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Xianzai Beijing
Volume 10, issue 16 - April 17 2006
Click a section in the Table of Contents below to get great information
  Weekly Quiz   Ni Zai Na Li?   Weather Forecast   China News
  China Classifieds   Funny Pics   Antique Furniture   Hotel Deals
  Dining Out   Travel Information   Education   Health and Fitness
  Relocations   Property and Real Estate   Jobs  

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Weekly Quiz

Are you smart enough?
Search through this week's email newsletter for answers to the following questions. Then submit your information before Wednesday at noon (Beijing time) to be eligible to win great prizes.
This week's prize is a voucher for Afanti Restaurant worth 150RMB!

1): Which band sings the song "Xi Shua Shua"?
2): Where is musician Jean Jacques Milteau from?
3): How much does a man need to pay for the "All you can drink draft beer" at this week's Chinese Style Spring Green Party?

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YPHHWhere Are You?!
Each month, YPHH organizes Happy Networking Events at bars and restaurants in Beijing. Visit www.yphh.com for more info and check back each week to see if you are pictured here!

If You Are Above, You Have Just Won
Voucher for Afanti Restaurant worth 150RMB!
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Weather Forecast
Date 4.17 4.18 4.19 4.20 4.21 4.22 4.23
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Lows 9 7 9 8 11 11 9
China News
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Funny Pics
These are real pictures taken by real China travelers!

Thanks to Desmond Koval for the pic:

Send in your favorite photo of something interesting, odd, or funny while you stayed in China. Send it to sendfunnypics@xianzai.com with the subject "Xianzai Beijing Funny Pics!". We'll post the best pics here each week!

Antique Furniture

Each week we highlight a new and interesting piece of antique Chinese furniture!

 

Inspired by the chairs made for the emperors court, ours are
thoughtfully designed for comfort and generations of wear. This piece has clean, unembellished designs that are executed of a substantial wood known for its unique markings and distinctive grain. This chair is made of solid elm wood boldly scaled and molded.

For more information, please visit our website at http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/

Hotel Deals

Enjoy More Privileges on Imperial Club of Wangfujing Grand Hotel
Wangfujing Grand hotel creates an exclusive environment called "Imperial Club" for both business and leisure travellers, all guests can enjoy the enhanced privileges on Imperial Club,including free use of in-room LCD computer with high-speed internet access, choice of health pillows for your stay, complimentary Buffet Breakfas, Express Check-in, late check out till 16:00 and many more. For further information or reservation, please visit www.wangfujinghotel.com, or email to marketing@wangfujinghotel.com

Upgrade Your Trip at Crowne Plaza Beijing
With its contemporary designed rooms, the new renovated Crowne Plaza Beijing directly located on Wangfujing Avenue, offering easy access to International business centers, vibrant shopping venues and an array of historical landmarks. Add only RMB 400 to upgrade to Executive Floor, enjoy the benefits of complimentary buffet breakfast, free Broadband Internet access & local calls, happy cocktail hour, late check out and many others. For reservation, dial China Toll Free Number 800 830 4088 or e-mail: reservation@crowneplazabj.com

Colorful Labour Day Wonderful Holiday Inn
Would you like to spend a wonderful Labour Day? Please Coming to Holiday Inn Resort Yalong Bay, Sanya! Here you can embracing the sea, enjoying the best genial sunshine, Breathing the best fresh air. Rambling over the soft beach, enjoy the most comfortable best Ocean View Room and taste the delicious big meals. Deluxe Ocean View only RMB1,780. Valid Date: From May.1st to May.7th. Tel: 86-898-8856 5666-7103.

Spring Promotion, 60% Discount for All Suites at The Landmark Hotel, Shenzhen
The Landmark Hotel, Shenzhen only 5 star luxury all suites business hotel will offer a spring promotion - 60% discount for all suits from 15 April to 15 May 2006. All suites are 48sq meters and above, complete with extra large bath and rainforest showers, 42 inch plasma television, complimentary broadband internet, "intelligent" air conditioning and double - glazed windows for perfcet peace and quite amid the bustling city are just some of the features to compliment your stay. For room bookings, please visit our website www.szlandmark.com or call reservations department at (0755) 8219 0033.

"May Blossom" - A holiday Special at the Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center from RMB828 Per Room Per Night
This special rate includes 2 daily buffet breakfasts; Child under 12 years stays free of charge with parents and breakfast at kid's price; Free use of our roof top swimming pool overlooking the city; Access to both our Pulse Health Club; Within walking distance to shopping malls, eateries and tourist sites. Valid from: 28th April to 7th May 2006. Rate is subject to availability and 15% surcharge. For reservations: Tel: (8610) 6465 3388; Fax: (8610) 6462 2204; Email: reservations.khblc@kempinski.com; Web site: www.kempinski-beijing.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

Dining Out

A Taste of Finest Dim sum in a Traditional Noble Courtyard
Visit the award-winning Huang Ting, which is renowned for its sophisticated yet stylish setting in a traditional noble courtyard house, for an authentic Cantonese dim sum lunch prepared by veteran dim sum chef, Ieong Kin Meng. Chef Ieong shares his secret recipe with his team on both authentic Cantonese dim sum selections and his own creations to come up with a new dim sum a la carte menu. Along with it, a ten-course dim sum set lunch is also available daily from 11:30pm to 2:30pm at RMB180 plus 15% surcharge per person. For more details or reservation, please contact The Peninsula Palce's Huang Ting on (8610) 8516 2888 extension 6707.

Mother's Day Brunch at Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center, Sunday, May 14, 2006.
Join us this Mother's Day from 11:30am to 3:00pm for fun and excitement. Indulge your appetite with all your favorites with our Biggest Jazz Brunch in town. Complimentary free flowing German Sparkling Wine for all mothers on "Mother's Day". The Brunch including soft drinks, fresh fruit juices, coffee or tea, Rmb235.00 per person + 15% surcharge. Including German Sparkling Wine, Freshly Brewed Paulaner Beer, Exclusive Wine Buffet Rmb285.00 per person + 15% surcharge. For reservations please call Seasons Cafe (8610) 6465 3388 ext 4105. On May 14, 2006, Mother's Day candlelight set dinner available in our La Gondola. For more information please call (8610) 6465 3388 ext 5707.

American Food & Wine Festival
Jointly organized with the Agricultural Trade Office of the United States Embassy, the Radisson SAS Hotel will specially feature an American Food & Wine Festival all through April. Venture across the vast lands of the United States accompanied by a wide variety of regional dishes and select California wines in The Grill & Huang Du Restaurant. April 1st to April 30th. For reservations, please call (8610) 5922 3388.

Crowne Plaza Beijing F&B Promotion
*Essence Restaurant - Asian Inspired Buffet: Daily 18:00 - 22:30. Enjoy a sumptuous array of the freshest seafood, delicious regional dishes, a fabulous salad, appetizer & dessert display all complimented with specialties cooked 'live' by our team of experienced Chefs! RMB 158+15%. *Huang Yue Chinese Restaurant - Weekend Dim Sum Lunch Special. Every weekend, RMB 9 per portion for 12 selected delicious Cantonese Dim Sum, items include Barbecued Pork Buns, Ginger & Diced Chicken Buns, Crispy Spring Rolls and many others. *Champagne Bar - 'Watch the World Go By' & receive 30% discount on selected beverages: Happy Hours every evening 17:00 - 21:00. Discount applies to Signature Champagne Cocktail, House Wines, Pouring Spirits, and Carlsberg Draught Beer. Booking Tel: (8610) 6513 3388.

Japanese Influenced Pumpkin Dishes
From 1-30 April, be enchanted by Chef Kong's intriguing creations of Japanese Influenced Pumpkin Dishes. Indulge in delicious and healthy pumpkin dishes for an unbeatable price! For reservations and inquiries, please dial 8498 2288 ext 6181. "Australian Steaks & Country Delights Dinner Buffet" - Every Saturday evening, come and enjoy our rich sumptuous dinner buffet with amazing variety of Australian steaks and country delights. CNY178 per person. All prices are subject to 15% service charge. For reservations and inquiries, please dial (8610) 8498 2288 ext 7160

Presidential Plaza Beijing April Promotion
Our three talented Chefs have combined their creative skills to new heights. During the month of April, Garden Cafe, Manhattan Grill & Dynasty Jade Garden will host a feast of different Asparagus dishes. Manhattan Grill(2nd Floor): Dinner Hours: 05:30pm - 10:00pm; Tel: (8610) 6800 5588-8695. Dynasty Jade Garden(1st Floor): Dinner Hours:05:30pm - 10:00pm; Tel: (8610) 6800 5588-8620. Garden Cafe(1st Floor): Dinner Hours: 05:30pm - 10:00pm; Tel: (8610) 6800 5588-8690.

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


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Travel Information

Kingdom Travel Various May Holidays Packages!
Exclusive Maldives 6D4N Package only RMB7,960 p.p! 8Days7Nights Vietnam Package at Furama Resort Danang only RMB7,680 p.p! 7D/6N Kota Kinabalu Package at Shangri-la's Tanjung Aru Resort only RMB8,160 p.p. Club Med Cherating Malaysia All Inclusive Package only RMB10,880 p.p. Royal Orchid Holidays Thailand Packages, daily departure from 28Apr through 03May, 8D/7N Phuket only from RMB6,600 p.p,. Just tell us when and where you want to Go and leave all the works to us! Whatever you're looking for, we promise you'll find it right here with Kingdom Travel So what are you waiting for? Contact us at (8610) 5870 3388, Fax (8610) 5870 0383 or fit@kingdomtravel.com.cn

Beijing Shijie Botu Travel Service
As a subsidiary of China National Drama Troupe, we are committed to combining cultural undertakings with tourism and promoting cultural development through tourism activities when carrying on our businesses. By virtue of the large number of performing artists of our parent company, we are able to provide you featured trips that highlights culture and arts. If you are interested in our service, please drop us a line at (8610) 8760 9600 or visit us at 71 Beijige, Dongdan, Beijing.

Hot Spring VS Ice Dance At Tianlongyuan
Tianlongyuan's hotspring water has been renowned as "Beauty's Soup" for the beauty efficacy that its rich content does on human body. On the second floor of the venue there is a fast food restaurant for you to cater your stomach after a relaxed bathing and a performance hall where sexy girls from Russian will present chilly dances. Price: RMB120 per person incl door ticket, insurance and tour guide service. For more info call (8610) 5165 0066 ext. 201

Go To Luoyang For The Peony Festival
The world famous Luoyang Peony Festival will begin on April 10 this year and will last till May 10. During the one-month period, apart from appreciating the rich array of peony flowers you can expect large scale parties, temple fair, cultural exhibitions, boxing matches and a big variety of wonderful activities. Door ticket to these venues range from RMB10 to RMB30. Please contact your preferred travel agency for details or reservation.



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Education

The Frontiers School - Make Mandarin Studying Easier
Intensive Class during May holiday, 6 hours/day start on 1st May. 2006! We have small group class 3-5 people; Courses for all levels; Flexible schedules; Experienced teachers; Pleasing environment; Convenient location; Competitive prices. For more information please call (8610) 6413 1547 or (8610) 6413 1548, or mail to frontiers@frontiers.com.cn

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 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

Swimming Pool Temptation...
Why going to a crowded public swimming pool when at The Presidential Plaza Hotel - Beijing, you can enjoy the peace of swimming in crystal clear water interrupted. Come, rediscover and enjoy the serenity of a heaven swim with us. Our new "Swimming Pool Temptation" is only 500 RMB for single or 750RMB per couple, per month from 6.00am to 11.00pm each day. No need to bring your towel and slippers, we provide it for you. Relax in a steam or sauna room and our relaxation room. A complimentary herbal tea will be offered to you. At the Presidential Plaza Hotel - Beijing, we really want to make your life.. A Joy Please contact our Wellness team for bookings and inquiries, dial (8610) 5858 5588 - 8505.

Xinjing Antai Women's Hospital
Xinjing Antai Women's Hospital is the first specialized hospital in China that has been set up in accordance with the WHO standard in curing sterility. The hospital boasts a group of famous experts and provides 25 kinds of pregnancy-assisting technology. Inpatient deposit starts at RMB3000, physical checkup RMB50 up/item. Address: 200 meters north of Shuangjing Bridge, East Third Ring, Chaoyang District, Beijing. Service hotline: (8610) 6773 5551

Haonianhua International Medical And Beauty Clinic
Conveniently located at the northwest corner of Sanyuan Bridge on the East Third Ring Road, we are characterized with elegant environment and avant-garde medical instrument. Our services include plastic, dentistry, laser beauty and so on. Our featuring service are eyelid repairing and eye bags removal. Address: A307 Si San Zhi Ye Da Sha, No. 1 (A) Shuguang Xi Li, Chaoyang District, Beijing. TEL (8610) 5822 1068

Yogi Yoga
Yogi Yoga is the pioneer in China to provide the most authentic Indian Yoga. Yogi Yoga works with postures, the breath and meditation to make the body and mind more subtle and healthy. What you can expect from us is a pure and proper knowledge of Yoga, a program with an easier and more accurate access to the Yoga system, a course designed specially focusing on your needs. Our classes are based on Hatha Yoga and are structured in such a way that everyone from beginners to the more advanced looking to deepen their practice can work together. YogiYoga Center offer also Ashtangar Yoga, Iyengar Yoga, Hot Yoga, Children Yoga, Pregnancy Yoga etc. Address: Mini golf garden, Solar Temple Park, Beijing. TEL (8610) 8561 5506

 

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Relocations

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

Yi Lu Tong Relocation Service
We are a large relocation company based in Beijing. We provide such comprehensive services as furniture moving, piano moving, furniture dismantling and installing, packaging and freight and house-keeping etc. As our company name Yi Lu Tong (a smooth journey) tells, we ensure you a trouble-free experience from you old home to the new one. Starting price: RMB160. Call us at time in a day when you are in need of our service. TEL (8610) 6737 0739

Beijing Yilianda Home Moving Company
We've been specialized in providing professional and quality home moving service for businesses and individuals alike since 1996. We have branches across town to offer you timely and the most convenience service. Starting price: RMB150 for individual citizen; RMB170 for business. Headquarters: 18 Huagong Road, Xizhihe, Chaoyang District, Beijing. TEL (8610) 6738 1325


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Real Estate

Gold Land Special Offers
Special offer of Luxury Apartments, Villas, Courtyards, Offices for Rent and Second-hand Sale, best offer and best service for expatriates in Beijing. Hotline: (8610) 5169 2529/6/7; 1360 123 2836; Email: lily-chen@gl-broker.com; Website: www.gl-broker.com

A New Two-bedroom Apartment for Rent!
Location: Located east to the Chaoyang Park, 15 minutes to China World. Size: 87.58s.m in total. Main bedroom is15sq, with a huge balcony facing south. Small bedroom is 10sq. facing west. Sitting room is 18.9sq with a small balcony facing west. Decoration: New apartment with complete decoration (wood floor). Equipped: with furniture, home electronics and air-con in each room. 24-hour hot water. Internet Access: Broad band access available. Health Club: Nirvana gym downstairs. Rental: RMB3500/month. Interested? Drop a line to Kristine at krissy_huo@yahoo.com or call 1384 316 8188. For photos please click here.

 

Jobs

Check for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
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Canadian Publisher Seeks EFL Textbook Writer
Lingo Media, a Canadian publishing house co-publishing EFL textbooks with People's Education Press, the leading Chinese K-12 educational publisher, seeks a motivated educator to join a cross-cultural team writing EFL textbooks for Chinese primary schools. The successful candidate will be a personable, tolerant and self-confident team player and MUST have primary classroom experience and EFL background. Curriculum development experience helpful. Native speakers only. This position is based in Beijing. Please apply with CV and cover letter to careers@lingomedia.com, indicating where you saw the position advertised.

Job Openings at ISB
The International School of Beijing (ISB) has the following 2 support staff positions for our 2006-2007 school year: (a) Marketing and Publications Manager, and (b) Assistant to Information & Communications Technology (ICT) Manager. Please visit our website www.isb.bj.edu.cn/employment.html#4 for more details. If you are interested, we look forward to receiving your application on or before April 21, 2006.

Native English Teachers Wanted 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