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 11th
Annual Worldwide
Luminary Leadership Event: Leading to Greatness
Broadcast on November 29 & 30, 2005. This year the
featured speakers include some of the most recognizable
names in business Sir Richard Branson, Carly Fiorina,
Malcolm Gladwell Jack Welch, Rudy Giuliani Stephen Covey,
Marcus Buckingham. Now in its' 11th year, this conference
is held in over 30 countries around the world and seen
by an estimated audience of over 100,000 business leaders.
You'll learn up-to-the-second business strategies that
will take you to the forefront of leadership effectiveness.
For Full Details please click
here or call (8610) 6538 1691.
 Charity
In China: What can you do to help?
There are so many non-profit and non-governmental
organizations operating in China doing so much great work.
But what can you do to help donate or volunteer? You can
sign-up to receive periodic information about the fantastic
opportunities to help a needy family in China. Visit http://www.charityinchina.com/signup.php
to get started with CharityInChina.org!
 Start
The Festive Season With The International Festival Chorus
Conducted by Nicholas Smith and singing their
4th annual Messiah by George Frideric Handel, the IFC
invites you to join them in kicking off the festive period
in style. Featuring former IFC soloists Yulia Zhabchenko
(alto, Rachmaninov All-Night Vigil 26/03/05), Edward Hands
(tenor, Bach St. Matthew Passion 22/05/04; Messiah 2004)
and Julian Rippon (bass, Messiah 2004; Orff Carmina Burana
22/10/05) and soprano Tanya Deiter making her Beijing
debut. Joining them is former St. John's College Cambridge
(UK) organ scholar Allan Walker playing organ continuo.
Tickets: 50, 80, 120, 160, 220, 320 RMB. Group discount
available. Visit our website www.beijingifc.org
for more information. Saturday, 3 December 7:30p.m. Forbidden
City Concert Hall, 6559 8285
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it over! Do You Wanna Live in the Lufthansa Business
District?
Ocean Express is located at Xiaoyun Road,
close to the flourishing area formed by Lufthansa
Business District and the East Third Ring Road.
It is also neighboring the second and third embassy
districts and surrounded by top grade office buildings,
international hotels, bars, restaurants, shopping
malls and international schools. 691 advanced apartment
suites managed by COSCO Hotel and Property Management
Co.Ltd are now ready for lease. 236 hotel-style
apartment suites to be managed by the prestigious
OAKWOOD will also open in early 2006. Ocean Express
complex features huge central garden squares, shops,
3000sqm Club House, 24-hours security, ground and
underground parking lots. The apartments are installed
with international satellite TV. Apartments from
1br to 4br 50sqm to 201sqm. For more information,
please click
here. Apartment Leasing hotline: (8610) 6460
3536/7/8/9.
 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
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Eve At Wangfujing Grand Hotel
Indulge yourself in an endless night of
joy and celebration at Wangfujing Grand Hotel on
December 24, 2005 with luxury buffet, exceptional
lucky draw prizes and exciting live stage show.
Price: RMB1288 net/person. Christmas Eve package:
RMB1988 net including 1 gala party ticket and 1
night accommodation in Executive Suite with 2 complimentary
breakfasts, For more information, please dail (8610)
6522 1188-6052/6036 or visit www.wangfujinghotel.com
 Brand-new
Christmas and New Year Bash On Dec. 24 / Dec. 31
Beijing Aquarium and Central Garden Hotel
will bring you a brand-new Christmas and New Year
jamboree this year, featuring Central Garden Hotel's
selected Chinese food and irresistible Christmas
food, including roasted turkey, roasted ham and
much more, wonderful performances by oceanic animals
- Dolphin, sea lion ... and surprising prizes. Christmas
Ticket RMB888/adult; RMB588/student under 18. New
Year Ticket: RMB688/adult, RMB388/child under 18.
For more info or reservation call Central Garden
Hotel at (8610) 5156 8888-191/158 or Beijing Aquarium
at (8610) 6217 6655 2760/2771/2780; 6212 3910.
Celebrate your Christmas up North and stay
the Night
Just RMB 588 net to enjoy a culinary tour
of 6 fine restaurants, bar and Disco, and have it
all you can dine and drink. Superior Room is available
for advance booking at a festive special RMB450net
per night. Grand Ballroom - Christmas Eve Party
- Presents the national top-class comedians with
their famous skit in our Beijing Grand Ballroom,
and you can win two way ticket to France. Diamond
Table – RMB1288 net/person; Platinum Table
– RMB 988 net/adult; RMB 588 net/child. For
more information, please contact us at 8079 9988
Ext. 71105(Chinese) 77033(English).
 Christmas
Eve Gala Party, December 24, 2005
It is a night of excitement, fun and live
entertainment with so many pleasant surprises. For
wining and dining, you'll have a choice of sumptuous
buffet or candlelight set dinner at RMB918 or abalone
set dinner at RMB1580. For more information, please
log onto our website at www.capitalhotel.com.cn.
For reservations, please dial: (8610) 6512 9988-3240/3104/3897.
 New
"A la Carte" Menu in the Trattoria La
Gondola at Kempinski Beijing
Chef Francesco Aliberti from Salerno,
Italy is proud to present you in November his new
"A la Carte" menu in the Trattoria La
Gondola. Francesco and his team will demonstrate
their skills and creativity for you to enjoy his
newest creations of Italian and Mediterranean specialties
such as tasty pasta, homemade pizzas, spellbinding
seafood and succulent deserts. Enjoy authentic Italian
Cuisine with unexpected twists and lot of Character.
Private Room and Take away available. Open daily:
Lunch 11:30 am to 2:30 pm; Dinner 5:30 pm to 11:00
pm. For reservations please call Ms. Jane at (8610)
6465 3388 ext. 5707.
 December
24 Christmas Eve Party I
Adult: RMB1288 and RMB1188 net, including
free flow of soft drinks and beer, Prices according
to the seating; Child: RMB688 (4-12 years old inclusive).
Venue: Grand Ballroom starts at 18:30. With Holiday
Inn Lido Beijing hosting the Funkiest Christmas
Party ever, we are offering a great night out, you
can be sure that we will rival any Christmas celebrations
in Beijing! For reservations and information, please
call (8610) 6437 6688 Ext. 2865/2800.
 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.
The
Holidays Are Upon Us!
Want to know what great dining and entertainment
options are available to you in Beijing this holiday
season? We have information about all the great
Christmas, Spring Festival, and Valentine's Day
activities happening thoughout China's Capital City!
Click here to subscribe to the free Xianzai.com
Holiday Newsletter: http://www.xianzai.cn/holidays/
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Us Handle All Your Business...and Pleasure.
We understand your need to get things
done - anyplace, anytime. With us, this means
getting them done in total luxury, as you bask
in friendly, personalized service in China's heaven.
Meeting Package: RMB328 per person, Please call
0898-8856 8888 ext. sales center for more information.
* The rate is subject to 15% service charge. *
Subject to availability. Blackout dates apply.
* Applicable to 20 persons minimum. * Spa package
is also available.
 Mixing
Business with Pleasure at Crowne Plaza Park View
Wuzhou Beijing
Golf package rate starting from RMB1648*.
Indulge yourself, and get into the swing of things
with us. Valid through December 31, 2006, we invite
you to take part in our special golf promotion.
When mixing business with pleasure, The Place
to Meet is Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou Beijing.
Click
here for package details. For reservations,
please visit www.crowneplaza.com
or call toll-free number: 800 830 4088 (for mainland
China area); 400 88 40 888 (for mobile phone users).
 Enjoy
the Winter Season in Loong Palace Hotel &
Resort
We especially recommend our duplex suite, luxuriously
furnished in a tasteful and contemporary style,
also equipped with kitchen facilities, which is
perfect for long tern stay or weekend gatherings.
And this winter, you only need RMB 650 net for
1 Bedroom Duplex Room; RMB700 net for 2 Bedroom
Duplex Room, which including: complimentary breakfast;
free usage of Gym, Swimming Pools, Fitness Center
and Movie Theatre. Limited rooms available from
November 2005 till February 28, 2006. Call our
Toll-Free Number at 800 810 0098 or Email: reservation@loongpalace.com
 Stay
with Miss World
"Home of Miss World 2005"
- Fabulous Offer, Rates starting at CNY 1100/night.
What light is light, if she be not seen? What
joy is joy, if she be not by? Now you can indulge
your eyes with 115 Beauties from the world in
Sheraton Sanya Resort, home of Miss World. Witness
the whole competition course of 55th Miss World
on site, take her laughter and her tears and make
them all your souvenirs. 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 Toll-Free
on 800 810 3088, email: sanya.res@sheraton.com
 Winter
Season Greetings from Presidential Plaza Hotel
Beijing
Presidential Plaza's "Service Charge
Free" Winter Season. Valid from December
16 2005 till February 12, 2006. RMB 620 net in
a comfortable superior Room, including: Daily
breakfast buffet, unlimited internet access, free
swimming pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna usage, 45 minutes
simulation golf training. For reservations, please
contact: (8610) 6800 1786; reservations@presidentialplaza.com;
www.presidentialplaza.com
 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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 Air
Canada "Royal Orchid Holiday"
Effective from 1Oct 2005 to 30Apr 2006,
purchasing in China and completing round trip from
Beijing/Shanghai, Executive First Class Passengers
will enjoy "Royal Orchid Holiday" provided
by Air Canada. Boarding passes and air tickets are
required to exchange redemption letters at Air Canada
Beijing/Shanghai Office prior to 31 May, 2006. The
last travel day of "Royal Orchid Holiday"
is 30 June, 2006. Executive First Passengers with
confirmed status on Air Canada can make "Royal
Orchid Holiday" reservation in advance. "Royal
Orchid Holiday" includes: Round trip economy
class tickets on Thai Airways; Two nights accommodation
at a 5 star hotel; Airport meeting service; Airport-hotel
return transfer; Daily breakfast. For more information
please contact Air Canada. Beijing Office: (8610)
6463-0577; Shanghai Office: (8621) 6289-6011.
 Boracay
(Kalibo)
A seemingly endless coast of talcum-white
sand, clear waters and an air of island serenity
are what attract most visitors to Boracay. But the
island is not lacking in fanfare and creature comforts:
rock bars and discos, deluxe resorts and superb
restaurants abound. Boracay has been named one of
the world's best beaches by the London-based BMW
Tropical Beach Handbook, Harper's and Queen magazines.
Prices start at CNY2,610. 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
 The
New Edition is here! Insider's Guide to Beijing
Improved, enhanced and fully updated,
the second edition of Beijing's most comprehensive
guidebook, the Insider's Guide to Beijing 2005-2006,
is a must-have for English-speaking residents of
the Chinese capital. It contains listings of over
300 shops, 180 restaurants and 130 bars and useful
information about everything from finding the airport
bus when you arrive to shipping your loot home when
you leave. The Insider's Guide also features over
120 sidebar articles and 650 color photos that provide
a richly detailed portrait of this fascinating city.
Best of all, this 704-page book costs only RMB 60.
Order your copy for immediate delivery in Beijing,
China or around the world (distribution@insidersguide.com.cn,
+8610 6554 5631) or visit www.insidersguide.com.cn
to find a list of Beijing retailers that sell the
book or order online. Overseas buyers can also purchase
it on Amazon.com
Experience
an Exotic and Unforgettable Trip with Your Family,
Friends or Loved Ones!
Choose from our wide range of great valued
packages for X'mas and Chinese New Year holidays
to fascinating Asian destinations - Thailand, Vietnam,
Cambodia, Myanmar, Malaysia, Bali. Special promotions
on Paradise Isle Sri Lanka & Sunshine Maldives.
China Peace Travel takes great care to perfect the
details of your experience! For more information,
contact our English speaking service sub-branch
- Mercury Travel at Tel: (8610) 8454 9420 or 8454
9422; Email: MercuryTravel@bbn.cn
Have
an Extraordinary Christmas Experience in the Southern
Hemisphere
Thinking of spending a different Christmas
in the warm Southern Hemisphere? Australia offers
you everything from the warm sunshine to the unparalled
landscapes and animal species. In the nine-day Christmas
trip, you'll visit the country's essence cities
including the Sparkling Star -Sydney, Garden-like
cosmopolitan - Canberra as well as the Capital of
Arts and Culture - Melbourne. Cost: RMB13800 per
person only. Departure Date: December 18. For more
info call Phoenix Holiday Travel Service's toll
free phone 800 810 6806.
Experience
Country Life at Qinglan's Country Home
Located inside the Shentangyu scenic spot
of Huairong District, Qinglan's Country Home snuggles
among green mountains and clear streams that nurtures
fresh air. In addition to the clean and modern rooms,
Qinglan's Country Home prepares you delicious country
food including the brown bulltrout and baked whole
lamb. You can also expect in-season fruit as complimentary
gifts. RMB40-100 per night covers air-conditioning.
For details contact (8610) 8961 7592
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Frontiers School - Make Mandarin Studying Easier
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 information please call at
(8610) 6413 1547/48 or mail to frontiers@frontiers.com.cn
The British School of Beijing
The British School of Beijing offers
the English National Curriculum from the age of
3. IGCSEs are offered in Year 10. It is situated
in the Embassy District of Beijing and yields
very high academic results as supported by last
year's UK SATs results. A broad child centred
education is offered with small class numbers
(15 - 20). A state of the art campus will be opened
in Shunyi in September 2006, offering parents
the choice of two locations. Further information
or visit to the school can be arranged etc. Mailto:
info@britishschool.org.cn
or Tel: (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.
Caizhi
Fitness: Advocate of Healthy Life Attitude and
Style Life
Beijing Caizhi Fitness Club is a professional
fitness service provider that combines fitness
with beauty, sports training and leisure. With
a total business space of more than 3000 s.q.m,
we are able to cater 350 members at the same time.
Apart from our top grade facilities, we also have
many a mini club for our members to communicate
and make friends with each other. Address: No.18,
Zhongguancun East Street, Haidian District, Beijing.
TEL (8610) 8260 01696
Beijing Ximei Plastic Surgery Hospital
We are a professional medical beauty
and plastic hospital established under the approval
of the Ministry of Health of P.R.C. We have Plastic
Beauty, Dental Beauty and Laser Beauty departments
that provides not only qualified, but also succinct
services based on our high caliber team experts
and advanced instruments imported from US and
European countries. Address: 7F, Tower B, Wuhua
Plaza, No. 4 (A) Chegongzhuang Street, Xicheng
District, Beijing. TEL (8610) 6800 8765
Ninety-Nine
Beauty Salon
Ninety-nine Beauty Salon combines traditional
treatment with modern essential oil products to
bring you both inner and outer beauty. Our featured
services include facial aromatic oil massage,
acupuncture, slimming, kidney care, spa and hand
and foot care. Room 703, E Tower, C12 Guanghua
Road, Chaoyang District. TEL (8610) 6501 0799 |
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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
Beijing
Jiecheng Shunda Relocation Company
A professional relocation company founded
in 2000, we are headquartered in Chaoyang District of
Beijing with branches spreading across the city in order
to provide full convenience to our clients. Right now,
we have 30 trucks of different capacity and 100 well-trained
staff to help our clients to move or relocate to their
desired location. Starting price: RMB160 for individual
clients; RMB180 for business clients. TEL (8610) 6737
1219; Fax (8610) 6737 4356
Qianxiang
Provides You Qualified Home Moving Service
As one of the largest home moving service
providers in Beijing, we boasts more than a hundred
vehicles of different sizes and over 500 dedicated staff
who have received strict and systematic pre-post training
to serve our clients' demand. Skilled in moving various
furnitures and facilities, we guarantee to set your
heart at rest during the moving process. Our starting
price is RMB160 for individual clents and RMB180 for
business clients. TEL (8610) 6258 8010(Zhongguancun);
(8610) 64977575 (Yayuncun)
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