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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, Dulwich College
and children's play ground. Service Apartments
available for daily stay 1- 3 bedroom at RMB 600
- 1200 per day including breakfast. Tel: (8610)
8450 6363 / 6100, 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
 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
 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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Jing Presents The Best of East and West
Voted by Conde Nast Traveler (US) as '
75 Hottest Tables in The World', Jing recently earned
another accolade from a national media 'Modern Weekly'
as a '2005 Best Restaurant'. Stylish and dynamic,
featuring three open kitchens, Jing is renowned
for its action buffet as well as a la carte offerings.
The culinary team of forty presents over sixty dishes,
representing the best of East and West! Dinner buffet
served daily at RMB248 (Adults), RMB124 (Children).
Plus 15% surcharge. Please call (8610) 6510 6714
for reservations.
Australian Beef Promotion
In Manhattan Grill at Presidential Plaza Join us
in the Manhattan Grill to feast on Chef Helen Lowe's
delectable Menu of Australian Beef. An elegant restaurant
with a casual atmosphere, the Manhattan Grill offers
a mix of dishes from its open-kitchen. Enjoy a quiet
dinner for two or a relaxing evening with colleagues,
away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Seating
capacity 89 persons. Open Time: Breakfast 7 days
a week: 6:30am to 10:30am, Lunch Monday to Friday:
12:00pm to 2:30pm, Dinner 7 days a week: 5:30pm
to 10:00pm. Tel: (8610) 5858 5588 ext. 8895.
 Kempi
Deli
Cosy, warm and inviting, This friendly deli is the
perfect place to catch a quick cup of coffee or
relax over an afternoon tea break. Welcome our new
Executive Pastry Chef Mr. Andreas Moser from Austria.
Enjoy his Viennese cake specialties at March in
Deli. Open daily: 7:00 am – 11:00 pm. For
more information, please call (8610) 6465 3388 ext.
5741.
 ATRIUM
CAFE
From 01 February 2006, Weekend Brunch. 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.05 to 28 Feb 2006,
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
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.
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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 The
Comforts of Business Class Without the Price Tag
Economy Extra is Scandinavian Airlines' innovative
class that gives you much of the comfort and flexibility
of Business class at a much lower price. Travel
to any of our European destinations from now until
February 28 with the return to China before April
30, 2006, and enjoy the special Economy Extra fare
of RMB11,000 (surcharges may apply). Contact your
travel agent or Scandinavian Airlines to book: SAS
Beijing (8610) 8527 6100, SAS Shanghai: (8621) 5228
5001.
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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Health & Fitness |
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Three Months Complimentary Membership at Kerry
Sports
Join the Individual Membership at Kerry Sports
before March 31, 2006 and receive 15 months usage
for the normal 12 months price - RMB16,000. Recognized
as the No. 1 sports club in Beijing, Kerry Sports
is committed to offering premium facilities including
a 35 - metre swimming pool, tennis, squash &
basketball counts a comprehensive gym, steam rooms,
sauna and Jacuzzi, all complemented by professional
training services. For more information, please
call 010-6561 8833 ext. 6465.
 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
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Classifieds |
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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
Centre
We are a specialized VISA-Operation agency certified
by the Chinese Business Bureau. We offer courteous
VISA service to private foreigners and staff of
business organizations. If you are a Human resource
manager, let us help you handle all the jobs related
VISA for foreigners working in your company. Our
Free Courier Services will make you feel more relax
now! Just give us a call, we will pick up all the
document from your doorstep and deliver it back
after done. So if you have any problem with your
VISA or any problem related to your visa: please
call (8610) 6463 0134 for further information
Beijing
Shi Dai Guang Wen Translation Center
We are a Beijing based professional institution
specialized in localization and translation services.
Our clients include Chinese and foreign businesses
and foreign embassies in China. Our devoted team
can do your translation according to your schedule.
English to Chinese translation RMB120-140 per thousand
words, Chinese to English RMB160-180 per thousand
words. Address: Rm 1804, No. 5 Buildig, Jiaochangkoujie,
Xicheng District. TEL (8610) 8206 3550
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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!
 Inaugural
St. David's Day Ball
St. David's Society of Beijing will hold
an Inaugural St. David's Day Ball at 6:30pm, Saturday
4th March, 2006 at the Kerry Centre Hotel Beijing,
featuring Swansea Male Voice Choir. Please come
and support your Society. Ticket: RMB800 includes
5 course meal, champagne cocktail reception, free
bar and entertainment. Tickets are available at
The Pavillion Bar/Restaurant. For more info call
(8610) 6507 2617 or visit http://www.stdavidschina.org
 YPHH
Happy Networking
YPHH organizes Happy Networking events for all people
in Beijing, Shanghai & Shenzhen. Average age
is 25-45. Every month different events such as:
monthly YPHH Wine Nights and monthly YPHH Happy
Hours, weekend-outings, day-trips and more. For
more info and subscribes to the mailing list, please
log onto our renewed website http://www.yphh.com
Wed.
February 15 - YPHH Sangria Night at Tapas,
9:30-11:30pm
For the Happy Hour of February, YPHH returns to
Tapas for the successful Sangria Night! We invite
you to join us for the 2-hour free flow of Sangria
and tapas. Name card Lucky Draw with SinoScuba and
even antique furniture to win!!! More info and reservations
via http://www.yphh.com
Business
Seminar about Conjuncture Public Relations
Speaker Mr Zhang Hong Xun back to Chang
An Club will address you and your key employees
or partners. The presentation will focus on the
public communications strategies in conjuncture.
Thursday, 23 February 2006, 18:30 Hours. Bookings:
Please call (8610) 6522 9988 ext. 6600/6666
The
International Festival Chorus (IFC) is
always looking for experienced choral singers of
all voice types. The Chorus has members from over
twenty countries and performs large-scale choral
concerts three times a year. For more information
or to schedule an audition please email auditions@beijingifc.org
or visit us online at www.beijingifc.org
ClubFootball
Junior Indoor Soccer Coaching Courses - Winter 2005/06
ClubFootball winter indoor soccer coaching
courses begin in mid-January at venues around the
centre of Beijing and at Shunyi. Classes are held
after school and at weekends and are open to kids
aged 4-18 from all schools. All classes are coached
by ClubFootball's FA-qualified coaches in small
groups, in an English-language environment. Places
are limited, so don't wait until January to register!
For full course schedules and information call 6417
0495, email coaching@wanguoqunxing.com
or visit www.clubfootball.com.cn.
BICF
Welcomes You - Beijing International Christian
Fellowship is an interdenominational gathering for
foreign passport holders. People from 60+ countries
come together each Sunday morning at 9 and 11 am
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