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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
 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
 Select
Rate and Weekend Package
This spring enjoy fabulous room rates at Pudong
Shangri-La, Shanghai. Available from 1 February
to 30 April 2006, the value-added rate starts
from RMB1550 only. The rate is subject to 15%
service charge. Select Rate and Weekend Package:
Deluxe River View - From RMB2250 / RMB1550 (weekends);
Executive Room - From RMBB2300 / RMB1750 (weekends).
Weekend package is available on Fridays and Saturdays.
For reservations, simply call (8621) 6882 6888,
fax (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.
Special Valentines Day Lucky Draw
at The Manhattan Grill
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.
Romantic Set Menu 999rmb per couple at Manhattan
Grill. Chef Helen Lowe uses Cupid as inspiration
for her delectable Valentines Day Menu. Inclusive
of half bottle Piper-Heidsieck French Champagne,
Box of Chocolates and a rose for your loved one.
Tel: (8610) 5858 5588 ext. 8695.
 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.
 Gloria
Plaza Hotel Beijing Atrium Cafe
*Weekend Brunch, From 01 February 2006. Enjoy a
warm comfort of Atrium Cafe while you feast on the
extensive weekend spread. Per person: RMB78.00nett,
Children of 12 and under RMB45.00nett. *International
Buffet Dinner. Pick from the wide selection of international
favorites from seafood to meats. Dinner Hours: 5:30pm
to 10:00pm, Per person: RMB138.00 subject to 15%
service charge. For reservations call (8610) 6515
8855 extension 2122.
 A
Fun Ti Hometown Music Restaurant, We produce excitements!!!
Tel: (8610) 6527 2288, 6525 1071/1545
Fax: (8610) 6559 9718 website: www.afunti.com.cn.
A Fun Ti -- The most famous Restaurant around China!
Where you can enjoy Xinjiang delicious food, Xinjiang
dance & songs live performance, Chinese Kongfu
Show. Where you can fully relax yourself and dancing
on the table...
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.
 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
Come
For Fun At Beijing Lotus Flower Mountain Ski Resort
Beijing Lotus Flower Mountain Ski Resort is located
in Shunyi District, which is only 30km from the
capital airport. We have various runs to cater to
ski fans of all levels. Prices: weekday RMB100/2hrs/person,
weekend RMB140/2hrs/person. Door ticket RMB20 (RMB30
for holidays); half price for students and children
below 1.2m. For more info contact (8610) 6148 8111
Nan
Gong Hotspring World
One of the largest indoor water recreation centers
in Beijing, we provide you a full range of services
ranging from leisure, entertainment to health and
fitness. We have international standard swimming
pools and kids' play area, massage pools and water
ski runs to help you and your family fully relax.
RMB58 per person. Door ticket: RMB60/person. TEL
(8610) 8331 6030
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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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Educational Resources in China!
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Health & Fitness |
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 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.
Professional
Men's Beauty Salon
Our featured service includes Pressure Release
via SPA, facial beauty and brain care etc. By
choosing our RMB99 special package, you'll enjoy
four of below: BIO wrinkle removal, alvine SPA,
whole body lymph poison emission, waist therapy,
hand, foot and hip care, and weight losing etc.
Special price for losing weight costs RMB580/10
times. Address: 0304, No. 3 Building Jiutai200
Garden, Asian Games Village, Chaoyang District.
TEL (8610) 8480 3877
Juvena
Beauty Center
We are the only boutique in Beijing selling cometics
imported from Switzerland. We provide advanced
face plastics instrument and body care that help
you rejuvenate and become more beautiful within
short time. Tailored service always available.
Address: 1B, Tower A, Fulink Building, Chaowai
Avenue, Chaoyang District. TEL (8610) 6588 6821
SK
Hospital
We are conveniently located at the CBD area. Our
hotel-serviced environment will make you feel
at home and highly privileged. We provide you
one-stop service from consulting, reservation,
diagnose and after service track. Major line of
business includes medical plastics, medical beauty,
ophthalmic treatment and dental treatment. Hotline:
(8610) 8596 1677 (Chinese and English); (8610)
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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
Have
A Pleasant Relocation Experience With Us - Beijing Qianxi
Relocation Company
We are a professional relocation service provider with
many different types of trucks and highly devoted staff
to cater your demands of moving around. Besides, we
can help you dismantle and install your furniture, package
your stuff on your behalf to save you from the trouble
of doing so by yourself. Call us any time in a day,
we're ready to serve you. Starting price: RMB150. For
details, call (8610) 6387 2168
Yu
Cheng Home Moving Co., Ltd
We have efficient work team and powerful service network
to provide home moving service to both individual and
companies across Beijing according to their demands.
Starting price RMB160. RMB4 for each additional kilometer
beyond 15km. Service Hotline: (8610) 6281 1289
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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 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
 Computer
Network Installation and Security
Call CANDIS for free network audits. Are
your network, email and web servers secure from
viruses and hackers? In Beijing, Shanghai and Hong
Kong, CANDIS specializes in systems integration
and labor outsourcing, www.candis.com.cn.
Phone: 010-6568-0876; email: audits@candis.com.cn
 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
Shanghai Tel: +86 21 62881635, Fax: +86 21 62881636
Hong Kong Tel: +852 25375425, Fax: +852 25375649
E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com, shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com
Beijing Hengjie Accounting Firm
We are a professional accounting firm approved by
the Ministry of Finance. Our services include auditing
and consulting, capital validation and assessment,
taxation and visa services. We also provide you
solutions on strategy making, investment, financing,
work flow, marketing, insurance and salary. TEL
(8610) 6409 7216/17. Fax: (8610) 6409 7216
Beijing Yafei Business Visa Consulting Service
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