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Are You?!
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and restaurants in Beijing. Visit www.yphh.com
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Eel Feast
Chef & Restaurateur Ralf Pedersen
from Vellinge on the South Coast of Sweden has especially
been flown in by Scandinavian Airlines to host the
"alagille" eel feast. Ralf will create
a unique ambiance with traditional songs, aquavit-singing,
stories, and a "catch a live eel competition".
An Eel King and Eel Queen will be proclaimed for
the evening. We promise you a memorable evening
of Swedish culinary traditions... Place: The Sovereign
Ballroom. Time: October 21st, 7:30pm. Price: RMB
250 per person, including soft drinks and local
beer. Reservation highly recommended, phone: (8610)
6466 3388 ext. 3234.
 Clay
Pot Cooking at Dynasty Jade Garden Restaurant
With
the arrival of the new team, our Chef's will prepare
traditional "Clay Pot" dishes right in
front of your eyes in our open kitchen. While dining
in the restaurant, you may very well snap some ideas
by watching our talented Chef's. For reservations
please dial tel (8610) 5858 5888 ext. 8620.
 Paulaner
Brauhaus - Oktoberfest, 8-23 October 2005
The Paulaner Brauhaus brings the spirit
of the famous Munich Oktoberfest to Beijing. Join
us for this special event, featuring the music of
Max Zankel and the Alpen-Vagabunden and as special
guest the "Showgirls" from Bavaria. Try
our famous Oktoberfest beer brewed by our German
In-house Brew Master. Enjoy the taste of Bavaria
and the Gem¨¹tlichkei of Paulaner. Every
evening from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm in our festival
tent. For reservations, please call Paulaner at
(8610) 6465 3388 ext. 5732.
 A
Fun Ti Hometown Music Restaurant, We produce excitements!!!
Tel: (8610) 6527 2288, 6525 1071/1545 Fax: (8610)
6559 9718 website: www.afunti.com.
A Fun Ti -- The most famous Restaurant around China!
Where you can enjoy Xinjiang delicious food, Xinjiang
dance & songs live performance, Chinese Kongfu
Show. Where you can fully relax yourself and dancing
on the table...Halloween Party on Oct 31st.
 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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Winter Package of Holiday Inn Resort Yalong Bay
Superior scenic view room for only RMB
800/night: Include 15% service charge but subject
to Rmb11 per person per night government tax |
Include two daily breakfast per room | Minimum
stay for two nights | Free pick up (one way) |
Free use of GYM. Valid Date: 07 Oct, 05 To 30
Dec 05. (Except Miss world period and Christmas
Day). 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
 Commune
By The Great Wall
The Commune by the Great Wall Kempinski
is located in the mountains near the Shuiguan
section of the Great Wall, amidst 8 km2
of private land. Eleven villas, ranging in size
from 4 to 6 bedrooms, are dispersed along the
steep slope of the quiet valley. Each villa offers
dedicated butler service, available around the
clock. Each House frames dramatic views of the
sinuous landscape and the Great Wall. There is
also a private path to the original Great Wall
at the commune. The Club House serves multiple
purposes and houses a courtyard restaurant, a
lounge, a large swimming pool/function hall, a
gallery, a cinema plus a library attired in purple
and peacock feathers. Reservation tel: (8610)
8118 1888 Fax: (8610) 8118 1866. Website: www.commune.com.cn.
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.
 Book
a Hostel Room in China!
Now you can preview and choose hostels
from around China. Find pictures, comments, and
maps for the hostels and then choose what type
of bed and rooms you need. We lots of cities including
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
and search for yourself!
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Travel Information |
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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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Frontiers School - Make Mandarin Studying Easier
Small group class 3-5 people; Courses
for all levels; Flexible schedules; Experienced
teachers; Pleasing environment; Convenient location;
Competitive prices. For more information please
call (8610) 6413 1547 or (8610) 6413 1548, or
mail to frontiers@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.
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Health & Fitness |
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 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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Relocations |
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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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Jobs |
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Check
for new positions available at the Canadian Embassy!
Surf to http://www.xianzai.com.cn/canada
English
Editor Wanted
One of foreign airlines in Beijing is
looking for an English editor who can help polish
in-house publications on a part time basis. Requirements:
native English speaker, strong writing or editing
capabilities. We offer very competitive salary.
If you are interested, please send your resume by
email to Nancy Xu at HRChina2000@sohu.com
before Nov. 4, 05.
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
Free-lance
English Editor Wanted
*Responsibility: edit English documents
for our leading overseas consulting company. *Requirements:
Native speaker or Chinese with MBA degree or some
background in business management. Strong language
skills. Pls send your resume to xxyhelen@yahoo.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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Services |
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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
Sea
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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Wedding
at Roof Carden
The 578 sq metre Four Seasons Roof Garden
can accommodate up to 250 guests for a banquet dinner
and 300 guests for a cocktail reception. Its main
feature being a spectacular translucent ceiling
that provides soft, natural daylight. RMB268 per
person (minimum 50 pax above), including: Free use
of Hotels Ballroom or Four Seasons Roof Garden |
Deluxe Chinese set menu | One free VIP guest room
| One champagne tower | Wedding theme set up | Wedding
music | Registration desk with signing book | Flower
arrangements | One night stay in a superior room.
For further inquire, please call at: (8610) 5858
5588 ext. 8812.
 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
Final
Race: Motorsports Racing in Beijing Oct 28-30
CCC China Circuit Championship at Goldenport Race
Track in Beijing--Porsche, BMW, Renault and China's
domestic cars will compete over 3 days. Sunday,
October 30 is the Final's. For details and schedules,
see Beijing's premiere Motorsports website: www.beijingmotosports.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
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