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Comedy Rocks Beijing!
Laughs a-plenty hit the Northern Capital with
ChopSchticks presented by The Comedy Tour on Thu Jan 13th
& Fri Jan 14th at 8pm at the American Club on 2nd
Ring Rd. World-class stand-up comedians Russell Peters
headlines with opening act Ron Josol. Russell is a Hilarious
Indian/Canadian comedian who's had his one man show the
Edinburgh Festival and Ron is a Filipino/Canadian with
his own TV series back in his hometown of Toronto. Don't
miss it!. Tickets are 260RMB at the door and 220RMB in
advance. Get tickets now by calling 1365 133 3267 or by
emailing Tickets@TheComedyTour.com
The
British School of Beijing in support of raising
money for the Tsunami disaster presents a Silent Auction
of Framed Rock Prints & Photos of the Beatles, Pink
Floyd, Led Zeppelin and Cheese & Wine Evening Friday
14th January 14th, 6.00-8.00pm. Tickets RMB50 each please
RSVP by Weds. 12th Jan Call Cher at (8610) 8532 3088 or
E-mail on info@britishschool.org.cn
Spring
Festival, Lunar New Year, and Valentine's Day Newsletter
We just finished celebrating holidays in December
and now there are more reasons to celebrate. We are preparing
our annual Happy Holidays Newsletter to let you know of
all the fun things to do in Beijing during the Lunar New
Year, Spring Festival, and Valentine's Day Holidays. Learn
about great holiday dining deals, family excursion specials,
and more! To subscribe to this special email newsletter,
please visit http://www.xianzai.cn/holidays/
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Are You?!
Each month, YPHH organizes Happy Networking Events at bars
and restaurants in Beijing. Visit www.yphh.com
for more info and check back each week to see if you are
pictured here!
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Travel Information |
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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.
 Chitwan,
one of the world most famous National Parks
Chitwan National Park lies 120 kilometers
southwest of Kathmandu and is located in one of
Nepal's largest sub-tropical forest regions. The
area hosts a wide range of wildlife including the
rare great one-horned rhinoceros, several species
of deers, sloth bear, leopard, wild boar, fresh
water dolphin, crocodile, more than 350 species
of birds and the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger listed
on the world's endangered species list. Visitors
to Chitwan may enjoy elephant back excursions, nature
walks, canoe trips, river rafts and other activities
suitable for travelers eager to discover nature
at its very best. There are several authorized agencies
that can organize such safaris and, for more information,
go to www.welcomenepal.com
or contact our representative in China at (010)
8526 1228/9.
CN
Travel Service
Bejing - West Coast Return: RMB3600; Beijing
- Bangkok Return: RMB2800; Beijing - Tokyo Return:
RMB2650; Hongkong Package(Ticket and Hotel): RMB2850.
TEL: (8610) 6504 4079 /8671 3792 /8671 3793. cntravel@public3.bta.net.cn
New
Love In Winter: Ice Lantern, Ski And Hotspring
The two-day trip costs RMB338 for adult
and RMB238 for child. You can't beat that rate!
Fee covers round-trip tickets for air-conditioned
bus, package ticket for admission and the entertainment
programs at Tianlongyuan Hotspring Palace, door
tickets for the ski rink and Longqingxia ice lantern
area, one night garden-like hotel accommodation,
a dinner and a breakfast. Gather every Saturday
to depart! For more info, call 010-65282824/65211616
or register at B4-8405, Attached Building of Oriental
Plaza, 8-16 Dongdan Santiao, Dongcheng District,
Beijing.
International
Air Tickets Don't Get Cheaper Than This!
Beijing Oriental Innovation Aviation Service
is offering air tickets which bring you to every
corner of the world. From Beijing fly to Hongkong
Single RMB1500, Round RMB2340; From Beijing fly
to Tokyo Single RMB2010, Round RMB3210; From Beijing
fly to New Delhi Single RMB3010, Round RMB4110;
From Beijing fly to Sidney Single RMB4010, Round
RMB6510; From Beijing fly to San Francisco Single
RMB3910, Round RMB4910; From Beijing fly to Soul
Single RMB1470, Round RMB2380, From Beijing fly
to Paris Single RMB2910, Round RMB5510. We work
24 hours a day, 365 days a year including weekends
and holidays. Booking hotline: 800-810-9166, 010-51669187.
Fax: 010-84255706.
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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.
 Mandarin
Club Room Promotion
From today until February 28 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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 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
 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.
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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)
Order
A Beautiful Office With Greenspace Construction &
Design Company
Beijing Greenspace Construction and Design
Co., Ltd is a professional establishment engaged in
design and decoration of office buildings and hotels.
Service fee is based on space and what kind of material
the customer choose. Address: 13F, Tower A, Lanchou
Mingzuo, Jiqingli, Chaoyang District. Tel: 010-65518880
Fax: 010-65518884
Beijing
Yongshengxin Relocation Company
With over a decade's experience, we have grown
into a qualified moving service provider with more than
a dozen trucks and a team of well-trained staff. Our
service includes freight, air-conditioner installation
and dismantling, cleaning, and tube dredging. RMB150
starting price for family clients and RMB180 for enterprises;
Additional RMB4 charged for each 1km when the distance
is beyond 10km. Piano moving: RMB180 for piano typed
120, RMB250 for those over type 120. For quatotions
of particular services, please contact our office most
convenient to you: Yayuncun (010-64950567), Sunrise
Park (010-65024427), Jinsong (010-87379537)
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Property and Real Estate |
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A
new two-bedroom apartment for rent!
A Brand new two bedroom apartment with
complete decoration (wood floor). It's located east
to the Chaoyang Park, 15 minutes to China World.
Total area of 87.58s.m. Main bedroom is15sq, with
a huge balcony facing south. Small bedroom is 10s.m
facing west. Sitting room is 18.9s.m with a small
balcony facing west. The apartment is fully equipped
with furniture, home electronics and air-con in
each room. The property provides 24-hour hot water,
Broad band. Nirvana gym downstairs is perfect spot
for your fitness. Rental: RMB4000/month. Interested?
Drop a line to krissy_huo@yahoo.com
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Health & Fitness |
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Beijing
Natural Fitness Center Makes Your Resolutions
Come True
Is your new year's resolution to get
into shape? Our spa can help you. By joining us,
you are given a privilege to apply for a passport
for travel and healthcare abroad. Our unique service
includes beauty and breast SPA. Right now, our
New Year card is on hot sale. RMB500/10 times,
RMB800/20 times, RMB900/30 times; Monthly Card
RMB600, Bimonthly Card RMB900. Address: #1 Building,
Huilongguan Fengyayuan, Changping District Beijing.
Tel: 010-81710072
Beijing
Tongren Eye Hospital
Beijing Tongren Eye Hospital enjoys
a high reputation both home and abroad with its
expertise in diagnosing and treating various complicated
ophthalmological diseases. Currently there are
187 beds, 96 experienced doctors and 91 skillful
nurses in the center. Most of the doctors here
are Master degree or above holders. The main services
of the center include glaucoma and external eye
injury treatment; cataract and short sight cure;
laser treatment, cornea transplant and plastic
surgery. Address: No. 1 Dongjiao Minxiang, Dongcheng
District. For more information, please contact
(8610) 5826 9911
Beijing
One Scenery Plastic Surgery Outpatient Department
We are among the first group of medical
institutions approved by the Public Health Department
to be involved in beauty and plastic surgery after
China's entry to the WTO. Just like our name,
our cozy and comfortable room looks like a beautiful
scenery and we are committed to making you the
same beautiful as well. We guarantee all patients
to recover within one week after the safe and
pain-free operation conducted by our professional
medical team. Featured services: wrinkle elimination,
mandible beauty, nasal beauty, eye pouch removal,
breast pliming, weight reduction and shaping.
Address: 1F Linda Plaza, No. 8 Dong Tu Cheng Lu,
Chaoyang District. 24-hour Consulting Hotline:
(8610) 6446 2800/6446 2801
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Jobs |
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Check
for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
Surf to http://www.xianzai.com.cn/canada
Operation
Manager Wanted At AIG
Job briefly Description: We are looking
for an Operation Director to improve all aspects
of manufacturing process for industrial machinery
parts. The job function will include: 1) To evaluate
and to improve all aspects of order processing to
meet tight delivery schedules 2) Supervising Engineering
Department, to improve current manufacturing protocols.
3) Supervising Engineering Department, to improve
current design drawing protocols. 4) To evaluate
the cleanness and safety standards and implement
changes. 5) Supervising Production Department, to
meet tight delivered schedules. 6) Supervising Quality
Department, to improve current QC protocols. AIG
Nanjing is a manufacturer of industrial sealing
devices. Sealing devices are made of many small
parts on urgent schedules. For further company information,
please go to www.aigindustries.com.cn.
This position would be a well respected position
in the whole company and would require previous
production and quality experiences in multinational
companies. You will be assigned a company car and
a translator. If interested, please forward your
complete CV to Claire Chen at chenxuanlin@aigindustries.com.cn
Director
of Sales & Marketing Wanted At Holiday Inn Lido
Beijing
Holiday Inn Lido Beijing is looking for
an experienced Director of Sales & Marketing
to continue the long tradition of excellence and
diversity at this famous Beijing hotel. The ideal
candidate should have minimum 4 years experience
in a Director of Sales & Marketing and working
experience of an International hotel operation.
He/she must be creative, dynamic, hard working and
has outstanding sales idea and skills. He/she must
be pro-active to all customer needs and have flexible
availability, including weekends. He/she should
provide functional direction to hotel sales and
marketing staff area to optimised opportunities
through proactive planning and execution of the
approved IBP as well as marketing and sales plans
and strategies which ultimately stimulate demand
for room nights, drive incremental revenues, stimulate
product demand and achieve #1 or 2 RGI positioning.
Please forward your CVs to jeffrey.brown@ichotelsgroup.com
Job
Vacancies At ISB
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.
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my piano
I have a nice piano perfect for learning
and entertaining. I will pay for transportation
from my home to your home in Beijing, and you are
welcome to come visit and test it. It needs a small
tune-up, but besides that is in very good condition.
It also comes with a piano bench. Will sell for
4500RMB, or best price. If interested, please email
me at thjyhsy13@yahoo.com
60cm
(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. |
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Accountants... LehmanBrown... providing an alternative:
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Company Secretarial, Legal Financial Accounting:
CFO Function, Bookkeeping, Accounting & financial
advise, Office Administration Management Accounting:
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Solutions: Systems Implementation, Internal Process
review, Information Management Business Management:
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E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com,
shanghai@lehmanbrown.com,
hongkong@lehmanbrown.com
 Computer
Network Installation and Security
Call CANDIS for free network audits. Are
your network, email and web servers secure from
viruses and hackers? In Beijing, Shanghai and Hong
Kong, CANDIS specializes in systems integration
and labor outsourcing, www.candis.com.cn.
Phone: 010-6568-0876; email: audits@candis.com.cn
Photographic
Service Needed At US Embassy Beijing
US Embassy in Beijing seeks experienced
contract photographic service for ongoing high level
visits. The contractor must be willing to work extended
hours approximately 8-10 times per year. Looking
for a contractor with a great eye, the ability to
capture senior Chinese government and foreign leaders
for a variety of primarily public occasions. In
this service, the qualified contractor will provide
their own equipment and digital camera. Must have
significant creative experience in digital photography
and retouching skills in Photoshop, and be able
to keep up with demanding clients in a fast-paced
environment. Contractor must be willing to do post-production
Photoshop work. Must be able to deal well with and
have familiarity with working style of Western press.
Interested bidders should contact the Embassy Mr.
Li Shuqing, (8610) 6532 3431 ext. 7459, or by fax,
(8610) 6532 2213. Deadline for inquiries is January
31, 2005.
Are
you ready for an Emergency?
Emergency First Response CPR and First
Aid training prepares you to render aid in life-threatening
emergencies and helps you assist when Emergency
Medical Services are either delayed or unavailable.
Our next course begins Tuesday, January 18 at 7
pm. Register now! E-mail steven@sinoscuba.com
or call 1369 302 8913.
Create
A New Image With Botao Tailored Uniforms
Botao Garments Manufacturing Company is
mainly engaged in creating stylish uniforms for
businessmen and women. Our company's primary wish
is to make you look more professional with our state-of-art
tailored workshop. Address: No. 19, Litianlu, Banbidian,
Capital Airport Road South, Shunyi District. Tel:
010-81461565 Email: botao.uniform@263.net.cn
Jiawenbo
Translation Company
Jiawenbo Translation Company is one of
the largest writing and translating companies in
Beijing. We have a professional team of noted professors,
doctors and visiting scholars from abroad who are
not only proficient in language, but also familiar
with overseas education system so that we are able
to provide tailored writing and translation service
to those who are eager to study or work abroad.
RMB2500 for writing a personal statement and three
reference letters. RMB250 per thousand Chinese characters
translation. For more info, call 010-58876027 |
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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
The
Australian Ball 2005 - Strictly Ballroom!! 29 January
2005!! Book Now!!
Are You Set To Come To The Best Ball For
2005!! The Australian Community in Beijing is proud
to present the Australian Ball 2005 – Strictly
Ballroom! Get your dancing shoes and come along
for a great time on 29 January 2005! There are not
too many tables left for this glamorous event which
will take place at the China World Hotel, Beijing.
Book now and be part of one of the most enjoyable
nights on the Beijing Social Calendar. For bookings
and information visit www.austcham.org,
or call Mary Yu on (8610) 6595 9252.
St.David's
Society of Beijing
The St. David's Society of Beijing will
hold a meeting on Wednesday next 12th January at
Frank's place at 6.30 p.m. Discussions will take
place regarding the first St. David's Day celebration
on 1st March. Further information please contact
The Bard, Gilbard Honey-Jones on 137 0106 4111 or
Vice Bard, Chris Lovering on 137 0186 4764.
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
Looking
for C.S. Lewis! Compass Theater is seeking
mature male actors for various roles in March production
of "Shadowlands". Auditions will be January
11 and 12, East Lake Villas, 35 Dongzhimenwai. Contact
compasstheater@hotmail.com
or call Carla Lev at 135-0108-2647 for details.
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
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Trama E L'oro: Spendours of the Italian Renaissance
(January 1-16)
Millennium Art Museum, 9A Fuxing Rd. Haidian District.
For more information please call (8610) 6532 2187
or email info@italcultbeijing.org.
Discover
New Style (Through February 5)
Works of artists He Jian, Luo Qing, Xiaohong, Liu
Fei and many more are on display.
10:30AM-18:30PM, Tuesday through Sunday. Beijing
Season's Gallery TEL (8610) 6431 1900
Heipi
Shi Private Exhibition (January 1-15)
Li Wei's personal exhibition.
Daily. Address: Dongbai Fuyuan, Xiaobaocun South
Road, Songzhuangzhen, Tongzhou District Beijing.
TEL (8610) 8169 5730/6959 6929
Dream
Factory Publish Heap (Through February 5)
Tokyo Art Gallery Beijing. TEL (8610) 8457 3245
31st
China International Leather Products Fair (January
11-14)
China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall TEL 6505
6506
6th China
International Exhibition & Conference Exhibition
(January 12-13)
China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610)
8460 0181
Beijing
October Calligraphy Exhibition (January 10-16)
Contemporary handwritings and calligraphy are on
show.
Today Art Gallery TEL (8610) 6221 6146
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 (8610) 5856 6060 |
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Dining Out |
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Curry
Storm Festival
Curry specialties from South Asian: Indian
food festive: Tandori Chicken , Sayadia. Naan Bread.
from India.Chicken Madras, Bombay Prawn Curry, Thai
Seafood Curry & glass Noodle Salad, Lamb Curry
from Malaysia. Roti Pratha from India. Cafe Restaurant.
Time: Every Friday 18:00 - 22:00. RMB 158 net per
person. For more information please call (8610)
6773 1234 ext. 3930.
 Seafood
Hotpot
Known for its freshness and tastefulness,
The Capital Hotel Vigor Abalone Restaurant presents
the best quality seafood hotpot dishes of Hong Kong
style. All food materials are strictly selected
and exclusively supplied. Come to discover the delights
the hotpot dishes bring you. Venue: 2nd FL, Capital
Hotel, 3 Qian Men East Street, Beijing 100006. Tel:
(8610) 6512 9988 - 3571. E-mail: f_b@capitalhotel.com.cn
Website: www.capitalhotel.com.cn
Sixth Sense Japanese Food Restaurant Co
Ltd.
At Sixth Sense, you can treat yourself
with any of the hundreds of classic Japanese dishes,
elaboratedly prepared by our Japanese chef; or you
can appreciate the intimate and alluring decor which
mixes modern and natural themes; then again why
not experience the court-like atmosphere of eating
in a traditional Beijing courtyard, all with a modern
twist! That's not all - we also offer a European
and Arabian-themed bar! Sixth Sense is truly a good
place to go at anytime. Mr Xu and Mrs Amy celebrated
founders of world famoused Suzie Wong bar whose
unique notion of business and remarkable serving
consciousness gained accordant recognition of people
from all over the world are the landlords of the
restaurant. Add: B of No.6 Jianguomennei Dajie Dongcheng
District Beijing. Tel: (8610) 6559 6606 Fax: (8610)
6559 6667
Inner Affair Restaurant
& Bar
Like floating on water, like floating
in the air, this is what life looks like. The bar
combines both openness and closeness... creating
a kind of peaceful atmosphere without the feeling
of decadence as brought about by the Qing Dynasty
opium and giving way for true happiness to bloom
in the night with the glimmerings and wonderful
rhythm. All this is the wonderland that Inner Affair
builds to cater to its God-like customers. Address:
1F, Qiankun Plaza, 6# Sanlitun Xi Liu Jie, Chaoyang
District. Tel: 010-84540899 010-84540321.
 The
owners of VICS and The Den have joined forces to
open Wu Dai. Inside
is a spectacular blend of modern and traditional
decor with rich blue and yellow drapes. The second
floor is comprised of a series of uniquely designed
private dining rooms, each seating approximately
eight to ten diners. Specialising in "special
dishes" that are a visual match for the decor,
Wu Dai have chosen China's South regions as their
inspiration. Perfect for those liking variety, Wu
Dai offers dishes ranging from sweet Shanghai to
spicy Sichuan. Add: South Gate of Worker's Stadium.
Chaoyang District TEL: (8610) 6500 5318.
Sanlitun:
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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 a | | | |
