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Classes start 23rd of August!
The British School of Beijing opens the 23rd of August,
with over 100 students from 35 nationalities. The school 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.
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Send in your favorite photo of something interesting,
odd, or funny while you stayed in China. Send it to
funnypics-2@xianzai.com with the subject
"Xianzai Beijing Funny Pics!".
We'll post the best pics here each week!
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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.
China Merchants Travel Service
Bejing - West Coast Round Trip: RMB5300; Beijing - Europe
Round Trip: RMB5300; Beijing - Hongkong Round Trip:
RMB2500; Beijing - Tokyo Round Trip: RMB2600. TEL: (8610)
8671 3792 /8671 3793/8624 2002. cntravel@public3.bta.net.cn
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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.
Riyuegu Hotsprings Resort, Xiamen
Riyuegu Hotsprings Resort offers delegates attending
the 8th China International Fair for Investment and
Trade (CIFIT) in Xiamen from 8 - 11 September a special
rate of RMB700 + 4% per room per night inclusive of
breakfast. Daily shuttle bus service will also be provided
for CIFIT delegates. Just 30 minutes away from the city
centre, it is the perfect choice after a long day at
the Fair. Relax in any one of our 81 natural hotspring
pools where famousYangzhou therapists are also available
on hand to provide additional therapy. 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
 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
 The
Landmark Hotel Shenzhen
Executive Deal; RMB799 net; Valid till August 31, 2004.
Benefits include: One night accommodation in an Executive
Superior Room | Complimentary Executive Breakfast in
Cathay Lounge | Free cup of coffee/Tea/Soft Drinks from
10:30-23:00 | Free use of Internet Service in Room |
Pre-registration | Complimentary Fruit Plate | Guaranteed
Reservation (48 hours) | Free Pressing (One piece of
Suit per room) | Daily Newspaper (Chinese or English)
| No Service Charge for Incoming Fax | Extend Check-out
time till 4:00pm (subject to availability). 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 1119.
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 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 25th. Flexible to arrange
personal meetings. 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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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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Health
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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.
For details, please click
here or call (8610) 6221 2123 / 6222 7677. Email:
smdivingclub@sohu.com
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the Canadian Embassy!
Surf to http://www.xianzai.com.cn/canada
Marketing Sales Agent
Opportunity to get paid to learn about antique and reproduction
Chinese furniture. We are a rapidly growing, Beijing
based export company specializing in home furniture
and decor, looking for an expat spouse to help us develop
our marketing and sales program. Our ideal candidate
is English speaking, responsible, energetic, and possesses
good communication skills. Previous marketing/sales
experience a plus. Flexible scheduling possible. For
more information, please go to http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/Career/index.htm
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.
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
Development Project". For details, please visit
www.unchina.org/undp/unv
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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
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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 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,
Cash flow Management, Market Growth Strategies, Learning
Centre Systems Solutions: Systems Implementation, Internal
Process review, Information Management Business Management:
Merger & Acquisition integration, Market Entry Strategy,
Business Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions &
Divestitures www.lehmanbrown.com
Beijing Tel: +86 10 85321720, Fax: +86 10 65323270 Shanghai
Tel: +86 21 62881635, Fax: +86 21 62881636 Hong Kong
Tel: +852 25375425, Fax: +852 25375649 E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com,
shanghai@lehmanbrown.com,
hongkong@lehmanbrown.com
Manage Your Email Lists With XZList!
Try XZList's easy list service! Our award-winning software
has been used in China for over 7 years! It's used by
embassies, multinational companies, individuals, and
other websites and provides a seamless way to organize
and respond to your clients, colleagues, and users.
For more information visit http://www.xzlist.com
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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
Wed. Aug. 18 - YPHH Happy Hour
at Zing in the Park, 6:30pm, free
The YPHH BJ Happy Hour of August is held at Zing in
the Park. Free beers for first arrivals, cheap drinks
and food and Lucky Draw with Links Relocations and Evolution
Fitness. More info 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.
BICF WEST! If you have wanted
to take part in BICF but live on the west side of town,
now is your chance. In the BICF tradition, BICF West
will meet in the National Library Theater beginning
September 12. The services will begin at 10 am. BICF
West is also only open to foreign passport holders.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, August 17 -
NLP Club at Red Yard, 7:30-9:30pm, RMB 80
This evening the NLP Club covers "Time Line".
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 International Newcomers' Network
(INN) is a non-profit, non-political, non-governmental,
non-denominational organization set up in 1994. The
goal of INN is to reach out to newcomers of all nationalities
to provide an opportunity to meet new friends and learn
more about living in Beijing. INN meets on the last
Monday of each month (except December) at Capital Mansions
Athletic Club, 6 Xin Yuan Road, 3rd Floor Function Room
from 10.00am - 12 noon. 30 RMB Entrance includes coffee/pastries.
Topics change monthly. E-mail: INNBeijing@hotmail.com
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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28)
Installation exhibition by William Andersen from the
States
Pickled Art Centre, 9AM-5PM Tel: 010-84563727.
Pure Mongolian (Through August 28)
Everything is from Innner Mongolia and about Mongolia.
Daily 8:30AM-6PM
China Millennium Monument Art Museum Tel: 010-68513322
Jurney To the East (August 14-September 30)
Abstract oil paintings by contemporary German artist
Sebastian Heiner. 11AM07PM Tuesday-Sunday. China Art
Seasons Tel: 010-64311900
Beijing International City View & Architecture
Design Exhibition 2004 (August 14-16)
National Agricultural Exhibition Center Tel: 010-65018877-6688
1st Mobile Phone Exhibition (August 14-17)
Beijing International Conference Center Tel: 010-84980246
4th China International Iron Structure Exhibition (August
17-20)
Beijing Exhibition Center Tel: 010-68316677
Beijing International Hotel Facilities Exhibition 2004
(August 17-20)
Beijing Exhibition Center Tel: 2010-68316677
International Micro-wave Exhibition (August 18-22)
Beijign International Conference Center Tel: 010-84980246
China Textile Products Fair (August 19-21)
China International Exhibition Center Tel: 010-88568088
China International Underwear Exposition (August 19-21)
China International Exhibition Center Tel: 010-88568088
5th Indoor Design Exhibition Of China (August 19-22)
National Agricultural Exhibition Center Tel: 010-65018877-6688
Beijing Soft Bed Mat And Tables & Chairs Exhibition
(August 20-22)
National Agricultural Exhibition Center Tel: 010-65018877-6688
Exhibitions of Books & Paintings From Mainland
and Taiwan (August 6-25)
A reunion of works from both sides after over 70 years'
seperation.
Today Art Gallery Tel: 010-83532713
2004 Beijing International Home Furnishings & Gift
Exhibition (August 18-21)
China International Exhibition Center Tel: 010-88568088
Modern Oil Painting Summer Show (August 1-23)
Featuring works of Luan Xiaojie, Guan Yong, Pang Yongjie,
Luo Qi, Feng Feng and Li Qiang from Qinhao Gallery that
show their views about life and society.
Qinhao Gallery Tel: 010-8779046
8th Computer Festival In Landao Plaza (Through August
29)
Displayed brands including Lenovo, Founder, Tsinghua
Tongfang TCL, IBM, HP and many others.
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Mooncake Information
As the Middle Autumn Festival approaches, The
St. Regis Beijing has prepared several exquisite traditional
moon cake sets with a rich variety of fillings. Making
it the perfect gift offering for family and friends.
During this festival, we will also offer the following
discounts: 5% for the purchase of 10-49 boxes of any
type, 10% for the purchase of 50-99 boxes of any type,
15% for the purchase of 100 boxes or above of any type.
Celestial Moon Cake Set A: RMB168.00/ 1 large piece
set; Celestial Moon Cake Set B: RMB168.00/ 4 piece set;
Celestial Moon Cake with Wu Long Tea: RMB 188.00/ 6
piece set. St. Regis Beijing Moon Cake Set with a bottle
of French red Cotes du Rhone Rouge E. Guigal 2001 RMB518.
00/ 6 Piece set; St.Regis Beijing Deluxe Set with Wu
Long & Tie Guan Yin Tea and a bottle of French red
St.Estephe de Cos 1999 RMB1,898. 00/ 4 Pieces set. For
further details, please call: (8610) 6460 6688 ext.
2460.
 Mooncake
Information
In this mid-autumn festival, our Chinese Executive
Chef Chau Oi Fong of Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing has especially
created and handmade a range of delicious mooncakes.
Eight special designed mooncake gift boxes are available
with unique features like Crispy Skin Mooncake Gift
Box, Sapphire Mooncake Gift Box, Jade Mooncake Gift
Box, Diamond Mooncake Music Gift Box, etc. which starts
from RMB128. They will be no doubt the excellent gifts
for your families, friends and business clients. Order
10 boxes of Mooncake or more before August 30, 2004
and you will receive attractive discounts. For enquiries
or order, please contact our Mooncake Sales Hotline
on (8610) 6841 2211 Ext. 2732 or website: www.slbemooncake.com
 Celebrate
Mid-Autumn Festival with Capital Hotel Mooncake
Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for reunion with family
and friends. Treat them with an ideal gift - Capital
Hotel Mooncakes. This year our gift boxes are filled
with different flavored mooncakes: Capital Royal Gift
Box (Cantonese Style, 6pcs, RMB368), Capital Classical
Gift Box (Cantonese Style, 6pcs, RMB288), Golden Dragon
Gift Box (Japanese Style, 8 mini-pcs, RMB198), Traditional
Relish Gift Box (Cantonese Style, 4 mini-pcs, RMB38),
"Sweet Home" Gift Box (Taiwanese Style, 9
mini-pcs, RMB98) and "Sweet Home" Gift Box
(Taiwanese Style, 4pcs, RMB98). For more information
or order, please contact us at: Tel: (8610) 6512 9988-3104/3240;
E-mail: f_bsales@capitalhotel.com.cn
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. The most newly promotion is Summer Wine
Tasting Party, get a 12% discount buying wine at Sat
nights with VIP card. Add: No.41 Zhong Lou Wan Hutong
Dongcheng Dist. 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. During
Asia Cup, buy 6 true quality beers and get 2 for free,
discount card available for bill more than 100rmb. Make
friends via SMS. Enjoy combined offer of super-value
red wine and foreign wines. Add: 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. During the Internation
Food Festival, most cocktails are available with 20%
discount. 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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A flick of Ermanno Olmi. It is about the history of
the first victim of modern artillery and its moving
agony, amidst conspiracies and betrayals of the powerful.
In Italian with Chinese subtitles. Free. Italian Embassy
Cultural Office. 7PM More info via 010-65322187, or
info@italcultbeijing.or
Broadway Musical Opera "The Sound Of Music"
(August 13-20)
A love and enlightening story that tells how Sister
Maria Rainer teaches a group of seven children seeking
freedom and happy life and later falls in love with
the children's seemingly indifferent and serious-looking
father. Beijing Exhibition Theatre 7:30PM Tel: 010-65675049
Magic Drama: Labyrinth (August 11-22)
It's the third time that this popular drama has hit
the Capital theatre since its first public appearance
this year. Capital Theatre 7:30PM Tel: 010-65250996
Children's Drama: Close To Shakespeare (August 21-22)
Performed by China Children Art Groupe at Forbidden
City Music Hall Tel: 010-65598285
Film: Spiderman 2 (Through August 31)
Tobey Maguire returns as the mild-mannered Peter Parker,
who is confronted by a new nemesis, Otto Octavis, while
juggling the delicate balance of his dual life as a
college student and a superhuman crime fighter. Runs
until August. 31 Capital Times Cinema/Sun Dong An Cinema
City Tel: 010-83915165/65281838.
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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
Bar Blu
Exciting Cool Bar & Beautiful Ambient Roof Terrace!
Join us for a great time everyday of the week. Our brilliant
and hugely popular western menu is available now from
12noon-12midnight 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!
Book your party now on the roof terrace or in the bar
- we cater to YOUR needs, great offers available! Tel:
(010)6416 7567. 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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August 16, 2004
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The Sound of Music
The hills are alive, with the sound of music. The American
Broadway Touring Group performs the classic musical.
RMB 200-1200. Runs until August 20.
Beijing Exhibition Center Theater, 7:30PM Tel: 010-68351383
Qigong and Health Workshop
First class fee is RMB60. Regular tuitions at RMB80
per class and RMB600 for 10 classes. No advanced registration
is required.
Opera Photo Theatre. 7:30-9PM For more info, call 010-64329341.
Cartoon Concert
Tunes from popular cartoons like Lion King, Snow White,
Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and many more. Performed by
the Symphony Orchestra of China Song and Dance Troupe.
Tickets: RMB10/20/30/40/50/ 60/100.
Forbidden City Concert Hall 7:30PM Tel: 010-65598285
Tuesday,
August 17, 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.
China Chinois - Beijing
Installation exhibition by William Andersen from the
States. Free. Until August 28.
Pickled Art Centre, 9AM-5PM Tel: 010-84563727.
Tech Networking Night
A monthly event for people who work in or related to
the IT industry. RMB50 including a drink and some snacks.
Alfa. 6:30PM. For more info, visit www.technetworkingnights.com
Wednesday,
August 18, 2004
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YPHH Happy Hour at Zing in the Park
The YPHH BJ Happy Hour of August is held at Zing in
the Park. Free beers for first arrivals, cheap drinks
and food and Lucky Draw with Links Relocations and Evolution
Fitness. Free. 6:30PM. More info via http://www.yphh.com
Thursday,
August 19, 2004
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Movie: Profession of Arms
A flick of Ermanno Olmi. It is about the history of
the first victim of modern artillery and its moving
agony, amidst conspiracies and betrayals of the powerful.
In Italian with Chinese subtitles.
Italian Embassy Cultural Office. 7PM More info via 010-65322187,
or info@italcultbeijing.org
Ear To The Ground Works Series
Tonight's performance features works of Lu Jiajia, a
graduate of Central Music Conservatory of China who
is currently pursuing further studies at the Ecole Normal
de Music de Paris. Free.
The Loft 8:30PM Tel: 010-65867877
Friday,
August 20, 2004
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Beer Night
Weekly on this day John Bull Pub holds the Beer Night
party, a wide variety of imported beers are provided
at promotional prices, surely meet your heart's content.
John Bull Pub 8PM Tel: 010-65325905
Ladies Night
An event co-hosted by Alfa and Anglefish Boutique. It
features an all-you-can-drink menu for both ladies at
RMB30 and and guys RMB100.
Alfa 8PM Tel: 010-64130086
Saturday
, August 21, 2004
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Cinderella
Today and Tomorrow.
Beijing Exhibition Center Theater 7:30PM. Tel: 010-68351383
Lee Hom Beijing Concert
This handsome and talented ABC pop singer will bring
the latest songs to his fans. Tickets range from RMB200
to RMB1000.
Capital Gym, 7:30PM. Tel: 68354055.
Sunday
, August 22, 2004
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Horse Riding
Spend your weekend on horse back on beautiful grasslands.
RMB270 per person.
For details and registration, visit www.highclub.cn
or call 010-65533920.
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: 010-64004875
Magic Drama: Labyrinth
Today is the last day show of this popular drama that
has hit the Capital theatre trice.
Capital Theatre 7:30PM Tel: 010-65250996/652249847
Chinese Musical Troupe 04-05 Music Season Opening Concert
Polly Theatre 7:30PM Tel: 010-65011854
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24 - NLP Club at Red Yard, 7:30-9:30pm, RMB 80
This evening the NLP Club covers "Modeling + Story
Telling". More information via nlp@clarkmorgan.com
or (8610) 8406 4760.
Jessica Meider
Singer and songwriter Jessica Meider will play at CD
Jazz Cafe tonight, sharing her particular brand of folk
rock music with everyone who comes. Free.
CD Jazz Cafe 9PM August 25. Tel: 010-65068288
Film: Are We Men or Corporals?
This is a good film of classic satire and good old-fashioned
slap-stick comedy. The ending is very realistic, however,
regarding the fate of good men. In Italian with English
subtitles.
Italian Embassy Cultural Office 7PM August 26. More
info via 010-65322187 or info@italcultbeijing.org
Faye Wong Solo Concert
Workers' Stadium 7:30PM August 28 Tel: 010-65016655
ext 5033
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