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about tax advantages for North American couples applying to
the RUTGERS EMBA Program? Call to arrange personal meetings
at (8610) 8526 2528 / 29 and please visit www.rutgers.cn
to learn more. 14 month part-time in Beijing; Top 25 American
Public University; Same professors and curriculum as in the
U.S.
China Hotel Survey Winner
Congratulations to Peter Whitaker in Shanghai. He took
part in the Xianzai.com 8th Annual China Hotel Survey and has
won a free roundtrip ticket to anywhere in North America from
China, compliments of United Airlines. Thank you to everyone
who participated in our survey. Your responses will help us
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bird fares for United's new 747 service from Beijing
to San Francisco
To celebrate United Airlines' launch of the new 747
service from Beijing to San Francisco on November 1,
2004, we offer the special roundtrip fares from Beijing
to San Francisco/Los Angeles/Seattle/Portland: Economy
Class: RMB4880; Business Class: RMB28800. Tickets must
be purchased on/before October 15, 2004 and departure
from Beijing is limited from November 1 - 7, 2004. Journey
must be completed on December 15, 2004 at the latest.
Fares are not eligible for Mileage Plus acquisition
and are non-refundable, non-endorsable and non-changable.
For more information and reservations, please call United
Airlines at (8610) 6463-1111.
 Cebu
Shangri-la is Swingaround package returns!
Shangri-la's Mactan Island Resort, Philippines'
largest and the most exclusive deluxe resort, gives
its guest the ultimate tropical paradise vacation experince.
This idyllic resort with its beautiful private beach
offers an exciting range of recreation activities and
superb cuisine. Book youself to the super value package
tours to Cebu through Philippine Airlines. Prices start
at CNY3300. For details visit www.philippineairlines.com,
or contact our Shanghai office, TEL (021)6279 8765 FAX
(021)6279 8762.
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The Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai is an international
4-star hotel located in the city Center, next to Shanghai's
main Railway Station, subway and north-south highway,
just 20-minutes drive from Hongqiao Airport and 40-minutes
from Pudong Int'l Airport. Our new deluxe business rooms
offer a new level of comfort. Introductory rate RMB
700 (with up to 2 complimentary breakfasts) plus 15%
surcharge. Prior reservation required. Tel: (86-21)
63538008 Toll-Free No: 8008306368 / E-mail: hidtsha@public8.sta.net.cn
www.ichotelsgroup.com
 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
 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
National Day's Package, RMB595net, Validity:
September 29 to October 9, 2004. Benefits include: One
night accommodation in a superior Room | RMB100 net
consumption usable in all F&B outlets | Free use
of swimming pool and GYM | Free shuttle bus between
the hotel and Luohu railway station | Hotel souvenir
| Upgrade to Deluxe Room, just add RMB50 | Upgrade to
Junior Suite, just add RMB100. For reservations, please
contact (86 755)8219 0033 or fax to (86 755) 8219 1118.
You can also visit our website: www.szlandmark.com
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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
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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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Job Vacancy at The British Embassy
Beijing, Management Section
*Position: Personnel Officer (open to Chinese and foreign
Nationals) *Main purpose of job: To assist the Senior
Management Officer with all aspects of staffing including:
recruiting, keeping administrative records, and being
involved in daily personnel issues and staffing needs:
for all locally employed staff. *Qualifications: Experience
in Human Resources management; Experience in a government
organisation or large organisation would be an asset;
Experience in contract negotiations in China; Ability
to liase independently with local Chinese organisations;
Excellent interpersonal skills and judgement; Good knowledge
of word processing and spreadsheet applications; Excellent
written and oral communications skills in English language
essential; Ability to speak Mandarin would be a strong
asset. The position is open to foreign nationals with
appropriate visa/permission to work in China. Chinese
nationals must have approval to work in Beijing. Deadline
for application will be 13th October 2004. Please send
your application to: The Personnel Officer, The British
Embassy, 11 Guanghua Lu, Beijing 100600. Fax: (8610)
6532 1937/8/9. E-mail: Jobapplications.beijing@fco.gov.uk.
Please also see our website: www.uk.com
Looking for Part time English Tutors
Starting during the October Holiday Hebei Anping
Tong Hua Primary School is looking for 2 English Tutors
who can travel to An Ping (340 Km from Beijing) and
willing to spend the weekend (Saturday night stay) with
about 50 children who are eagerly looking for practicing
their English. All expenses: travel, food, lodging and
500 RMB pocket money will be offered each weekend. Call
Raja Magasweran @ 139 0117 0500 or send email to raja@meizhong.com
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| 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.
3-Bedroom Duplex Apartment Available
Now
Good location at Si Hui Dong along the Jianguomenwai
Avenue (East of SOHO), 158 square-meters total, 3 bedrooms
apartment on 2 floors (2 on F/1 and 1 on F/2) with independent
bathrooms on each floor, large balcony & well equipped
kitchen, 2 TVs, 1 Refrigerator, 1 microwave-oven, 1
stereo, 5 air-conditioners, tables and chairs, 2 couches,
1 washing machine, nice western decoration, near the
metro (just in 1-2 minutes), Rent 5600RMB per month
plus utilities. Plus is has a very big outdoor terrace
on the top floor--perfect for BBQ and parties. Send
me a message if you're interested or know someone who
is. Pls contact Mr. Kelvin Yip: yehongbing@kpdt.com,
or call: 13901398936.
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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
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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
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 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 language
international church for foreign passport holders. Sundays
10:00 a.m., at East Lake Garden Villa, their Clubhouse,
3rd Fl Conference Rooms. Experience worship with abandonment;
the Word taught with relevance; and personal Prayer
Ministry times. At The River, His presence changes lives!
Location: East Lake Garden Villa/Dong Hu Bie Shu, on
Dong Zhr Men Wai Jie/Street, 300 meters west of the
Canadian and Austalian Embassies. At the Clubhouse,
adjacent to the classical Chinese gateway entrance,
take the elevator to the 3rd floor conference rooms.
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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(October 3-6)
Beijing Exhibition Center Tel: 010-68316677-2313
A5 Limitless Indoor Design Art Show (Till October 7)
Phonix City Exhibition Center Tel: 010-82612286
October City Housing Exhibition (October 14-17)
China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall Tel: 010-65056506
Charles de Gaulle Life Show (October 1- December 30)
China Millennium Monument Art Hall Tel: 010-68513322
Beijing International Art Exposition 2004 (October
1-5)
China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall Tel: 010-65052288
The 2nd Haidian Foreign Trade Clothing Exhibit (September
24-October 8)
China Architectural Culture Center Exhibition Hall Tel:
010-88082118
The 1st Architecture Biennial Beijing 2004 (September
20-October 6)
Features the world's top architects' latest designs
as well as students' work in hot architectural cities
around the world.
UHN International Village Tel: 010-88083260
One Plus One = Two (Till October 16)
Minimalist sculptures by two artists: Evelyne Noviant
and Christian Xatrec.
Imagine Gallery For more info, call 010-64385747
Universal Figure (September 7-November 13)
Two artists, A.R. Penck and Lu Shengzhong, jointly present
their new works that deal with characters and symbols
as expressive forms for the existential themes of humanity.
White Space at 798, Call 010-85462054 for details. |
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Weekday Lunch Salad Bar @ Astor Grill
Come try our new salad bar offering a wide selection
of freshly made dressings followed by your choice of
main course and dessert for only RMB110 + 15% including
coffee or tea. Salad only? Create your own for only
RMB72 + 15% includes a glass of iced tea. Opening hours
from 11:30 to 14:30 & 18:00 to 01:00 daily (from
May to October). For more details or reservations, please
call (8610) 6460 6688 ext. 2637/2711
 Chef's
Recommendation for October
The Capital Hotel Vigor Abalone Restaurant presents
his patrons with new seasonal dishes: Deep-fried Prawn
with Goose Liver Filling, RMB128; Goose Liver with Dried
Scallop in Abalone Sauce, RMB88; Braised Duck in Clay
Pot, RMB48; Stewed Pumpkin with Cod Filling, RMB68;
Stir-fried Sliced Mussel with Asparagus and Bamboo Shoots,
RMB88; Braised Fish Maw with Egg-plant in Abalone Sauce,
RMB48; Baked Beef Fillet with Green Cucumber, RMB48.
Please come to indulge in our chef's creations in this
golden harvesting season. For more information, please
contact us at Tel: (86-10) 6512 9988 - 3571, website:
www.capitalhotel.com.cn
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Fun Ti Hometown Music Restaurant, We produce excitements!!!
Tel: (8610) 65272288, 65251071/1545 Fax: (8610)
65599718 website: www.afunti.com.
A Fun Ti -- The most famous Restaurant around China!
Where you can enjoy Xinjiang delicious food, Xinjiang
dance & songs live performance, Chinese Kongfu Show.
Where you can fully relax yourself and dancing on the
table...
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.
MUSE
MUSE represents the marriage of French atmosphere
and Vietnamese cuisine. Available are imperial rolls
and nems, used as appetizers to beef-onion soups, rice
noodles... all for reasonable prices. Add: No. 1 Agricultural
Convention S. Road, Chaoyang Park West Gate. Tel: (8610)
6586 3188
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
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. 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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| October Holiday Program @ Golden Dancing
Academy (September 30-October 8)
In celebration of the "golden holiday", Golden
Dancing Academy launches a special family program featuring
dance and Chinese courses designed for kids with their
parents. RMB180 per person includes one dance class
and one Chinese language class. Time: 9:30-10:30AM (dance
class), 3-4PM 10:40-11:40PM, 4:10-5:10PM (Chinese language
classes). Call 010-67089567 for more details.
"Happy Circus" Fiesta (September 28-October
7)
Sun Park Beijing Tel: 010-65915258
"France Patrol" Flying Performance China
Tour (October 7)
Beijing Nanyuan Airport. For more info, call 010-82828282
Comedy: Tuo'er (October 5)
Performed by top comedian Chen Peisi. Tickets at RMB
80, 180, 280, 380, 480, 680. Poly Theatre 7:30PM Call
010-65001188 ext 5126 for more info.
Ballet: Swan Lake (October 6-7)
By Russian Kremlin Ballet Troupe. Beijing Exhibition
Theatre 7:30PM Tel: 010-68354455
40th Anniversary Of The Red Detachment of Women (October
8-10)
Beijing Exhibition Theatre 7:30PM Tel: 010-68354455
Drama: Sheng Si Chang (October 10)
Haidian Theatre 7:15PM Tel: 010-62035694 |
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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. Happy hour at clublook
vip lounge. 21:00-22:00 free champagne until end of
October. Address: No.4 Gongti Beilu. Tel: (8610) 6506
6770
Bar
Blu
Live request DJ every night of the week - a great selection
of music, you just choose! Our massively popular western
menu is available from 12noon- late daily. The famous,
exclusive "Happy Hour Game" is now available
at 17:00-21:00 every day of the week with other great
drinks specials at many other times including Student
Night every Monday! The best quiz in town is now on
EVERY WEDNESDAY with big prizes, seasonal league table
and great new rounds on both our plasma screens and
our hugely popular music round through the sound system!
LADIES NIGHT every Friday & Saturday-cheap drinks
all night for unaccompanied ladies. TEL: (8610) 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
A series of special promotions offered for this month.
Six bottles of Tsingdao beers sold at RMB130 instead
of RMB150; Other beers buy six and get two for free;
Budweiser lucky draw …. If you read this info
from Xianzai.com, you are privileged to a 20% discount
for wines and drinks. Add: No. 240 Lanqiying, Chengfu
Road, Haidian Dist. TEL: (8610) 6265 3177.
Luck Bar
An Euramerican style dreamland that combines
beer, coffee and music. Live band performance at 9:30pm-12:00pm
every night. This month they offer 30% discount wines
and drinks, and 15% off for assorted fruit ordered.
Runs at 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
Alfa
Combine French dishes with different drinks,
suitable for holding various parties and grand events.
Thursday-Martini Night: all Martini sold at RMB30/glass.
Sunday-"Weekend School": barbecue party in
Alfa's courtyard, RMB60 per person including soft drinks
and juices. Add: No. 6 Xing Fu Yi Cun. TEL: (8610) 6413
0085.
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.
Jean's Disco Club
Oct 2-10: Happy Hour 16:00-20:00, Buy one drink,
get one free; Oct 15: Dance Party; Oct 16: Roof Top
Barbecue Party, RMB50 per person includes one free drink;
Add: within Qi Cai Da Shi Jie on Women's Street. Tel:
(8610) 6466 9481
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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October 4, 2004
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Lush Cinemas
Cult classics and modern masterpieces are shown on the
big screen to satisfy your different tastes. Dinner
and drinks are also provided.
Lush. 8PM TEL: (8610) 8286 3566
Western Touch
Silk Road from Xinjiang brings a touch of western China
to your Monday.
Nameless Highland 9:30PM Tel: 010-64891613
Tuesday,
October 5, 2004
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The Rotary Club of Beijing (Provisional) meets at the
KEMPINSKI HOTEL every Tuesday at 12:30 PM. Members of
the Rotary Club are from a cross-section of local businesses
and professional leaders who come together for fellowship
and to build lifelong friendships, promote high ethical
standards in all vocations and seek personal satisfaction
in providing volunteer service to others in need of
help. For further information, please contact: Ms. Li
Xiaohui by phone at 8610 6581 3668 or visit our website
at www. Rcbeijing.org
or email us at: rotarybj@vip.sina.com.
The President of the Rotary Club of Beijing (Provisional)
for the year 2004 – 2005 is Mr. Mosud Mannan.”
Classic Indian Dance
Beijing Exhibition Theatre 7:30PM Tel: 010-68354455
Comedy: Tuo'er
Performed by top comedian Chen Peisi. Tickets at RMB
80, 180, 280, 380, 480, 680.
Poly Theatre 7:30PM Call 010-65001188 ext 5126 for more
info.
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: 010-65325905
Wednesday,
October 6, 2004
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Ballet: Swan Lake
By Russian Kremlin Ballet Troupe. Today and tomorrow.
Beijing Exhibition Theatre 7:30PM Tel: 010-68354455
Ladies' Night
Free entrance and drinks for all ladies.
Vics 8PM Tel: 010-65936215
Thursday,
October 7, 2004
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"France Patrol" Flying Performance China Tour
Beijing Nanyuan Airport. For more info, call 010-82828282
Jazz Night
Jazz and jams.
CD Jazz Cafe 8:30PM Tel: 010-65068288
Model Dance
Stop for a while and watch someone else shake.
Vics 9:30PM Tel: 010-65936215
Friday,
October 8, 2004
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Music Night
Features Miguel from Spain, Tato from Mexico and Philipino
Raymond playing a variety of music.
Hart Salon 10PM Tel: 010-65046010
40th Anniversary Of The Red Detachment of Women
Through October 10 Beijing Exhibition Theatre 7:30PM
Tel: 010-68354455
Saturday
, October 9, 2004
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Andy Lau Beijing Concert
Workers' Stadium 7:30PM Tel: 010-65936201
Reflector
Featuring great bands.
New Get Lucky 9:30PM Call 010-84483335 for details.
Sunday
, October 10, 2004
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Drama: Sheng Si Chang
Haidian Theatre 7:15PM Tel: 010-62035694
Sunday Learning
Bring a book, convene some friends, and take full advantage
of the all-you-can-eat buffet and special drinks.
Alfa 2-6PM. Tel: 010-64130086
Chillout Weekend
Cafe Sambal 2-10PM Call 010-64004875 for more info.
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| Wed. Oct. 13 - YPHH Martini Night at
Centro, 6:30-9:30pm
Drink 5 of the best Martinis in town with YPHH at Centro!
If you can finish them before 9:30pm, you receive a
6th On The House! Snacks included and the last performance
by Laverne Butler! RMB 100 entrance fee per person.
More info & reservations via http://www.yphh.com
ACBA's Networking Event
Following the success of a recent Africa appreciation
day and evening party, ACBA would like to encourage
all interested parties to congregate, mingle and make
contacts. This cocktail event will begin at 18:30 on
Thursday October 14, 2004 and is open to everyone. Be
sure to bring plenty of name cards! Address: Luna Rossa,
San Li Tun. For more details, call 010-65004330
Andrea Bocelli
Great Hall of the People. October 15, Tel: 010-65101378
Ballet: Red Lantern Hung Up
Tianqiao Theatre October 15-16 Tel: 010-83156170 |
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