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Volume 9, issue 23 - June 6, 2005
       
       
       
       
       
       
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Java & Yangon
The only restaurant serving Indonesian and Burmese food in Beijing. Our chefs from the origins with create mouth watering delicacies to suit your appetite, recipes for the Beijingers, both local and expats. Java and Yangon is also available for in-house and outdoor catering. We cater for all types of parties. Try our famous weekdays set lunch @ 38rmb per person. Located behind German embassy Sanlitun xiwujie, Chaoyang, Beijing Call (8610) 8451 7489 or 13701265314 for catering and delivery menus.

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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

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Hotel Deals

Hilton Beijing Summer Special Deal
Newly renovated Superior Room Single: RMB788 and Double: RMB888. Inclusive of daily American Breakfast; Applicable for weekend stay; Applicable for PRC guests or expatriate with Valid PRC residence permit; Subject to 15% surcharge; Valid from June 1 - August 31, 2005. For reservations: please call (8610) 5865 5221/2/3.

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.

Light up the Weekend Night RMB366/pax/night
Package inclusive of: 1 Superior Scenic View room | Minimum 2 person stay | 1 Daily breakfast per pax | Late check out till 16:00(accord to room availability) | Include the Saturday BBQ Party (Sea Food BBQ Buffet Dinner/live band/performance/games/free flow beer...) | Above rate is include 15% service charge, but exclusive of Government Tax (Rmb11/per pax/per Rm/per nit) | Additional Rmb150 per room per night for upgrade to a Sup ocean view room; Rmb250 for upgrade to a deluxe ocean view room. | Minimum stay three nights, no refund room charge if early check out. Valid for the weekend only (include Saturday) | Valid till Sept 25, 2005. Please call (0898) 8856 5666-7103 for detail. E-mail: hotel@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.

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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 Presentations by China Programs Director and Prof. Dr. Peter Parks from Rutgers University. Current Students will participate and answer questions you may have about Rutgers International Executive MBA program. To register call 010-8526-2528 Ext. 18 or Email emba@rutgers.cn, www.rutgers.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: bj@alliedpickfords.com.cn Tel: (86 10) 5870 1133

Xinxing Home Moving Helps You Move Around The City
We are an experienced home moving service provider based in Beijing. Through many years' growth, we have developed a team of qualified staff who care for each piece of your furniture and articles. More than moving your things from one place to another, we are happy to help you place things in any position you want at your new home, leaving you totally free of weariness. If you are an individual, all this just costs you RMB150. For details, please call (8610) 6253 1238 or fax (8610) 6255 4589.


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Health & Fitness

BODYWORKS - We Help Improve Your Health Along With Medical Checkup
Beijing Bodyworks Physical Examination Center specializes in disease filter and identification and health improvement & management. Our service features: 1. fast speed - our automatic system produces a checkup report within 4 hours; 2. accuracy - our world class digital-controlled instrument provide you accurate and reliable data about your health status; 3. low cost - you'll save up to 2/3 to 3/4 of the ordinary cost once you become a member of us; 4. professional - we have senior doctors, qualified nurses and health consultants around to escort and protect your health. Health hotline: (8610) 6430 2008 press 2.

Zi Dan Lady's Fragrance Salon
Zidan Lady's Fragrance Salon is a chain organization that combines beauty, health care, SPA, dress design and color analysis with lady's basic nurturing. Our service include skin care with photon, romantic speckle removal, fine down with respiration thearapy, and tattoo. RMB1000-3000 /treatment period for speckle removal, RMB180-980/treatment period for tattoo. Yansha Store TEL (8610) 8440 2803; Shuang'an Store TEL (8610) 8251 1268

Beijing Southeast Plastic Surgery Hospital
We are formally registered at and approved by Beijing Municipal Health Bureau. We have a business area of more than 2000 sqm with elegant environment and luxurious decoration and a group of plastic experts. We have a Plastic Surgery Department, Beauty Surgery, Skin Beauty, Laser Therapy Center, Life Beauty Center, Dental Department, Narcotherapy Department, Operation Department and other affilated divisions. We adopt hotel standard management for 40 of our wards. Address: No. 109, Huangli, Jinsong Dongkou, Chaoyang District, Beijing. TEL (8610) 6733 8888 E-mail: beijingdongnan@163.com

 

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Property and
Real Estate

Maple Garden (east forth ring road / the third diplomatic area).
104sqm of two bedrooms apartment (facing north and south with brilliant scenery of Chaoyang Park ). Fully furnished with branding furniture and kitchen/bath ware. Central air conditioning and floor heating system. 24 hours water service. CRC Supermarket / Fitness centre. ADSL available. Satellite TV with HBO/CNN...... USD650/month, price is negotiable. Please contact Ms. May at 13901065694 or email to may.shi@tom.com

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

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

 

Jobs

Check for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
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Career Opportunities at Western Academy of Beijing
Western Academy of Beijing, a leading international school in Beijing, is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated persons to join our dynamic team. Positions include Communications Manager, Web Developer, Secretary, Recreation Coordinator with rock climbing experience and Photographer. Applicants must have excellent English. Please send application to application@westernacademy.com. For more information, please call HR Manager +8610 8456 4155 ext 1062 or check out www.wab.edu.

 

Classifieds

Grade A Office Space in Jianguomen for Rent! Direct Offer From Landlord.
Office spaces in Bright China Changan Tower for rent, divisions of 98 sqm, 110sqm, 220 sqm, 370 sqm, 450 sqm, 560 sqm, 670 sqm, rectangular shape, high efficiency, 2 minutes walk to Jianguomen Subway, only asking for USD18/m sqm (management fee included), still negotiable, for enquiry please call 13910814895, contact: Michael. Landlord direct lease, no agent welcomed.

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.

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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

BGFS Associates Ltd
What percentage of your current income will you need to retain in order to be able to do the things you want to do in retirement, 100% 75% 50%? How's it looking so far? A person wishing to retire in 15 years only has 180 monthly paydays remaining until retirement. BGFS Associates are able to draw on their 26 years of industry experience and show you how to maximise benefits. Perhaps a free financial health check-up would help. Our clients are people living or working outside their own country. info@bgfsassociates.com

Beijing Xindehua Accounting Service Company
Beijing Xindehua Accounting Service Co., Ltd is a professional accounting agent approved by the Beijing Bureau of Finance. Our major line of business covers bookkeeping, accounting consulting, taxation registration, taxation application. Fees start at RMB200-500 for bookkeeping. Other fees based on volume of work. We can also help you apply for a business license too. TEL (8610) 6707 3493 Fax (8610) 6707 3493 Address: No. 5, Jingzhong Street, Chongwen District, Beijing

JoeSun Investment Consulting Co., Ltd
We are a professional investment consulting establishment, providing services to investors both home and abroad who want to expand their business in China or Abroad. We provide letter of invitation, visa and employment service in China and help individuals open bank account in another country, help them record account and pay tax. If you are interested in our service, please call us at (8610) 5862 9211. Our address: 2-1301, No. 1 Bishui Xingge, Balizhuang Nanli, Chaoyang District, Beijing

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

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!

China ClubFootball's Fun Soccer Coaching Courses For Children
China ClubFootball's fun soccer coaching courses for children run all summer at the ISB, Shunyi, and at the British School of Beijing, Sanlitun. All courses are taught by ClubFootball's FA-qualified coaches, and are open to kids from all schools. For course dates and details, 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 will be holding a Six Nations Grand Slam Celebration at W Bar, 120, San Li Tun South Road, Chaoyang District (Tel 010 6595 8039) on 9th June at 7.00 p.m. Free buffet and first beer free. Official DVD of successful season being shown on two big screens. Further information from Gilbard Honey-Jones (Bard) on headmaster@britishschool.org.cn or Gareth Williams (Treasurer) on gareth.williams@pegasus-associates.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

"Olympic Winter Games and More"
Pictures showcased by TOROC to promote Torino 2006 Olympic Winter Games.
June 10 - 16, Oriental Plaza, Chaoyang District. More info via (8610) 6597 3018

Land Remark
Works of artist Li Xiangming is on the show.
June 14 - 20. China National Museum of Fine Arts TEL (8610) 6401 2252

10th China International Dental Equipment & Material Exhibition
June 6 - 9, Beijing Exhibition Theatre TEL (8610) 6831 6677 ext. 2313

9th China International Environmental Protection Exhibition
June 7 - 10, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8460 0000

2nd Beijing International City Sight & Architecture Design Exhibit
June 8 - 10, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8460 0000

China International Hair Beauty, Cosmetics And Body Toning Products Exposition 2005
June 10 - 12, China International Exhibition Center (8610) 8460 0000

China Cake Industry Exhibition
June 10 - 12, China National Agriculture Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 6509 6688

China Water Saving Technology Exhibit
June 10 - 12, Chinese People's Military and Revolutionary Museum TEL (8610) 6686 6151

Beijing International Golf Exposition 2005
June 10 - 12, China World Trade Center Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 6505 2288 ext. 86780

Job Fair
June 10 - 12, China International Exhibition Center TEL (8610) 8460 0000

National Car Articles Exhibition 2005
June 10 - 12, China National Agriculture Exhibition Hall TEL (8610) 6509 6688

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

Paulaner Brauhaus Friday / Saturday Evening - Garden Terrace Bbq Buffet
The Summer is back and so is the Paulaner Terrace and weekend BBQ ! Your favorite meat and sausages grilled to perfection combined with a fine selection of salads and not to forget all you can eat from the mouthwatering desserts of the buffet. What better than to enjoy the summer evenings in Paulaner with our nice home brewed Bavarian Paulaner Beer and great Bavarian food and fun. Open daily from 11:00 am - 01:00 am, BBQ Buffet every Friday and Saturday from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm (weather permitting), Live band entertainment every night starting 9:30 pm. For more information and your reservations please call Hans Peter Betz, Paulaner Brauhaus Manager at (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 5732.

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.

Continental Dinner Buffet
RMB138+15% surcharge, Buy one get One free before 7:30 p.m. Have you ever wanted to try all those amazing textures and flavors of food from Europe, Africa, America and Oceania? Well, now is your chance because every two months we highlight different cuisines from around the world in our Continental Dinner Buffet just at Holiday Inn Lido Patio Restaurant. Continental dinner coupons are now available. They are perfect gift ideas! 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 & Saturday, 17:00 - 21:00, lounge & dine away in the green gardens for Weekend Garden BBQ with a superb selection of pork, chicken, beef and lamb BBQ, fresh and healthy salads, fruits and desserts. A wonderful place to spend a relaxing weekend or evening filled with ambiance that cannot be found anywhere else in Asian Games Village. It is an ideal place for corporate parties, special events and casual get-togethers. The Weekend BBQ is priced at only RMB88 per person including