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Issue 103| May 2, 2005
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Travel Information

Dreaming of Flying Non-stop to Toronto?
Dream no more. Starting June 3, 2005, Air Canada will offer non-stop service between Beijing and Toronto, creating the first-ever direct link from mainland China to eastern Canada. With an elapsed time of about 13 hours, the new Beijing - Toronto service will give you maximum connecting options throughout the Americas. Besides, Air Canada flies non-stop daily from Beijing and Shanghai to Vancouver. For more information and reservation, please call your travel agent or contact Air Canada at (8610) 6468-2001, (8621) 6279-2999. www.aircanada.com

Cheap Tickets From US To China
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Play Golf on the Beach?
Gold Stone Beach Resort is 4A class national resort and is famous for its romantic sea view. Now you can have a 1-day trip which not only includes those views, but can also have fun playing golf. 120rmb for the trip, and 3 free handicaps are available. More information pls contact with Biliang Travel Agency, TEL (86411) 8367 8608, Address: 5F, 80 Wusi Road, Xigang District



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Hotel Deals

Executive Package - Valid till 31 December 2005
USD 118 net per day, including: One night accommodation in a Executive Superior Room | Complimentary Executive breakfast in Executive Lounge or Garden Cafe | Arrival limousine pick up from airport or transfer to first business appointment per day | 50% discount on all Food & Beverage outlets | Complimentary pressing of one suit per day | Free incoming fax + internet | One piece of business shirt/blouse laundry per day | Unlimited local calls made within Beijing city | Complimentary cocktail daily from 6:00pm - 7:30pm and refreshments 6:30am - 11:00pm | Complimentary late check-out till 6:00pm (Subject to room availability) | Express check-in and check-out service at the Executive Lounge Reception | Daily Newspaper | Upgrade to Premier Room.
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May Holiday Special
From May 7 to 13, 2005, you will enjoy our May Holiday Special offer: Minimum 3 nights, the 4th night you can enjoy 1 FREE room night. Scenic View RMB780 per room night; Sup-Ocean View RMB880 per room night and Deluxe Ocean View RMB980 per room night(include of daily breakfast for 2). For reservations, please call (0898) 8856 5666-7103, 7152, 7221. E-mail: reservation@holiday-inn-sanya.com

Heavenly Mood at The Westin Shanghai
29 April to 8 May 2005,RMB 1188+15% service charge for Deluxe Room per night including maximum two breakfast,RMB2188+15% service charge for Grand Suite (2 bedroom) per night including maximum four breakfast. Free parking, free city calls, free access to Fitness Center, swimming pool and sauna. Late check-out till 4:00pm. This offer is for 1 to 2 persons stay in Deluxe Room and 1 to 4 persons stay in Grand Suite; This offer is for individuals, not for conference group. Reservation Code: SLEEPIN 4. For more information, please contact our Reservation Department, Tel: (8621) 6335 1888 ext. 7519

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Relocations

Allied Pickfords Ltd., Allied International Moving Services
Predictable Quality in an Unpredictable World. International, domestic, local, office moves, relocation & orientation services, record storage management, pet service, storage. Please visit our international and local web sites at: www.alliedpickfords.com.cn email: bj@alliedpickfords.com.cn Tel: (86 10) 5870 1133

Dalian Shunyuan Relocation Company
We are a relocation company with modern management methods. We have a talented service group with strict training, so that our staff are skilled in packing and installing. We offer 24-hour service and transportation in the city. We are working under the service tenet "To offer the best service in the city". Address: 65 Nanshan Road, Zhongshan District. TEL: (86411) 8179 5499

 

Health & Fitness

Tai Chi
In the Development Zone you can join the Tai Chi exercises on Saturday and Sunday Mornings. For information call Carol at (86411) 8764 8061 or 13840870473.

Yuquan Fitness Club
Do you want a place to perfect your bodybuilding? The advanced equipment here can help you to get what you want. We also have courses for aerobics and martial arts. Join us and you will get 20% discount for your courses. And then, you will find that what you can get here is not only health and fitness, but also fun and friends. Address: 81 Jinxiu Road, Shaqu District. TEL: (86411) 8683 5455

Jiujiu Taekwondo Club
We are professional Taekwondo training centre and supply different Taekwondo courses. Also we have boxing training and Chinese wrestling courses. Now, 20% discount for year-card, 15% discount for half-year-card, 10% discount for a quarter-card, 5% discount for full-courses-card. Address: 2 Pao'an Street, Zhongshan District. TEL: (86411) 8265 0598

 

Services

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Have Legal Problems?
Shenghui Legal Agency was founded in 2002, we have a young but creative group. All our lawyers are professional in dealing with different cases and legal consultations. Our services include business, civil lawsuits, and even multi-national cases. Address: Room 207, 209 and 219, 169 West Huanghai Road, Dalian Exploiting District. TEL: (86411) 8761 4326

Keep Your Home Clean With Us
CUC is professional cleaning company in both cleaning service and products. After exploring for several years, we have a completed management and service system to provide top class service for our client. We do cleaning service for hotels, office building, carpet, air conditioner and cleaning training. We have a branch in Dalian to satisfy our customers in the city. Address: 5F, 2-318 Tongde Road (Jinniu Hotel), Ganzijin District. TEL: (86411) 8660 2121

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Community Announcements

Due to the May Holiday, the International Luncheon Group will be postponed to May 17. For further information please email Karolyn at: Karolyn.cooper@btinternet.com

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.

2005 Dalian Lushun Cherry Blossom Festival (April 23 - May 25)
Various exhibitions and activities all around the city. For more information call (86411) 8629 3156

The Dalian Ice Dragons, is now a hockey team without an ice rink. If anyone has information about the location of a roller skating rink that has boards and is available for inline hockey please email Adrian: conradi@canada.com

Xinghai Park
Admission 7rmb
Daily 7am - 7pm, TEL (86411) 8469 2514

SunAsia Underwater Sea Aquarium/Polar Animal World
Admission 70rmb/80rmb (120combined)
Daily 7am - 4pm, TEL (86411) 8468 5136

Polar Animal World
Admission 90rmb
Daily 9am - 4:30pm, TEL (86411) 8289 3000

Forest Zoo
Admission 80rmb
Daily 8:30am - 4:30pm, TEL (86411) 8248 0694

Labour Park - Peony Flower Exhibition
Admission 15rmb
April 25 - May 15, 1pm - 4pm TEL (86411) 8364 5363

Xinghai Shell Museum
Admission 30rmb/adult, 15rmb/child
Daily 8:30am - 4:30pm, TEL (86411) 8480 2938 ext. 115

 

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions

Hangzhou New Silk Fashion Exhibition
April 28 - May 8, 9am - 5pm, Dalian Xing Hai Exhibition Center TEL (86411) 8115 1138

Zhou Da Fu Jewelry Exhibition
Admission 20rmb. April 26 - May 20, 9am - 4pm, Dalian Modern Museum TEL (86411) 8480 1025/(86411) 8480 0188

Dalian International Beverage Exhibition
May 1 - May 7, Dalian Xing Hai Exhibition Center, TEL (86411) 8480 9629

Tree Stump Artwork and Chinese Calligraphy Exhibition
Admission 20rmb. May 1 - May 7, 8:30am - 4pm, Jin Shi Tan Wax Museum TEL (86411) 8790 2006

Traditional Chinese Painting, Photograph Exhibition
Daily 9am - 4pm, Dalian Art Gallery (Russian District) TEL (86411) 8254 0584

Chinese "Chicken" Painting Exhibition
By Dalian Artist Chang Qingli.
Daily 9:30am - 4:30pm, Xigang District Art Gallery TEL (86411) 8377 3297

 

Dining Out

San Shan Pu Japanese Food
This is a classical Japanese style restaurant which offers Japan village cuisine. We offer different kind of business lunch with price from 12-35rmb, or you can have a buffet dinner here with only 100rmb per person. Address: 5-7 The fleet, Zhongshan District, TEL (86411) 8272 7499

Huadu Western Food Restaurant
This is quiet charming bar. We offer buffet dinner, and the chef here can cook seafood and steaks for you at the dinning hall. You can also enjoy laid-back music when you are eating. Address: 2F of the West Building, 60 Renmin Road, TEL (86411) 8263 0888

North China Farmhouse Restaurant
If you want try some real north China farmhouse dishes, here must be your best choice, not only the food, but also the environment. Address: 700 Changjiang Road, Xigang District, Tel: (86411) 8361 4521

 
Theatre & Performance

"San Cha Kou"
Featuring Wang linlang, Yue Ye and Sun Huizhu. May 2, 2pm, #1 Jilin West Lu, Kunming St. (West of Dalian Foreign Lang. Inst.) TEL (86411) 8230 5411

"Zhou Fang Cao"
Featuring Liu Tingjian and Yan Jianfu. May 2, 2pm, #1 Jilin West Lu, Kunming St. (West of Dalian Foreign Lang. Inst.) TEL (86411) 8230 5411

"Bai Hua Gong Zhu"
Featuring Li Ping, Ping Tao, Liu Tingjian, Ding Yanyu, Yan Jianfu and Chen Shujun. May 3, 2pm, #1 Jilin West Lu, Kunming St. (West of Dalian Foreign Lang. Inst.) TEL (86411) 8230 5411

"Zhu Ying Tai Kang Hun"
Featuring Fan Jinqui and Yan Jianfu, Ping Tao and Guo Dongmei. May 4, 2pm, #1 Jilin West Lu, Kunming St. (West of Dalian Foreign Lang. Inst.) TEL (86411) 8230 5411

"Yu Zhou Feng", "Yan Yang Lou"
Featuring Xiao Di and Zhang Dajun respectively. May 7, 2pm, #1 Jilin West Lu, Kunming St. (West of Dalian Foreign Lang. Inst.) TEL (86411) 8230 5411

"Xi Fu Shan", "Zhu Hen Ji"
Featuring Wang Linlang and Mao Mao respectively. May 14, 2pm, #1 Jilin West Lu, Kunming St. (West of Dalian Foreign Lang. Inst.) TEL (86411) 8230 5411

 

Nightlife

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.

Noah's Ark Bar
It is a reminiscence bar with western style. And you can get cheap and nice drink here, such as the 8rmb special coffee. Address: Beside the Flower World of People Square.

Birdie Bar
The bar is popular with its live band music. The local band "Birdie" plays country balladry every night here. Address: Beside the Callan Palace, People Square.

Lunhui Bar
It is a football fans bar with big-picture satellites broadcasting here. We provide selected drinks for all the fans. Address: Behind the stadium (next Mediterranean Night Club).

 

Weekly Calendar

May 2, Monday
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"San Cha Kou"
Featuring Wang linlang, Yue Ye and Sun Huizhu.
2pm, #1 Jilin West Lu, Kunming St. (West of Dalian Foreign Lang. Inst.) TEL (86411) 8230 5411

"Zhou Fang Cao"
Featuring Liu Tingjian and Yan Jianfu.
2pm, #1 Jilin West Lu, Kunming St. (West of Dalian Foreign Lang. Inst.) TEL (86411) 8230 5411


May 3, Tuesday
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"Bai Hua Gong Zhu"
Featuring Li Ping, Ping Tao, Liu Tingjian, Ding Yanyu, Yan Jianfu and Chen Shujun.
2pm, #1 Jilin West Lu, Kunming St. (West of Dalian Foreign Lang. Inst.) TEL (86411) 8230 5411


May 4, Wednesday
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"Zhu Ying Tai Kang Hun"
Featuring Fan Jinqui and Yan Jianfu, Ping Tao and Guo Dongmei.
2pm, #1 Jilin West Lu, Kunming St. (West of Dalian Foreign Lang. Inst.) TEL (86411) 8230 5411


May 6, Friday
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Korean Language Church Services
6pm - 10pm, Swissotel, call James for details at 13009460694.


May 7, Saturday
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"Yu Zhou Feng", "Yan Yang Lou"
Featuring Xiao Di and Zhang Dajun respectively.
2pm, #1 Jilin West Lu, Kunming St. (West of Dalian Foreign Lang. Inst.) TEL (86411) 8230 5411


May 8, Sunday
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English Language Church Services
10am - 2pm, Swissotel, call James for details at 13009460694.

 

Upcoming Events

International Luncheon Group
May 17. For further information please email Karolyn at: Karolyn.cooper@btinternet.com

 

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