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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
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Fairy
Cave Town
Fairy Cave Town (Xianren Dong Town) is a beautiful small
town in Zhuanghe county of Dalian. As its name indicates,
it is a fairyland of mountains and springs. Now you
can take a two-day trip here for only RMB248, and enjoy
the wonderful views of Tianmen Mountain National Forest
Park and Bingyu Channel. And you will have a night stay
in the town! More information, pls contact with Dalian
Tianyuan Travel Agency, TEL (86411) 8368 3753
Summer
Trip in Northeast China
Northeast China is famous of its snow views in winter.
You can also get a good sightseeing there in summer.
To have a whole week trip to Northeast China, what you
will get are seaviews in Dalian, an Old Palace in Shenyang,
The Film City in Changchun, and the Russian city buildings
in Harbin. And all of these for only RMB920. Dalian
Hailong Travel Agency, address: Room501, 74-2 Luxun
Road Zhongshan District, TEL (86411) 8273 2244
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Deal - Valid Till 31 December 2005
USD 148 net per day, including: One night accommodation
in a 53m2 Suite | 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 | One piece of business shirt
/ blouse laundry per day | Free incoming faxes
and internet services | Unlimited local calls
made within eijing | Complimentary cocktail daily
from 6:00pm - 7:30pm and refreshments 6:30am -
11:00pm | Complimentary late check-out until 6:00pm
(Subject to room availability) | Express check-in
and check-out service at the Executive Lounge
Reception | Personalized business liaision. Restrictions
may apply. Reservation Hotline: (8610) 6800 1786.
Light up the Weekend Night, RMB366 / pax
/ night
Package inclusive of: 1 Superior Scenic View room
| Minimum 2 person stay | 1 Daily breakfast per
pax | Late check out till 16:00(accord to room
availability) | Include the Saturday BBQ Party
(Sea Food BBQ Buffet Dinner/live band/performance/games/free
flow beer...) | Above rate is include 15% service
charge, but exclusive of Government Tax (Rmb11/per
pax/per Rm/per nit) | Additional Rmb150 per room
per night for upgrade to a Sup ocean view room;
Rmb250 for upgrade to a deluxe ocean view room.
| Minimum stay three nights, no refund room charge
if early check out. Valid for the weekend only
(include Saturday) | Valid till Sept 25, 2005.
Please call (0898) 8856 5666-7103 for detail.
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Relocations |
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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
Hao
Li Home Moving Service
Accredited by Dalian Municipal Government as a credit
unit, Hao Li Home Moving Service is mainly engaged in
providing around-the-clock relocation services to citizens
at every corner of Dalian. Best known for its expertise
in piano moving. For more info, call (86411) 8268 9624
or 8466 1053
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Health & Fitness |
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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
138 40870473.
CME
Health and Fitness Centre
We are a complex fitness centre, which is combined
with equipment training, aerobics, Yoga, and boxing.
Also, we have regular body-building courses for
our members. You can find a right way to be more
healthy under the suggestion of our professional
coaches. Address: 7F, 90 Xi'an Road, Shahekou
District, TEL (86411) 8450 1184
Green
Mattress Impulse Total Fitness
With bases in Qingdao, Impulse Total Fitness is
a nationwide fitness club franchised chain operation
business. Green Mattress is its branch in Dalian.
As its name "Total", we offer various
kinds of trainings, customers can choose the course
or training they like, and our coach can make
a schedule for them. Address: 5F, 195 Kaifaqu
Road, TEL (86411) 8753 8533
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We employ both native English and Chinese speakers.
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or visit us Online at www.thundergates.com
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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.
Dalian Wande Information
Serivce
Dalian Wande Information Service Co., Ltd, is a
legal organization that approved by Dalian Industry
& Biz Administration, to provide service for
family and corporation. Our services refer a lot
of area, such as agent, promotion, corporation register,
consultation, take care of the pupils and old people,
we even offer a special service "apology service",
if you quarreled with your friends or neighbours,
but shy to apologize, we can help you with that.
Address: Room101, 123-1 Nansha Street, Shahekou
Distrct, TEL (86411) 8695 9511
Yellow
Sea Law Office
Yellow Sea Law Office is a joint invested law firm
that approved by Liaoning Justice Department. We
have 14 register lawyers, 4 of them are professors,
3 are vice professors, 3 are hierophants for graduate
student, 2 Juris, and 2 LLMs. We have ever handled
the cases for famous corporations, and join in the
edit of some law reference books. We can offer law
service with different languages, such as Russia,
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if you need help from us, pls send email to zhangzz@dljdc.com
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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.
Xinghai Park
Admission 7rmb
Daily 7am - 7pm, TEL (86411) 8469 2514
SunAsia Underwater Sea Aquarium/Polar
Animal World
Admission 70rmb/80rmb (120 combined)
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
Admission Free
Daily 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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Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions |
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2005 Hangzhou Silk
Clothing Exhibition
June 3 - 12, 9am - 5pm, Xinghai Exhibition Center
Entrance #12. TEL (86411) 8115 1138
Wedding
Dress and Accessories Exhibition
June 3 - 6, 9am - 4:30pm, Dalian World Exhibition
Center. TEL (86411) 8480 5566
Houses
For Sale By Owner Fair
June 3 - 6, 9am - 4:30pm, Dalian World Exhibition
Center. TEL (86411) 8480 5566
Restuarant
Exhibition
June 3 - 6, 9am - 4:30pm, Dalian World Exhibition
Center. TEL (86411) 8480 5566
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
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King Zhongshan Outlet
We offer authentic Italy pizza with various taste
to satisfy different customers. Besides pizza, customers
can also get some delicious snacks here, such as
pasta, French fries, soup and so on. Address: 122
Youhao Road, Zhongshan District, TEL (8621) 8280
4652
Sha'er
Fish-head Hot Pot
This hot pot is very popular in Zhongshan District.
Though it is hot outside, you can get a special
feeling to have a hot pot in summer. Now we offer
15% discount for what you had except drinks and
cigarette. Address: 5 Gangwan Street, Zhongshan
District TEL (86411) 8273 3001
Caravan
Camel Bell
Located nearby the Dalian Science & Technology
University, we provide authentic Xinjiang food at
a fitting price. If you only want have a delicious
meal with some old friends, here must be your best
choice. Address: Next to Dalian University of Technology,
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Choral
Performance,
June 11, 10am, Hua Biao Square (by Xing Hai Exhibition
Ctr). TEL (86411) 8480 3332
Modern
Beijing Opera Performance of "Zhi Qu Wei
Hu Shan"
June 12, 10am, Bai Nian Cheng Diao Square (behind
Xing Hai Exhibition Ctr). TEL (86411) 8480 3332
"Da
Ying Jie Lie"
Featuring: Li Ping, Ping Tao and Zhou Weibing.
June 11, 2pm, #1 Jilin West Ln, Kunming St. (West
of Dalian Foreign Lang. Inst.) TEL (86411) 8230
5411
Star
Wars III
Being shown in English at theatres around Dalian.
Schedules: 10:30am, 1pm, 3:30pm, 6pm, and 8:30pm.
Oriana Theater in Peace Square TEL (86411) 82183
3588
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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.
Windsor
Town
Located in the Xinhua Street, it is an England theme
bar with laid-back atmosphere. We offer selected
drinks, cocktails and finger food with 10% off.
Address: 201-9 Xinhua Street, Shaqu District, TEL
(86411) 8432 3988
Square
Story Cafe
10% discount for selected coffee, soft drinks and
fruit plates. Address: 6 of Sanba Square, TEL (86411)
8272 2078
Red
Star Bar
It is a live music bar feature live performance
every night. Dive into the breakbeats, and dance
with the performer. Your passion will stir the house.
Address: Sanba Square, opposite to Tianshang Renjian
Hotel.
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June 10, Friday
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Korean Language Church Services
6pm - 10pm, Swissotel, Call James for details at
130 09460694
June 11, Saturday
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Choral Performance
10am, Hua Biao Square, TEL (86411) 8480 3332
"Da
Ying Jie Lie"
Featuring: Li Ping, Ping Tao and Zhou Weibing.
2pm, #1 Jilin West Ln, Kunming St. (West of Dalian
Foreign Lang. Inst.) TEL (86411) 8230 5411
June 12, Sunday
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Modern Beijing Opera Performance of "Zhi Qu
Wei Hu Shan"
10am, Bai Nian Cheng Diao Square (behind Xing Hai
Exhibition Ctr), TEL (86411) 8480 3332
English
Language Church Services
10am - 2pm, Swissotel, Call James for details at
130 09460694
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