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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!
If You Are Above, You Have Just Won
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Typical Cantonese Cuisine at Dynasty Jade Garden
Restaurant
New
Chefs Team joining in Dynasty Jade Garden Restaurant.
The Cantonese Chef Lin with his team arrived at
Dynasty Jade Garden Restaurant of Presidential Plaza
Hotel Beijing, With their most extraordinary skills
and knowledge in Cantonese cuision, they will provide
typical Cantonese cuisine inclusive of the following
set menues promoted as: *Abalone Set at RMB 598.00
(2 Pax); *Shark Fin Set at RMB 398.00 (2 Pax); *Bird's
Nest Set at RMB 688.00 (2 Pax). Reservation: (8610)
5858 5588 ext. 8620.
 Keeping
purity - French restaurant "Le Rendez - vous"
"Le Rendez - vous" was set up
by taking the concept of pure "Brasserie"
- the symbol of French lifestyle. The slogan of
"Le Rendez - vous" is "experience
French family food and caring." Every Friday
night, here is "Blue Jazz night". The
second Thursday of every mth, here is "French
night". Everybody is welcome. Add: Gong Ti
Bei Lu, nearby Sanlitun, opposite Zhao Long hotel.
Tel: (8610) 6462 9110. For more info, pls click
here.
Sixth Sense Japanese Restaurant & Bar
Has Reopened Its Doors
With the addition of teppanyaki and a
comfortable lounge we have created a fantastic dining
experience for you and your guests. Ongoing Promotion:
Set Lunch RMB 30-70, Teppanyaki for Two RMB 98-238,
daily Happy Hour 5-8pm buy 1 get 1 free. Add: #4
Jianguomen Nei Dajie, just east of Customs bldg.
Tel: (8610) 6559 6606/6667.
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Day Rate of Holiday Inn Resort Yalong Bay
Scenic View: RMB 988; Sup Ocean View:
RMB 1380. Remark: Above room rate are inclusive
of 15% service charge, but subject to Rmb11/pax/night/Rm
Tax | Check in after 15:00, check out till 12:00
| Breakfast: Rmb158/per pax | Extra bed rate is
Rmb220 (Exclusive of breakfast) | Above room rate
should be paid during 72 hours when the booking
has been confirmed. Fully room rate should be
charged if any cancellation after pre-payment.
Valid Date: 01 Oct To 06 Oct 05. Holiday Inn Resort
Yalong Bay reserves the right of final explanation
on the above special rate. Please call 86-898-8856
5666-7103 for detail. China Toll Free Reservation
No. 800 830 6368; China Toll Free hand phone Reservation
No. 400 884 0888; E-mail: hotel@holiday-inn-sanya.com
 A
Room With A Sea View
Rates starting from Deluxe Seaview Room at RMB
1460/room/night. The deep blue ocean is right
at your balcony! Unforgettable ocean getaway is
our promise to you! 58sq. meter of Comfort and
Luxury, vista of South China Sea is all yours.
Come to discover the true gateway in Sheraton
Sanya Resort. 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
Presidential
Plaza Hotel Shopping Package
Weekend Shopping Package: RMB1,788.00 / person.
Including: Two night accommodation in superior
room category (Friday to Sunday) | Daily buffet
breakfast at Garden Cafe | Daily City transfer
from hotel to one of the four famous shopping
areas by using hotel limo (Wangfujing, Lufthansa
ShoppingMall, SCITECH, Silk Market) | RMB300.00
allowance at hotel (for all consumptions). E-mail:
Reservations@presidentialplaza.com;
Tel: (8610) 5858 5691.
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a Hostel Room in China!
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maps for the hostels and then choose what type
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Beijing, Chengdu, Kunming, Lhasa, Sanya, Shanghai,
and Yangshuo--plus lots more. You can securely
book online and find the cheapest rates online
with us. Visit http://www.chinatravelnow.com/hostels.php
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 The
Natural Choice to Canada
Introducing the only nonstop flight between
Beijing and Toronto. Starting June 3, 2005, Air
Canada will fly you from Beijing to Toronto in record
time, saving you 3.5 hours*. With a convenient schedule
of four flights a week, you'll definitely find one
that's right for you. And if you're headed to Western
Canada, we also offer daily nonstop flights to Vancouver.
On board, we're equipped with a Mandarin-speaking
crew, Chinese cuisine and inflight entertainment.
For the ultimate in comfort, our award-winning Executive
First® service offers you gourmet
meals, fine wines, and plenty of legroom. Call your
travel agent or contact Air Canada at (8610) 6468
2001, (8621) 6279 2999. *Compared to our direct
flight to Toronto via Vancouver.
 Manila,
an Experience Like No Other
Manila wears its mantle of Old World elegance with
an innate grace. Sophisticated and cosmopolitan
on one hand, genteel and serene on another. By day,
wise buys to great bargains can be made in its tourist
malls and commercial centers. Come moonrise, in
its high-rolling casinos, elegant restaurants, music
lounges and ultramodern discos, the city immerses
itself in the celebration of a vibrant and unhibited
nightlife. Manila. It’s an experience like
no other.Prices start at CNY2,120. For more information
please contact Philippine Airlines at telephone
(8621) 6279 8765 or fax (8621) 6279 8762 or visit
our website www.philippineairlines.com
 Need
Airline 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 offer
the best 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 646-552-2331, or US toll-free at 1-866-886-6868.
Or Email: happynytravel@yahoo.com
or visit www.happynytravel.com
Catering
To Your Appetite In Beautiful Surroundings
Zushan Grape Valley of Qinhuangdao is the closest
wildwood valley to Beijing. With the approaching
Autumn, the valley here is overwhelmingly filled
with wild kiwi fruit, walnut, filbert, grapes, Chinese
chestnut, Chinese date and many other difficult-to-find
fruit. What's more, you'll find yourself surrounded
by the North China birch forest and "Grassland
in the Air" on your way while tasting the most
delicious grape wine brewn in an old fashioned way
and the unique grape dishes prepared by the hospitable
locals. For for info, call (8610) 6558 9695.
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 The
Frontiers School - Make Mandarin Studying Easier
National Day Holiday Intensive Class,
from 3rd to 7th Oct, 6 hours/day, totally 30hours/825rmb.
For more information please call 010-64131547/48
or visit www.frontiers.com.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.
Rutgers
International EMBA Program
Get your MBA in Beijing from US based Rutgers
University in 14 Months. A unique learning and
networking environment, senior executives and
diplomats from 12 different countries or more.
Still enrolling for the Beijing Fall 2005 Startup.
Jump in the class at any time from now through
November and start on the path to your career
success. It's not too late! Email emba@rutgers.cn
or Call 010-8526-2528 www.rutgers.cn
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Simulation
Golf At Presidential Plaza
You don't have to leave the hotel to
improve your golf stroke. Located on the second
floor of the hotel is the Golf Simulation Center
featuring some of the world's most famous golf
courses. You can play one of these courses for
45 minutes for only RMB220. Arrangements can be
made through the Hotel's Fitness and Recreation
Center at 5858 5588 ext. 8505. Opening hours:
6:30am to 11:30pm. Contact: (8610) 5858 5588 ext.8505.
 BODYWORKS
- Are You Ready for Your Body to Change with the
Season?
It is in true fashion to care yourself and your
family's health. Being the first fitness center
in Beijing that makes its checking procedures
wholly automated and networked, Bodyworks can
produce you a check report within four hours with
a detailed explanation given by our expert physicians.
We guarantee accuracy and reliability of each
test result with our avant-garde devices, imported
reagent and considerate staff. We also provide
green channel and consulting services for members.
Address: No. 5 Building, Lido Business Square,
Chaoyang District, Beijing. TEL (8610) 6430 2008
or click
here for more info.
Blove
Angel
We are a beauty salon for girls located in the
elegant and beautiful Yicheng Dongyuan Community.
We combines beauty, body toning, SPA, pressure
lessening with healthcare and recuperation. If
you feel blue or irritated, come to us, we are
here to help you remove all the heavy pressure
from work and family. If you want to always keep
young, we are at hand to help you realize this
dream. Our basic facial care service is priced
at RMB28/times, aroma back care RMB48/times, body
care series RMB40/times. For more info call (8610)
8242 8053
SK
Plastic Hospital
We are a JV hospital co-set up by South Korean
SK Group and the International Exchange and Cooperation
Center of the Ministry of Health of PRC. Conveniently
located near the CBD, we provide you one-stop
service covering health care consulting, reservation,
diagnosis and treatment. We also have a group
of multi-lingual staff who will make your experience
with us an easy and pleasant one. Featured service:
South Korean plastic, beauty via injection, skin
care with photons etc. Address: No.11, Shuiduizi
East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing. Hotline:
(8610) 8596 1677 (Chinese/English); (8610) 8596
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to Aga Schwartz for the pic:
Send
in your favorite photo of something interesting, odd, or
funny while you stayed in China. Send it to funnypics-2@xianzai.com
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 CIM
Continental International Moving
Located at 50 meters away from Chaoyang customs
office, CIM Continental International Moving provide
a fully range of moving, storage, record management
and expatriates documentation services. Wherever you
move, whenever you move - call CIM. Tel: (8610) 8762
5110 /8762 5109. Fax: (8610) 8762 5281; Email: info@cimmover.com;
Web: www.cimmover.com
Double
Blessing Home Moving Service
Having specialized in home moving since 1997, we've
had a group of young and well-trained staff who are
skilled in packaging, installing and dismantling. Our
line of business includes furniture moving, long-distant
freight, and big article moving and logistics etc. Starting
price: RMB150 (valid within 10 km). For more information
about us please contact (8610) 6296 2496
Beijing
Caihong Ruifeng Relocation Co., Ltd
As a professional relocation service provider, we've
passed the ISO9000 Qualification System Certification.
Our qualified staff can move everything for you ranging
from a single furniture to big and precious articles.
We guarantee you high speed and safety. Charging standard:
RMB160 for individuals; RMB180 for businesses. (Prices
are valid within 20km.) TEL (8610) 6283 3908
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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
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for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
Surf to http://www.xianzai.com.cn/canada
Job
Vacancies at British Embassy Beijing
British Embassy Beijing is looking for qualified
staff. For more details, please look up at the Embassy
web page: www.uk.cn
Native
English Teachers Wanted!
Beijing FESCO International Teaching Center is looking
for Native English teachers with abundant and approved
teaching experience. TEFL certificate preferred
but not required. Hold valid visa for at least one
year. For interview, send C.V to Ms. Sandy He: teacher@fesco.com.cn |
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a Santa or Birthday Party Clown in Beijing?
Call Mr. Magic at 13910626059 or mailto: parsons59@yahoo.com.
Themes include: Santa, Clown, Harry Potter, Magician,
Pirates and more! Face painting, goodie bags, bouncing
castles and even fully edited videos of the events!
Book early and Keep smiling!
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 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
 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
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International Investment Visa Service Center
We are mainly engaged in visa extension and renewal
for expats who work or live in China. In addition,
we provide free consulting services to those foreign
people who want to know more about China's visa
policy towards expats. We always follow our four
basic principle of good faith, fast speed, professional
attitude, and reasonable charging, hence we enjoy
a good reputation among our hundreds of clients.
Address: Room 1213, Tongguang Building, Dongsanhuan,
Chaoyang District. TEL (8610) 6538 9089
Expatslife
Consulting Co., Ltd
Having committed to serving the expat community
for 15 years, we are able to provide "one-stop"
service for expat families and individuals who have
the very demand. We provide them experienced, healthy
and reliable Ayis, long-term or short term drivers
and help them rent cars or claim other procedures
as needed. RMB2500 + per month for English speaking
Ayis, RMB1300-1500 per month for Chinese speaking
ones. Address: 6F-3, Guobin Plaza, No.21, Jiuxianqiao
Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing TEL (8610) 6438
1634 Fax: (8610) 6438 6524
Beijing
Huixuan Translation Co. Ltd
We are a professional translation service provider
registered with Beijing Municipal Department of
Industry and Commerce. We provide multi-language
translation and interpretation service backed by
our 500-staff translation/interpretation team that
consists of senior translation experts as well as
experienced linguists. RMB80-180/1000 words for
English to Chinese translation; RMB100-300 per thousand
character for Chinese to English translation. RMB400-1800/hour
for interpretation. For details call (8610) 5123
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Racing In Beijing!
Beijing Jockey Club (BJC) - BJC holds
racing every weekend from March to November. Each
race day has 8 races, 14 horses per race and lots
of activities for adults and children, including
pony rides. Please visit our website www.mawww.com
for full details and schedule of meetings, BJC is
located in Tong Zhou district, about 40 minutes
drive east of China World Centre. Tel. (8610) 6518
2312 / 8956 5447.
 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
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
The
British Ball 2005
The British Ball 2005 will be held at
The Kerry Centre Hotel on Saturday 29th October.
The theme is "Masquerade". Tickets and
reservation information are available from jerry.liu@shangri-la.com
or telephone The Kerry Centre Hotel on (8610) 6561
8833 and ask for Customer Loyalty Centre.
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
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.
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