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Antique Furniture
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 Each
week we highlight a new and interesting piece of antique
Chinese furniture!
Clean lines and distinctive finish give this Shanghai colonial
collection its classis appeal. This piece has been given
a transparent lacquer that highlights the wood's natural
grain. It would look just great in the middle of your foyer
with a nice centerpiece of ikebana on it.
For more information, please visit our website
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Hotel Deals |
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The Fraser Experience Now in Shekou
Conveniently located in Shekou, there are various
restaurants, Bars, international schools, and
supermarkets within walking distance | Spacious
apartments ranging from 60sqm - 340sqm with apartment
features and facilities | 24 hours reception and
security with daily housekeeping service | The
only 'LEED NC SILVER' certificate winner in China
issued by U.S green building council | Flexible
leasing terms from daily to long term. Tel: (0755)
2688 3333; address: No.8 Nanhai Road, Shekou,
Shenzhen; Email: Sales.shenzhenshekou@fraserhospitality.com;
Website: www.fraserhospitality.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
 A
Swinging Retreat at the Hilton Sanya
Enjoy luxury accommodation of contemporary southern
Chinese style, golf at a prestigious club and
indulge in pure pampering at The Spa Retreat plus
a world of gastronomic delights at the new Hilton
Sanya Resort & Spa, on the magnificent Yalong
Bay. At an attractive package rate of RMB 2998
nett, you'll receive two nights' stay (single/double)
in a Bay Room Scenic View plus daily breakfast
for two persons plus two Yalong Bay Golf Club
green fee coupons or two sessions of aromatherapy
at The Spa Retreat or one of each. For reservations
Worldwide call 800 820 0600 (toll-free in China)
or the resort at 0898 8858 8888 or visit us online
at www.sanya.hilton.com
www.hiltonsanya.cn
 May
Festival Celebration at Presidential Plaza
Valid from April 28th to May 8th, 2006.
Superior Room: RMB 585.00 net including: Daily
buffet breakfast for two persons in Garden Cafe
| Upgrade to Deluxe Room for only RMB50.00 | Complimentary
use of the hotel's swimming pool, Fitness and
sauna | Complimentary foot massage for 2-person
in Presidential Health Center | Complimentary
local telephone call | 20% discount on food and
beverage in all outlets except Room Service |
10% discount on Beijing By Night Tour | 50% discount
on beverage consumption in the Presidential Club
| Late check out time to 14:00. *Bookings via
www.presidentialplaza.com
get 10% extra discount *Subject to availability
*The restrictions may apply by the Hotel Management.
Website: www.presidentialplaza.com;
Tel: (8610) 5858 5588; Fax: (8610) 6800 5888.
 Making
an Appointment on Holiday Inn Beach BBQ, See You
There!
The very nearest the ocean "Beach BBQ"
will open on May 1st! Only need RMB188/pax, you
could taste the really Sichuan & Hainan style
Hot pot. Accompanying with gentle wind, hearing
a sound of ocean wave. It's the best place for
you to enjoy your Dinner! Time: 18:00 pm - 23:00
pm. See you there! Tel: 86-898-8856 5666-7166.
 Happy
Holidays at Holiday Inn Lido Beijing (April 29
- May 7 inclusive)
RMB850+15% per superior room / night; RMB940+15%
per suite / night at Suite Towers. Inclusive of:
Breakfast for two; Free use of hotel gym; Food
& Beverage dine around coupon valued at RMB50
per day (cannot be accumulated). Add: No.6 Jiang
Tai Road, Chaoyang District Beijing 100004, P.R.
China; Tel: (86-10) 6437 6688; Fax: (86-10) 6437
6237 / 6437 6540; Toll-free No.800 830 4088 /
400 884 0888; E-mail: bc@hilb.net.cn;
Website: http://beijing-lido.holiday-inn.com
 "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
 Weekend
Special at Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
Rates start from RMB 1,550 per night. Make yourself
at home during your weekends and stay with us
for your Fridays and Saturdays nights. Enjoy our
legendary hospitality at a very special rate,
plus receive a host of additional benefits and
discounts. Benefits: Late check-out till 4:00
pm at no charge - Breakfast at additional USD
20 per person. This offer is valid from now till
31 December 2006. For reservations (8621) 6882
8888 or reservations.slpu@shangri-la.com.
Rates are subject to 15% Service Charge.
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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.
Experience
A Dining Sensation at Holiday Inn Lido Beijing,
April 15 - October 13
12:00 - 23:00 April, May, June, September and October;
16:30 - 01:00 July and August Only. Outdoor dining
is always a treat. So, make the most of leisurely
lunches and outdoor dinners. Whether it's a midday
meal with a view, a place to watch the day dawdle
to a close or the thrill of the moon casting its
mischievous glow across the table, there's something
delectable about the combination of fresh food and
fresh air. Furthermore, every Thursday, Friday and
Saturday, the band of "Best Friend Duo"
will perform from 17:00 to 18:45 will be there with
you too. For reservations, please call (8610) 6437
6688 Ext. 1275.
 Mother's
Day - Sunday, 14 May 2006
Shower mums with love and affection on this special
day. Atrium Cafe pays tribute to all mums with our
special lunch and dinner buffets. *Mother only pays
50% of the published rates of buffet (* Limit to
a maximum of two per table) Lunch RMB78.00 nett;
Dinner: RMB138 plus 15% service charge. For restaurant
reservations, please call (8610) 6515 8855 ext 2212.
 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.
Presidential
Plaza Beijing F&B Promotion
*Cheesecake
Lovers Unite - Select from Executive Pastry Chef
Wells Wang's 8 irresistible Cheesecakes. Savour
both traditional & contemporary flavours at
the Garden Cafe, Manhattan Grill & the Lobby
Lounge. RMB58* per portion + 15% surcharge. Tel:
(8610) 5858 5588 ext. 8690 *Dragon Boat Dumplings
- Our Executive Chinese Chef Lin Yi, has created
a delicious array of dragon boat dumplings. Available
in Dynasty Jade Garden and in the Garden Cafe. Tel:
(8610) 5858 5588 ext. 8620 .
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 |
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Zu
Shan - The Ancestor Of Mountains
Zu Shan is a beautiful mountain travel resort that
is located near Beijing. Accredited as a national-level
famous scenic spot and a geological park of China,
Zushan features 113 unique sceneries, including
dense virgin forests, serene valleys, splashing
waterfalls, rippling steams, and steep hills. For
registration, please call your favorite travel agencies
or contact our representative office in Beijing.
TEL (8610) 6558 6367
Beijing
Hong Zhong Fei Ren Aviation Service
We are a first-class air ticket agent approved by
CAAC. All our staff are well-trained with a right
qualification issued by CAAC. We provide you air
ticket booking and delivery service 24 hours a day,
seven days a week, including weekends and holidays.
We also offer you air information and free consulting
services periodically to get you abreast of the
lastest trend of the aviation industry. For details
or reservation with us, please call us at (8610)
5128 8311.
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Education |
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|  The
Frontiers School - Make Mandarin Studying Easier
Specail rate class 42hours/rmb1470, start on 10th
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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Educational Resources in China!
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Health & Fitness |
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Good
Times Men's Spa
We are conveniently located at the Xinzhongjie
business area near Dongsishitiao subway. Our elegant
environment, attentive staff and skillful spa
masters will not only make you fully relaxed from
a day's work, but also gain a new experience and
understanding of what a spa should truly be. Special
remmendation: British style hot therapy. Address:
Room 2503, Building 2, Yangguang Dushi, 18 Xinzhongjie.
TEL (8610) 8447 3088
Yida
Beauty And Fitness Salon
By choosing our service, you choose privilege.
Here we provide you quiet and elegant environment
as well as an all-round beauty care. Spend RMB1000,
get RMB500-800 complimentary service. Address:
Room 102, Unit 3, Tower B, Jinqiu Garden, Zhichun
Road, Haidian District. TEL (8610) 8235 6967
Perfect
Dental Clinic
We are a franchised dental care clinic and all
our dental care equipment and products are imported
from abroad. All our doctors and nurses are experts
in dental health and they would like to work to
improve your dental beauty and dental health.
Address: Room 501, Xincheng International Apartment,
6 Chaowai Avenue, Chaoyang District/ Room 214,
Longevity Building, 16 Chaowai Avenue, Chaoyang
District. Reservation hotline: (8610) 6597 0707
(9am-6pm)/(8610) 8525 1858 |
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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
Xinxing Home Moving And Freight Service
We are a professional home moving and goods transporting
service provider with more than a decade's experience.
Our goal is to make our clients pleased with our considerate
services. We promise to exempt you from the trouble
of moving around and at the same time help you save
your hard-earn cash with our customized moving plan.
Starting price: RMB150. Service hotline: (8610) 6257
4519
Yi
Lian Da Relocation Company
Are you considering moving to a new place but do not
know who can best help you out? We are right here to
serve your needs. We have a group of dedicated staff
who are experts on furniture dismantling and installing,
packing and moving around. Cardboard boxes of various
sizes are available for rent! Our starting price for
individual client is RMB150 and business client RMB170.
Address: 18 Xizhihe Huagong Road, Chaoyang District.
TEL (8610) 6738 1325
Beijing
Chenyang Relocation Service
Founded in 1996, we have more than ten vehicles of different
sizes to meet your demand. We also boast a group of
qualified staff and computerized management, which will
guarantee a high-speed moving process for you. Our major
lines of business include, home moving, furniture dismantling
and installing and home cleaning etc. Starting price:
RMB150 for downtown area. For more information about
us, please contact (8610) 6492 3181.
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 Property
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Real Estate |
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|  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.
Office
Space (up to 30 square metres) Available for Rent:
Great location in Jianguomenwai Avenue, overlooking
the Embassy area, very reasonable price with modern
facilities included, we are flexible in rental arrangements
and can consider short term leasing or proposal
to split the leased area. If you are interested
please email to sherril@uichina.com
or (8610) 8526 2528 /29 ext. 16 for more information.
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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
Career Opportunity at Schenker
Schenker is one of the world's largest logistics
companies with 36 offices in China. We are looking
for a Sales Representative for forwarding and logistics
services in Beijing and North China. Responsibilities
will not be limited to field sales but will also
include special tasks related to the sales organization
in North China. The ideal candidate is 24-29 years
old, European or native English speaker with Chinese
language skills, has first working experience in
China, ideally in forwarding/logistics or related
industry. The candidate must be self-motivated,
hard working, willing to take responsibility, willing
to develop. If you are interested, pls. send your
CV to joerg.roos@schenker.com
until May 18.
Job Opening at the British Embassy Beijing
The British Embassy Beijing currently has job opening
for Visa Writer - Visa Section. For more details,
please look up at the Embassy web page: http://www.uk.cn/bj/index.asp?menu_id=266&artid=438
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
many big International Companies and top Universities
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