 2006, offering parents
the choice of two locations. Further information
or visit to the school can be arranged etc. Mailto:
info@britishschool.org.cn
or Tel: (8610) 8532-3088.
BODYWORKS
- Are You Ready for Your Body to Change with the
Season? It is in true fashion to care yourself
and your family's health. Being the first fitness
center in Beijing that makes its checking procedures
wholly automated and networked, Bodyworks can
produce you a check report within four hours with
a detailed explanation given by our expert physicians.
We guarantee accuracy and reliability of each
test result with our avant-garde devices, imported
reagent and considerate staff. We also provide
green channel and consulting services for members.
Address: No. 5 Building, Lido Business Square,
Chaoyang District, Beijing. TEL (8610) 6430 2008
or click
here for more info.
VIV
Beauty Located in the thriving CBD of Beijing,
VIV Beauty is a preeminent medical institution
officially registered with Ministry of Health.
It is comprised of four departments of Plastic
Surgery Center, Dermatological Center, Department
of Stomatology and Beauty Salon and dedicated
to helping people realize their aspiration of
beauty and relieving congenital imperfection.
Address: 2/F, Tower D, Global Trade Mansion, 9
Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District. Hotline: (8610)
6530 2348
Smile
Dental As a professional dental service provider,
we offer you safe and reliable service furnished
with our modern and advanced clnical management
as well as internationally-acclaimed oral care
practice. Free parking ticket are available for
our clients. Address: Room 5, 1F, Millennium Heights,
Oriental Plaza, Dongcheng District. For more info
call (8610) 8518 3250/51
YogiYoga
Club Salon YogiYoga Club Salon boasts a business
area of 130 square meters. Members can not only
refresh themselves with drinks and fruits but
also read yoga books and enjoy yoga music. The
club salon also provides all kinds of yoga products
and ornaments with a strong Indian flavor. Address:
Sun Park Tennis Center. TEL (8610) 6592 2791/92
Find
Health and Recreational Activities in Beijing!
CIM
Continental International Moving Located at 50 meters away from Chaoyang customs
office, CIM Continental International Moving provide
a fully range of moving, storage, record management
and expatriates documentation services. Wherever you
move, whenever you move - call CIM. Tel: (8610) 8762
5110 /8762 5109. Fax: (8610) 8762 5281; Email: info@cimmover.com;
Web: www.cimmover.com
Beijing
Xintai Relocation Service We are a comprehensive service provider centered
on relocation. We boasts a group of qualified staff
who are extremely skilled at moving furnitures, pianos
and carrying on various dismantling or installing. Starting
price RMB150 for individuals, RMB160 for businesses.
Piano moving: RMB150-800 depending on the types. Other
prices are negotiable. For details call (8610) 6385
1890
We
Are Your Best Option In Moving Around With more than a decade's dedicated experience
in the home moving sector, we enjoy a high reputation
among our clients ranging from individual families to
big international enterprises. Our service items include:
relocation for family and businesses, and dismantling
and installing air-conditioners and other furniture.
Cardboard box package are provided upon request. We
work 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Address: 19,
Xizhimen South Street, Xicheng District. TEL (8610)6836
5188
The
Region's Finest Business Center Imagine a luxurious office with a prestigious
CBD address, stylishly furnished with designer-labels.
On the 10th floor, in the impressive set of Twin
Towers overlooking scenic Beijing. Features 50 spacious
offices in flexible layouts from 1 to 30 professionals.
Peripheral services include high-speed internet,
video-conference & boardroom facilities, registration
services and more. Rent by the hour, day or month.
Free access to Shanghai, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur,
Jakarta. For real value, contact us today on (8610)
5123 5123 or email salesbj@cn.ceosuite.com
Chinese
Restaurant Manager
We are seeking a creative Chinese Restaurant Manager
who can lead a team of specialty waitress in the
service of Cantonese food. The restaurant has a
show kitchen open to the guests, private dining
rooms and is elegantly decorated. The equipment
and venue are good: you will need to have the ability
to develop a clientele and reputation for the Restaurant.
You will need to have at least 5 years experience
as a Chinese Restaurant Manager in five star hotel
Chinese restaurants or freestanding fine dining
Chinese Restaurants. You will need to be a creative,
responsible, outgoing, full of the energy and confidence,
as you are required to meet and greet the restaurant's
guests. Fluency English is must. Interested applicants
should send their resume with a photograph to: Belinda
Han Recruitment Manager at belinda@presidentialplaza.com
or fax to (8610) 6800 1790.
Job
Openings at LehmanBrown International Accountants LehmanBrown International Accountants
is rapidly expanding and seeking to recruit dynamic
individuals for the following positions: Partners,
Directors, minimum twelve years accounting experience,
must have Big 4 background, and knowledge of China
accounting, IAS and preferably USGAAP and be able
to manage clients, staff and win business. Senior
Managers, Audit Managers, min 8yrs experience including
audit with Big 4, good English; Senior Auditors,
ACCA / CPA, minimum of four years experience with
big 4 or large local accounting firm, good English;
Auditors, minimum of two years experience, CPA or
studying, good English; Please e-mail your resume
with a cover letter outlining which position you
are interested in to: beijingcareer@lehmanbrown.com
Desktop
PC Wanted At Care for Children, a Children's Charity
working in China, we are looking to replace some
of our older computers in our Beijing office. If
you have unwanted desktop PC's in reasonable condition,
they will be gratefully received and put to good
use. Please contact charlie@careforchildren.com.cn
and look at our website for more information on
the charity: http://www.careforchildren.com.cn
Johnson
Computer Connections
Dealers in computers, peripherals and various digital
equipments. Specialized on-site technical support
using both Chinese & English language. We offer
home service and IT Outsourcing Managed Service
for hardware & software as well as internet
access including wireless LAN, ADSL, VPN, Email,
Kill virus, home theater maintenance etc 7 days
a week. Tel: (8610) 5165 9192, Website: www.johnson.net.cn,
E-mail: johnson@johnson.net.cn