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Search through this week's email newsletter for answers
to the following questions. Then submit your information
before Wednesday at noon (Beijing time) to be eligible to
win great prizes.
This week's prize is a voucher for Afanti Restaurant
worth 150RMB!
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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
Voucher for Afanti Restaurant worth 150RMB!
If you are pictured above, tell us before noon
on Wednesday this week by clicking
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Funny Pics |
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in your favorite photo of something interesting, odd, or
funny while you stayed in China. Send it to funnypics-2@xianzai.com
with the subject "Xianzai Beijing Funny Pics!".
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Dining Out |
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Lin's Cooking Secrets
Starting in the month of October, you
have the opportunity to learn more about the secrets
of "Cantonese" cooking. Chef Lin and his
team will introduce you to the flavors of Cantonese
cuisine and teach you the techniques you need to
prepare a surprise dinner for your family and friends.
Don't miss the opportunity to enhance your cooking
skills! For further inquiries please contact Ms.
Juliz Zhang at tel. (8610) 5858 5787.
 Seasons
Cafe - The Best Sunday Brunch in Town!
Think Big! That's what Seasons Cafe delivers
every Sunday at the Biggest Jazz Brunch in town.
Dine amongst a cheerful environment with a mind
boggling array of 11 "Action Stations".
Who ever said Sundays are boring? The Kids Club
presents its own little spot for your children's
favorite movies, games and plenty of fun too. Sunday
Brunch including free flowing soft drinks, fruit
juices, coffee or tea Rmb 235.00 per person + 15%
surcharge. Including German Sparkling Wine, Freshly
Brewed Paulaner Beer and Exclusive Wine Buffet Rmb285.00
per person + 15% surcharge. Every Sunday from 11:30
am to 3:00 pm. For reservations please call Ms.
Mary Ma on (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 4105.
 Thanksgiving
Dinner Buffet at the Patio Restaurant, Holiday Inn
Lido Beijing
November 24, RMB188 + 15%. Get rid of
the hassles of cooking and clean up that are a part
of your annual Thanksgiving Dinner! We've got a
list of dining establishments that serve a really
great Turkey dinner with all of the trimmings. For
reservations, please call (8610) 6437 6688 Ext.
1971. Address: No. 6 Jiang Tai Road, Chaoyang District
Beijing 100004, P.R. China.
 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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Suite Package of Holiday Inn Resort Yalong Bay
*Ocean View Suite for only RMB 1180/night:
Maximum two daily breakfasts per room | Free extra
one bed | Free one breakfast for children (6 year
to 12 year) | Free use of GYM | Offer "buy
one get one free" for using Bicycle. *Ocean
View Suite for only RMB 1380/night. Beside above
benefits also can enjoy free Airport pick up two
ways. Valid Date: 24 Oct To 30 Nov 05. Please
call (0898) 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.
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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 Aeroplan
Offers
Fly our International Executive First
and earn Double Aeroplan Miles! Register and fly
our International scheduled service between Asia
and Canada, Australia, Europe, India, Mexico, South
America, Tel Aviv, Zurich & Delhi (starting
October 31, 2005), and Honolulu & Sydney between
September 12 and December 12, 2005, and earn Double
Aeroplan Miles for every round-trip or two one-way
segments in Executive First. This exciting offer
starts September 12, 2005 and you must register
to qualify. As of September 9, 2005, you may register
by clicking
here or by calling Beijing Office: (8610) 6468
2001; Shanghai Office: (8621) 6279 2999. www.aircanada.com
 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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Education |
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Frontiers School - Make Mandarin Studying Easier
Beginner class start on 11th November,
2005. We have more than 25 teachers with an average
of 5 years teaching experience to foreigners.
Convenient location, very close to Dong Zhi Men
subway station. 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.
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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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 Property
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Real Estate |
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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
Job
Vacancies at British Embassy Beijing
British Embassy Beijing has 2 full-time
vacancies in its Visa Section. For more details,
please look up at the Embassy web page: www.uk.cn
Job
Openings at Berlitz
We are looking for full-time and part-time
experienced native English teachers to be part of
our continually expanding business. We teach at
many big International Companies and top Universities
here in Beijing and other cities. If you would like
to be part of the well-known International Berlitz
Company, send your c.v. to hr@berlitz.com.cn
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
Member
Relations Director Wanted
The Capital Club, Beijing's Premier Business
Club, is seeking a fluent English-speaker for the
position of Member Relations Director. The responsibilities
of this post include organizing events and activities
at the Club, both business and social; producing
communications materials for the Members, including
the Club's magazine; and managing the Club's website.
The successful candidate should have at least two
years experience in event management and communications,
and preferably have experience working in a private
club or in hospitality, as well as fluent spoken
and written Chinese. Please send a CV and cover
letter to Mr. Zhang at hr@thecapitalclub.com |
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Great Apartments for Rent!
* Pearl River Rome Garden, brand new property
south east of Chaoyang Park with tranquil environment.
4 bedrooms apartment on the 6th floor, 160 sqm,
nice furniture and decoration, facing south. Asking
for RMB6,500/month including property management,
long term preferred.
* Phoenix Town Tower A, north of Kempinski area
and close to Airport Express. 4bedroom with a storage,
193sqm, on 23th floor with double facing, wooden
floor, nice decoration and furniture, long term
lease and high quality tenant preferred. Asking
for USD1400/month. Contact: Peter 13581747718.
Need
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,
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Solutions: Systems Implementation, Internal Process
review, Information Management Business Management:
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E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com, shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com
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To/from Chinese and all Asian languages. URL: www.365rainbow.com
Email:info@365rainbow.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 Tas
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