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Volume 8, issue 9 - February 28, 2005
       
       
       
       
       
       
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Secondary Department
The British School of Beijing will open its secondary department next academic year, offering the English National curriculum to students up to the age of 14. The school is part of King¹s Group, and as such a wholly British owned and managed institution, focusing on high academic standards and levels of spoken and written English in classrooms. All teachers are British qualified with experience, and academic resources meet UK standards. Class sizes average 15-20 students. The school is located in the embassy district of Beijing. For more information contact info@britishschool.org.cn or (8610) 8532-3088.

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Travel Information

Philippine Airlines takes you to the City of Light!
Laoag is the capital of historic Ilocos Norte province and serves as the commercial capital of the region. No other place in the country reflects such historical legacy as the Ilocos province. The 17th-century Paoay Church and Bell Tower of Gothic-Baroque-Oriental design were listed as UNESCO World Heritage. The coral stone bell tower served as an observation post of the Katipuneros during the Philippine Revolution. Prices start at CNY3,150. TEL: (86 21)6279 8765 FAX: (86 21)6279 8762

Insider's Guide to Beijing
The 640-page Insider's Guide to Beijing is a trove of information about the city you can't find elsewhere ... on topics like housing, schools, giving birth and buying a car, as well as wining, dining and just having fun. Illustrated with over 600 photos and seasoned with 116 sidebars, this tome contains all you need to get the most out of life in Beijing -- and put more back into it. Best of all, the book costs only RMB 50. Order your copy this very moment for immediate delivery in Beijing (distribution@thatsbj.com, 010 - 6554 5631) or look for it in bookstores around town. Overseas buyers can purchase it on Amazon.com.

Cheap Tickets From US To China
Got Friends in the U.S. Planning To Go To China? For Air Tickets from The US to China, the cheapest tickets are sold in the U.S. We Will Not Be Undersold! We offer the lowest-priced tickets on Air China, and on most other carriers. Located a block from New York's Empire State Building, Happy New York Travel can ship tickets to anywhere in the world. Call Catherine in the US at 1-212-268-5028, or US toll-free at 1-866-886-6868. Or Email: happynytravel@yahoo.com

Spend Your Holiday In Malaysia
China Youth Travel Service is providing diversified travel alternatives to Malaysia. The Five-day trip to Langkawi and Kuala Lumpur offers you a rare opportunity to acquire indepth knowledge and have romantic experience in the two areas, departs every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, price is RMB3650/person; Six-day tour to the tropical George Town, Langkawi and Genting Highlands costs RMB3999 each one, leaving on the same day as the above route. Besides, you can expect an air ticket and visa to the Malaysia with RMB2300 (excluding air ticket tax). For more info, please call (8610) 6568 6611 or 800-810-0138

Low-Cost Domestic Airfares For Expats
Zhong Jia Aviation Service has been committed to providing 24-hour air ticket booking service in Beijing. The Service is now offering special air tickets to a number of Chinese cities: Beijing fly to Guangzhou costs RMB300, to Shenzhen RMB300, to Chengdu RMB430, to Xiamen RMB510, to Kunming RMB540, to Shanghai RMB260, to Hangzhou RMB350, to Harbin RMB290, to Nanning RMB620; Round trip tickets to both Hong Kong and Singapore costs RMB2000. Complimentary insurance is included. For more routes, contact (8610) 8354 6213



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Hotel Deals

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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.

Meritus Super Deal
From 1 March to 30 April 2005, the 5-star Shanghai JC Mandarin is offering a special promotion from RMB 1,270 + per night. Rates are subject to 15% service charge. Weekend special room rate is available upon request. Shanghai JC Mandarin is conveniently located along Nan Jing Xi Lu, in the heart of Shanghai's business and shopping district. For reservation, Tel: (86 21) 6279 1888 - 5125

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Education

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

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) 5870 1133

Beijing Ji'an Shun Home Moving
We have a group of skilled workers and vehicles of different capacities to undertake relocation services for both families and enterprises. We are best known in the city for our 24-hour service and expertise in installing and dismantling air-conditioners and delivering pianos. Starting price is RMB120 and RMB150 (within the Second Ring Road). Starting price for single piano moving is RMB170 (type 120) and RMB200 (over 120). Additional RMB100 is charged for piano packed with other articles; RMB10 for each additional flight of stairs; RMB4/additional kilometer for distance beyond 10km; RMB30-50 for each additional piece of valuable and fragile articles. Address: No. 2 Haidian South Road, Haidian District Beijing. TEL (8610) 6286 2980/6286 2981


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Property and Real Estate

Chateau Glory
Located in the central Olympic area, Chateau Glory starts a residential legend here in Beijing. The value of the location destines its unlimited potential. A 70000-square-meter lake in the north, 3 superb golf clubs and also the splendid view of National Olympic Game Park, such is the vista of Chateau Glory. Neoclassical design provided by Wilson Associates and Pan-Asia EDAW bring the art of renaissance into its residents' life. Tel: (8610) 6493 6640.

 
Health & Fitness

Beijing Wuzhou Women's Hospital
Beijing Wuzhou Women's Hospital is the first advanced medical and healthcare organization in the capital providing a full-range of quality medical service to girls above 16. The hospital boasts a construction area of more than 6000 square meters and consists of a number of special departments such as the Comprehensive Outpatient Department, Mammary Disease Treatment Center, Department of Gynaecology (tumor, endocrinopathy, and infection) Research and Therapy Center, Barren Study and Treatment Center, Women's Plastic and Beauty Center, Family Planning Diagnosis and Treatment Center, Female Health Management Center etc and an Inpatient Department with a capacity of 100 sickbeds. With its brand new business concept and service, the hospital is trying its utmost to become a health club for urban females. Address: No. 24, West Da Wang Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing. TEL (8610) 8776 9899

Elsa Beauty
Elsa is a professional beauty institution that has been devoted to treating speckles of various types, including sunborn, chloasma, verruca, age pigment, freckles, inheriting speckles and many more. Most surpringsly, their state-of-art technology enables you to witness with your own eyes those rebarbative spots disappear from your skin within minutes and help you resume your natural beauty. TEL (8610) 8580 2548 (SOHO) / (8610) 6588 4114 (Chaoyang) / (8610) 8251 5476 (Haidian)

LM Lady's Beauty and Body Toning
LM is headquartered in Chaoyang District, but it has eight branches across the city with each of them conviently located and elegantly decorated. Classic services include Lady's Culture Nurturing, teaching women how to make up appealingly; Beauty and Health Fill-in Station serves to check the health conditions of women and create beautiful skins for them; Self-helped Beauty Bar provides computer based system for women to examine their health condition and find solutions on their own. What's more, LM is most famous for its skin whitening, speckle removing, eyelash engrafting and fat eliminating through "Bioelectricity". For details call (8610) 8453 1596 / 8453 1598.

 

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Jobs

Check for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
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Are you outgoing and creative?
A 5-start hotel in Beijing, managed by a renowned international hotel group is looking for the following key management positions: Reservations Manager, Sales Manager, Night Manager, Executive Floor Manager, & Chief Concierge. Please send your resume to people@1dongfangrd.com.cn

Job Vacancy At Swiss Company with Joint Venture
Swiss Company with Joint Venture in Beijing is seeking to employ a GeneralManager Assistant. MBA degree, bilingual English and Chinese and previous marketing work experience in foreign companies are essential. Please send CV's to bea-law@sohu.com or fax to (86 10)85298112.

 

Classifieds

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.

 

Services

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

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

Beijing Zhicheng Legal Firm
Formed by a group of dedicated legal professionals, we are particularly apt at dealing with various economic and financial cases such as land property disputes, ownership conflicts and contract disputes. Right now, we are offering a "risk agent" service to our clients. Charging criteria: minimum RMB10000 for civil actions, 10-20% for risk agent services in which the contractual payment is more than RMB30,000; 20-30% for risk agent service in which over RMB50,000 is involved. TEL (8610) 8597 6056/8597 5656. Address: 16A. No. 2 Tower, Zijing Haoting, No. 30 Dong San Huan Bei Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing.

New Speed Business Make Your Life In Beijing Easier
We specialize in looking after all the general needs for expatriates in Beijing and Shanghai. If you are a businessman or a company with foreign workers we are here to help and ease the problems and reduce time in applying for visas and work permits. Our services: Visa extension & status conversion for foreign nationanls; Visa permits for Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao expatriates; Visa Invitation Letter for foreign nationals; Employment License; Working visas (Z); Work Permit; Residence Permit. Address: Room 201, Unit 1, East Building, Yabao Apartment, No.8 Dayabao Lane, Dongcheng District, Beijing (100005). TEL (8610) 6559 4465/8528 1942.

Community Announcements

YPHHSummit Life
Social elite, fancy parties, top-ranking events...That's what Summit Life is all about. "Travel around the World in 80 Days" used to be a wild whimsy of Jules Verne. Now, however the Summit Club pursues even more exciting "Life Styles". Equipped with the finest-quality facilities, The Club provides its members with the privilege of global entertainment. Sharing exclusive taste and style, feeling the ecstasy of life, the Summit Club is always there for its honorable members. Tel: (8610) 6493 6640.

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. March 2 - YPHH Wine by the Bottle at Inner Affair
The March YPHH Wine by the Bottle event sees Spanish Wines by Torres at Inner Affair. Entrance is free and fingerfood is included. More info on http://www.yphh.com

YPHHThursday, March 10 - La Nuit Francaise at Le Rendez-vous, 7-10pm
We are very happy to announce that finally La Nuit Francaise is back with the monthly event for all French people and everyone interested in France or speaking French. The first event "new style" will be held on Thursday, March 10 from 7-10pm. The hosting venue is Le Rendez-vous on Gongti Beilu. During the evening we will offer you 3 glasses of wine and canapes. This and more is included in the entrance fee of RMB 100 only. More info on http://www.lanuitfrancaise.com

Allied Pickfords is please to announce that as a part of its ongoing expansion in China it is moving to a new larger office.The new contact details are as follows: The Space International Center Building A, Office 812 No.8, Dongdaqiao Road Beijing 100020, China Telephone: (86 10) 5870 1133 Fax:(86 10) 5870 0818 Effective 1st March, 2005!

British School ClubFootball Academy
The British School of Beijing and China ClubFootball are delighted to announce the new British School ClubFootball Academy. The Academy will offer top-quality soccer coaching courses at the British School in Sanlitun. Curriculum and courses will be designed and delivered by ClubFootball's English FA-qualified coaches, and courses are open to children aged 5-11 from all schools in Beijing. The first programme kicks off on Sat 19th Feb. For more information, please see www.clubfootball.com.cn, mail coaching@wanguoqunxing.com, or call (8610) 6417 0495.

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

St. David's Society Beijing
Are you Welsh or do you have close connections with Wales? A group of Beijing based Welsh people are trying to form a St. David's Society, where like-minded people can meet on a regular basis to celebrate their heritage! There are even plans for a St. David's Day Ball. If you are interested in becoming involved please E-mail stdavidsbj@yahoo.co.uk for further information. Pob hwyl

Beijing Macintosh User Group: Mac user in Beijing, or interested in the Apple Macintosh? We're here to help and to network. Join us for monthly meetings, and visit our website to keep tabs with the latest Apple Macintosh news. The Beijing Macintosh User Group is Beijing's international Macintosh user group. http://www.beimac.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.

 

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions

4th China (Beijing) International Green Building Material Exhibition
March 1 - 4, China International Exhibition Center. TEL (8610) 8460 0181

Beijing International Hotel Equipment Exhibit
March 1 - 3, China International Exhibition Center. TEL (8610) 8460 0181

China International Cars Maintenance Technology & Equipment Exhibition 2005
March 1 - 4 China International Exhibition Center. TEL (8610) 8460 0181

China International Kitchen And Bath Room Decoration Material Exhibition
March 3 - 6, Beijing Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 6831 6677-2313

Shock Of Heart
Contemporary sculpture works of Tian Shixin.
March 1 - 17. Qinghao Gallery (8610) 8779 0461

Blossom In Spring
In this vigorous February, Ke Chuang Ming Jia Yi Yuan brings out years' classic collections.
Through March 12. Creation Art Gallery TEL (8610) 8561 7570

Spring Oil Painting
Modern oil painting works of Pang Yongjie, Luo Qi, Feng Feng and many more, showing their feelings about the society.
March 1 - 17. Qinghao Gallery (8610) 8779 0461

West Xia Dynasty Culture Relics Exhibition
155 typical works deemed to best represent the Silver Age of the Western Xia Dynasty are on display. Ticket RMB20/person.
Through March 20. China National Museum. TEL (8610) 6513 8095

Glorious Forbidden City
Personal exhibition of Tian Li.
March 12 - 19. Address: Northeast Corner of Ritan Park, Chaoyang District, Beijing. For more info, call (8610) 8561 7570

 

Dining Out

Brazilian Carnival at Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing
It is that time of the year again! Colorful decoration, hot music, luscious food items served by friendly staff combined with great alcoholic juices. From 1 to 8 March, experience colorful Brazilian Carnival at Brazilian Churrascos! Dinner Buffet is priced at RMB248 net per person, including a shaken of Caprihinia. For reservations and inquiries, please dial (8610) 8498 2288 ext 6178.

Gloria Plaza Beijing Culinary Happenings in March
Sampan Restaurant Newly Promotion. From 01 March to 31 March 2005, discover the tasty fresh water turtle. Even the most jaded palate will find them irresistible; Atrium Cafe Easter Sunday Easter Brunch on March 27, 2005. Join us and savour the goodness at the buffet. Sumptuous featuring an array of dishes ranging from savory appetizers to luscious desserts. From 11:30am to 2:30pm, RMB108 plus 15% surcharge; International Women's Day Buffet Lunch?68 / person Buffet Dinner RMB138 / person, plus 15% surcharge. On 08 March a tribute to the fairer Gender and to celebrate this day a 20% discount. For reservations, call (86 10)65158855–2183

Bologna Flavor 4-Course Set Menu
For the month of February, our Ristorante Bologna on the 20th floor promotes 4-course set menu: Italian Corn Salad, Herbs Flavored Chicken Soup, Osso Buco, Museup and Fruit at RMB226+15% per person, including red wine. Please come to enjoy the authentic Bologna flavor with a fantastic view of Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City. For more information, please log onto our website at www.capitalhotel.com.cn. For reservations, please dial: (8610) 6512 9988 - 3686.

Honzen-Japanese Restaurant
The upscale and casual atmosphere at Honzen is one secret of its success. Serving consistently good quality, affordable Japanese food just like you would get in Japan is another. Whether you want a quick noodle lunch or a main course dinner with a wide variety of sushi, Honzen and his team will satisfy your appetite. Our menu offers a huge variety of Japanese foods. Striving for constant success and highest quality, Executive Chef Peter Schaumburg and his team have chosen Paradise Prawns from New Caledonia as the exclusive Prawns in our Japanese Restaurant Honzen. Culinary craftsmanship of Honzen and his team guarantee an authentic heavenly taste that makes the New Caledonian prawn highly valued. Therefore in March Honzen offer you several dishes so that you will be able to appreciate the exceptional qualities of Paradise Prawns. Open Monday to Saturday.Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, Dinner 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm. For reservations, please call Ms. Lily Chen (86 10)64653388 ext. 4141

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
Set Menu for Lovers priced at RMB298. Also provide separately-ordered menu and a bottle of sherry goes for advanced bookers. Add: No. 58 (A) Sanlitun South Road. TEL (8610) 6502 5118.

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 weeke