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Xianzai Beijing
Volume 10, issue 21 - May 22, 2006
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  Extra Extra   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  

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Extra, Extra!

Rutgers International Executive MBA
Get your MBA in Beijing from US based Rutgers University in 14 months. A unique learning and networking environment with executives/diplomats from 12 different countries. Learn about the importance of diversity and how it can assist you with your professional development. Enrolling now for September intake! Call 010-8526-2528/29 ext. 18 or email emba@rutgers.cn www.rutgers.cn

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 Mexico soprano will perform in Beijing this week?
2): Who is the beneficiary of Wednesday's charity dinner at Jingguang Center?
3): How much does the ticket of the 4th Annual Tenbridge Charity Ball cost?

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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 5.22 5.23 5.24 5.25 5.26 5.27 5.28
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Highs 29 27 28 25 26 28 25
Lows 17 18 17 16 18 17 18
China News
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Work At Home Jobs Available

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Funny Pics
These are real pictures taken by real China travelers!

Thanks to Mirko Wormuth 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!

 

Screens
Wonderful as a partition, for privacy, or as a backdrop. Our Chinese folding screens make striking room dividers. Our Chinese Screens are very decorative and strikingly different from their Japanese and Chinese counterparts. ... Various Large Rectangular Wooden Chinese Panel(s) brightly painted - This exact item may not be available however with your approval we will find the closest match for you. We also carry numerous wall hangings, screens and paintings to add a nice Asian flavor to ones home. Also with one of the largest selections of Chinese sideboards, we have recently added numerous Mongolian and Tibetan antique furniture...

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

Hotel Deals

Crowne Plaza Sanya offers Family Packages
1. 3 Days 2 Nights Family Package at RMB1,688net 2. 4 Days 3 Nights Family Package at RMB2,388net. Including the items as follows: stay in a Premier Room at Crowne Plaza Sanya | Free daily buffet breakfast for up to 3 persons | One free family set dinner per stay | Free extra bed | Free 2 hours bicycle rental | Free use of hotel children's club | Free use of hotel beach volleyball | Free daily flower and fruit basket | Free welcome drinks for 3 persons | Free round airport transfer | Late check out till 16:00. Tel: (86-898) 8855 5888*8713-8717; E-mail: reservation@cpsanya.com. Website: http://www.crowneplaza.cn

Daddy Mommy, take me to Hilton Sanya for summer vacation ...
This summer, kid under 12 and accompanied by adult guests can enjoy our Kid's Summer Paradise Package with the following exclusive treatments: FREE buffet or kid's set menu at Big Kitchen; FREE ticket to Butterfly Valley and Shell Museum; FREE use of serviced Hilton Kidz Paradise; Valid from June 15th to August 31st 2006. Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa, Yalong Bay National Resort District, Sanya, Hainan. Tel: 0898-8858 8888, Toll Free: 800 820 0600, Email: sanya@hilton.com, www.sanya.hilton.com, www.hiltonsanya.cn

Don't Miss Holiday Inn Resort, Ocean View Suite for Only RMB1180/night
Subject to RMB11 per person per night government tax | Maximum two daily breakfasts per room | Free extra one bed | Free one breakfast for children (6 year to 12 year) | Free use of GYM | Offer "buy one hour get one hour free" for using Bicycle. Valid Date: 09 May To 28 Sep, 06. Toll-Free Reservation Number For Mobile: 400 884 0888

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

Kempinski Hotel Beijing Summer Interlude
From now till September 3rd, 2006. Experience the warm welcome from RMB1225* : Superior Room | Complimentary buffet breakfast | Late check-out until 03:00pm (subject to availability) | Complimentary daily newspaper | Complimentary in-room coffee and tea making facilities | Complimentary use of "Pulse Health Club" facilities and our top floor swimming pool overlooking the city. * Rate for single/double and subject to 15% service charge. For more information, please contact our Reservation Department: Tel: (8610) 6465 3388; Fax: (8610) 6462 2204; Email: reservations.khblc@kempinski.com; Web site: www.kempinski-beijing.com

"Summer Storm" Package at Presidential Plaza
Valid from May 8th till August 31st 2006. Superior Room: RMB 650.00 net including: Daily buffet breakfast for 2-persons | Upgrade to Deluxe Room when guest pays RMB50.00 extra | Complimentary KTV private room and 50% discounts on beverage consumption in the Presidential Club | 20% discount on Food & Beverage in the Garden Cafe, Dynasty Jade Garden and Manhattan Grill restaurants | 10% discount on Beijing By Night Tour | Welcome drink coupons for 2-persons | Complimentary use of the hotel's swimming pool, Fitness Center and sauna | Complimentary local telephone call | Free laundry on one suit pressing | Free charge of Internet Service | Late check out time to 14:00. * Bookings via www.presidentialplaza.com get 10% extra discount * Subject to rooms availability* The restrictions may apply by the Hotel Management. Website: www.presidentialplaza.com; Tel: (8610) 5858 5588; Fax: (8610) 6800 5888.

Spa Harmony at Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
Rates start from RMB 3,800 per night. The ancient healing traditions of China and the Himalayas can now be experienced with the new "Spa Harmony" Package at CHI, The Spa at Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai. Designed to rejuvenate mind, body and spirit, "Spa Harmony" at RMB3,800 (Single) / RMB 4,800 (Double) per night in a Premier Room, includes: Choice of body scrub per person : CHI Skin Polish, Essential Body Glow or Mountain Tsampa Rub, one CHI Balance Massage per person, one night accommodation in Premier Room and a CHI momento gift. Validity from 1 April to 31 December 2006. For more information: (8621) 6882 8888 or email at reservations.slpu@shangri-la.com. Rates are subject to 15% service charge.

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

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

Dining Out

Beijing Landmark Hotel Newly Renovated Evergreen Cafe Reopens
Our newly renovated Evergreen Cafe is the perfect integration of both the Chinese traditional culture and western modern style. The beautiful Roof Garden can now be fully enjoyed in comfort from the new Cafe. The multinational buffet spread is sure to impress you, and this is the place to get together with friends or relax with colleagues. We look forward to be of service to you!Venue: L3 of Central Plaza at Landmark Hotel,8 North Dongsanhuan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing. Tel: (8610) 6590 6688 ext. 5255.

Kranzler's Restaurant & Bar Opening Soon
Cafe Kranzler in Berlin in the roaring twenties, painted on oil by Christian Breidenbach in 1934. Until it was destroyed in World War II, it was located on the boulevard "Unter den Linden" in the eastern half of the City. Since the 1950's the Kranzler has its new home on the West Berlin "Kurfurstendamm" and very soon at the Kempinski in Beijing... Kranzler's Restaurant & Bar is the latest addition to the Beijing dining and entertainment scene. A trendy restaurant with a pleasant atmosphere, excellent food and the good wines by the glass. A place to be! Come and enjoy a light lunch buffet, tapas or just choose something from the a la carte menu. Daily fresh seafood, the finest beef and the best charcoal and wood-fired brick dishes for you to experience. The Restaurant will feature a wine bar offering world wines by the glass, the best cocktails in town and delicious tapas. Tel: (8610) 6465 3388; E-mail: fb.khblc@kempinski.com

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.

International Buffet Dinner at the Atrium Cafe
From the land of the magnificent pyramids. Feast on the exotic flavours of the Middle East at the buffet featuring a lavish spread of cold appetizers or mezze, soups, main course, kebabs to shawarma. Per person: RMB138.00; Children of 12 and under RMB78.00. Price subject to 15% service charge. For restaurant reservations call (8610) 6515 8855 ext 2212.

Crowne Plaza Beijing F&B Promotion
*Essence Restaurant - Simply Lobstericious! Fridays and Saturdays: 5.30 PM -10.00 PM. Seduce yourself with our tantalizing Boston Lobster Buffet! RMB 188+15% per person, free flow of soft drinks, house beer and water melon juice. Come with 2 adults and get 1 free buffet voucher for next visit (1 person). *Huang Yue Chinese Restaurant - Family Weekends: Spoil your family and savor our delicious dim sum! Every Saturday and Sunday: 11.30 AM-2.00 PM. RMB 88 +15% eat all you can, including tea varieties, soft drinks and house beer. Dining with the Sharks. Try out our Chef's specialty shark's fin soup with seafood in casserole or the double boiled sharks fin soup with cabbage. RMB 88+15% only per serving! *Champagne Bar - The "Art Of Cocktail". Uniquely Created Cocktails infused by smoothing flavored Van Gogh Vodkas. Buy 1 and get 1 more free! Daily from 8.00 PM - close. 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

Kingdom Travel Various Exciting Summer Holiday Packages!
Your holiday reflects your lifestyle! If you are looking to holiday somewhere different this year, check out the special offers from Kingdom Travel, Packages are cross any budget from economical to luxurious -- Thailand Air + Hotel 4Days 3nights Packages: Bangkok from RMB1990 p.p; Chiang Mai from RMB2190 p.p; Phuket froom RMB2,290 p.p; Koh Samui from RMB3,490 p.p. Trust Kingdom Travel for your perfect holidays! Contact our professional consultants for details and booking enquiries at (8610) 5870 3388, Fax (8610) 5870 0383 or fit@kingdomtravel.com.cn

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

The Frontiers School - Make Mandarin Studying Easier
Special rate beginner class starts on 6th June, 42hours/rmb 1470. 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

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

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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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