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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! Informatoin Session:
June 14th Call 010-8526-2528/29 ext. 18 or email emba@rutgers.cn
www.rutgers.cn
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Antique Furniture
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week we highlight a new and interesting piece of antique
Chinese furniture!
Beds
From canopy to day beds, each intricate and ornate in their
own style... Large Low Rectangular Wooden Chinese Traditional
Daybed lacquered - The daybeds timeless charm is reflected
in our delicately detailed wooden design. The bed is expertly
crafted with decorative carvings and most beautiful lacquer
finish.
For more information, please visit our website
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Hotel Deals |
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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
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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
 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.
 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.
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
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on 5
Two restaurants, One Venue. Brunch on
5 at the InterContinental Financial Street Beijing.
Certainly the most extensive brunch in Beijing,
it offers food that stretch over 2 restaurants.
While enjoying the sumptuous buffet, be entertained
by classical music in Monsoon Restaurant or Jazz
at the XChange Bar and Lounge. Brunch starts at
11:30 am until 3 pm. RMB 228 + 15% service charge
per adult and add RMB 100 + 15% service charge for
unlimited Veuve Clicqout Champagne. For reservation,
call (8610) 5852 5858.
 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! Every consumption
of lunch or dinner buffet will be entitled to a
RMB 20 for next visit. 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 Is Opened
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 now 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
 Crowne
Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing - Highlights @ Cafe
Asia
Hot
Skewers Buffet - Cafe Asia features hot skewers
of juicy meat, delicious seafood and fresh garden
vegetables from around the world on the buffet every
Thursday evening. Buffet Dinner, CNY178 per person.
Ultimate Fun Sunday Brunch with Mr. Magic (Every
Sunday (weather permitting) - Our popular Sunday
brunch grows bigger & better this Summer with
the addition of a family BBQ pit and a smoothie
station in the garden. CNY198 per person. All prices
are subject to 15% service charge. For reservations
and inquiries, please dial (8610) 8498 2288 ext
7160.
 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 |
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 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 RMB1988 p.p; Chiang Mai from
RMB2198 p.p; Phuket froom RMB2,298 p.p; Koh Samui
from RMB3,448 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 |
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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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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
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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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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
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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
Opening at thebigword
A leading international translation agency
worldwide (www.thebigword.com)
is now looking for experienced strategic sales leaders
for its Chinese offices. Excellent remuneration
package for the best candidates! Report directly
to the CEO and travel through Asia and Europe. Candidates
must be Chinese with proficient English. Email English
resume to chinarecruitment@thebigword.com
Job
Opening at the British Embassy Beijing
The British Embassy Beijing currently
has job opening for Deputy System Administrator.
For more details, please look up at the Embassy
web page: http://www.uk.cn/bj/index.asp?menu_id=266&artid=438
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