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|  Riyuegu
Hotsprings Resort, Xiamen
For a rejuvenating summer getaway, Riyuegu Hotsprings
Resort, Xiamen's very first resort, is where you should
be...RMB588 per room night offers a Superior Room inclusive
of daily breakfast for two and entry tickets to a garden
styled hotsprings paradise. Nestled in an oasis of peace
and tranquility, the Resort offers the finest facilities
for a relaxing summer or the perfect venue for important
meetings. Visit us at www.riyuegu.com
for more information. For reservations, contact us by
phone at 86-592-631 2222, by fax at 86-592-631 9222
or email at sales@riyuegu.com
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daily non-stops to the U.S. by United!
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-stops
Beijing to San Francisco and Chicago, and Shanghai to
San Francisco. It's time to fly. Roundtrip from Beijing
to San Francisco/Los Angeles/Seattle: from RMB9980;
Eastern cities in the U.S.: from RMB11980. Seats are
limited and restrictions apply. Prices do not include
taxes and valid till August 3, 2004. For reservations
and information contact your travel agent or call United
Airlines. Beijing: (010) 6463-1111; Toll-free China:
800-810-8282; E-mail: flyua@united.com
Website: www.cn.united.com
Laoag getaway only CNY 3150
The Sunshine City and capital of Ilocos Norte province,
gateway to the historic north where centuries-old churches
and cathedrals still toll their bells at sunrise. Experience
Laoag's breathtaking landscape that stretches from desert
dunes to sun-soaked beaches. Special package prices
from CNY 3150 /person, including hotel and roundtrip
airfare from Shanghai. Flying four times weekly. For
details visit http://www.philippineairlines.com,
or contact our Shanghai office, TEL (021)6279 8765 FAX
(021)6279 8762.
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the perfect leisure trip. Even if you're here on business.
Check into a Hilton hotel in China or one of 18 participating
Hiltons throughout Asia, and you can look forward to
some extra rewards. With our HotDeals@Hilton promotion,
from now till 31 August, you'll get a 50% discount on
a second room for your kids and their meals. On top
of that, you'll also receive double HHonors Base points
or double airline miles with participating airlines.
Discover all the benefits of this promotion by clicking
here for more information.
 Take
a Well Earned Break at Sheraton Sanya Resort!
Admit it - you're dreaming of it now! The perfect getaway
in a Resort that has it all... you can RELAX - it's
all here, at Sheraton Sanya Resort. Imagine three nights
of opulence in oversized accommodations, beginning each
day with none other than a divine buffet breakfast where
everything you can imagine is on offer, and more. Plus
for something a little different, a jet ski ride for
the young at heart in all of us! All of this will start
and finish with luxurious transfers in a limousine of
course! Upon reservation, please ask for Rate Plan:
BREAK. For Reservations: Phone (86898) 8855 8236 or
Toll-Free on 800 810 3088 Or Email: sanya.sheraton@sheraton.com
Visit us at: www.sheraton.com/sanya
For Full Package details please click
here
 Summer
Family Package at Grand Hyatt Beijing from July 1 to
August 31, 2004.
Grand Hyatt Beijing offers family package from
now until August 31, 2004. Package includes two-bedroom
accommodation and daily complimentary breakfast for
two adults and two children under 16 years old. Discounted
airport transfer and complimentary access to Club Oasis,
a fitness center with a resort-style swimming pool.
All comes with the package for only RMB 1,580 (USD 190)
+ 15 % per night with minimum stay for 3 nights. For
further details, please call (8610) 8518 1234 or visit
www.hyatt.com
 Holiday
Inn Sanya makes your dream come true
Stay a minimum of two consecutive nights at RMB580++/room/night
in Holiday Inn Resort Yalong Bay Sanya, you will get
an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to undergo zero gravity
astronaut training and to experience the weightlessness
of floating in space. *The above rate is inclusive of
breakfast, maximum for two persons *The above rate is
for Scenic View Room. Deluxe Ocean View Room is also
available at RMB700++/room/night *The above rate is
subject to 15% service charge and RMB11 per person per
night local government tax *Only available for guests
of Chinese nationality * Valid till August 31, 2004.
For reservation, please call 0898-88565666 or mailto:
hotel@holiday-inn-sanya.com
 Rosedale
Business Package
Brings you attractive "Business Package" for
a minimum 2-night stay with discounted room rates and
choice of 3 benefits valid from July 1 to October 10,
2004. Starting from only USD80+15%svc for an overnight
stay in a Superior Room, guests can enjoy 3 benefits
out of 5 which hotel designs for our VIP guests. Please
call Reservation Hotline (8610) 64361805 or 64362288
ext. 2800, or visit website www.rosedalebj.com
 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
from the Luohu border. For reservations or enquiries,
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:
rsvn@szlandmark.com.cn
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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: August 4th. Flexible to arrange
personal meetings. To learn more about joining Rutgers'
11th intake in China, call 010-8526-2528 or visit www.rutgers.cn
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Educational Resources in China!
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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:
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email: renata.inokomis@alliedpickfords.com.cn
(Beijing) Tel: (86 10) 8561 8759/60 (Beijing)
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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.
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Experienced translators Wanted
Experienced translators located in Beijing required
from English to Malay, Filippino, Indonesian and Thai.
Native persons only. Please send detailed resume in
English to szhou@365rainbow.com
Full-time Secretary Wanted
Chinese Culture Club in Beijing is recruiting a full-time
secretary to deal with inquiry online or by phone call,
event reservations, coordination and computer records
management, etc. Good command of English is basic. Local
level of salary is offered (rmb 3000-5000). Contact
fengcheng@chinesecultureclub.org
or (8610) 6432 9341.
ClubLook Part-time Job Vacancies
Available
Waiter, waitress, bartender, barmaid wanted. Work on
Friday and Satuarday. 10pm-2am. Speak Chinese &
English. Tel: (8610) 6506 6770.
National UNV Business Development
Expert Wanted
UN Volunteers is currently recruiting for a National
UNV Business Development Expert to expand, extend and
enlarge the domestic and non-domestic market and networks
for artisan products under UNDP "Integrated Artisan
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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
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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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
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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
Wednesday, July 28 - YPHH SummerParty
at 8 over 8, 6:30pm, free
An extra event to celebrate Summer and the opening of
Eight Over Eight, a brand new contemporary restaurant
that offers Guangdong style food and a great selection
of quality imported wines. Free entrance, free wine
and free food buffet! Join ALL! More info on 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.
The NLP Club is an ongoing
training event for those that wish to gain a greater
understanding and ability to use the day-to-day applications
of the field of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. The NLP
Club comes together every Tuesday evening, 7-9pm at
Red Yard. More information via nlp@clarkmorgan.com
or (8610) 8406 4760.
Tuesday, July 27 - NLP Club at
Red Yard, 7-9pm, RMB 80
This evening the NLP Club covers "Map Accross +
Swoosh Pattern". More information via nlp@clarkmorgan.com
or (8610) 8406 4760.
The International Festival Chorus
(IFC) is always looking for experienced choral
singers in all voice types. The Chorus has members from
over twenty countries and performs large-scale choral
concerts three times a year. For more information or
to schedule an audition please email Kerry Holahan,
Membership Director: kholahan@wesleyan.edu
or visit us online at www.beijingifc.org
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
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
St. David's Society Beijing
Are you Welsh or do you have close connections with
Wales? A group of Beijing based Welsh people are trying
to form a St. David's Society, where like-minded people
can meet on a regular basis to celebrate their heritage!
There are even plans for a St. David's Day Ball. If
you are interested in becoming involved please E-mail
stdavidsbj@yahoo.co.uk
for further information. Pob hwyl
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
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| Esperanto Conference 2004 (Through July
31)
Beijing International Conference Center Tel: 010-84980246
China International Medical Health & Beauty Industry
Exposition (July 24-26)
China International Exhibition Center Tel: 010-88568088
The 11th Beijing International Gifts, Handcraft &
Home Furnishing Exhibition (August 1-4)
Beijing Exhibition Hall Tel: 010-68316677
The Seventh Job Fair (August 6-7)
China International Exhibition Center Tel: 010-88568088
2004 Fashion Life Show (July 27-30)
China International Exhibition Center Tel: 010-88568088
The 13th Housing Fair (July 29-August 1)
China International Exhibition Center For more info,
call 010-88568088.
Social Portrait (Through July 31)
Respected artist and curator Mr. Qiu Zhijie's multi-media
works. 11AM-7PM Tues-Sat.
CourtYard Gallery more info via 010-65268882
Contemporary Oil Paintings (Through August 5)
Works by Wang Yuping, Shen Ling, Sheng Qi, He Sen and
Yang Mian. 10AM-5PM every day.
Red Gate Gallery Tel: 010-65251005/65284317
Works Of 360* Group (Through August 8)
Part of 360* Group's international tour, featuring prints,
ceramics and paintings by Reza from Bangladesh, Megumi
Shimizu from Japan and many more.
Imagine Gallery Tel: 010-64385747
8th Computer Festival In Landao Plaza (Through August
29)
Displayed brands including Lenovo, Founder, Tsinghua
Tongfang TCL, IBM, HP and many others.
Landao Plaza Tel: 010-65044422 |
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Festival At The St. Regis Beijing
From 23 July to 10 September, spend more than
RMB888 in any of our restaurants or bars or Purchase
a ticket for the Summer Garden Party on 10 September
for RMB428 per person (includes exquisite international
dinner buffet and free flow of Champagne Mumm), you
will have a chance to get the Grand Prize: Shanghai
F1 "Paddock" tickets for two, 4 nights stay
at The St. Regis Shanghai and return airfare for two
to Shanghai. Other fantastic prizes include a one night
stay in the Presidential Suite of The St. Regis Beijing.
From 15 July to 31 August, buy one bottle of Champagne
Mumm at any of The St.Regis Beijing's outlets and 50%
off the second bottle. For further details, please call
(8610) 6460-6688 ext.2431/33/35.
 New
Executive Chef Gael Moureau
Chef Moureau first started his culinary career
in Michelin Star rated restaurants in France and abroad
before joining Shangri-La Group of Hotels, Chef Moureau
specializes in healthy and light cuisine, perfect for
today's market of discerning diners. His signature dishes
include Lobster Ravioli scented with Marjoram, Roasted
Lamb Rack topped with Walnut Crust and many more. Come
to pay Chef Moureau a visit and your demanding palates
will definitely be satisified.
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 bar 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.
The Noodle Loft
Shanxi Serves as the origin place of Chinese noodles
while the Noodle Loft is the very place for real Shanxi
noodles in Beijing. Few people ever expected of such
delicate noodle before its door. Runs at 11:00-22:30.
Add: No. 20, Xi Da Wang Lu, Chaoyang Dist. TEL: (8610)
6774 9950
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. Now we have various Sushi at 4.8rmb
each only. 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
60-day courses on tea art. Various content. Time: July
1-August 31 9:30am-11:30am Tuition: RMB500/person; RMB150
for student with certificate. Add: 6# Annex, NO.1 Donghuashi
Da Jie, Chongwen District. TEL: (8610) 6718 9119 Fax:
(8610) 6718 9019
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
Nina Coffee Bar and Mexican food
The best Mexican and Tex-Mex food in Beijing! Homemade
tacos, burritos, enchiladas, even vegan snacks. Average
price: RMB40. Also has specialty coffees, cheesecakes,
and other goodies. Add: #252 Chengfu Lu. English-speaking
staff. Call: (010) 6265 6588.
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 (Use
to be Wangfujing Chao Phraya River 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
Featuring Taizhong-style decorations and simple
but excellent western dishes. VIP card holders get preferential
treatment! During the International Food Festival, 20%
discount can be expected here. Open 9:30am-2:am, Tel:
(8610) 8448 9997.
The Loft
Authentic European dishes are prepared by Executive
Chef Bob who has worked in Spain and Greece for many
years; lately there are DJ shows and stage performance
by foreign bands at weekends... Add: No. 4 Gong Ti Bei
Lu, Chaoyang Dist. TEL: (8610) 65897877 65850166. More
Info via www.theloft.com.cn
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 Teahouse
Located to the east extension of Chang'an Avenue, among
the many restaurants in SOHO, CBD, you'll find this
peaceful and cozy place with unsophisticated and elegant
atmosphere, without being interrupted by the crowd and
noise of urban life. 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. Mainly serves Chinese
food and various drinks. A half price dish is available
every Mondy to Friday noon time. 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: 9:00am-12:00pm 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,views beautiful outdoor
lake scenery from the 1/F & 2/F. Sporting events
shown live on our big screens during Euro 2004. Open:
2:00pm-3:00am TEL: (8610) 8671 5627
Ming Xiang Tai Teahouse
The dazzling yellow of the teahouse can be viewed from
distance; upon entering, you'll be amazed by the internal
decoration, it seems to bring you all of a sudden back
to the embrace of nature.
Addr: No. 8 A, Xin Wai Da Jie, Xicheng District TEL:
(8610) 6203 8355.
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8)
7:30PM Through August 8, Capital Theatre Tel: 010-65250996
Ballets: Thumbelina & Sleeping Beauty (July 30-31)
Performed by St. Petersburg State Children Ballet Groupe.
Ticket at RMB100-380.
7:30PM Beijing Exhibition Theatre Tel: 010-65675049
Modern Multi-media Stage Show: Seeking Clothes-Ordifen
(July 30-31)
7:30PM Polly Theatre Call 010-010-65065343/45 for details.
Movie: Back and Forth (July 28)
A social tragedy about the plight of migrant workers
and one of the recent flourish of great Mexican films
to get wide distribution. In Spanish with English subtitles.
Directed by Salvador Aguirre. Free.
7.30PM Cultural Office of the Mexican Embassy Tel: 010-65322244
Movie: Perduto Amore (July 29)
Singer/composer Franco Battiato's first flick that received
critical acclaim. Directed by Franco Battiato. Starring
Corrado Fortuna, Donatella Finocchiaro and Anna Maria
Gherardi. In Italian with English subtitles. Free
7PM. Cultural Office of the Italian Embassy Tel: 010-6532218
Movie: House of Flying Daggers (Through July 31 )
A flick of director Zhang Yimou. Starring Jin Chengwu,
Liu Dehua and Zhang Ziyi. State Library Music Hall Call
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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
here
 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
 Club
Look
Beijing's hottest night spot which is heavily promoting
Hip-Hop Club scene in the city....is pleased to announce
that one of the Philippine's hottest Hip Hop DJ Paul,
Will return to Club Look to rock you again. Time: Monday,
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Address: No.4 Gongti
Beilu. Tel: (8610) 6506 6770
Things are happening at Move!
Beijing's hottest address for dance and culture:
* July 24-25 special salsa workshop with visiting teacher
Mambo Jack from New York (500 RMB), sign up by July
20 * July 31: Chinese Gu Qin concert with Modern dance
interpretation and finger food in Move's courtyard garden
(100 RMB). Also: you can dance or just hang at our salsa-tango-swing
party every first sat of the month (next on Aug 8),
or if you are a purist, at our swing parties every third
Sat of the month, and the Tango parties (Milonga's)
every Sun evening. Add: 53, Mai Zi Dian Zheng Jie, in
back of Xi Mu (CM) center, near Chao Yang Gong Yuan
Xi Men. For information and directions: www.moveculture.com,
tel: (8610) 6508 3314 or 135 013 78511
Bar Blu
Roof Terrace Now Open! Join us for "hoping for
sunshine" - grand opening part 2 on Saturday the
7th of August. Look out for free food, cheap drinks
and lots of live entertainment. Our brilliant and hugely
popular western menu is available now from 12-12 daily.
Sit in a cool air conditioned environment or out on
the most beautiful terrace in town. Happy hour now available
17:00-21:00 every day of the week and drinks specials
at many other times! Tel: (010)64167567 Visit our website
for more details at: www.BarBlu.cn
or email info@barblu.cn
Sex and Da City
A perfect combination of Chinese and western style;
offers a wide variety of drinks and holds regular imported
wine promotions. Operation time: 11:00am-2:00am. Add:
No. 15, Tianhefang, Lotus Market, West Lakeside of Qianhai
Lake, Shishahai, Ping'an Street. TEL: (8610) 6612 5046
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; this month buy 6
bottles Budweiser beers at RMB145 instead of RMB168.
Buy 6 Qingdao beer and get 2 for free. 20% off for drinks
consumed for people who read this ad. Add: No. 240 Lanqiying
Chengfu Road, Haidian Dist. Tel: (8610) 6265 3177
Luck Bar
Featuring heavy metal styles; have wonderful
band performance during 9:30pm-12am each night; Offer
regular promotions: German three-star beer Erdinger
Weissbier: buy three and get one free... Open: 2:00pm-2:00am.
Add: No. 224 Chengfu Road, Haidian Dist. TEL: (8610)
6265 1187
Comma Bar
A European style bar with complex structures, providing
normal western food and various drinks. Live performance
every night from 7pm to 3:30am. Now who buy Chivas and
Jack Daniel's will get 4 cans of soft drink and a snack
for free. Add: No. 54, Sanlitun Street Tel: (8610) 6417
4643
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.
Les Beauty Bar
Starting this week, Les Beauty Bar is arranging a series
of image design services for female customers. The first
group of ladies who come can expect a free ice-cream
and 20% off when consuming wines and drinks. Add: Inside
Colorful World on Women's Street. TEL: (8610) 8448 9993.
Reservations: 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.
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
Heping House
Buying drinks with different special promotions every
night at the performance hall; various art and dancing
performances 10pm-12:30am. Admission Cost: RMB30/woman;
RMB80/man. Add: No. 3 Golden Fish Lane, Wangfujing Avenue.
Reservation Hotline: (8610) 6512 3988, 6512 8833-6623
Come Bar Coffee
We offer Haite Beer promotions this month: RMB20/bottle,
buy one and get one. Buy six bottles, get two snacks
for free. You can apply for a special card and get 50%
discount. Contact: qcxu@fm365.com;
(8610) 6265 3675 Add: No. 254, Chengfu Road, Haidian
District.
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July 26, 2004
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Folk Rocker
Featuring plays by the semi-mythical folk-rocker Lao
Da. Free entry, and you know you wanna be there!
9:30PM. New Get Lucky Call (8610) 8448 3335 for more
info.
Drama: Thunder Storm
7:30PM Through August 8, Capital Theatre Tel: 010-65250996
Tuesday,
July 27, 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.
Rock & Jazz Tuesdays
A total change from the usual hip hop and other junk
- get mellow and relax... Free.
9PM. Lush TEL: (8610) 8286 3566
Buick Regal Cultural Tour Concert
7:30PM Forbidden City Music Hall Tel: 010-65598285
Wednesday,
July 28, 2004
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YPHH Summer Party
An extra event to celebrate Summer and the opening of
Eight Over Eight, a brand new contemporary restaurant
that offers Guangdong style food and a great selection
of quality imported wines. Free entrance, free wine
and free food buffet! Join ALL! 8 over 8, 6:30PM, Free.
More info on http://www.yphh.com
Movie: Back and Forth
A social tragedy about the plight of migrant workers
and one of the recent flourish of great Mexican films
to get wide distribution. In Spanish with English subtitles.
Directed by Salvador Aguirre. Free.
7.30PM Cultural Office of the Mexican Embassy Tel: 010-65322244
Lady's Night
Free entrance and drinks for all girls, and the guys
are gonna be right behind them!
8PM. Vics TEL: (8610) 6593 6215.
Thursday,
July 29, 2004
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Ear to the Ground
Put on by Logistix and the Volkswagen Sound Foundation
and features Huzi and Mickey Zhang playing electronic
dance. Free. 8:30PM. The Loft Tel: 010-65867877
Movie: Perduto Amore
Singer/composer Franco Battiato's first flick that received
critical acclaim. Directed by Franco Battiato. Starring
Corrado Fortuna, Donatella Finocchiaro and Anna Maria
Gherardi. In Italian with English subtitles. Free 7PM.
Cultural Office of the Italian Embassy Tel: 010-6532218
Friday,
July 30, 2004
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Ballets: Thumbelina & Sleeping Beauty
Performed by St.Petersburg State Children Ballet Groupe
Today and tomorrow. Ticket at RMB100-380.
7:30PM Beijing Exhibition Theatre Tel: 010-65675049
Modern Multi-media Stage Show: Seeking Clothes-Ordifen
7:30PM Today and tomorrow. Polly Theatre Call 010-010-65065343/45
for details.
Saturday
, July 31, 2004
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Re-play Songs For PLA Anniversary Celebration
7:30PM Today and tomorrow. Ethnic Culture Palace Tel:
010-66022770
Zhang Huimei Beijing Solo Concert
7:30PM Capital Stadium Call 010-68317646 for more info.
Sunday
, August 1, 2004
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Chillout Weekend
Weekly on this day Cafe Sambal hosts DJs playing chillout
tunes to round off your weekend. 2-10PM. July 25, Cafe
Sambal TEL: 010- 6400 4875
Sunday Learning
Bring your book, friends as well as you favorite music
to Alfa to learn in a relaxed environment and don't
forget to take advantage of their RMB60 all-you-can-eat
buffet and 30% off drinks all day. Free.
2PM-8PM Alfa Tel: 010-64130086
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Night at Centro, 6:30-9:30pm
Again a wonderful event at Centro! Drink 5 different
Margarita's for RMB 100 only! Of course Centro will
serve canapes and snacks and Laverne Butler is back
for Live Entertainment! Make sure to make reservations
via http://www.yphh.com
Puppet: Swallow Lake
August 11-15, Polly Theatre Tel: 010-010-65065343
Broadway Musical Opera "The Sound Of Music"
August 13-20, Beijing Exhibition Theatre Tel: 010-65675049
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