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 Stand-up
Comedy Rocks Beijing with ChopSchticks
Chuckles-a-plenty will be back in the air here
in the Northern Capital once again with ChopSchticks presented
by Continental Airlines and The Comedy Tour on Saturday
January 14th at 7:30pm at RBL's icehouse in Wang Fu Jing
on 53 Xipei Lou, Dong'anmen Jie (venue tel: 6522 1389).
Headlining stand-up comedian Jim Dunn from Boston takes
the spotlight with opener Tony Moschetto. Jim Dunn is
a veteran comic who has acted in the Matt Damon movie
"Stuck on You" and has performed with the Boston
Red Sox and on Comedy Central and on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel
Live. Tony Moschetto is an up-and-comer also from Massachusetts
who's also been featured on Comedy Central and even on
The Playboy Channel (settle down, ladies, he had his clothes
on). Tickets are 250RMB at the door and 220RMB in advance
up to Jan 12th. To order now call 1370 1210489 or email
Tickets@TheComedyTour.com.
More info on http://www.ChopSchticks.com
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Spring Festival Offer from Holiday Inn
Resort Yalong Bay Sanya
The closest 5 star Hotel to the beach in the Bay
| The best value for money offer in Yalong Bay
Hotel | The winner of two Awards from Intercontinental
Hotels Group 2005. * The "Employee Engagement
Award" *The "Holiday Inn the Best Mid-market
Hotel Brand in Asia-Pacific and the World".
Chinese New Year Holiday (Jan 28, 05 - Feb 03,
06), From RMB 2880 in Superior Ocean View room
and up. Please call 86-898 8856 5666-7103 for
detail; China Toll Free Reservation No. 800 830
6368; China Toll Free Reservation No. For Mobile
400 884 0888; E-mail: hotel@holiday-inn-sanya.com
 Let
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.
 Special
Rate at Hilton Shanghai
Enjoy the Festive Season with special
rate at Hilton Shanghai! RMB 678 including buffet
breakfast available for Chinese local residents
during December 23 until January 8. Enquires or
reservations call toll free 800 820 6666.
 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
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introduces new Asian Flavours to its Dinner Buffet
Jeffery Heng, the newly appointed Asian
Chef of The Peninsula Palace, who has brought with
him a wealth of culinary skills and experience from
famous kitchens in the South East Asia, has joined
Jing's culinary team and introduces a range of new
and exciting Asian creations to this award-winning
restaurant. Stylish and dynamic, featuring three
open kitchens, Jing is well known in the capital
for its action buffet in addition to a la carte
offerings. The culinary team of forty presents over
sixty dishes, representing the best of East and
West. Dinner buffet served daily from 6:00pm to
10:00pm. Adults RMB248, children under twelve half
price. Plus 15% surcharge. For reservations, please
call Jing at (8610) 8516 2888 ext 6714.
 Celebrate
the Year of the Dog - January 28, 2006
Chinese Festival Evening Celebration will
begin at 5:30pm and last until 10:30pm at Dragon
Palace of Kempinski Hotel Beijing. Celebrate Chinese
New Year with our Master Chef So Soon Kim as he
prepares your festive favorites and set menus symbolizing
fortune, health and prosperity. Prepare your own
"Jiao Zi" (Dumpling) and you will have
a chance to win wonderful prizes. Join in the festivities
as Dragon Palace presents culinary pleasures and
true Asian hospitality at its best. To celebrate
the "Year of the Dog" our Hong Kong Chef
prepares traditional food "Gold Fish Shaped
Glutinous Rice Cake Box" are available in Dragon
Palace or the Kempi Deli from January 10, 2006 to
February 15, 2006. Dragon Palace is open daily:
Lunch 11:30am to 2:00pm; Dinner 5:30pm to 10:00pm.
For reservations, please call Robert Geng at (8610)
6465 3388 ext 4108.
 Gloria
Plaza Hotel Beijing Chinese New Year Promotion
Nian Gao Gift Boxes: *Double Happiness:
188.00 RMB/box; *Prosperity Bonanaza: 88.00 RMB/box;
*Classical Hamper: 138.00 RMB/box. Available at
the Spring Pavilion located in the Main Lobby. From
10 to 29 January 2006. For reservations, please
call (8610) 6515 8855 ext. 2193.
 Gong
Xi Fa Cai - The Chinese Year of Dog
Delicatessen,
January 4 – February12. For ordering, please
call (8610) 6437 6688 ext 1542. Chinese New Year's
cake or Nian Gao is the most important cake eaten
on Chinese New Year. In China, fish means prosperity;
and the round shape means family reunion. Hence,
we have made fish and round shaped nian gao for
you to ensure you start the New Year right.
 A
Fun Ti Hometown Music Restaurant, We produce excitements!!!
Tel: (8610) 6527 2288, 6525 1071/1545
Fax: (8610) 6559 9718 website: www.afunti.com.cn.
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...
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.
HOT!
Assorted Buffet Special At The Loft
Tasty food and reasonable price in a nice
cozy atmosphere with musical entertainment; Order
for above 5 persons get a bottle of complimentary
fine wine. Lunch (11.30-14.00): RMB98 per person;
Afternoon tea (14.00-17.00): RMB 48 per person;
Dinner (18.00-22.00): RMB138 per person. Get RMB20
coupon for every RMB100 consumption during lunch;
Get RMB30 coupon for every RMB150 order for dinner.
TEL (8610) 6501 7501
RMB88
Package Offer @ Le Hugo
With RMB88 you can choose from our menu
1 appetizer, 1 vegetable dish, 1 main course and
1 soup. 5pm onwards daily and all day on weekends.
For more info call (8610) 6583 6660
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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 Air
China's First-class and Business-class Cabins Are
Completely Upgraded
Fly Beijing to New York! From now until March 25,
2006, move your "Bosom Travel Companion"
to a higher level class free of charge. Buy a whole
price first-class or business-class Beijing-New
York ticket, and you'll be able to move your travel
companion to a higher level cabin. Air China also
offers free airport transportation in luxury cars
for first-class and business-class passengers: Audi
A6 for first class passengers and Passat for business
class. For details, please contact: 010-6656 9251
or 800-810-1111.
 Air
France Invites You to Europe from Only RMB 5500*
!
Effective from January 15th 2006 to February
28th 2006, you can benefit from an irresistible
fare from Beijing or Shanghai to Europe with Air
France: Round trip ticket in Tempo Economy Class,
from only RMB 5 500! For more information and booking,
please call Air France Sales and Service Center
at 4008 808 808, or visit www.airfrance.com.cn.
*Fare valid for round trips only, excluding taxes.
Other terms and conditions apply.
 Canada
Special
Air Canada is bringing you the Canada
Special low fares! From January 28 to April 19,
2006, Air Canada Beijing to Vancouver direct flight
of Hospitality service one way low fare is from
3380RMB and via Vancouver to Toronto one way low
fare is from 4980RMB! For detail information and
reservations, please contact your travel agent or
Air Canada Beijing office. Beijing Office: (8610)
6468 2001.
 Cebu-
Paradise for Vacation
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, fruits, guitars and marvelous
antiques in the city's stores. And beach lovers
will welcome Cebu's top-rated resorts and their
white sand beaches. Lower Prices than last year
start at CNY2370. 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
Experience
The Winter Charm Of Sichuan With CITS
5-day trip to the tranquil area of Qing
Cheng Shan, Dou Jiang Yan Dam, Fairy Land Jiu Zhaigou
and Mounigou costs only RMB1980 per person including
round-trip air tickets--leave every Tuesday and
Friday; 5-day trip to Emeishan, Leshan Buddha, Qing
Cheng Shan and Dou Jiang Yan costs RMB2150 per person
including round-trip air tickets--leave every Wednesday
and Saturday. For more information or travel routes
call CITS at (8610) 8522 7698
Beijing
Nanshan Ski Resort
Located 62km from downtown Beijing, the
4000-mu Nanshan Ski Resort is a comprehensive holiday
resort that combines snow-skiing, water-skiing and
villa accommodation. Different runs provided for
learners at different levels. Weekend price: RMB120/2hrs,
RMB140/3hrs; Week days: RMB90/2hrs, RMB100/3hrs.
Above prices are available for a group of ten. Reservation
Hotline: (8610) 8428 6688
Beijing
Great Wall Aviation Service
Professional air ticket agent approved
by CAAC and its North China Administration, also
a member of IATA. Selling air tickets on behalf
of a few prestigious domestic and foreign airlines,
including Northwest Airlines, Turkish Airlines,
Korean Airlines, China Eastern and Hainan Airlines
to name a few. For more inquiry or booking a ticket
contact (8610) 6568 0067
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Education |
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Chinese Language and Culture!
Beijing FESCO International Teaching
Center, as the earliest government designated
training organization, has acquired ISO9001 Certification,
and offers customized group or individual Mandarin
classes of different levels. We are an authorized
HSK Testing Center with over 400 qualified teachers,
training you on Business Chinese, offering Seminars
and courses on traditional Chinese cultural subjects:
Taiji, Calligraphy, Fengshui, and etc. Teacher
positions for Native speakers are available! Please
mail to mandarin@fesco.com.cn
 The
Frontiers School - Make Mandarin Studying Easier
Beginner group class starts on 5th Jan.
Both morning and evening class start on 5th Jan.
2006 For more information please call us at (8610)
6413 1547/48.
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.
VIV
Beauty
Located in the thriving CBD of Beijing,
VIV Beauty is a preeminent medical institution
officially registered with Ministry of Health.
It is comprised of four departments of Plastic
Surgery Center, Dermatological Center, Department
of Stomatology and Beauty Salon and dedicated
to helping people realize their aspiration of
beauty and relieving congenital imperfection.
Address: 2/F, Tower D, Global Trade Mansion, 9
Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District. Hotline: (8610)
6530 2348
Smile
Dental
As a professional dental service provider,
we offer you safe and reliable service furnished
with our modern and advanced clnical management
as well as internationally-acclaimed oral care
practice. Free parking ticket are available for
our clients. Address: Room 5, 1F, Millennium Heights,
Oriental Plaza, Dongcheng District. For more info
call (8610) 8518 3250/51
YogiYoga
Club Salon
YogiYoga Club Salon boasts a business
area of 130 square meters. Members can not only
refresh themselves with drinks and fruits but
also read yoga books and enjoy yoga music. The
club salon also provides all kinds of yoga products
and ornaments with a strong Indian flavor. Address:
Sun Park Tennis Center. TEL (8610) 6592 2791/92 |
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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
Xintai Relocation Service
We are a comprehensive service provider centered
on relocation. We boasts a group of qualified staff
who are extremely skilled at moving furnitures, pianos
and carrying on various dismantling or installing. Starting
price RMB150 for individuals, RMB160 for businesses.
Piano moving: RMB150-800 depending on the types. Other
prices are negotiable. For details call (8610) 6385
1890
We
Are Your Best Option In Moving Around
With more than a decade's dedicated experience
in the home moving sector, we enjoy a high reputation
among our clients ranging from individual families to
big international enterprises. Our service items include:
relocation for family and businesses, and dismantling
and installing air-conditioners and other furniture.
Cardboard box package are provided upon request. We
work 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Address: 19,
Xizhimen South Street, Xicheng District. TEL (8610)6836
5188
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Real Estate |
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Region's Finest Business Center
Imagine a luxurious office with a prestigious
CBD address, stylishly furnished with designer-labels.
On the 10th floor, in the impressive set of Twin
Towers overlooking scenic Beijing. Features 50 spacious
offices in flexible layouts from 1 to 30 professionals.
Peripheral services include high-speed internet,
video-conference & boardroom facilities, registration
services and more. Rent by the hour, day or month.
Free access to Shanghai, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur,
Jakarta. For real value, contact us today on (8610)
5123 5123 or email salesbj@cn.ceosuite.com
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 Johnson
Computer Connections
Dealers in computers, peripherals and various digital
equipments. Specialized on-site technical support
using both Chinese & English language. We offer
home service and IT Outsourcing Managed Service
for hardware & software as well as internet
access including wireless LAN, ADSL, VPN, Email,
Kill virus, home theater maintenance etc 7 days
a week. Tel: (8610) 5165 9192, Website: www.johnson.net.cn,
E-mail: johnson@johnson.net.cn
 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
Huixuan
Translation Service
Professional translation company registered
at Beijing Municipal Department of Industry and
Commerce; providing multi-lingual translation and
intepretation; clients include foreign embassies,
Chinese governmental organizations, businesses of
different sizes and individuals. English to Chinese
translation RMB80-180 per thousand words; Chinese
to English RMB100-300 per thousand; RMB400-1800
per thousand words for interpretation. Address:
Rm 1-11-1, Tower C, Jingcheng Renhe, 36 Guangqumen
Bei Li, Chongwen District. For service or price
about other language services call (8610) 5123 1771.
Beijing
Beidou Ding Ming Law Firm
A large law firm based on partnership.
All founders of the firm are experienced legal professionals
who ever worked at the Supreme Court of PRC or at
the secondary or supreme court of Beijing or other
cities. Major lines of business include litigation
on domestic or foreign-oriented economic, civil
or criminal issues, company incorporation and restructuring;
investment, insurance and intellectual property
right etc. Address: 10F, Botai Plaza, 221 Wangjing
Xiyuan, Chaoyang District TEL (8610) 5166 5109
Probity
Certified Public Accountants
We have 170 accounting professionals who
are specialized in accounting, economy, and engineering
etc. We can help you audit your financial report,
deal with enterprise restructuring, legal consulting
and taxation issues and so on. Project budgeting
for no less than RMB3000. Address: Henghua International
Business Center, 26 Yuetan North Street, Xicheng
District. TEL (8610) 5856 5100 |
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