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Antique Furniture |
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 Each
week we highlight a new and interesting piece of antique
Chinese furniture!
Bricks & Tiles
Tiles or something resembling to what we know as tiles have
been used for over 3 thousand years in fist in Persia and
then in China. Colors adopted for ancient Chinese structures
have symbolic and political significance, and indicated
the positions of the household. Tiles were generally glazed
yellow, green, blue and black...
Various Medium sized Low Square Stone Chinese Tile painted
For
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|  Making
an Appointment on Holiday Inn Beach BBQ, See You
There!
The very nearest the ocean "Beach BBQ"
will open on May 1st! Only need RMB188/pax, you
could taste the really Sichuan & Hainan style
Hot pot. Accompanying with gentle wind, hearing
a sound of ocean wave. It's the best place for
you to enjoy your Dinner! Time: 18:00 pm - 23:00
pm. See you there! Tel: 86-898-8856 5666-7166.
 Satisfy
your Senses... with a Spa Getaway at Sheraton
Sanya Resort!
The perfect getaway in a Resort that
has it all... all here, at Sheraton Sanya Resort.
Start the day right with a daily buffet breakfast
at our open air Lotus Cafe restaurant; cherish
the essential elements of life and relax in the
Mandara Spa... Rates starting from Deluxe Sea
View Room RMB2100/room/night. 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 8236 or Toll-Free
on 800 810 3088 or Email: sanya.res@sheraton.com
 Kempinski
Hotel Beijing Executive Package
Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center offers
great value of only RMB 1988.00 per night for
Executive Room + Airport Transfer, This special
rate includes: 1 night stay in the Executive Room
| Complimentary stay for your traveling companion
sharing same room | Free 1 way airport transfer,
arrival or departure, to confirm upon booking
with flight details | Free 1 daily buffet breakfast
at Executive Lounge or Seasons Cafe | Free pressing
of one suit on arrival | Late check out until
4:00pm | Welcome fresh fruits & flowers upon
arrival | Free local telephone calls & local
faxes | Free Broadband Internet Access | Free
use of Executive Lounge meeting room for 2 hours
| Happy cocktail hours from 5pm-7pm with varieties
of canapes, cakes & drinks | Free use of both
Pulse Health Club gymnasium and the roof top swimming
pool overlooking the city. Valid until 31st August
2006. Above rates are subject to 15% surcharge
and availability. For reservations: Tel: (8610)
6465 3388 ext 5522 / 5533; Fax: (8610) 6462 2204.
 Tips
for relaxation
Crowne Plaza Sanya offers an array of leisure
facilities and services including a gym, outdoor
children's playground and swimming pools-lagoon
pool. Additionally, you can enjoy some recreational
fun with table tennis and beach activities. Tel:
(86-898) 8855 5888*8701-8706; E-mail:reservation@cpsanya.com,
syxcp@ichotelsgroup.com;
Website: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/home
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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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Go
Around Northeast China in This Summer
In the summertime you can't see Dongbei's famous snow
and ice views in northeast China. However, there are
still many scenic spots where you can go, such as the
old palace in Shenyang, Russian buildings in Harbin,
Sun Island and so on. Spend 7 days and you can go around
the northeast China, including cities Dalian, Shenyang,
Changchun, Jilin and Harbin. Low charge 920rmb only
offered in this summer season. More details, pls dial
(86411) 8273 5038, Hailong Travel Agency
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Dining Out |
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Cuo Men
We are a hot pot restaurant featuring stomach, kidney,
and fish heads. If you like spicy and hot food and
if you want a cheap place for a friends' gathering,
we must be a good choice! Address: 116 Lianshan
Street, Shahekou District. TEL (86411) 8468 0920.
Huangcheng
Laoma
Renowned as "the best Sichuan Hot Pot in Dalian",
we provide delicious food. Our special Yuanyang
(Mandarin Duck) Pot, is fit for northeastern people.
Good service and good environment are the different
from those normal hot pot venue. TEL (86411) 8306
6666
Baixing
Cun
The most attractive part in this small restaurant
is the decoration. It is an absolute northeast China
village style. Those old furniture are collected
by the boss. Address: 123 Changjiang Road, Zhongshan
District, TEL (86411) 8258 0128 |
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Health & Fitness |
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Xinghai
Badminton
Xinghai Fitness Centre has professional in door
badminton courts for fans. All the 6 courts were
built under the standard for competition events.
Moreover, good lights and service provide an nice
environment for the game. 20rmb per hour, pls
have a reservation before you come. Open Hour:
9am - 4pm, 6-9 pm from Monday to Friday, 12-21pm
in weekend. TEL (86411) 8480 0870
Dalian
Guiyuan Healthcare Center
Dalian Guiyuan Healthcare center is focusing on
fit keeping by Chinese traditional ways. After
their treatment, such as being pressed by fingers,
Chinese massage or reasonable diet designed by
the center, you will get refreshed. So why not
have a try? Our telephone number is (86411) 8282
7285 / 8461 1733. Address: 15th floor at Dalian
Daily Building in Zhongshan District. |
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Relocations |
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Good
Luck Relocation Service
Good Luck has been committing to providing 24-hour relocation
service to Dalian citizens and enterprises. It has established
good long-term cooperative relations with many an enterprise
and social undertakings. Now in order to provide the
clients with more convenience, it has opened online
booking service and 800 8108114 free line. Address:
No.58 Raoshan Road, Xigang District, Dalian TEL (86411)
8432 0063
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Classifieds |
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| Professional
Integrity Therapy Available
Integrity Therapy is not a mode of therapy,
but a professional commitment: to maintain
professional integrity and foster personal
integrity. Each individual has different
needs calling for different approaches,
thus Integrity Therapy utilizes different
methods, providing for individual and couples
therapy. Experienced as a counselor and
therapist, with 9 years' practice in the
US and China, I have set up a small private
practice in Dalian. Major lines of business:
Solution-Focused Therapy, Analytic (Jungian)
Therapy, Dream Analysis, Brief Dynamic Therapy
and Sandplay Therapy. Flexible & reasonable
rates. For more info call 134 78549380 or
email: china.psyche@gmail.com
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Services |
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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;
Shenzhen Tel: +86-755 8367-1598 Fax: +86-755 8367-1698;E-mail:
beijing@lehmanbrown.com, shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com, shenzhen@lehmanbrown.com
We
Can Plan Your Next Event!
We are an approved service agency to offer services
and plans for ceremonies and weddings. With almost
a 5-year history in Dalian, we already won the credit
from our customers and the whole society. We did
a lot of successful plans and items for groups,
hotels, and new couples, so it makes us have a group
of fixed clients. And we hope you will be one of
them. Address: 647 Jiefang Road, Zhongshan District,
TEL (86411) 8239 0880
You
Hao Translation Service
You Hao Translation has been involved in translation,
interpretation and tour guide service for many years.
We have experienced translators and interpreters
who are experts in various fields. Our languages
include English, Korea and Japanese. Starting price
for translation RMB150/thousand words, interpretation
RMB1000/day and tour guide RMB800/day. Address:
911A, Zhongshan Hotel, 3-5 Jiefang Road, Zhongshan
District, Dalian. TEL (86411) 8586 8386/8586 9386
Fine
French Wines Now Available In Dalian!
A 100% French owned Company supply you with delicious
French wines directly imported from the finest independent
French winemakers. The hiqh quality transportation
and hiqh quality conservation (both at constant
temperature) allow you to enjoy the exact same feelings
as that if you were in France! Please come and visit
us, a team dedicated to the passion of wine will
welcome you and give you advices. Floor 17-4 Huai
Hua Da Sha, n°100 Shengli Road, Xigang District,
Dalian, China. TEL (86411) 8439 0105 Email: dalianwine@hotmail.com
Amy's
DVD and CD Emporium
A great assortment of good quality DVDs and CDs,
with English speaking staff to help you with all
your needs. Fourth Floor, Hyrise Electronic Plaza
(across Vivo). For details, call 135 00745146.
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Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions |
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Cherry
Blossom Exhibition
Admission: RMB15.
April 29 - May 20, Lushun "Long Wang Tang".
TEL (86411) 8629 4028
Russian
Canvas Oil Painting Exhibition
Admission: RMB20.
May 1 - May 20, #35 Shengli Street Art Gallery,
TEL (86411) 8254 0584
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Nightlife |
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 The
Sphinx Bar
Located in down town Dalian in the famous bar district
around Chang Jiang Road and in close proximity to
the Hilton, Shangri-La and Furama Hotels, Sphinx
Bar is a welcome oasis from the hustle and bustle
of the neighboring bars. You can enjoy an after
work or evening drink with friends, with newcomers
being made to feel at home and quickly assimilating
with the varied mix of national and social backgrounds.
Tel:0411-82645774 14 Chang Jiang Road, Zhongshan
District, Dalian China.
ZZ
Top Bar
A theme musical bar, every night it offers live
band music. Nice performance, nice drinks and nice
environments for your night time. Address: 1F, 108
Nanshan Road, Zhongshan District. TEL (86411) 8280
3388 * 3108
79
Warehouse
Funky, damp, crowded, it's a warehouse for strong
beats. Cheap beers and other drinks for youth. A
place for you to spin in the night. Address: 115
Zhongshan Square, TEL (86411) 8454 9599
F2
Nice western style bar with friendly waiters and
waitress. The atmosphere here is fit for friends
gathering. TEL (86411) 8273 5900 |
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Theatre
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Music Concert Performed by the National Concert
Group
Admission: RMB30, RMB50.
7pm - 8:30pm, May 13, Dalian People's Concert Hall,
TEL (86411) 8281 8480
Peking Opera Performance: "Xiao Shang Fen"
and "Yue Yang Lou"
Featuring An Lina, Yue Feng and Zhang Dayu. Admission:
RMB30, RMB50, RMB80.
2pm, May 13, #1 Jilin West Ln, Kunming St. (West
of Dalian Foreign Lang. Inst.) TEL (86411) 8230
5411
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Weekly Calendar |
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Friday,
May 12, 2006
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Korean Language Church Services
6pm - 10pm, Swissotel, call James for details at
130 09460694.
Saturday, May 13, 2006
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Foreign Music Concert Performed by the National
Concert Group
7pm - 8:30pm, Dalian People's Concert Hall, TEL
(86411) 8281 8480
Peking
Opera Performance: "Xiao Shang Fen" and
"Yue Yang Lou"
2pm, #1 Jilin West Ln, Kunming St. (West of Dalian
Foreign Lang. Inst.) TEL (86411) 8230 5411
Sunday, May 14, 2006
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English Language Church Services
10am - 2pm, Swissotel, call James for details at
130 09460694.
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Community Announcements |
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 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!
2006
Peony Flower Exhibition
Admission: RMB25. April 25 - May 21, Dalian Labour
Park, TEL (86411) 8360 5712
Latin
Dance Classes!
Learn Latin dances with International Dance School
at the 1st floor of the Indoor (Old) Stadium in
Xinghai Square. 6-8pm, every Monday, Wednesday and
Friday. Price: quarterly RMB300; monthly RMB120,
daily RMB20 per person. Call Helen Huang at (86)
131 47875621 for details.
If
you're new to Dalian and would like to get in touch
with the local expat community or need information
please send an email to dalian_05@hotmail.com
and someone will contact you.
Pottery
Classes Available
Daily 10am - 6pm, Dianzi Taoyi (near Wu Yi Square).
TEL 139 42837913 (Mrs. Chen)
Xinghai
Park
Admission 7rmb
7:00am - 7:00pm, TEL (86411) 8469 2514
SunAsia
Underwater Sea Aquarium/Polar Animal World
Admission 70rmb/80rmb (120rmb combined)
Daily 7:00am - 4:00pm, TEL (86411) 8468 5136
Polar
Animal World
Admission 90rmb
Daily 9:00am - 4:30pm, TEL (86411) 8289 3000
Forest
Zoo
Admission: Adult 40rmb/Child 20rmb
Daily 8:30am - 4:30pm, TEL (86411) 8248 0694
Labour
Park
Admission free.
Daily 6:30am - 6:30pm TEL (86411) 8364 5363
Xinghai
Shell Museum
Admission: 30rmb/adult, 15rmb/child.
Daily 8:30am - 4:30pm, TEL (86411) 8480 2938 ext.
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