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Issue 69| Sep 6, 2004
"Xianzai" Means NOW in Chinese! Xianzai Dalian Email Newsletter
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China News
China Forum
Funny Pics
Travel Information
Hotel Deals
Relocations
Jobs
Classifieds
Services
Community Announcements
Health & Fitness
Art & Business Exhibitions
Dining Out
Theatre & Performance
Nightlife
Weekly Calendar
Subscription Info
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Travel
Information

Early bird fares for United's new 747 service from Beijing to San Francisco
To celebrate United Airlines' launch of the new 747 service from Beijing to San Francisco on November 1, 2004, we offer the special roundtrip fares from Beijing to San Francisco/Los Angeles/Seattle/Portland: Economy Class: RMB4880; Business Class: RMB28800. Tickets must be purchased on/before October 15, 2004 and departure from Beijing is limited from November 1 - 7, 2004. Journey must be completed on December 15, 2004 at the latest. Fares are not eligible for Mileage Plus acquisition and are non-refundable, non-endorsable and non-changable. For more information and reservations, please call United Airlines at (8610) 6463-1111.

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Hotel
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A Green Autumn in Yalong Bay Sanya, Holiday Inn Resort - a fresh mind and a pure heart. Swims in the crystal blue ocean, rides bicycle around the fantastic beauty Yalong Bay, indulges in the gentle sea breeze at Holiday Inn. Be yourself. Preferential rate of various Suites for Priority Club members, join us now to be a member for free and enjoy our splendid service. Sweet Suite Deal RMB 998up: * Free buffet breakfast for 2 adult and 1 kid * extra bed * Priority Club or mileage points apply * Subject to 15% surcharge * Valid to Sept. 29, 2004. Call for details : 0898 - 88565666 - 7242. China Toll-Free Reservation Number: 800 830 6368

The Landmark Hotel Shenzhen
Executive Deal; RMB799 net; Valid till December 31, 2004. Benefits include: One night accommodation in an Executive Superior Room | Complimentary Executive Breakfast in Cathay Lounge | Free cup of coffee/Tea/Soft Drinks from 10:30-23:00 | Free use of Internet Service in Room | Pre-registration | Complimentary Fruit Plate | Guaranteed Reservation (48 hours) | Free Pressing (One piece of Suit per room) | Daily Newspaper (Chinese or English) | No Service Charge for Incoming Fax | Extend Check-out time till 4:00pm (subject to availability). For reservations or enquiries, please call our Hong Kong office at (852) 2375 6580 or contact the Hotel's reservation Department at (86 755) 8219 0033 or fax to (86 755) 8219 1119.

Take a Well Earned Break at Sheraton Sanya Resort!
Admit it - you're dreaming of it now! The perfect getaway in a Resort that has it all... you can RELAX - it's all here, at Sheraton Sanya Resort. Imagine three nights of opulence in oversized accommodations, beginning each day with none other than a divine buffet breakfast where everything you can imagine is on offer, and more. Plus for something a little different, a jet ski ride for the young at heart in all of us! All of this will start and finish with luxurious transfers in a limousine of course! Upon reservation, please ask for Rate Plan: BREAK. For Reservations: Phone (86898) 8855 8236 or Toll-Free on 800 810 3088 Or Email: sanya.sheraton@sheraton.com Visit us at: www.sheraton.com/sanya. For Full Package details please click here

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Jobs

Expand your horizons! International TEFL Diploma teacher training in Suzhou. Courses held monthly, job placement assistance worldwide. http://www.boland-china.com

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Services

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Relocations

Allied Pickfords Ltd., Allied International Moving Services
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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: renata.inokomis@alliedpickfords.com.cn (Beijing) Tel: ( 86 10) 8561 8759/60 (Beijing)

 
Health and
Fitness

Tai Chi - In the Development Zone you can join the morning Tai Chi exercises at the Hong Mei Square at 7am every day. For more information call Carol at 8764-9001 or 13840870473.

 

Classifieds

Looking for Cool Single Men and Women Around China?
Lonely sitting in your flat? Looking for Love? Want to meet great Chinese and foreign singles living in China? Want romance, love, or friendship? Come to BuzzSquare.com to connect! Your free membership allows you to even upload a photo! BuzzSquare.com is the place for hip cool singles to connect in China! Come visit us at www.buzzsquare.com

At Home Abroad offers food products and books from home at reasonable rates, delivered right to your door! We also take special orders for those hard to find items. For a list of products, or to arrange delivery, call Dayna at 13942876387 (days) or e-mail me at dayna@mail.dlptt.ln.cn.

 

Community
Announcements

Please note that all Dalian telephone numbers have gone from 7 digits to 8 digits. All new numbers have an "8" added in front. ie: 457-1415 is now 8457-1415

Dalian Ladies Luncheon, September 7, 11:30am, Barbecue at Nanshan Hotel, 70rmb includes Barbecue, drinks, salad and desert buffet. Please RSVP by calling Shirley at 8273-5722 or 13942046164.

Xinghai Park
Admission 10rmb, 8469-2514 (7:00am - 7:00pm)

Underwater Sea Aquarium/Polar Animal World
Admission 70rmb/80rmb (120 combined), 8467-9517 (9:00am - 4:00pm)

Polar Animal World
Admission 90rmb, 8289-3000 (9:00am - 4:30pm)

Forest Zoo
Admission 60rmb, 8248-0694 (8:30am - 4:30pm)

Labour Park
Admission Free, 8364-5363 (7:30am - 5:30pm)

 
Art & Business Exhibitions
Modern and Japanese Art Exhibition
Dalian Art Gallery (Russian District) 8254-0584 (Daily 9am - 4pm)

Ancient Chinese Painting Exhibition
Shahekou Art Gallery 8431-5535, (9:30am - 5pm)

Dalian Antique Artifacts Exhibition
Dalian Modern Museum, 8480-1025

16th Annual Intenational Fashion Festival (Phase 1 Sept. 10 - 13)
Dalian Xing Hai Exhibition Center, 8480-9629

Opening Ceremony for Fashion Festival
Sept. 10, 8pm Dalian People's Stadium, 8480-2354

6th Annual Fashion Parade and Carnival
Sept. 11, 10am Dalian Xinghai Plaza, 8480-9629

Fashion Celebrations at various Dalian Parks
Sept 8 - Oct 7 All City Parks and Zoos, 8480-9629

 
Dining Out

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Theatre & Performance

Peking Opera "Shi Jie Ting, Kong Cheng Ji, Zhan Ma Su"
#1 Jilin West Ln, Kunming St. (West of Dalian Foreign Lang. Inst.), 8230-5411, Sept. 11, 2pm

 

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.

 
Weekly
Calendar

September 7 Tuesday
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Dalian Ladies Luncheon
11:30am, 70rmb includes Barbecue, drinks, salad and desert buffet.
Nanshan Hotel, Please RSVP by calling Shirley at 8273-5722 or 13942046164.


September 10 Friday
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Opening Ceremony for Fashion Festival
Dalian People's Stadium, 8480-2354, 8pm

Korean Language Church Services
Swissotel Call James for details at 13009460694, 6pm - 10pm


September 11 Saturday
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6th Annual Fashion Parade and Carnival
Dalian Xinghai Plaza, 8480-9629, 10am

Peking Opera "Shi Jie Ting, Kong Cheng Ji, Zhan Ma Su"
#1 Jilin West Ln, Kunming St. (West of Dalian Foreign Lang. Inst.), 8230-5411, 2pm

September 12 Sunday
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English Language Church Services
Swissotel Call James for details at 13009460694, 10am - 2pm

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