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Volume 9, issue 22 - May 30, 2005
       
       
       
       
       
       
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YPHHWhere 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

Dreaming of Flying Non-stop to Toronto?
Dream no more. Starting June 3, 2005, Air Canada will offer non-stop service between Beijing and Toronto, creating the first-ever direct link from mainland China to eastern Canada. With an elapsed time of about 13 hours, the new Beijing - Toronto service will give you maximum connecting options throughout the Americas. Besides, Air Canada flies non-stop daily from Beijing and Shanghai to Vancouver. For more information and reservation, please call your travel agent or contact Air Canada at (8610) 6468-2001, (8621) 6279-2999. www.aircanada.com

Fly to Cebu from RMB2370
Steeped in history and drenched in fun, Cebu is perhaps unmatched as a cosmopolitan resort. History and culture buffs can review the island's Spanish past by visiting Fort San Pedro, Magellan's Cross, Casa Gorordo, Carcar and the Basilica Minore del Sto. Nino. Shoppers will find a dreamworld of bargains in handicrafts and marvelous antiques. Beach lovers will welcome Cebu's top-rated resorts and their white sand beaches. Prices lower than last year, starting at RMB2370. Philippine Airlines: 021-62798765 fax 021-6279 8762. www.philippineairlines.com

Bona Travel Service
Beijing - London Return: RMB3610; Beijing - Sydney Return: RMB:4300; Bejing - West Coast Return: RMB4500; Beijing - Dubai Return: RMB4500. TEL: (8610) 6504 4079 /8671 3792 /8671 3793. cntravel@public3.bta.net.cn

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

Enjoy Your Weekend In Beijing's Countryside
Bring your kids to the countryside! Hurun Farm is located on the waterside of the upper reaches of the Miyun Reservoir--surrounded by high mountains and beautiful scenery. Our wooden cottages are best for get-togethers between family members, friends or lovers. RMB260/day/room Friday through Sunday; RMB180/day/room Monday through Thursday. RMB1500 for Membership that gives you 16 free service items in addition to a small piece of land of your own. For more information, please contact (8610) 6709 1780

Book International & China Tickets
Beijing Century Jinyuan Aviation service specializes in providing low-price airfare both domestically and internationally. We deliver tickets to your door free of charge with free insurance as gift. Our current offer include: from Beijing fly to Los Angeles RMB3100; from Beijing fly to Hawaii RMB3500; from Beijing fly to Paris RMB3350; from Beijing fly to London RMB3750; Beijing fly to Hong Kong RMB1900. Reservation hotline: (8610) 5837 6579/89



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Hotel Deals

Relax, Refresh, Renew
Indulge yourself at Quan Spa of Sanya Marriott Resort & Spa! Quan Spa Package includes ONE choice of Aroma Fusion Massage or Tui-Na Massage, and ONE Foot Ritual for one person. Buffet Breakfast for two. Staying in Deluxe Ocean View Room. RMB1388/night (Sun - Thurs) RMB1588/night (Fri – Sat). * Rates are inclusive of service charge and subject to availability. * Advance reservation for spa treatment is required. * Extension stays at RMB738/night on weekdays, RMB898/night on weekends. * Extension stays rates are inclusive of breakfast for two only. * Valid until September 30, 2005. For reservation and information, please contact Reservation Dept. at (898) 8856 8888 or email to reservation@syxmc.com.

Happy Summer Package, March 20 July 30, 05
For only RMB780 /room night up, you can enjoy our 2 nights and up benefits: Daily breakfast for 2 | Airport pick up (one way) | 1 piece free laundry daily | Kids Club: baby sitting free for 1/2 day daily. More nights, more benefits: BBQ dinner for 2 | Transportation: re-circle trip from hotel to airport. For reservation, please call (0898) 8856 5666-7103 for detail. E-mail: reservation@holiday-inn-sanya.com

Suite Deal - Valid Till 31 December 2005
USD 148 net per day, including: One night accommodation in a 53m2 Suite | Complimentary Executive Breakfast in Executive Lounge or Garden Cafe | Arrival limousine pick-up from airport or transfer to first business appointment per day | 50% discount on all Food & Beverage outlets | Complimentary pressing of one suit per day | One piece of business shirt / blouse laundry per day | Free incoming faxes and internet services | Unlimited local calls made within eijing | Complimentary cocktail daily from 6:00pm - 7:30pm and refreshments 6:30am - 11:00pm | Complimentary late check-out until 6:00pm (Subject to room availability) | Express check-in and check-out service at the Executive Lounge Reception | Personalized business liaision. Restrictions may apply. Reservation Hotline: (8610) 6800 1786.

Stay Free for the First Night!
Rates starting from Superior Golfview Room at USD 168/room/night. Take a short break at Sheraton Sanya Resort this summer with our Complimentary First Night Promotion. Please visit www.sheraton.com/sanya and view Special Offers for reservation. For Full information please visit www.sheratonsanya.com or click here or phone (86) (898) 8855 8239 or email: sanya.res@sheraton.com

Introducing Crowne Plaza Pudong Shanghai
You know the value of a great business partnership. So now you can partner with Crowne Plaza Pudong Shanghai. As Waigaoqiao's first and only international hotel, our experienced team can help you achieve your business goals - and help you relax at the end of the busy day. Experience the latest in - room comforts, the most innovative meetings facilities and services and the very best in recreation. That's why The Place to Meet is Crowne Plaza Pudong Shanghai. To book your opening offer of RMB988 log on to www.crowneplaza.com or call toll-free number (in China): 800 830 2628.

Book a Hostel Room in China!
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Education

Rutgers International EMBA Program
Reach your career goals with Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Rutgers International EMBA in Beijing, a 14-month Program Starting in September 2005. All courses and accreditation standards equal to our Programs in USA. Courses taught by Rutgers Professors flown in from US. Next Beijing Info Session: June 13. Meet with Rutgers Professors and Alumni. To register, call 010-8526-2528/29 Ext. 18 or Email emba@rutgers.cn. For personal meeting requests email vivien@rutgers.cn. To learn more about Rutgers EMBA China programs, visit www.rutgers.cn

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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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: bj@alliedpickfords.com.cn Tel: (86 10) 5870 1133

Beijing United Moving Service Company
With a highly modernized transportation team and experienced staff team, we have been enjoying a good reputation among Beijing citizens in recent years. Our major services include moving for families and companies, express delivery, furniture installation/dismantling. Our starting price for individuals is RMB150 and companies RMB170. We charge additional RMB20-50 for each piece of precious items. For details, call us at (8610) 8731 5910

We Help You Move
Established in 1993 with RMB4 million registration capital, we have grown into a professional moving service provider with more than 100 vehicles and 500 or so staff. In order to provide more convenience and timely service to our clients, we have set up seven branches across Beijing. Our service is based on vehicle times. RMB150/vehicle for individual clients. RMB180/vehicle for enterprise clients. Additional RMB30-500 for fragile and precious items. Price is subject to market. Service Hotline: (8610) 6822 8868. Fax: (8610) 6816 7540


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Health & Fitness

BODYWORKS, A Trustworthy Friend To Resign Your Health To
Bodyworks combines perfectly professional fitness service with physical checkup. Its Lido Branch boasts advanced checkup instrument unparalleled elsewhere. It has a healthy food lounge providing free five-star nutrition breakfast and a unique check follow-up policy to improve its service value. With special TCM outpatient and pharmacy, Lido Checkup Center is able to offer tailored treatment to meet patients' different health needs. Hotline: (8610) 6430 2008 press 2. For more info, pls click here.

Zhouji Fitness Center
Located on the North Second Ring Road, Zhouji Fitness Center has a total space of 1500 sqm. Our services include bowling (certified by American AMF Corporation) with eight lanes, yoga, hip hop, and body toning at our gym and we provide tailored service for each of our clients. Address: B1F, Zhouji Plaza, No. 16 Ande Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing. TEL (8610) 8488 2482

Follow Spring "Dynamic Marcel" Trend At Supreme Beauty Design Workshop
Supreme Beauty Design Workshop is a special workshop of L'Oreal. We often organize various interactive activities between our hairdresser and clients, and color experts and clients to make out tailored hair beauty plans for them. Now we are launching the spring-summer hair fashion trend - "Dynamic Marcel". Our "Dynamic Marcel" service is priced at RMB158 only. Address: B115, Huateng Building, Jinsong San Qu, Chaoyang District, Beijing. TEL (8610) 6512 8387

Ailishe Women's Salon
A two-storey beauty salon with up to 1000 sqm business space, Ailishe Women's Salon incorporates in perfect manner of beauty, teeth beauty, body toning with leisure reading and business. We play soft and tender background music for you to fully relax in our salon and we have elegant and thoughtful beauticians stand aside to help you realize your beauty dream. Our featured service: skin therapy with French YONKA Plant. Address: Room 101, Tower C, Yingte Apartment, Xibahe, Chaoyang District, Beijing TEL (8610) 6447 5066/6447 5088

 

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Jobs

Check for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
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Job Vacancy at British Embassy Beijing
British Embassy Beijing is looking for one full-time Risk Assessment Unit Assistant in their Visa Section. Job opens to foreign nationals with valid "Z" visa only. For more details, please look up at the Embassy Web page: www.uk.cn

 

Classifieds

150sq m 2-bedroom 2-bathroom apt in Julong Garden for rent!
Nr Worker's Stadium, convenient for Dongsi Shitiao subway, 2nd ring road, Sanlitun. Newly renovated, with Brandt oven; fully furnished; large rooms; mature garden; sports club available; satellite TV; ADSL; electrical appliances; 9900 RMB/mth or nearest offer. Tel: 13601247749.

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.

 

Property and
Real Estate

Blue Castle -- Your best & only exclusively residential choice in Beijing's CBD
Walking distance to Da Wang Lu subway, Blue Castle is centrally located at west Da Wang Lu, the central area of Beijing CBD. This luxurious residential property is managed by China World Trade Center and provides a wide range of residential apartments from 1 to 4 bedrooms ranging from 61.14 to 319.59 square meters. Please click here to see show rooms and floor plans or click logo for more information. Right now, people who purchase Blue Castle International Apartment in US or Hongkong dollars will be entitled to a 70% mortgage for 30 years from HSBC. Hotline for Lease: (8610)6583 1903 / (8610)6581 1905.

Blue Castle International Centre, the future of office buildings
The 27th floors Blue Castle International Centre is centrally located in Beijing's CBD area (1km north of CWTC). This 24 hours service office building offers a unique multiple floor straight office space with full glass walls, and is equipped with a Trane unit module central air conditioning system for complete air change; 2 international standard simultaneous interpretation centers; 3,500 independent telephone modules; 6-class line broadband and LAN system; 400 sq.m Blue Staff canteen; coffee shop; library; gymnasium; swimming pool; business lounge; convenience store.The Centre will be topped out in January 2004 and completed in August. Interest free before completion. For more information, please click here VIP Hotline: (8610)6583 6188 Email: bl@bluecastle.net.cn Blue Castle sales office: No.3 Xidawang Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100026. Blue Castle developer: Beijing Jianhua Times Real Estate Co,. Ltd Property Management: China World Property & Hotel Management Co., Ltd.

New World Tai Hua Service Apartment
Beijing Kiu Lok Property Service Co., Ltd is a professional real estate agency. Our property consultants will provide you a wide range of property information including Beijing New World Center Office Buildings & Apartments; Beijing New World Tai Hua Apartments; Dynasty Garden Villas; Chateau Regalia Villas and much more... Our experienced and special tailored services will definitely meet your needs. For more information, please click here or contact Ms Rina Yan on (8610)6708 1288, 13031036135 or fax to (8610)6701 0598. E-mail:bjkl@vip.163.com Website: http://www.kiulok.com.hk

The Tower Apartments at Oriental Plaza - The Best of it All!
Centrally located within Oriental Plaza are Beijing's best fully serviced luxury apartments. Tenants enjoy housekeeping, a Club Oasis/Lido membership, and even a discount at the bars and restaurants of the Grand Hyatt Beijing. The property has over 40 food and beverage outlets, a grocery store and is conveniently located above a subway station. 1 to 4-bedroom suites are available, ranging from 55 sq.m. all the way to Beijing's best presidential suites. Short-term leases are now possible! Click here to see December's specials. Call (8610) 8518 1188 for an appointment or email to apartment@orientalplaza.com

Find Expat Housing in Beijing!
DTZ can help you find the perfect home in Beijing. No matter your budget, we can aid you in finding a home near some of Beijing's cleanest and spacious living areas. To see a listing of some of our suggested properties, click here! And please contact us at: Ms Angela Shew, DTZ Debenham Tie Leung, Phone: (8610)65171275 (Direct line), Fax: (8610)65101368/69. E-mail: angela_shew@dtz.bj.cn

 

Services

The Professional Translation Company.
Thundergates provides professional and accurate translations of legal documents, corporate / project documents, print media, personal documents, website localization, trademark translation and re-design, as well as interpretation services. Ensure the accuracy of important documents by trusting the professionals. We employ both native English and Chinese speakers. Let us help you before it's too late. Tel: (8610) 6743 7506, Fax: (8610) 8532 1999, Email: mail@thundergates.com or visit us Online at www.thundergates.com to find out more.

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

Complete Business Accounting With Beijing Three Star Accounting Firm
We help you do what you find difficult or beyond power. If you have problems in following please call us: capital verification, asset evaluation, project budget, qualification certification, tax paying, account keeping, registration alteration, annual inspection etc. Our qualified staff team is right around to assist you. TEL (8610) 6816 5699

We Can Get You An Ayi
We are a professional household service provider registered at Haidian District Department of Industry and Commerce. All our staff, consisted of immigrant workers and laid-off workers in Beijing, have been specially trained for their duty and are qualified to provide you all-way family service: laundry, cooking, room cleaning, kid/aged/lying-in women/patients caring. Starting price RMB400/month for nursing. Members can expect a discount. Membership fee RMB150-500/year. Haidian Office TEL (8610) 6818 4732/6816 5984. Chaoyang Office TEL (8610) 6500 5796. E-mail:aijj@aijj.sina.net

Community Announcements

YPHHYPHH Happy Networking
Since January 2001 YPHH has been organizing "Happy Networking"-events for people working and living in Beijing & Shanghai. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month the YPHH Happy Hour. Other events include YPHH Wine Tasting at Centro, YPHH Belgian Beer Tasting at Hidden Tree and much more. Info and subscribes via http://www.yphh.com

The International Festival Chorus (IFC) is always looking for experienced choral singers of 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 auditions@beijingifc.org or visit us online at www.beijingifc.org

Beijing Devils Rugby Club
Now training for the new season. For more details email beijing_rugby@yahoo.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!

ClubFootball Coaching Programmes
Children from all schools are invited to attend ClubFootball's top-quality soccer coaching programmes at the ISB Soccer Academy and British School ClubFootball Academy. Classes are taught in small groups by ClubFootball's English FA-qualified coaching staff, at the ISB, Shunyi and the British School in Sanlitun. The full range of Spring programmes begin on the 9th April, and kids staying in Beijing over the Spring break (March 30th - April 4th) and May holiday (April 30th - May 4th) can also sign up for holiday intensive courses. For full details on all ClubFootball coaching programmes, 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 of Beijing
The St. David's Society of Beijing (Cymdeithas Dewi Sant Beijing)is an association for the purpose of bringing together the growing number of Welsh people located in Beijing, as well as China-wide, and also those of any nationality with a genuine interest in or connection with Wales. The Society provides cultural and social experiences for those Welsh, Chinese and others which regularly celebrate St. David's Day (Gwyl Dewi Sant), Christmas, rugby games, quiz nights and the like, to ensure that the 'hwyl' of Welshness is not lost in Beijing. If you would like to join the society or wish to find out more information, please contact the Bard Gilbard Honey-Jones on (8610) 8532 3088(headmaster@britishschool.org.cn) or Secretary John Williams on (8610) 6462 9199 (john.williams@internationalsos.com).

Indoor Volleyball
Monday night, 7-9pm, indoor volleyball, all levels and languages welcome, just bring a smile and white soled shoes. Send email to Beijing.Volleyball@gmail.com for details.

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. Sunday worship services begin 10:00 a.m., with pre-servic! e prayer starting at 9:30 a.m. We are meeting temporarily at the Yu Yang Hotel (No. 18 Xin Yuan Xili Middle Street, Chaoyang District, Phone: (86)10-64669988). Home groups meet on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday in the Chaoyang area. For the latest information, check our website at www.theriverofgrace.com

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

9th China International Musical Instrument Exhibition
May 30 - June 2, China Agricultural Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 6509 6688

China International Hotel, Catering, Food & Service Equipment Exposition 2005
May 31 - June 2, China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 6505 2288#86780

14th China International Professional Acoustic, Lighting And Musical Instrument Exhibition
May 31 - June 3, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8460 0000

Fitness & Beauty Products Exhibition 2005
June 2 - 4, Chinese People's Military and Revolutionary Museum TEL (8610) 6686 6151

French Sun King Louis XXIV
84 pieces of Versailles Palace's collection are on the shown.
Through July 31. Inside the Wumen Gate of Forbidden City

Visual Art Exhibition
By Songzhuang Art Cooperatives.
Through July 6. Songzhuang Art Cooperatives. TEL (8610) 8957 2984

French Art
Works collected by French Pompidou Center, including more than 80 pieces of paintings, photos, video tapes films and many more are on the show at the China Millennium Monument.
April 28 - June 15, TEL (8610) 6852 7108

Sichuan Arts
Features art works of five Sichuan artists. Free.
May 3 - July 15, TEL (8610) 8456 2421

 

Dining Out

Dragon Boat Festival Promotion
The traditional festival - Dragon Boat Festival is coming. From June 1 to June 11, 2005, the Garden View Restaurant will present you with four types of glutinous rice dumpling: glutinous rice dumpling with dates, red bean paste, chicken meat and glutinous millet dumpling with dates in bamboo leaves at the prices of RMB3.5 to RMB5 per piece. During the promotion period, our Chefs will show now to wrap glutinous rice dumplings in bamboo leaves at the restaurant's work station. For more information, please log onto our website at www.capitalhotel.com.cn. For reservations, please dial: (8610) 6512 9988-3240/3571.

Garden Party Summer Season
The Radisson SAS Hotel's lush green garden is now open! Located in the hotel's west side courtyard - and displaying an impressive array of trees, plants and flowers - the Royal Garden provides a peaceful oasis from the busy streets of Beijing. It is a truly ideal setting for any occasion - especially memorable weddings & festive summer barbeques. Sumptuous buffets are available at special promotional prices starting from 188 RMB per person. Price includes 15% service charge. Valid until August 31st, 2005. Reservation of a minimum of 10 persons is required. Phone: (8610) 6466 3388.

Continental Dinner Buffet Buy One Get One Free before 7:30 pm
Only RMB138+15% surcharge per person. Due to the popularity of this promotion, we are extending the offer to June 30 at Patio Restaurant. To those who are new, our Continental Dinner Buffet highlights different cuisines from around the world along with our Hu Nan Specialties from May 10. For just RMB86+15% surcharge, you can enjoy our Lunch buffet,which together with the Hu Nan specialties, also includes our mouth-watering Carving Station, Salad Buffet and many other specialty. Enjoy those distinctive tastes that have made Hu Nan dining so celebrated in China! For reservations, please call (8610) 6437 6688 ext.1971.

Presidential Plaza Beer Garden
The lush green garden has just opened. Located in the west courtyard, the garden provides a peaceful oasis from the busy streets. Assorted chinese snacks, Grills and BBQ items prices from RMB 1.50 to 4.00. Tsing Tao Beer, Tiger Draught and selection of Cold drinks and juices just name a few. (8610) 5858 5588 ext. 8234.

Weekend Garden BBQ @ Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing
Every Friday & Saturda