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the excitement of the Shi Lin night-market, wine
and dine at Taipei 101, the world's tallest building,
or simply visit family and friends in Taipei! Northwest
offers you irresistibly low prices to Taipei from only
RMB3,180 roundtrip in Economy Class. Simply book before
August 30, 2004 for outbound travel before August 31,
2004 and complete travel by September 30, 2004. Terms
and Conditions apply. Book online at nwa.com/cn
or call Northwest Reservations at 010-6505-3505 (Beijing)/
021-6884-6884 (Shanghai). Attractive fares are also
available through your travel agent. Just contact them
for details.
Fly
faster, more choices!
United offers 21 weekly flights from China to the United
States with the most convenient service. You can fly
faster and have more choices with our daily non-stop
Beijing to San Francisco (effective June 12, 2004) and
Chicago, and Shanghai to San Francisco. It's time to
fly. Roundtrip from Beijing to Tokyo: from RMB5170;
San Francisco / Los Angeles / Seattle: from RMB6990;
New York: from RMB8920; Other Eastern cities in the
U.S.: from RMB8920. Seats are limited and restrictions
apply. Prices do not include taxes and valid from May
4 - June 30, 2004. For reservations and information
contact your travel agent or call United Airlines. Beijing:
(010) 6463-1111; Shanghai: (021) 3311-4567; Toll-free
China: 800-810-8282; E-mail: flyua@united.com;
Website: www.cn.united.com
Nepal,
the country where hospitality is a way of life.
Nepal, one of the most beautiful countries in the world,
is known for its spectacular scenery, the legendary
hospitality of the people, the largest mountain range
on the planet with more than 6,000 peaks including Mt.
Everest and world class national parks such as Chitwan
- a natural world heritage site. Nepal is also well
known as the birthplace of Lord Buddha and the ultimate
destination of Buddhist pilgrims from all over the world.
For more information, view www.welcomenepal.com
Drive
Hertz in the USA ... and enjoy quality service and great
value-adds!
Calling all United Airlines Mileage Plus members!
Rent with Hertz in the USA this summer & enjoy a
host of value adds: Frequent Traveler discount + a Free
tank of petrol (PC#950180) + you still get to earn 500
Mileage Plus Miles. Offers are valid on Hertz Affordable
Rate rentals of 6 days or more. Discount, Miles and
a free tank of petrol ... What more could you ask for?
Click
here for terms & conditions. Or call Hertz Toll
Free 8008108883 for more details.
Spend your summer holidays in the
Philippines!
Effective from 01Jul, Philippine Airlines offer super
value Family and Group Package tours to the capital
city Manila. From CNY2220 per person! For more details
visit www.philippineairlines.com,
or contact our Shanghai office, TEL (021)62798765 FAX
(021)62798762
China Merchants Travel Service
Bejing - West Coast Round Trip: RMB4300; Beijing - East
Coast/Europe Round Trip: RMB5200; Beijing - Hongkong
Round Trip: RMB2500; Beijing - Tokyo Round Trip: RMB2500.
TEL: (8610) 86242002 /86713792 /86713793; cntravel@public3.bta.net.cn
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| Summer
Promotion @St. Regis Beijing from 1 July to 31 August
2004
The St. Regis is the new tradition in the very heart
of this great city. We offer the finest accommodations,
24-hour butler service, world-class restaurants, banquet
& meeting facilities. USD 185+ per night for Deluxe
Room including one daily buffet breakfast for stays
on Monday through Thursday night; USD 175+per night
for Deluxe Room including two daily buffet breakfasts
for stays on weekend. Other Special Benefits as following:
Complimentary pressing of up to five garments upon arrival;
Complimentary 24-hour access to Spa, Fitness Center
and Swimming Pool. For further details, please call
010-6460 6688 ext reservations or visit our website
at www.stregis.com/beijing
Garden
@ The Shangri-La Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing is
very excited to announce the re-opening of our 3000-square
meter landscaped garden complete with "koi"
fish pond, waterfall and Chinese pavilions. Here is
a wonderful opportunity to treat yourself and friends
to specially prepared snacks, drinks at our new terrace
garden, "Garden @ The Shangri-La" and soak
in the great outdoor with relaxing music. Come to visit
our Garden from 4pm to midnight daily to find a paradise
in the center of this hustle city! For details, please
contact us on (8610) 6841 2211.
Frosty
Summer Package
Valid till August 31, 2004. Monday-Thursday:
RMB710 net. Friday-Sunday: RMB680 net. Inclusions: Superior
Room Accommodation | One theme night buffet dinner or
American Buffet Breakfast at the Piazza Cafe | Unlimited
in room broadband Internet usages | Free use of our
outside swimming pool and GYM | Iced refreshing towel
and tasty fruit Ice Tea on arrival | Free shuttle between
Luohu train station & The Landmark Hotel | Upgrade
to a Deluxe room for additional RMB50 or to a junior
suite for RMB 100 | The Landmark Hotel, Shenzhen is
located in the heart of commercial center, 10 minutes
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please call our Hong Kong office at (852) 2375 6580
or contact the Hotel's reservation department at (86
755) 8219 0033 or fax to (86 755) 8219 1118. E-mail:
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Education
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The
British School of Beijing
The British School of Beijing offers the English
National curriculum as produced by the British Government;
focusing on high academic standards and level of English.
All our teachers are British qualified, and academic
resources meet UK standards. We provide separate ESL
units for students with lower levels of English for
core subjects, and limit the number of non-native speakers.
Class sizes average 15-20 students. Contact info@britishschool.org.cn
or (8610) 8532-3088 for more details.
Rutgers
International Executive MBA Program
Discover WHY your best senior management career development
opportunity is the Rutgers EMBA. 14-month Program Starts
in September 2004. All Professors, Classes and Course
Materials Same as in Rutgers U.S. EMBA Programs. Next
Beijing Info Session: June 30th. To learn more about
joining Rutgers' 11th intake in China, call 010-8526-2528
or visit www.rutgers.cn
Find
Educational Resources in China!
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Relocations |
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| Allied
Pickfords Ltd., Allied International Moving Services
Predictable Quality in an Unpredictable World. International,
domestic, local, office moves, relocation & orientation
services, record storage management, pet service, storage.
Please visit our international and local web sites at:
www.alliedpickfords.com.cn
email: renata.inokomis@alliedpickfords.com.cn
(Beijing) Tel: (86 10) 8561 8759/60 (Beijing)
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Property
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| A
New Landmark Beside The Hilton
Featuring simple design, high quality and an enjoyable
lifestyle, Ocean Express lies within the busy business
section near Yansha Shopping Mall on the East 3rd Ring
Road. It occupies a construction area of 5.3 hectares
with the total construction space reaching approximately
240,000 square meters. It consists of 1200 suites most
of which range in space from 100 to 160 square meters.
The whole construction project includes one loft apartment,
four up-market apartments, one hotel-like apartment,
a commercial square, a conference room and several British
style gardens. Furnished with abundance, Ocean Express
has been able to create this new landmark in Beijing
by perfectly combining the idea of "Minimalist"
modern architecture idea with efficient building functions.
Hotline: (8610) 6460 3536/37/38/39 Website: www.oexpress.com.cn
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Antiques |
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Hua Yi Classical Furniture
Beijing Hua Yi Classical Furniture company Ltd
is the largest Chinese classical furniture producing
and retailoring enterprise in north of China. The company
has the capability of production of 15,000 of restore
and 15,000 of reproduction per annum. Hua Yi also has
its own show room of 16,000 sqm at Beijing International
Airport area with over 30,000 pieces of Ming and Qing
Dynasties restore and reproductions which will definitely
meet your needs. For more information & photos,
please click
here. Hua Yi company address: No 89, Xiao Dian,
Dong Wei Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing China.100018;
Tel: 86 10 84333220; Fax: 86 10 84333226; Website: www.cyjj.com
; E-mail: info@cyjj.com
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Health
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| Food,
Body, Mind - A balanced approach to losing weight
Beijing International SOS six week weight management
program is not just about looks, it is a total health
care approach. Our program provides valuable information
about nutrition and healthy eating, lifestyle changes,
fitness and more. Learn new skills and habits for a
lasting change. Lose weight, register with International
SOS now. Space is limited. Call (8610) 6462 9112 now.
Program commencing May.
Extreme
Experience Diving Club
Extreme Experience Diving Club Spring Fitness
Promotion. RMB 6999 - Annual Double Membership; RMB
5999 - Double Fitness Non-busy Membership. A variety
of combined products such as fitness and diving group
membership and family membership are also provided.
For details, please click
here or call (8610) 6221 2123 / 6222 7677. Email:
smdivingclub@sohu.com
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Jobs |
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the Canadian Embassy!
Surf to http://www.xianzai.com.cn/canada
Medical Secretary Wanted(Native
English Speaker) - Hong Kong International Medical
clinic, Beijing
Medical secretary perform and coordinate reception activities
and to ensure that information gets disseminated in
a timely fashion to staff and patients. Medical secretary
schedule appointments, give information to callers ext.
Bilingual English/Chinese Prefered. If you are interested
to apply for this job, Please send your Resume to our
HR department: sophiezhang@hkclinic.com
The Boland School TEFL Training
Center - is adding a new location in Su Zhou
from July 2004. Internationally-recognised TEFL training
courses, paid internships, worldwide job guarantee.
Details: info@boland-china.com, http://www.boland-china.com
Masters student in marketing
from London Metropolitan University is looking for a
temporary job from early July till mid September in
business/marketing in Beijing. I have more than 2 years
work experience in marketing and 3 years in admin. Please
contact me at kay.zhang@sohu.com
for further info or a CV.
I am looking for a job in China.
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Please contact Akvile Adomaityte at china_aqua@one.lt
American who has BA, BS (Wharton)
and MA (JHU), has 15 years of experience in Greater
China, speaks fluent Mandarin and has experience in
teaching, marketing, journalism and management seeks
full-time, non-commission-based, non-teaching job. tangshan@alumni.upenn.edu
New York chiropractor/English &
science teacher will be visiting Beijing from
8/12 to 8/22. I am seeking to exchange either chiropractic
treatment or English tutoring in exchange for living
accomodations. Contact Dr. Cubbin @ drcubbin@yahoo.com
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Classifieds |
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| Looking
for Cool Single Men and Women Around China?
Lonely sitting in your flat? Looking for Love? Want
to meet great Chinese and foreign singles living in
China? Want romance, love, or friendship? Come to BuzzSquare.com
to connect! Your free membership allows you to even
upload a photo! BuzzSquare.com is the place for hip
cool singles to connect in China! Come visit us at www.buzzsquare.com
Apartment available for rent: 2
Br, 101 sqm, well decorated, completely new furniture.
Satellite TV, swimming pool, hot spring spa, sauna,
tennis court, gym, laundry and 24h supermarket available.
Shuttle bus (every half an hour) takes 10 min to CBD.
200m to Metro entry. Package Price USD700 /month. Can
negotiate lower for longer stay (min.1 year). Contact
Info:(8610) 6505 9018 ext 2227 or 13911759388. Above
info is valid for one month.
Nice Apartment For Rent!!
A nice 109sqm apartment in Concordia Plaza which is
in the Kempinski area of Beijing, close to the new Embassy
area now is available for rent from July. 2 bedrooms,
1 bathroom, 24 hours hot water, elevator, HBO channel,
central aircon, nice balcony(2sqm) for barbecues, and
great security. USD1000/month. Please contact Ms. Liu
at 13901182547.
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Services |
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NICS
Is Your Beijing Computer Support Partner!
NICS provides Secure E-mail, Website and Server hosting,
Structured Cabling, Network Implementation and Support
Solutions. NICS is an IT Labour Outsourcing and Project
Management firm. For further details call, Shanghai
(021) 6213-1709, Beijing (010) 6568-0876 or e-mail sales@nics.com.cn
or http://www.nics.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,
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Process review, Information Management Business Management:
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Community
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| YPHH
Happy Networking
Since January 2001 YPHH has been organizing "Happy
Networking"-events for people working and living
in Beijing & Shanghai. Every 3rd Wednesday of the
month the YPHH Happy Hour. Other events include YPHH
Wine Tasting at Centro, YPHH Belgian Beer Tasting at
Hidden Tree and much more. Info and subscribes via http://www.yphh.com
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 at the 21st Century Theater. For more information
about BICF, please contact us at www.bicf.org
or call us at (8610) 8454 3468.
Summer Soccer Coaching for Kids!
Kids staying in Beijing over the summer can develop
their football skills and have lots of fun with summer
courses at the ISB
Soccer Academy. Classes are taught in small groups
by ClubFootball's FA-qualified coaches. The July 4-week
course runs from 5-31st July, and the August 1-week
course runs from 9-14th of August (just before school
starts back!) Courses are open to kids from Grades K
to 8 from all schools in Beijing. See www.clubfootball.com.cn
for full course information, or mail coaching@wanguoqunxing.com
or call (8610) 6417 0495 to receive materials by E-mail.
ClubFootball Summer Champions'
League!
Amateur and corporate football teams in Beijing
are invited to take part in the ClubFootball Summer
Champions' League which kicks off on July 24/25th. This
11-a-side competition is held on ClubFootball's grass
pitch at Dongbeiwang. Individual players looking to
play are also very welcome to get in touch. See www.clubfootball.com.cn
for more information, mail play@wanguoqunxing.com
or call (8610) 6417 0495.
Alcoholics Anomymous - If
you want to drink that is your business. If you want
to stop, that is our business. For more information
check out our website: aabeijing.com
or send us an email at: beijingfellows@yahoo.com
Taijiquan Workshop
Follow Han Laoshi to learn traditional style Taijiquan
for your life enhancement. Heidi will help for translation.
Wendesdays at 19:00 for beginners and Saturdays at 09:00a.m.for
advanced level. Contact Heidi at heidihyshen@163.com
or 13001039563
Beijing Linux User Group
For Linux Newbies and Linux Experts, all are welcome! Send
an email to info@beijinglug.org
or visit our website at http://www.beijinglug.org
for more information about our monthly meetings.
River of Grace Church
"The River" is an English speaking
international church open for foreign passport holders.
Sundays 10:00 a.m., Yong An Hotel. -Experience worship
with abandonment -The Word taught with relevance and
personal Prayer Ministry times -At The River, His presence
changes lives! Location: Yong An Hotel, south Annex
Building #4, 2nd Floor. Turn east from the Third Ring
East Road by the wall of the Great Wall Sheraton Hotel,
to the first lights, seeing the Yong An Hotel on your
right. For info, call: Don 13911257602
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu -- Learn
to defend yourself against a bigger, stronger and heavier
opponent. Club meets every week on TUE, THU, SAT from
7:45 to 9:00 pm at East Gate Plaza. Contact Andy 1380-137-8214
or email bjjbeijing@yahoo.com
for more info.
Chinese Culture Club is
a non-profit organization with interesting lectures,
trips, hands-on activities and courses. Open to anyone.
All events have English narration/translation. More
info: 64329341
International Friendship Football
Club in Beijing
Men, Women and Youth Football every weekend. Anyone
(from beginner to high level) is welcomed to join a
team or if you have team your are welcomed to join too.
We play on grass fields near Wangjing. 100RMB / 50RMB
students are the member fees for one year season. For
more information please check out our website: www.triggerfish.de/iffc
or e-mail: iffc@263.net.cn
or call: 6234 7106. Thank you. Please call me if you
are unclear.
Robert Gonnella, Tel: 6234 7106
The Italian Women's Association
is a non-profit, non-religious, non-political
organization. the association is open to everybody,
as an opportunity of meeting, exchange and solidarity.
Meeting held each first and third Thursday of the month
at 10.30 a.m at the Cultural Institute of the Italian
Embassy (Sanlitun Dong Er Jie). For further information,
please contact: pechinodonne@hotmail.com.
Football For All!
Players of all ages and abilities are invited
to join ClubFootball's 5, 7 and 11-a-side football for
men and women in Beijing. Indoor, outdoor, midweek and
weekend games available. Social players welcome. Junior
coaching courses taught by English FA-qualified coaches
also available. Please see www.clubfootball.com.cn,
mail play@wanguoqunxing.com
or call 010-64170495 for more information
The Commonwealth Society of Beijing
is a voluntary, non-profit organization made
up of members from the Commonwealth countries. Members
meet every second Tuesday of the month. Membership fees
are RMB100 per anum, a fee which creates a basis for
annual Charity fund-raising functions. For more information,
contact: sisneo@hotmail.com
or tpbm@hotmail.com
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Biz
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Art Exhibits |
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| Exhibition: "Summer" Awareness
(June 21-July 9)
Artistic works on summer.
Kechuang Yiyuan. Address: Ritan East Road, Chaoyang
District, Beijing. TEL: 010-85617570
Mirror Of Social Changes (Through June 27)
Show of Artist Li Qiang's oil paintings that portray
the social changes in different period of China since
1980.
Qin Gallery Daily 9:30AM-7PM TEL: 010-87790461
Sculptures, Fashion and Photo Show (Till June 27)
Works by Zhang Wei are on display at What? daily from
8PM-0AM
What? Call 139 10209249 for more info.
9th Suzhou & Hangzhou Silk Clothing Fair (Till
June 27)
Ethnic Cultural Palace TEL: 010-66016806
Group Show Of Impressionist Paintings (Through June
30)
Beijing New Millennium Art Gallery TEL: 010-84536193
Alien Art Show (Till July 3)
Imagine Gallery TEL: 010-64385747
2004 China Beijing Summer Real Estate Fair (June 24-27)
China World Trade Exhibition Hall TEL: 010-65056506
9th Real Estate & Architecture Industry Job Fair
(June 26-27)
National Olympic Park 9AM-5PM TEL: 010-82847235
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Dining
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| Champagne
Garden at The St. Regis Beijing
The elegant Champagne Garden is now open Fridays
and Saturdays from15:00 - 22:30 featuring live music
at selected hours. Mumm Champagne RMB480/bottle or 72/glass,
Bollinger Champagne RMB580 /bottle or 85/glass, local
beer RMB20/bottle, plus mangy other beverages and a
great summer menu at special prices. No service charge.
A great way to spend a relaxing weekend with family,
friends and associates in one of Beijing's best outdoor
venues. For further details, please contact F&B
Office at (8610) 6460 6688 ext. 2355.
Wedding
Package
Wedding, a day forever and a day to remember.
Celebrate your wedding with family and friends, the
people who matter the most to you, at Rosedale Hotel
& Suites Beijing. Starting from only Rmb999 net/per
table, you will enjoy unique and flexible wedding packages
with various fabulous benefits & discounts. Please
contact our Banquet Sales Office at Tel. (8610) 6436
2288 Ext. 2800 for inquiry and reservation.
Sixth Sense Japanese Food Restaurant Co Ltd.
At Sixth Sense, you can treat yourself with any of the
hundreds of classic Japanese dishes, elaboratedly prepared
by our Japanese chef; or you can appreciate the intimate
and alluring decor which mixes modern and natural themes;
then again why not experience the court-like atmosphere
of eating in a traditional Beijing courtyard, all with
a modern twist! That's not all - we also offer a European
and Arabian-themed bar! Sixth Sense is truly a good
place to go at anytime. Mr Xu and Mrs Amy celebrated
founders of world famoused Suzie Wong bar whose unique
notion of business and remarkable serving consciousness
gained accordant recognition of people from all over
the world are the landlords of the restaurant. Add:
B of No.6 Jianguomennei Dajie Dongcheng District Beijing.
Tel: (8610) 6559 6606 Fax: (8610) 6559 6667
Inner
Affair Restaurant & Bar
Like floating on water, like floating in the air, this
is what life looks like. The ever resplendent Embassy
Club has changed its name and been handed over to the
proprietor of Suzie Wong. Just be a bit advertent, many
familiar faces of Suzie Wong style will still be found
out here in the bar that combines both openness and
closeness...creating a kind of peaceful atmosphere without
the feeling of decadence as brought about by the Qing
Dynasty opium and giving way for true happiness to bloom
in the night with the glimmerings and wonderful rhythm.
All this is the wonderland that Inner Affair builds
to cater to its God-like customers. Address: 1F, Qiankun
Plaza, 6# Sanlitun Xi Liu Jie, Chaoyang District. Tel:
010-84540899 010-84540321.
The
owners of VICS and The Den have joined forces to open
Wu Dai. Inside is a spectacular blend of modern
and traditional decor with rich blue and yellow drapes.
The second floor is comprised of a series of uniquely
designed private dining rooms, each seating approximately
eight to ten diners. Specialising in "special dishes"
that are a visual match for the decor, Wu Dai have chosen
China's South regions as their inspiration. Perfect
for those liking variety, Wu Dai offers dishes ranging
from sweet Shanghai to spicy Sichuan. Add: South Gate
of Worker's Stadium. Chaoyang District TEL: (8610) 6500
5318.
Kitaya
Japanese Restaurant
Located at 2F of Novotel Hotel, Kitaya Japanese
Restaurant features an exquisite decoration, cozy and
comfortable dining atmosphere. With its richly experienced
executive chef to cook delicate dishes, Kitaya serves
as an ideal place for those who wish to entertain friends
as well as business partners. At the time of opening,
the restaurant is launching promotional activity to
thank everyone who ever comes. Consume RMB100, you’ll
get RMB30 voucher (wines and drinks not included) in
return. Add: Dong Jiao Min Xiang, Block A, 2F Novotel
Hotel. Tel: (8610) 6513 3366 ext 1885
Firstar was formally opened on
October 11, 2003. It is one of the few super-large
catering spots in Beijing with an elaborate outdoor
view. The canteen mainly specializes in French cuisine,
but its food also bears slight eastern characteristics.
It is a premium destination for those who are keen on
delicate western food. Address: No.18, Xiaoyun Road,
Chaoyang District, Beijing. Tel: (8610) 6464 9970 /
6460 1981 Fax: (8610) 6460 1983.
Swallowtail Butterfly Thai Restaurant
and Bar
Starting from today, we organize Thai dances
each night during 7pm-9pm. You may feast your eyes with
exquisite and elegant Thai traditional dances. Address:
No. 58 A, Sanlitun South Road, Chaoyang Dist(original
Sanlitun car fittings street) TEL: (8610) 6502 5118,
6502 5122.
Bouddha Cafe
The Bouddha Cafe has been opened for over 3
years. It's the earliest bar beside the HouHai lake.
Simple furniture and Chinese style adornments make an
agreeable and comfortable environment. Add: No.16 Yinding
qiao Xicheng district Tel: (8610) 6615 5746
Drum and Bell Cafe
The Cafe is just beside the square which between
the Drum and Bell Tower, this woody courtyard sets the
big couch and sofa indoor, and some cane chairs in the
yard outdoor. From now on a 50rmb buffet dinner is available
every Sunday 14:00-20:00. Add: No.41 Zhong Lou Wan Hutong
Dongcheng District. Tel: (8610) 8403 3600
Cui Ya Fu Di Tea House
We offer you various teas. Here you can sip
and taste tea, have parenthood tea art and parties,
take part in our tea-masters' training and join our
club... Add: No.6 Qun lou No.1 Eastern Hua shi street,
Chongwen District Tel: (8610) 6718 9119
Coffee Beanery
The coffee Beanery(1/F); Isabel Bar(2/F). We
are the first Coffee Beanery in Beijing. Coffee Beanery
is a well-known international franchise headquartered
in Michigan, the USA. It is an excellent environment
for business meetings, birthday parties etc. Add: S-06-04
SOHO NO.88. Jianguo Road. Tel: (8610) 8580 1360
Mediterraneo
One of the few unique Italian restaurants exclusive
to the capital city of Beijing where you may expect
to enjoy the most authentic Italian dishes, various
Spanish snacks as well as Italian and Spanish sherries.
Add: Building 8, 1A North Sanlitun street Chaoyang District
Tel:(8610) 6415 3691
Big Boat Restaurant & Bar
We serve Italian food and various refreshments
along with a wide variety of drinks and wines. June
5 is our opening anniversary. And from June 3rd, there
is a promotion for 12% discount for one week. Address:
No. 8, Sanlitun Street. Tel: (8610) 6416 1633
DownTown
Sited in Sanlitun Bar Street, Down Town has
been around for decade. It attracts expatriates and
local professionals with delicious food, attentive service
& live entertainment. Happy Hour is 10:30-18:30.
Add: 26 Sanlitun Rd. Tel: (8610) 6415 2100
Double Bay
The interior of Double is simple and arty with
wood carving and glass painting. Classic western food
is served with reasonable price. Live band every night.
Beautiful lakeside outdoor seats. Add: No.7 DiAnMen,
Lotus Lane. Tel: (8610) 6617 1267
The Pink Loft
The Pink Loft provides Southeast Asian flavor
cuisines, particularly the Thai style dishes. It is
an ideal place for holding business banquet/conference,
birthday parties etc. Address: No. 6 Sanlitun South
Road, Tel: (8610) 6506 8811
Zhuang Yuan West Food & Coffee
Five-star restaurant mainly serves western dishes
and a variety of drinks. Membership Card holders: 10%
discount, CEO Card holders: 20% discount. Every Wed
to Sat we offer wonderful Jazz and Blues. Add: 1F, Union
Plaza, Chao Yang Men Wai. TEL: (8610) 6588 9120
Peter Pan
We serve authentic Italian pizza and spaghetti.
We also deliver food to your door upon request. We arrange
outdoor classic music performances at the weekend. Business
hours: 7:30am-2:00am Address: No. 5, Building 8, Sanlitun
North Road. TEL:(8610) 6465 1661
Tai Hao Wei Thai Restaurant
The most low-priced Thai restaurant in town.
Offers Thai delicacies, but the best choice here is
the red curry beef and Thai fragrant rice. Address:
No. 107 Chao Yang Men Nei Xiao Jie TEL: (8610) 6402
5346
Ming Lu Teahouse
The first teahouse in Beijing that has been
engaged in tea craft based on traditional Chinese culture.
Waitresses can show you profound tea art and tea knowledge.
Address: No. 14, Xueyuannanlu, Haidian District. TEL:
(8610) 6225 0681
Zhu Xi Teahouse
Entering Zhu Xi, you'll be surrounded by the
murmuring of water, cheerful birds chirping and leisurely
swimming fish, and more noticeably the smiling and elegant
tea artists. This is no doubt the best place for tea
tasting and sipping. Address: No. 3 Building 43# Yard,
Bei San Huan Zhong Lu. TEL: (8610) 8201 4282
Mihunzhen Restaurant
Featuring a perfect combination of simplicity
and modernity, this restaurant is the best place for
Guizhou dishes. Discount availalbe for lunch/dinner.
Business hours: 11:00am-12:00pm. Add: No. 26, Tianze
Road, Chaoyang District. Tel: (8610) 8454 5539.
Volga Russian Restaurant
Volga serves Russian dishes cooked by their
famous Russian chef, and features Volga and black beers.
Guitar/Cello performances. A recent promotion launched
has been 'Eat RMB100 worth, and get an RMB20 voucher'.
Add: No. 256 Chengfu Road, Haidian District. Tel: (8610)
6257 8995.
Feeling House
Perched inside 'Colorful World' on Women's Street,
they feature Taizhong-style decorations and simple but
excellent western dishes. VIP card holders get preferential
treatment! Open 9:30am-2:am, Tel: (8610) 8448 9997.
Jing Tan Teahouse
Offers a lingering charm and is characteristic
of typical Chinese Jing Nan. Most famous teas are available
here. Also, you may take your favorite home to enjoy
on your own. Add: 1F No.13 Building Donghuashi Bei Li
Chongwen District. Tel: (8610) 6710 0548.
Public Space
A bar with typical western decoration, offering
simple western dishes and a whole range of drinks. DJ
shows all day long. Open 2:00pm-2:00am. Address: No.
50 Sanlitun Road. Tel: 130 0113 5089.
Joy Way
Joy Way's business concept is based upon Credit
and Faithfulness. They serve their guests not only with
tea but also the delicate tea craft. They offer over
40 kinds of tea and pastries etc. Add: S0602 Block C,
Soho, No. 88 Jianguo Road. TEL: (8610) 8580 3198.
Xiang Ming Xuan Teahouse
Situated in an up-market community, Xiang Ming
Xuan Teahouse can accommodate about 70 people drinking
tea. It provides tea delicacies with beautiful and classic
utensils. Operating at 10:30am-2:00am Add: Donghuashi
Street, Chongwen District TEL: (8610) 6713 2237
Liang Ma He Restaurant
Located on the river side of Liangmahe, this
establishment can hold 120 people for dinner. Their
dishes are appealingly classic. Mainly serves Chinese
food and various drinks. Operation Hours: 10:00am-10:00pm,
Add: No.2 East to Tayuan Office TEL: (8610) 6464 2365
Pin Ming Xuan
An excellent place to rest and sip tea on the riverside
of Liangmahe River. Has a capacity of 60 and is decorated
with classical furniture. Offers different kinds of
tea and pastries. Operating Hours: 10:00am-12:00am TEL:
(8610) 6464 2365
Shanba Cafe & Lounge
Located inside 'Colorful World' on Women's Street, Shanba
Cafe & Lounge features rich classic tastes with
a seating capacity of 150. It offers simple western
dishes and a complete set of drinks. Open: 2:00pm-3:00am
TEL: (8610) 8671 5627
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| Movie: The Youthful Days (June 21)
This is an award-winning film about a group of rough
guys who move from a small village to big city. Directed
by Hou Hsiao-hsien. B2M 8PM TEL: 010-64261091
Movie: Chong Feng Xian Zhen (June 24-30)
A cop flick from Hongkong, directed by Dante Lam and
starring Eason Chen and Aron Kwok. In English with Chinese
subtitles. At cinemas across the city.
Capital Cinema 010-66079499
Dahua Cinema 010-65274420
Daguanlou Cinema 010-63030551
Dizhi Cinema 010-66168376
Guang An Men Cinema 010-63522713
Honglou Cinema 010-66051908
Wudaokou Cinema 010-62313624
Yingxie Cinema 010-64207759
Ziguang Cinema 010-65003868
Chang Hong Cinema 010-64042159
Drama: Butterflies Are Free
Performed by Shanghai Dramatic Arts Center. Tickets
at RMB 80/180/280/380/800.
Chang'an Grand Theatre 7:30PM June 24-29 TEL: 010-65101309
Movie: "Together" (June 25)
Cherrylane 8PM Call 1391134745 or visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn
for details.
Comedy: Comedy of Manners (Till June 27)
Directed by Ren Ming. Ticket at RMB 40, 60, 80, 120,
150, 180.
People's Art Theatre 7:15PM TEL: 010-65250123
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DEN next to City Hotel on Gongti Bei Lu To kick
off the Den, food and drink "specials" will
fill the weeks ahead. If you crave some xi can, the
Business Lunch special will delight your Western appetite.
Escape your office for a burger and beer or entertain
guests from abroad with a full menu of worldly dishes.
For those who prefer a late lunch, you may wish to remain
and be first in line for the Den's "Happy Hour"
starting at 5:00pm all the drinks and pizza are half
price drinks The most celebrated Happy Hour at the Den
The weekend. Brunch with free coffee and orange juice
Tel:(8610) 6592 6290 For more information, please click
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I
thought Vics was just having a new paint-job. Instead
I found that they have not just completely stripped
the joint, but have also taken over half of Outback
Steakhouse as well! Entering through a doorway that
looks like it came out of '2001: A Space Odyssey', the
first thing that hits you is the fact there are not
only two floors but also two flights of stairs. The
first of these is the 'Relaxation Zone' where minimalist
furmiture and trance music are combined; downstairs
is the old 'Vics Zone' with hip hop and R'n'B tunes
booming out of the new sound system. Add: North Gate
of Worker's Stadium, TEL: (8610) 6593 6215
Bar Blu
Be entertained every night of the week with a live DJ
or our top of the range entertainment system. All sporting
events shown live on our big screens. Fully air conditioned,
cool environment. Full western menu served all day.
Free internet access...something for everyone, always.
Visit our website for more details at: www.BarBlu.cn
Tel: (010) 6416 7567
Logos Bar
Located inside 'Colorful World' on Women's Street,
with visionary decorations and providing various pastry
\ies and beverages. Mon-Fri after 5:00pm, all soft drinks/coffee
at half price. Business hours: 6:00pm-3:00am. Tel: (8610)
8448 0880.
Floating Isle Bar
Features a futuristic style and excellent live performances
from 9:30pm to 12:30am each night; offering Budweiser
beers at promotional prices. Address: No. 240 Lanqiying
Chengfu Road, Haidian District Tel: (8610) 6265 3177.
Luck Bar
Upon entering the bar, you'll immediately sense
the heavy metal influences. Live band performance from
9:30pm-12:30am. For June people can get a 12% discount.
Hours: 2:00pm-2:00am. Add: No. 224 Chengfu Road, Haidian
District. Tel: (8610) 6265 1187.
Comma Bar
A European style bar with complex structures,
providing normal western food and various drinks. Periodically
they organize foreign wine and beer promotions. Live
performance from 7pm to 3:30am. Add: No. 54, Sanlitun
Street Tel: (8610) 6417 4643.
No Name Bar
An elegant bar lying on the lakeside of Houhai,
No Name Bar is decorated in the classic Chinese style
with a capacity of 50 seats. Operates 11:00am-2:00am.
Add: No. 3, Qianhai Dongyan, Xicheng District Tel: (8610)
6401 8541
Jean's Disco Club
This club lies within 'Colorful World' on Women's
Street. It features a perfect combination of both the
western and eastern styles and has a seating capacity
of 200. Hours are 6:00pm-3:00am. Tel: (8610) 6466 9481.
Minder's Cafe
Minder's Cafe is made up of four areas with
distinct styles, offering various cocktails and dishes
from all over the world. Philippine band live performances.
Address: No. 1 Bungalow 1# New Building, South Sanlitun
Tel: (8610) 6500 6066.
Goldenstone Bar
Located inside 'Colorful World' on Women's Street,
Goldstone takes on the characteristics of the American
West, serving as an perfect place for those who favor
American barbecue dishes! Band performance from 9pm
till 1am. Tel: (8610) 8162 9733.
Jack Bar
A beautiful location on Houhai, combining both
Eastern and Western essences, offers various snacks/drinks,
periodical special beer promotions; live band performance.
Add: No. 6, Houhainanyan, Xicheng District. Tel: (8610)
6612 5886.
Les Beauty Bar
Located inside 'Colorful World' on Women's Street with
a feminine touch to its decorations. Serves a wide range
of drinks and beverages. Les Beauty also offers dancing
and live music at the weekends. Business hours: 3:00pm-2:00am
Tel: 133 8106 8012.
Salad Bar
Features European decorations and authentic
Italian dishes. 5:00pm-8:00pm, Monday through Friday,
buy one drink and get one free; 9:00pm-12:30pm - live
music. Address: No. 70 Sanlitun Road. Tel: (8610) 6415
1558.
Bouddha Bar
Bouddha Bar is divided into many single rooms
from inside out. The most attractive is its message
board, where different people can put the scrip with
their own mind on it. The bar afford Western-style food.
Add: No.2 Yinding qiao Xicheng district Tel: (8610)
6617 9488
Lan Kwai Fong
Decorated in traditional Chinese style, the
restaurant serves both Chinese and Western food. Special
wine promotions are offered regularly. Two different
style bands are staying here to play. Address: No. 66
Sanlitun Road TEL: (8610) 6417 2589.
Club Look
Beijing's best place for dancing with top of the line
sound system, largest hip-hop bar. Every week we have
the most popular international tunes: 22:00PM -3:00AM;
Chinese and western buffets for product launches, social
gatherings, weddings, exhibitions. Add: #4 Gongtibeilu.
Tel: (8610) 6506 6770 Fax:(8610) 6506 6761 clublook@clublook.net
Thirty-one Cafe
A Jazz bar. The room is long and narrow. The
wall wholly embedded with bottles of Jack Daniel's,
just like a lot of faces watching at you. The upstairs
is a cockloft, it's so quiet that fit for date and whisper.
Add: No.18 Houhai Nanyan Xicheng District Tel: (8610)
6616 4210
Neo Lounge
A cool bar decorated in a western style. It
boasts a seating capacity of 120 seats, providing simple
western dishes and various drinks. Periodically, they
also organize live jazz performances. Add: beside Xing
Fu San Cun. TEL: 130 0113 5089
The Club
Located among the many bars on Sanlitun Street,
the Club is basically a small Disco, but serves a wide
collection of beverages and drinks. In addition, they
also hold regular DJ shows. Operates at: 5:00pm-2:00am.
TEL: 130 0113 5089
Come Bar Coffee
Located at No. 254 Chengfu Road in Haidian District,
this coffee bar brings customers extraordinary enjoyment
with its simple modern decoration and excellent performances
from the bands. TEL: (8610) 6265 3675
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June 21, 2004
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Music Festival
Originally a French nationwide festival of free concerts
and performances, "fete de la musique" has
been held for 22 years on the 21 st of June, the day
of the summer solstice. The festival has spread around
the world in a total of 120 countries. China was the
118th. This year, Alliance Francaise and the cultural
services section of the French embassy present an interesting
line up featuring local bands- PING PONG PARTY, BEIJING
TALKING ( BAO LUO ), ZI YUE and the first African reggae
band to be performing in China: BBC Sound System (Best
of the Best Community). This band is composed of 3 young
guys from Senegal and 4 musicians will show you their
melodic positive reggae vibes with a touch of salsa!
Discover the French way of mixing music and culture
within a convivial environment! French Kindergarten
School, 4 sanlitun lu(next to the Belgium embassy),
Chaoyang District. 6:30pm until 2:00am. Free entrance
for everybody.
Movie: The Youthful Days
B2M 8PM TEL: 010-64261091
High Level Business Forum
Participants include "Global No. 1 CEO" Jack
Welch and Chinese senior business leaders.
China World Hotel through June 24, Call 010-65002266
for details.
Tuesday,
June 22, 2004
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The Rotary Club of Beijing (Provisional) meets at the
Kempinski Hotel every Tuesday at 12:30 PM. Members of
Rotary Clubs are a cross-section of local business and
professional leaders who come together for fellowship
and to build lifelong friendships, promote high ethical
standards in all vocations and who seek personal satisfaction
in providing volunteer services to others in need of
help. Please contact: Ms. Li Xiaohui by phone at 8610
65813668 or email at: rotarybj@vip.sina.com
or the President of the Rotary Club of Beijing (Provisional),
Ms. Regula Hwang Ma.
Quiz Night
Are you clever? Do you think you're intelligent? If
not, at least we have some of the best beers in Beijing.
And if you do think your wits are up for our famous
Quiz Night, come and take a stab at being the next Einstein.
John Bull Pub 9PM TEL: (8610) 65325905
Movie: Time to Live and Time to Die
Another film of Hou Hsiao-hsien that is deemed to be
a dipiction of the film maker's life.
B2M 8PM TEL: 010-64261091
Wednesday,
June 23, 2004
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Martini Nights
Centro invites you to be suave and sophisticated. Failing
that, you can still come for the drinks!
Centro 10PM TEL: (8610) 65618833
Movie: Good Men, Good Women
Part of Director Hou Hsiao-hsien's film show.
B2M 8PM Call 010-64261091 for details.
Film: The Castle of Purity
About a man who locked his family in their family to
prevent outside corruption of them. In Spanish.
Cultural Office of Mexican Embassy 7:30PM TEL: 010-65322244
Seminar: Corporate Social Responsibility
Organized by the European Union Chamber of Commerce.
Speakers include Kitty Potter.
Hilton Hotel 8-10PM Call 010-64622065/64651807 fore
more info.
Thursday,
June 24, 2004
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Film: The Legend of Al, John and Jack
A comedy film directed by Aldo Giovanni and Giacomo.
Cultural Office of the Italian Embassy 7PM TEL: 010-65322187
Ballet: Dracula
By Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet, which is known as
the world's top player to raise funds for Chinese athletes.
Poly Theatre 7:30PM, Today and tomorrow. Call 010-65001188
ext 5126 for details.
Drama: Butterflies Are Free
Performed by Shanghai Dramatic Arts Center. Tickets
at RMB 80/180/280/380/800.
Chang'an Grand Theatre 7:30PM June 24-29 TEL: 010-65101309
Friday,
June 25, 2004
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Movie: "Together"
Cherrylane 8PM Call 1391134745 or visit www.cherrylanemovies.com.cn
for details.
Showing of Documentaries:
Tonight two contemporary documentaries will be shown:
"Figurants" and "Remote Mountains"
Chinese Culure Club 8-9:30PM TEL: 010-64329341
Saturday
, June 26, 2004
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Yoga Lesson
Courses mainly designed for novice. Tuition at RMB350.
Pre-registration required.
Yoga Yard 1-2.30pm. call 010 5102-6108 for more info.
9th Real Estate & Architecture Industry Job Fair
National Olympic Park 9AM-5PM TEL: 010-82847235
Sunday
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Musical Opera: Hong Hu Chi Wei Dui
Polly Theatre 7:30PM TEL: 010-65001188 ext 5126
Chillout Weekend
Chill out, relax, and enjoy the weekend courtesy of
Cafe Sambal.
Cafe Sambal 2-10PM TEL: 010-64004875
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| Monday, 28 June 2004 - International
Newcomers' Network (INN)
Charity Work and Making A Difference. Want to know about
charity work and how you can help. Answer these questions
and more by joining us for our June INN meeting. Capital
Mansions Athletic Club, 6 Xin Yuan Road, 3rd Floor Function
Room, 10.00 a.m - 12 noon. Meetings followed by lunch
group outing. 30 RMB entrance includes coffee and pastries.
E-mail: www.beijingexpatriates.org
or telephone 135 5261 1887 for other inqueries.
Comeday: Art
Capital Theatre June 30 till July 2, Call 010-65121598
for ticket and schedule details.
Wednesday, July 7 - YPHH Wine Tasting at Centro, 6:30-8:30pm
The 5th edition of the fantastic Wine Tasting at Centro!
This time we have selected the Chardonnay grape from
the 5 different continents. And of course Centro will
serve canapes and snacks. RMB 100 per person only and
make sure to make reservations via www.yphh.com
Tuesday, July 13 - Tech Night at Alfa, 6:30-9:30pm
This month's Tech Night is presented by BLUG (Beijing
Linux User Group) and they have invited Oracle to do
a presentation on their 10g system. Oracle Database
10g is the first database designed for enterprise grid
computing, the most flexible and cost-effective way
to manage enterprise information. RMB 50 gets you a
drink and some fingerfood. BLUG members come in free
of charge. More info on http://www.technetworkingnights.com
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