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Hotel Deals |
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home to Maple Place, Beijing Riviera
Newly-renovated,elegant refined styling and situated
in an idyllic retreat. Only 15 minutes from Airport
and 30 minutes from CBD.An extensive range of
apartments, townhouses, and villas of various
sizes. Complete facilities including clubhouse,
restaurants, golf driving range, children's play
ground and Dulwich College. Service Apartments
(1- 3 bedroom) also available for daily stay at
RMB 600 - 1200 per day including breakfast. Tel:
(8610) 8450 6363 / 6100 / 6188, Email: sales.mapleplace@bjriviera.com
or Web:www.bjriviera.com
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
 Satisfy
your Senses... with a Spa Getaway at Sheraton
Sanya Resort!
The perfect getaway in a Resort that has it all...
all here, at Sheraton Sanya Resort. Start the
day right with a daily buffet breakfast at our
open air Lotus Cafe restaurant; cherish the essential
elements of life and relax in the Mandara Spa...
Rates starting from Deluxe Sea View Room RMB2100/room/night.
Please visit www.sheraton.com/sanya
and view Special Offers for reservation. For Full
information please visit
www.sheratonsanya.com or click
here or Phone (86) (898) 8855 8236 or Toll-Free
on 800 810 3088 or Email: sanya.res@sheraton.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
 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
 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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Chinese New Year at Huang Ting in Beijing
Huang Ting, one of the capital's most beautiful
restaurants, is reminiscent of a Beijing traditional
noble courtyard. In celebration of the arrival of
Year of The Dog, two special menus have been created
for lunch and dinner: "Ru Yi"(RMB488 per
person) and "Ji Xiang" (RMB588 per person).
These special menus are served until 15th February.
All prices are per person and subject to a 15% surcharge.
For reservations, please call Huang Ting at (8610)
8516 2888 Extension 6707.
Valentines Day at the Presidential
Plaza Hotel
Special Valentines Day Lucky Draw at The Garden
Cafe. Any couple that dines in our outlets on Valentines
Day will be entered into our Lucky Draw for a Bunch
of 99 Roses and a Bottle of Moet & Chandon.
Valentines Day Buffet 169rmb per person or 299rmb
per couple. Chef Philip Luo has created a mouthwatering
array of dishes for you and your loved one to enjoy
in the Garden Cafe. Inclusive of a complimentary
box of chocolates, a glass of Bubbly and a rose
for the Lady. Tel: (8610) 5858 5588 ext. 8690.
 Valentines
Day, Tuesday February 14, 2006
*Make the most of Valentines Day and take your partner
away for a romantic dinner at Trattoria La Gondola
of Kempinsk Hotel Beijing. Treat your love one special
this Valentines day and enjoy candle light dinner,
live music and superb cuisine. *Trattoria La Gondola
offers all couples a welcome cocktail upon arrival,
followed by a romantic evening 5-course evening
dinner in Trattoria La Gondola with correspondending
wines and a rose for the lady. Further you will
receive a complimentary cake for two to take home.
Rmb 998 + 15% per couple including 5-course candle
light dinner, welcome cocktail, free flow of pre-selected
wines, soft drinks and a rose. Due to the limited
seating capacity reservation in advance is required.
Trattoria La Gondola is open daily from 11.30 AM-14.30
PM, 17.30 PM: 22.00 PM. For reservations please
contact Jane Li under (8610) 6465 5588 5707.
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/
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Travel Information |
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 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.
 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
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Education |
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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 frontiers@frontiers.com.cn
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.
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Health & Fitness |
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 BODYWORKS
Physical Check-up Center
Featuring a five-star decoration and environment,
Bodyworks is the first professional fitness service
provider in China that offers fitness, medical
checkup and health evaluation services. We are
also the first one in the country that ever opened
a "Greeen Medical Channel" and "One-stop
Health Service". Our Weight-loss service
has become a famous brand on CCTV 5's fitness
program. We have also been designated as the special
exercising site for South Korean athletes during
the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games as well as a management
institution taking care of the health issues of
South Koreans in China. Being a winner of the
Best Swimming Pool Award of Beijing, we also take
the lead in providing our clients on-site safety
supervision service. Lido Branch 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 |
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Relocations |
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 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
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Jobs |
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Check
for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
Surf to http://www.xianzai.com.cn/canada
Job
Openings at Western Academy of Beijing
Western Academy of Beijing, an international school
with 1230 students from 50 over nationalities is
now seeking a part-time qualified native French
teacher. For other positions commencing Aug 06 including
Chinese and China Studies teachers, please check
out www.wab.edu
Email applications to application@westernacademy.com
or call HR at +8610 8456 4155 Ext 1062 for more
information.
Job
Openings at Berlitz
We are looking for full-time and part-time experienced
native English teachers to be part of our continually
expanding business. We teach at many big International
Companies and top Universities here in Beijing and
other cities. If you would like to be part of the
well-known International Berlitz Company, send your
c.v. to hr@berlitz.com.cn
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
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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
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Services |
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 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
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