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Volume 8, issue 47 - November 29, 2004
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2007 Special Olympics World Games Announces International Call for Submissions: Theme, Logo and Public Service Announcement
The 2007 Special Olympics World Games will be held in Shanghai and you can now take part by offering your best vision for the Games' Logo, Theme, and PSA. The prize money for winners in each category: theme creator RMB 200,000; logo designer RMB 200,000; and PSA producer RMB 300,000. Application forms can be downloaded from the official website of the 2007 Special Olympics World Games at http://www.2007specialolympics.com. All design submissions must
be received by the committee no later than Saturday January 1, 2005.

Fun and Excitement in Beijing during the Holidays
The holidays are coming and Xianzai is preparing our annual Happy Holidays Newsletter to let you know of all the fun things to do in Beijing during the Christmas, New Year, and Spring Festival Holidays. Learn about great holiday dining deals, family gift-giving specials, and more! To subscribe to this special email newsletter, please visit http://www.xianzai.cn/holidays/.

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Travel Information

Fly on Northwest Airlines®and win a prize!
Enjoy our state-of-the-art Audio Video on Demand (A.V.O.D) system when you fly on one of Northwest Airlines' new A330 aircraft! Choose from a wide selection of entertainment channels - up to 10 movies, 16 music channels, 2 short-subject channels and 3 interactive games from every seat on the plane - even in Economy Class! What's more? We're giving away 30 digital cameras and 300 prizes of 2,000 WorldPerks Bonus Miles to the first 330 customers to book online and complete your travel before December 15, 2004. Terms and Conditions apply. For details and to book your flight, click here.

Discovery of California in the New Year with United
United Airlines presents you a fantastic gift in the New Year. From 1st until 31st January 2005, you can fly roundtrip Beijing to Los Angeles for just RMB4,980*. Plus you'll receive a free entrance ticket of Universal Studios Hollywood valued at RMB400. So book now and enjoy California more with United. For more information or reservations, please call your travel agent or United on (010) 6463-1111. * Subject to space availability at time of booking. Price does not include tax. The entrance tickets of Universal Studios Hollywood are limited and will be given out on a first-come-first-served basis. Other conditions apply.

Cebu Shangri-la 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.

CN Travel Service
Bejing - West Coast Return: RMB4500; Beijing - Europe Return: RMB5300; Beijing - Bangkok Return: RMB3600; Hongkong Package(Ticket and Hotel): RMB2850. TEL: (8610) 6504 4079/8671 3792/8671 3793. cntravel@public3.bta.net.cn

Special Hong Kong & Macao Trip For Senior Citizens
Without the high temperatures of summer and the crowds of Golden Week Holiday, it's now the best time for elderly people to go out for travelling. Taking the best of this opportunity, Air China International Travel Service has specially designed for them a trip to Hong Kong and Macao. RMB 2260 per person (hard berth) and RMB 2760 per person for soft berth. The price covers tickets to all scenic sites and luggage transit. There's also medical staff on escort on the whole journey. Departure Date: December 8. For reservations or more info, call 010-84475253/84475418

Around The World Air Tickets
China Holiday Aviation Service is offering and delivering low priced air tickets that can bring you to every corner of the world. Fly to Paris Single RMB 3380, Round RMB 5480; Fly to Frankfurt Single RMB 3380, Round RMB 5480; Fly to Madrid Single RMB 3600, Round RMB 6220; Fly to New Deli Single RMB 3600, round RMB 5600, Fly to London Single RMB 3280, Round RMB 5400. For more information, contact 010-65934065/65934066/65002044/65067336 for fax 010-65002047



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Hotel Deals

Riyuegu Hotsprings Resort
Celebrate Christmas and New Year's in style at the Riyuegu Hotsprings Resort in Xiamen. Two exciting packages to select from for a-3 days 2 nights stay. Christmas Eve package includes 2 nights accommodation with breakfast, roundtrip airport transfers, welcome drink and fruit, Christmas Eve dinner and Hotspring ticket at RMB1788 for 2 persons. New Year's Eve package is similar to the above at RMB1688 for 2 persons. Prices are subject to 4% tax. For more details, please visit our website at www.riyuegu.com. For reservations, please feel free to contact us at (0592) 631 2222, by fax at (0592) 631 9222 or by email at sales@riyuegu.com

Stay with Miss World
"Home of Miss World 2004" - Fabulous Final Night Offer, Rates starting at USD 185/night. Experience one of the most anticipated events of the year on December 4th, 2004 -The Miss World Contest 2004 Final. Overnight accommodation at Sheraton Sanya Resort includes Buffet Breakfast for two adults and 10% off prevailing official ticket price to the Final Event at the Beauty Crown Theatre, Sanya. For Reservations: Phone (86) (898) 8855 8239 or Toll-Free on 800 810 3088 Or Email: sanya.res@sheraton.com Visit us at: www.sheraton.com/sanya For Full Package details please click here

Holiday Inn Yalong Bay, the official appointed hotel for International Media of Miss World Event 2004
Christmas Package RMB2658: * Two nights stay for double occupancy * Two nights accommodation in Superior Ocean View room * Daily buffet breakfast for two at the Cafe * Gala Dinner Buffet for two at Banquet Hall on Christmas Eve (24 Dec,04) * Lucky draw * Special Christmas Gift * One bottle of Red Wine set up in room upon arrival * One way Airport Pick Up From Sanya Phoenix Airport To Hotel * Validity Date: December 24 to December 25, 2004. ** New Year Package RMB2658 up. Please call (0898) 8856 5666-7103 for detail. E-mail: hotel@holiday-inn-sanya.com

Rosedale Hotel & Suites Beijing - Winter Package
A 4-star hotel is fully owned and managed by Rosedale Hotel Management Limited. Within 15 - 20 minutes drive to China International Exhibition Center, city center and Beijing International Airport, adjourning to Lido Shopping and Entertainment Center. 428-guest room with full garden view; Superior room at USD 75 including one person buffet breakfast, subject to 15% service charge, free use of Board Brand Internet access. Please call our Reservation Hotline Number (86 10) 6436 1805 or e-mail: resv@rosedalebj.com for room reservation. Hotel website: www.rosedalebj.com

Education

The British School of Beijing
The British School of Beijing offers the English National curriculum as produced by the British Government; focusing on high academic standards and level of English. All our teachers are British qualified, and academic resources meet UK standards. We provide separate ESL units for students with lower levels of English for core subjects, and limit the number of non-native speakers. Class sizes average 15-20 students. Contact info@britishschool.org.cn or (8610) 8532-3088 for more details.

Executive Mandarin: Beijing's Premier Mandarin Training Institute
Whether you are studying for business or pleasure, we have the expertise to get you communicating effectively. We offer language training for learners of all levels. With over 60 years experience teaching Mandarin we tailor make courses to your needs and schedule. Free trial please call us at (8610) 6561 2486/7/8. Or send email to:learn@ecbeijing.com for a free trial lesson.

Australian International School Beijing (AISB)
Australian International School of Beijing will be offering two-twelve month academic scholarships for grades 1-7. AISB is the only school in Beijing offering an Australian Education Curriculum to students in years 1-7. Please join us for a FREE parents information evening seminar on the 29th of November at the Capital Club @ Capital Mansion. The focus of the evening will be to introduce prospective parents to our new school. We also introduce our new Academic Scholarships for the upcoming term. For more information on the upcoming event please visit our website @ www.aisb.cn or email sarah@aisb.cn tel: (8610) 8493 4315.


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Relocations

Allied Pickfords Ltd., Allied International Moving Services
Predictable Quality in an Unpredictable World. International, domestic, local, office moves, relocation & orientation services, record storage management, pet service, storage. Please visit our international and local web sites at: www.alliedpickfords.com.cn email: renata.inokomis@alliedpickfords.com.cn (Beijing) Tel: (86 10) 8561 8759/60 (Beijing)

Beijing Tianzheng Home Moving And Freight
With branches set up across the city, Beijing Tianzheng Home Moving & Freight provides 24-hour services to clients including installing and dismantling furniture and air-conditioners; carrying pianos, and packaging. Within 10km-distance, starting price at RMB 120; RMB 180 for single Type 120 piano and RMB 220 for Type 120 plus; Additional RMB 10 charged for each flight of stairs. Additional RMB 30-50 charged for expensive articles including color TV, refrigerator, safe and copycat etc. RMB100-150 for articles weighing 250 kg and over. For more details, call our free hotline: 800-810-1167 or Email:bj@128bj.com

Move Yourself In Beijing And Around
Beijing Stone Moving Service has ten branches spread across the city. Currently, we have 170 vehicles and nearly 700 employees. Services include: moving service for families and enterprises; furniture and storage management, private articles packaging, heavy equipment transference and timing service etc. Within 15km, 2T trucks: RMB 180 per unit, and RMB 160 for individual; 3T trucks: RMB 250; 1T trucks: RMB 140; RMB 10 for each flight of stairs; Additional RMB 30-50 for precious articles. RMB 30-50 for single installation/dismantling; Additional RMB 30 for night work. Address: No. 50 Dong Wei, Chaoyang District Tel: 010-84312266 Fax: 010-84317659 E-mail:stbj@stbj.com.cn

Zhicheng Moving Company
Major service: furniture moving, long and short distance freight; Minor service: office furniture installing and dismantling, filling Fl for air-conditioners and recyling used articles. Operates 24 hours/day and provides service during holidays and festivals. For quotation, call 010-85996126 Address: No. 27 Building, Jintai Road, Chaoyang District


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Health & Fitness

Deals on Beautiful Field Memberships This Month
We offer three classes of membership. The Crystal card holder: annual fee of RMB 3600, enjoy 22% discount; Silver Card holder pays RMB 6000 each year and enjoys 30% discount; Gold Cardholder pays RMB 16000 and get 32% off service bill. We offer professional skin care and beauty service; service is based on membership; featuring advanced skin care concept introduced from Germany. Address: 5F Oriental Silver Building, No. 48 Dongzhimenwai Da Jie, Dongcheng District Tel: 010-84476681

Rich Hair Beauty Salon
Rich Hair Beauty Salon offers world-class hair beauty and hair conditioning products and has invited skilled hair beauty Masters from South Korea to serve our customers. RMB 150 for haircut, RMB 500-750 for dyeing and marcel. Membership cardholder enjoys 20% discount. Reservation required. Address: 3F Yaxing Building, No. 46 Liang Ma Qiao Lu, Chaoyang District. Tel: 010-64634985/64635071.

 

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Jobs

Check for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
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English Teachers Wanted At Berlitz
Due to expansion, Berlitz is looking for enthusiastic teachers of English. Your students will be from multinational corporations. Part-time and full-time positions available immediately. Must be native English speaker and degree holder. Training in the famous Berlitz method will be provided. Email: hr@berlitz.com.cn

Seeking Secretarial Position
35 year old lady with a Masters in Education is looking for a senior assistant position in a multinational company. Fluent in English & computer literate, I am immaculate in my dress and will represent you and your company with the highest professionalism. I am well organized and pay attention to the smallest details. If you would like to interview me, please contact Jasmine (Wang Li) at wuliflower@hotmail.com

 

Classifieds

For Sale: Gold Membership (12 months) for water-diving and fitness centre.
The Club is minutes by car from the west 2nd ring road. This luxurious club occupies 4,000 sq.m and features the only real water diving pool (7 meter depth) in Beijing. Club members will be assisted by a professional coach who is qualified by PADI and CMAS. The club is also fully equipped with an indoor swimming pool, sauna, yoga, gym center, and free Internet facilities... For more information, please click here or call Don at 13501073171 if you are interested in the membership.

Townhouse For Rent
175 square meters. 10 minutes from ISB and 15 minutes from the airport. Three bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sauna. Great neighborhood. Cable and broadband equipped. Indoor Pool and fitness center in complex. Newly renovated and furnished. USD 500.00 per month or best offer. Contact 13910821245 or pmc@public.bta.net.cn

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.

 

Services

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

Gotovisa
Providing tailored visa services to people who want to go to different countries including the US, Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa etc; Has helped more than 87% of applicants successfully get their visas to the destination countries; Often recommended by embassies of concerned countries as a well-acknowledge establishment. Tel: 010 88149374/ 88148274. Add: Rm 519, Tower C, Fengyu Building, Dinghuisi, Haidian District, Beijing Email: Info@Gotovisa.com

Orient Translation Company Helps You Communicate In Beijing
We are a large professional translation establishment that provides diversified language translation service to major publishing houses, enterprises and individuals; Most well-known for our best-organized work procedures and high quality translation works. Prices range from RMB 130 per thousand words for small quantity of content, and RMB70-80 per thousand words for book translations. Give us a call to find out how we can help localize and communicate in Beijing. Tel: 010-82658060 82658910 82650265

Zhengtai Law Firm
A comprehensive law firm established under the approval of Chinese legislation department. It features a professional staff group including renowned experts, scholars, doctors and excellent graduates from famous universities. Tel: 010-85118701/02/07/08 Fax: 010-65238668 Email: zt148@zt148.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

Community Announcements

YPHHYPHH 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. Dec. 1, YPHH Bubbly Cocktail Night at Centro, 6:30-9:30pm
December is traditionally a party month; therefore we start the month with Bubbly Cocktails (made with Sparkling Wine) at Centro! We invite you to drink 5 of the best Cocktails in town! The entrance fee of RMB 100 includes snacks and live music by Idrees. Reservations and more info via http://www.yphh.com

The Latin Gala Ball 2004
Join us for an unforgettable evening! Enjoy great music, delicious buffet dinner, authentic latin american cocktails and lucky draw. All proceeds will go to charity. Place: China World Hotel Ballroom. Date: Saturday, December 4th. Time: 7:00 pm. Price: RMB 390 per ticket. Call Herme (8610) 6538-1661 (Spanish/French) or Beba (8610) 6532-3556 (English/Spanish).

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

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.

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

 

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions

Photo exhibition: Contaminated Lives: 20 Years after Bhopal
Twenty years after the world's biggest industrial disaster in India British photographer Damon Lee Perry explores the struggle for survival, dignity and justice, of the people of Bhopal. 5-15 Dec 2004. Admission free. 798 Photo Gallery. 4 Jiu Xian Qiao Road, Chaoyang Dist. Tel: (8610) 6438 1784.

Wisdom Of Disabled Artists (Through December 3)
The event is organized to raise awareness about the conditions and showcase of those disabled Chinese talents.
Xing Fu Cun Art Center Tel: 010-64179368

Painting Of Lotus (Lasts till December 3)
Yan Club Art Centre Tel: 010-84562054

Stone Face (Through December 4)
A group exhibition from various artists.
Beijing Now Art Gallery Tel: 010-65511632

Joint Show Of World Famous Dogs (Through December 5)
Haidian District Exhibition Hall Tel: 010-82628888-5348

China International Sports Cars & Motocycle Exposition (December 1-6)
Beijing Jingkai International Car Exhibition Center Tel: 010-67878886

China Beauty Conference & Beauty Products Exhibition (Through November 30)
Beijing International Conference Center Tel: 010-84980246

China Commercially-used Building Fair (November 28-December 1)
China World Trade Center Tel: 010-65052288 ext. 86780

Indian Made Products Display (December 1-4)
Naitonal Agriculture Exhibition Hall Tel: 010-65018877-6688

15th Beijing House Show For Individuals (December 2-5)
Chinese People's Revolutionary & Military Meseum Tel: 010-66866151

15th Beijing Real Estate Fair (December 2-5)
China International Exhibition Center Tel: 010-84600181

Job Fair (December 4-5)
China International Exhibition Center Tel: 010-84600181

2005 Calendars & Philip Hayden Foundation Fundraiser (Through December 5)
Red Gate Gallery Tel: 010-65251005

French Art (Through December 17)
Imagine Gallery Call 010-64385747 or visit www.imagine-gallery.com for more info.

The Underwater World (Through December 30)
The two artists explore the feeling of people underwater.
La Gallery Beijing Tel: 010-65265045

Joint Exhibition (November 20-December 30)
Works of Mo Gen and Chen Liu are on display.
Zi Jin Xuan Gallery Tel: 010-65265045

Charles de Gaulle Life Show (October 1- December 30)
China Millennium Monument Art Hall Tel: 010-68513322

 

 

Dining Out

Holiday Season Celebration At Grand Hyatt Beijing
White Christmas 2004 at Grand Ballroom. Serenade yourself throughout this most magical of nights with live music from The Blend! Feast on a deluxe buffet replete with the finest cuisines and win great lucky draw prizes. Indulge in an endless night of joy and celebration! Rmb 1,688 nett with cocktails starting at 6:30pm. Limited tickets available. All celebrated restaurants will feature special menus, also on offer are festive goodies at The Patisserie and accommodation packages. For more information, please call (8610) 85181234.

Jianguo Hotel Beijing
Come and enjoy a Parisian Christmas in Justine's the most famous French restaurant in Beijing, with a sumptuous 6-course set Dinner for only RMB 1990.00 featuring Lobster and Kobe Beef as Main Course served with free flow of imported wine, soft drinks, juices and beer. As a background you will be able to listen to live classical music at the beginning of your evening followed by live Jazz music. *Formal dress required. Date: Friday, December 24th 2004. Price: RMB 1990.00 net per person. Tel. (8610) 6500 2233 ext. 8076.

Christmas Celebrations at the Capital Hotel
We invite you to join in this festive evening of fun, live entertainment and party novelties. Super lucky draw prizes are waiting to be won at the Gala Party! For dining, you will have a choice of buffet with traditional Christmas specialties & Eastern delights at RMB888 or a set dinner of 6-course at RMB1280. Both rates include free flow of red wine, soft drinks, festival gifts and Gala Party. Venue: Hotel Lobby for Gala Party; Four Seasons Restaurant & Coffee House for buffet; Capital Vigor Abalone Restaurant for set dinner. Time: 18:30 - 20:30 for dining; 20:30 - 24:00 for Gala Party. For reservations, please dial: (8610) 6512 9988–3104/3897.

Christmas Eve Dinner
Sampan Christmas Buffet Dinner RMB200/person (minimum 80 person). Lobby Lounge RMB388/person (Buffet Dinner with Christmas Gift). Atrium Cafe RMB488/ person (Buffet Dinner with Christmas Gift). Sports City Cafe RMB988/person (Gourmet Buffet Dinner with Christmas Gift). Christmas Eve Package: 1. Sparkling Package RMB2,005 net(Dinner for Two at Sports City Cafe/One night accommodation in Deluxe Rooms with Breakfast on Christmas Eve) 2.Joyful Package RMB1,288 net(Dinner for Two at Atrium Cafe/One night accommodation in Deluxe Rooms with Breakfast on Christmas Eve). Reservations please call: 010-65158855 ext. 2193/2181.

Around the world in 4 hours — 2004 Tianlun Dynasty Hotel Theme Christmas Party
December 24, Four hours trip crossing the time and space including games of warriors, superior treasures … You will find out nine countries’ legend, arts, history, civilization… RMB1988 / person or RMB2588 / person(VIP). From December 1-30 ( exclude December 24 and 31 ), luxury buffet promotion in Tianlun Plaza for RMB158 / person(exclusive of Sat.); RMB188 / person for Saturday(inclusive of Live concert ). Tel: 010-65138888. ext. 8077 / 8223

Hilton Beijing
Christmas Eve at the Ming - Party Time! With stage show, lucky draw,wines, turkey, puddings, singing, - This is the key event on the Hilton Christmas Calendar. Treat yourself to the ultimate buffet with unlimited local wines, beer and soft drinks. Tickets start from RMB888 to RMB1,588. *New Year's Eve Dinner under the Stars of the Giant Christmas Tree! Invite the year of the Rooster with a buffet dinner, unlimited selected imported wines & beers. Stage show all night long from 20:00. Seats are priced at RMB499 per person. For more information or reservations, please call 010 5865

An Unforgettable Celebration
For a truly unforgettable occasion, the Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center is delighted to offer you the perfect destination, a choice of tempting cuisine from traditional to modern menus and sparkling entertainment. Lean back and enjoy a hassle free celebration, Simply rely on us as your Christmas Party Planner to take care of all those important details that guarantee your Christmas party will be a truly memorable event. For all enquiries or bookings, please contact our Christmas Sales Office under: (8610) 6465 3388 extensions 4180 or 4129.

Joyful Celebrations at Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing
The essence of Christmas, the joy, harmony and celebration is stirring at Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing. Festive buffets or a la carte are available in our Cafe Cha, Shang Palace, Nishimura, newly renovated Grand Ballroom or The Event Centre. The art of celebration is further perfected at the Hotel with its New Year's Eve merriment and the morning after brunch. Pick one that suits your style and party your way into the New Year 2005! For enquiry or reservations, please contact our hotline on (8610) 6841 0013, 6841 2211 ext. 2888 or visit our website www.shangrilaxmas.com

Christmas Eve At The St. Regis Beijing @24th December, 2004
There is only one venue to truly celebrate Christmas Eve in style–the Great Hall Ballroom at The St. Regis Beijing. This year our team has put together an experience not to be missed, an occasion that will be hard to forget, with lasting memories of Christmas. The evening commences with pre-dinner cocktails, followed by an exceptional menu, compiled by our Executive Chef and complimented by free flow of fine imported wine, beer, and soft drinks. Also, we have our largest ever Prize Draw. Pre-dinner cocktail: 6:30pm at 1st Floor, Garden Lounge. Dinner: 7:30pm at 2nd Floor, Great Hall Ballroom. Dress Code: Black tie. Price: RMB 2,288 net per person. Christmas Hotline: (8610) 6532 1638.

Rosedale Hotel & Suites Beijing
Invites your friends or family to Rosedale Hotel & Suites Beijing on X'mas Eve, enjoy our specialty X'mas Buffet Dinner at Cafe California, Santa Claus, live piano music and choir will accompanying you throughout the dinner, X'mas gift and many more... adult at RMB198, child at RMB99, subject to 15%service charge. Group of 10 persons or 20 persons will enjoy a 10-15% discount offer. Please call us at tel: (8610) 6436 2288-2617 to reserve your ticket. Company Annual Dinner at our beautifully appointed Grand Ballroom and private function rooms are available from 10-200 persons with KARAOKE. For inquiry, please call Julie Yu at (8610) 6436 2288-2817.

Zone de Confort
To celebrate this joyful season, Zone de Confort has created an interesting menu to treat you, and your family. Follow our theme of Creative Fusion Cuisine, we developed a new combination of French mixed with Japanese and Asian food to seduce your taste bud. 4 salads, 2 warm starters, 2 main dishes and 3 desserts only RMB388/person. Reservation call (8610) 6500 8070.

Bar Blu
Book Your Christmas Party Today! Contact us now to get a great deal on a Christmas and New Year to remember. Our massively popular western menu is available from 12 noon - late daily try the all day breakfast, rumoured to be the best in town! The famous, exclusive, "Happy Hour Game" is now available 17:00-21:00 every day of the week, guaranteed winner every time! Get your team together to battle it out in the Quiz Night every Wednesday from 8pm or pop in Friday & Saturday for DECADES, the best hits from the 70's, 80's & 90's with resident and guest DJ's from around the world every week! TEL: (010) 6416 7567 or 13522268845 Email: info@barblu.cn