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aquarium's main tank, but the PADI Project AWARE Coral
Reef Conservation specialty certification. Christmas Eve
and Day dives available! E-mail steven@sinoscuba.com
for booking and information.
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
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 Fly
Northwest Airlines World Business Class to the U.S.
and Canada from only RMB12,171.
The most comfortable seat in the sky -
at the most affordable prices. Get on board now
at nwa.com/cn
or call Northwest Reservations in Beijing at (8610)6505
3505, Shanghai at (8621) 6884 6884 or Guangzhou
at 40081 40081.
Discovery of California in the New Year
with United
United Airlines presents you fantastic
gifts 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 which limited quantity is available and will
be given out on a first-come-first-served basis.
Moreover, you can have a stopover at San Francisco
for an additional RMB200 only. Another gift is one-way
upgrade* to Business Class for customer who pay
full fare Economy Class ('Y' Class) of Beijing -
San Francisco flight in January 2005. Join our award-winning
program - Mileage Plus by visiting www.united.com
before March 31, 2005, you can earn 2500 bonus miles*
for your enrollment. * Seats are limited and subject
to space availability at time of booking. Prices
do not include taxes. Other conditions apply. For
more information or reservations, please call your
travel agent or United on (010) 6463-1111.
 World-Class
Trekking in the Annapurna Range
The Annapurna Region is considered as
one of the best trekking areas in the world. Trekkers
depart from Beshisahar (2700 ft/823 m), go along
the banks of Marsyangdi River and the southern slopes
of the Manaslu Mountain and then gradually up through
the sub tropical forest and rice fields until they
reach the rain shadow of the Annapurna Ranges. Later
trekkers cross the Thorung-la pass (17700 ft/5,415m),
the highest point in this trek, before going down
to Kaligandaki, the deepest and the most spectacular
gorge in the world. While descending towards Pokhara
one can view the magnificent Dhaulagiri (926952
ft/8,167m) and Annapurna (26700 ft/8,091m). For
more information, go to www.welcomenepal.com
or call our representative in China at (010) 8526
1228/9.
 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.
Cheerful
Christmas Party On Star Cruises
We prepare for you a variety of wonderful
events which enable you to have a two-day/one-night
unforgettable experience on sea along with international-level
entertainment facilities and delicious dishes. Every
Wednesday and Saturday of the month, we organize
"Christmas Carnival". There is also a
Lucky Draw to win big prizes. To join us, please
call 010-65056223/65051494.
Spend
Your Christmas In Hong Kong
Christmas is here. Beijing Caissa International
Travel Service is providing you a travel alternative
to Hong Kong where you may have closer access to
the traditional festival without taking the long
and tiresome journey home. What's on offer? We include
preferential hotel prices, on-schedule China Civil
Airline flights and discount coupons for the shuttle
bus between the airport and a convenient hotel in
Wanchai, which is just a few minutes' walk from
the Shopping Heaven of Causway Bay. Departure Date:
December 24. Price: RMB3280 each person. For more
information or registration, please contact 800-610-5500
Cheap
Tickets to Europe and North America
Jinhangxian is an online air ticket booking
service provider. The special ticket we offer for
this month are: Beijing-Hong Kong single RMB1650,
round RMB2600; Beijing-Paris single RMB3000, round
RMB5400; Beijing-London single RMB3450, round RMB5350;
Beijing-Los Angeles single RMB2830, round RMB4480;
Beijing-Tokyo single RMB1800, round RMB2750. For
quotations of more routes, call 010-51667866.
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 Family
Retreat At Grand Hyatt Beijing
Discover China's most dynamic metropolis in this
Holiday Season! Located within minutes' walking
distance to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden
City, Grand Hyatt Beijing is now offering an exclusive
family package. Enjoy deluxe two-bedroom accommodation,
daily complimentary breakfast and access to Club
Oasis, discounted massage, tour benefits and airport
transportation upgrades. All comes at a special
rate of RMB 1,580 per night. Offer valid from
December 1st, 2004 to February 28th, 2005. Minimum
stay for 2 nights. Travel with at least one child.
For reservation, please call directly at (8610)
85181234. Offer code: FPC1.
 Great
Rates. Great Rewards. Great Reasons to Stay At
Hilton
Rates from as low as USD 60. Complimentary
breakfast. Late check-out until 4 pm. And free
dinner for the kids! Our Great Asia Deals gives
you a host of reasons to book your room today
at 5 locations all over China from 01 December
2004 to 28 February 2005. There's never been a
better time to stay at Hilton. Hilton Beijing
from USD 109, Hilton Chongqing from USD 60, Hilton
Nanjing from RMB 530, Hilton Shanghai from USD
129, Hilton Shenzhen from RMB 688. Book now. Visit
www.hilton.com/AsiaDeals
or call toll-free and request Plan Code AJ. PR
China - 800 820 0600 Hong Kong - 800 96 8391.
 Christmas
Package RMB2658 At Holiday Inn Yalong Bay
* 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
 St.
Regis Suite Experience
November,15th 2004 to February, 28th
2005. USD275 per night in the elegant Statesman
Suite* Rate includes daily buffet breakfast for
two, airport round trip transfer, free laundry
& broadband*. *Minimum length of stay is 3
nights. Above rate is excluding 15% service charge
and subject to room availability. *Laundry is
limited to 4 pieces per room per day. For Reservations,
please call (8610) 6460 6688.
 Mandarin
Club Room Promotion
From 17 December to 28 February 2005,the 5-star
Shanghai JC Mandarin is offering a special promotion
for the Mandarin Club rooms form RMB1270+ per
room per night onwards. Guests can enjoy a host
of Executive Club Room benefits, such as access
to the exclusive Club Lounge, daily breakfast,
all day refreshments and evening cocktail just
to name a few......limited rooms are available
for this offer and room confirmation is subject
to availability! The above rate is subject to
15% surcharge. For reservation, Tel: (8621) 6279
1888.
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 The
British School of Beijing
The British School of Beijing offers
the English National curriculum as produced by
the British Government; focusing on high academic
standards and level of English. All our teachers
are British qualified, and academic resources
meet UK standards. We provide separate ESL units
for students with lower levels of English for
core subjects, and limit the number of non-native
speakers. Class sizes average 15-20 students.
Contact info@britishschool.org.cn
or (8610) 8532-3088 for more details.
 Exciting
new posts at Beijing City International School
Primary section opening August 2005. "Excellence
and enjoyment in international education."
The Primary section of this new and well-equipped
3-19 years school will open in central Beijing
in August 2005. The school invites applications
from well qualified and experienced teachers:
Deputy Principal (PYP Curriculum); English Coordinator;
Mathematics Coordinator; Chinese Coordinator;
Music Coordinator; Head of Language and Cultural
Centre; Librarian; K-Grade 6 class teachers. Expertise
in ICT, PE or Individual Needs would be particularly
welcome. Generic person specifications: Excellent
standard of English and a degree in education;
At least two years teaching experience in a primary
setting; A commitment to close teacher cooperation
and collaboration; Working knowledge of the IB
Curriculum desirable; A belief in parent involvement
and partnership Highly efficient teaching skills.
How to apply: Letters of application and CV, including
two referees, should be sent as soon as possible
to: Mr. Gordon Lewis, Headmaster, at:jobs@BCIS.cn
or fax to: (8610) 8771 1573. The closing date
for applications is 12 January 2005. Further details
available on request.
 Australian
International School Beijing (AISB)
AISB is the only school in China teaching
an Australian Education Curriculum to students
in Years 1 - 7. We offer a comprehensive ESL Immersion
Programme for non-native English speakers. We
offer a high student to teacher ratio. Facilities
include, four basketball courts, two tennis courts,
a 400 metre professional running track, and a
football field. We boast the largest International
campus in Beijing. AISB offer a comprehensive
Mandarin Programme for students in all primary
year levels. We also provide Academic
Scholarships for the upcoming term. Website:
www.aisb.cn Tel:
010-84394315/16 email: xujing@aisb.cn
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Relocations |
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 Allied
Pickfords Ltd., Allied International Moving Services
Predictable Quality in an Unpredictable
World. International, domestic, local, office moves,
relocation & orientation services, record storage
management, pet service, storage. Please visit our international
and local web sites at:
www.alliedpickfords.com.cn
email: renata.inokomis@alliedpickfords.com.cn
(Beijing) Tel: (86 10) 8561 8759/60 (Beijing)
Beijing
Good Luck Home Moving Service
A professional home moving establishment that
enjoys high reputation in Beijing. RMB 160 starting
price for enterprise clients, and RMB 150 for individuals.
Additional RMB 4 charged for each km beyond 10km distance.
RMB 10 charged for buildings without an elevator. RMB
30-50 for safe of different sizes, RMB 20-50 for large
particles like 24-inch and larger TV, air-conditioners,
and 200L refrigerators, computers and washing machines.
Tel: 010-64810208
Beijing
Qianxi Relocation Service
A well-known home moving company with about
100 vehicles and nearly 2000-square-meter parking place.
RMB 150 starting price within third ring road and RMB
120 beyond the third ring road; RMB 10 for each flight
of stair, RMB 20-100 insurance fee for large home appliance
such as computers, TV and safe and fragile things etc.
RMB 200 for dismantling/installing air conditioners.
Address: No. 45, Yongding Road, Haidian District Beijing.
Tel: 010-68285219/68388833 Fax:010-66850373 Email: handehai3610@126.com
Today
Home Moving
Established in 1992, Today is a professional
company engaged in relocation service. Major services
include furniture, exhibition and performance equipment
transit, furniture and air conditioner cleaning, repairing,
installing and dismantling, and precious articles packaging.
RMB 180 for company clients and RMB 160 for individual
clients. RMB 20-100 charged for each piece of precious
furniture such as computer, photocopier, piano and fragile
things. RMB 40/hour for manual labour. Besides, they
have 50*40*40 cardboard box at RMB 10 each. Tel: 010-64686863
(San Yuan Qiao), 010-88452679 (Xi Si Huan), 010-68452212
(Zi Zhu Qiao) Email: chk@vip.sina.com
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Health & Fitness |
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Fei Ni Ni Girl's Fitness Center
Chief services include Yoga and Shaping.
Featuring service that integrates yoga, ballet with
classic Chinese dance, which is said to have four
major functions, namely, recuperating, poison discharing,
weight-losing and beauty, and as a result, help
building body and culturing characters. Price (Yoga)
RMB 380/month (8 times within 35 days), RMB 900/quarter.
RMB 1600/six months. RMB 2800/year. Address: 150
meters East to Dangdai Shopping Mall, Haidian District.
Tel: 010-62569728
Beautiful Angel Fitness
Club
Beautiful Angel is committed to providing
Yoga, Shaping, ballet and latin dance to young
white collars and celebrities alike. RMB 350/8
times, RMB 930/24 times; RMB 1680/38 times; RMB
2980/year. Address: Tower A, #201 Building, Datun
Huizongli, Chaoyang District. Tel: 010-64949430
Doushiyage Men's Skin
Beauty Salon
Doushiyage Men's Skin Beauty Salon mainly
serves weary male white collar group in the city.
Their service consists of two parts-beauty and
skin care. Most beauty products are introduced
from Japan. And the salon is best known for health
care through TCM. There are also special service
like SPA fragrance smoking, liver caring with
Hawaii hot stone etc. Special price for SPA is
RMB 199 now. (Original RMB 849). Address: 30B,
Zijing House, NO. 30, Dong San Huan Bei Lu, Chaoyang
District. Tel: 010-85965802
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for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
Surf to http://www.xianzai.com.cn/canada
Job
Vacancy At AmCham-China
Position Description: The Director of Programs and
Services is a full-time position with primary responsibility
for developing speaker programs at AmCham. This
entails developing the program idea and recruiting
speakers not ordinarily accessible to the membership.
In many instances, speakers will be Chinese government
and business leaders. The Director will manage a
staff. The Director also will oversee key member
benefit programs which AmCham offers its membership.
These include the business visa, health insurance,
and business briefing services. The Director will
be expected to enhance and further develop these
services. *Qualifications: Applicants should be
experienced at program planning and be able provide
a record of past successes which reflect a creative
ability. Previous staff managerial experience, superb
organizational skills, and familiarity with China's
commercial issues are all required. Working knowledge
of Mandarin preferred, but not essential. Competitive
salary plus performance bonus. E-mail: lilyw@amcham-china.org.cn
International School of Beijing
has openings for current year and 2005-2006, please
visit our website at www.isb.bj.edu.cn/employment.html
for details.
Guidebook
Contributors Wanted
Guidebook contributors wanted for the overhaul of
a set of existing China travel information and the
update the printed version of a major China guide.
Payment for updating is always modest, and this
work will typically suit foreigners already in China
who are able to spend at least four to six weeks
on the road early next year. Submission deadlines
for different sections of the work range from early
March to early June 2005. Applicants MUST be native
English speakers with some command of written and
spoken Mandarin. At least several months of residence
in China and experience of China travel preferred.
Specialist knowledge of any aspect of China a plus.
Please write promptly to Peter Neville-Hadley at
"pnhpublic at shaw dot ca" (subject line:
CHINA UPDATE) with details of residence and employment
in China, travel experience, Mandarin language ability,
other specialist knowledge, and previous experience
of writing for publication (if any)
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
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(diameter) Satellite Dish and TV Receiver for Sale
Receiving: CNN, HBO, ESPN, AXN, CNBC,
Cinemax, BBC, NHK, DW, and Star world etc. More
than 50 channels. Price starts from RMB4200 including
installation. Please contact Michael, E-mail: inlainse@sohu.com
Local
NGO Urgently Needs Computer
People LINK, a small local non-profit organization
providing social work services (including supporting
other NGOs with professional consulting and training),
is desperately in need of a decent computer. We
need to go online, plus use all the usual Office
software. If you can help us out, either with a
new or used donation, or if you have any enquiries,
please contact: link_beijing@yahoo.co.uk
or Tel: 010-62062348.
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.
Do
you need a Santa or birthday clown for a party this
season?
Services include: magic show, Santa gift
giving, Face painting, Fully edited DVD of the party,
games, Prize bags, sing-a-longs, treasure hunts
and much more! Pls tell your friends!!! Keep smiling,
and have the best holiday ever! Mr. Magic 13910626059
parsons59@yahoo.com
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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
Kbrother
Translation
Jointly established by a group of young
peole with overseas educational background. Currently,
they have more than 20 profesional translators and
interpretors who work full time to provide translation
services in totally 42 languages. They are adept
at translating files of different speciality, ranging
from finance, trade, law, aviation to architecture,
medicine, chemistry and biology. RMB 120 per thousand
words for text less than 100000 words; RMB 110 for
text with RMB 100000-500000 words. RMB 100 for text
with more than 500000 words. (word number is caculated
by Microsoft Word). Additional fee charged for a
required special design. Tel:010-65867491 65867492
E-mail:bj@kbrother.com
Beijing
Jing Ming Law Firm
Established in 1995, the Firm has a team
of legal professionals who are both innovative and
proficient in English. So far, its services have
extended to almost all legal aspects of China, with
its clients spreading across the country. And it
has dealt with more than one thousand cases in Chinese
mainland. Address: Rm 601, Block C, International
Harbor, No. 2, Dong San Huan Bei Lu, Chaoyang District
Beijing. Postcode: 100027 24-hour hotline:010-51665109
fax:010-84470200 E-mail:dm@diamondlawyers.com
Chang'an
Notary Office
Originally called State Notary Office
of the People's Republic of China. It was established
in February 1993 and has been enjoying a high reputation
among the public with its success in dealing with
many a number of large and complicated notary affairs.
Fees charged for notarizing corporate certificates
is based on the overall cost of the document involved.
Generally, it costs RMB 500 for corporate charter,
resolution and commission letter etc. Address: 715-719,
Beihai Wan Tai Building, No. 6 Chaoyang Men Bei
Da Jie, Beijing. Tel: 010-65544467/68/69/70/71/72/73
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 YPHH
Happy Networking
Since
January 2001 YPHH has been organizing "Happy
Networking"-events for people working and living
in Beijing & Shanghai. Every 3rd Wednesday of
the month the YPHH Happy Hour. Other events include
YPHH Wine Tasting at Centro, YPHH Belgian Beer Tasting
at Hidden Tree and much more. Info and subscribes
via http://www.yphh.com
Winter
Indoor Soccer Coaching Courses at the ISB Soccer
Academy- the course begins in the week
of the 17th January. Classes are coached by ClubFootball's
FA-qualified coaches and are open to kids from ages
4 to 18 from all schools in Beijing. For course
information, please see www.clubfootball.com.cn,
or to receive materials by E-mail please call 6417
0495 or mail coaching@wanguoqunxing.com.
Places are limited so please register asap!"
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
"Christmas
Eve Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols"
at Congregation of the Good Shepherd, 8:00
on December 24th at Capital Mansion Athletic Center,
3rd floor. Go to the back of Capital Mansion and
walk along the canal to the gate on the right. Visit
our website www.goodshepherdcongregation.com
for map. According to regulations, Foreign Passport
Holders only.
BJU
Charity New Toy / Clothing Drive
If you want happiness for a Lifetime -
help someone else! Date: December 1-31, 2004. Location:
Beijing United Family Hospital and Clinics, Lobby.
No. 2 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. Benefiting:
Jiaozuo Orphanage; Bethel Foster Home; Blue Sky
Foster Home. Children's Wish List: Shape sorters,
Coloring books, CDs and Cassette Tapes (for English
learning), Blocks, Tricycles, Soft rubber balls.
For more information please contact Gina Gu gu.gang@ufh.com.cn
(8610) 6433 3962 ext. 389.
The
International Festival Chorus (IFC) is
always looking for experienced choral singers in
all voice types. The Chorus has members from over
twenty countries and performs large-scale choral
concerts three times a year. For more information
or to schedule an audition please email Kerry Holahan,
Membership Director: kholahan@wesleyan.edu
or visit us online at www.beijingifc.org
The
Commonwealth Society of Beijing is a voluntary,
non-profit organization made up of members from
the Commonwealth countries. Members meet every second
Tuesday of the month. Membership fees are RMB100
per anum, a fee which creates a basis for annual
Charity fund-raising functions. For more information,
contact: sisneo@hotmail.com
or tpbm@hotmail.com
Alcoholics
Anomymous - If you want to drink that is
your business. If you want to stop, that is our
business. For more information check out our website:
aabeijing.com
or send us an email at: beijingfellows@yahoo.com
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
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Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions |
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Exhibition (December 18-30)
Features paintings, cartoons, installation, video
and sculpture.
Ti'an Centre Call 010-84564523 for more info.
"Smoke-like" Youth (December 22-23)
Oil painting by He Sen.
Art Now Gallery Tel: 010-65511632.
Colorful
Pearl & Emerald From Yunnan (Through February
26, 2005)
Beijing Qi Cai Yunnan Jade & Jewellery Mall.
Address: No. 26 Yuetai North Street, Xicheng District,
Beijing. Tel: 010-58566060
Beijing
Winter Real Estate Fair 2004 (December 18-21)
China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall Tel: 010-65052288#86780
Beijing
Winter Book Fair (December 24-January 4)
Ditan Park Tel: 010-64214657
First
Mobile Phone Exhibition (December 19-23)
Beijing International Conference Center Tel: 010-84980246
Inner
Mongolia Cashmere & Clothing Exhibition (December
16-30)
China Architecture Culture Center Exhibition Hal
Tel: 010-88082118
Contemporary
Woodcuts Show (Through December 20)
Art Now Gallery Tel: 010-65511632
Performance
Art (Through December 24)
Photographic exhibition of performance art realized
in the 798 Factory.
Thinking Hands Tel: 010-64379737
Paintings
From Holland (December 4-29)
Pickled Art Centre Tel: 010-64327590
Contemporary
& Traditional Chinese Painting (December 5-25)
Featuring works by thirty recognized contemporary
traditional Chinese painters.
New Art Center Tel: 010-65289103
Winter
at Art Seasons II (December 4-February 5, 2004)
Fresh oil paintings by 14 contemporary young artists.
China Art Seasons Tel: 010-64311900
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 |
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Dining Out |
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 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.
 Enjoy
white Christmas at Central Garden Hotel on December
24, 2004
Super-value luxury Christmas buffet offered at the
Quick & Easy Cafe at 18:20-20:00, December 24.It
includes over 30 courses of cold and hot dishes,
salads and sweeties plus free flow of wine, beer
and soft drinks. "Have a Good Time Together
With People from All Over the World" themed
Christmas Party starts at 20:00 performing by international
actors, which brings you to experience the folk
charms of the "Snow World" at Central
Garden Function Hall. RMB20, 000 valued of prizes
are available for Lucky Drew winners. Tickets: RMB688
(Adult), RMB988 (VIP), RMB350 (child under 1.2 meters).
For more info or reservations, please contact (8610)
5156 8888 ext.191.
 Xmas
Gala Party at Wangfujing Grand Hotel
Two theme Christmas parties featuring
"Fairyland Under The Moon" and "One
Night Around The World" will be staged at Wangfujing
Grand Hotel 19:00-24:00 on 24th December, 2004.
Sumptuous gala buffet dinner followed by exciting
performances and exceptional lucky-draw prizes only
at RMB988 net per person. RMB428 net per person
for Coffee Shop dinner with live band music and
RMB688 net for two persons for the candle-lit set
dinner at Roma Garden. A night not to be missed!
For more details, please visit www.wangfujinghotel.com
 Days
Hotel & Suites Beijing
*Christmas Eve on December 24th, 2004:
Grand Ball Room "Aegean Sea, Greece Breeze"
- Christmas Eve Supreme Seafood Buffet. Singing
and dancing, acrobatics, magic and so on. 18:30pm-midnight.
RMB 568 net per person; RMB 298 for each child under
1.2m, children are not eligible for lucky draw,
an exquisite gift will be given. Cafe Restaurant
Super Seafood Buffet: 18:30pm-23:00pm RMB 288 net
per person, RMB 148 for each child under 1.2m. *Christmas
Day on December 25th: Cafe Restaurant, 11:00am-14:30pm
RMB 118+15% per person, inclusive of one glass of
champagne. For more information or reservation,
please call: (8610) 6773 1234-X'mas Boutique.
 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.
 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
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