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Issue 98| Mar 28, 2005
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Travel Information

Come to celebrate 50th anniversary of Lufthansa & enjoy the best deal - CNY5,550*!
Come to celebrate 50th anniversary of Lufthansa German Airlines. Enjoy the best deal when you book your flights from Beijing to Europe with Lufthansa from now on till April 30th,2005. Fares valid for round trips only, with departure from April 16th to May 31st, 2005. Tickets must be advanced purchased at 7 days before departure and issued within 72 hours after reservation is made. Other restrictions apply. Offer strictly subjected to seat availability. For further information, please visit www.lufthansa.com.cn or call Beijing (8610) 6468 8838 or contact your travel agent.

Cheap 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 Will Not Be Undersold! We offer the lowest-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 1-212-268-5028, or US toll-free at 1-866-886-6868. Or Email: happynytravel@yahoo.com

Visit Sanya For a Great Vacation
Go to Sanya to see the sea, which is so different from what we have in Dalian. You can arrange the whole trip by yourself: RMB2200 for roundtrip tickets, and you will get a free Shanghai trip for 1 day (free transfer). Extra 260rmb/day for staying in 4-star hotel. Contact Dalian Jinhai Holiday Travel Co., 3-5 Jiefang Road, TEL (86411) 8280 9550

Travel Around the Coast of Bo Sea
Have a trip around the coast of Bo Sea, including Qingdao, Yantai, Penglai Island and Weihai. You will visit some great interesting spots in these four place during the 4-day trip. Only 650rmb if you get a reservation. Fee includes entrance ticket, transfer, guide, and 2-star hotel. 9 Long Travel Agency, 127 Xueshi Street, Zhongshan District, TEL (86411) 8272 9215

 



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Hotel Deals

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Happy Summer Package, March 20 July 30, 05 (Except Labor Day Period)
For only RMB780 /room night up, you can enjoy our 2 nights and up benefits: Daily breakfast for 2 | Airport pick up (one way) | 1 piece free laundry daily | Kids Club: baby sitting free for 1/2 day daily. More nights, more benefits: BBQ dinner for 2 | Transportation: re-circle trip from hotel to airport. For reservation, please call (0898) 8856 5666-7103 for detail. E-mail: reservation@holiday-inn-sanya.com

 

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: renata.inokomis@alliedpickfords.com.cn (Beijing) Tel: (86 10) 5870 1133 (Beijing)

Hao Li Home Moving Service
Accredited by Dalian Municipal Government as a credit unit, Hao Li Home Moving Service is mainly engaged in providing round-the-clock relocation services to citizens at every corner of Dalian. Best known for our expertise in piano moving. For more info, call (86411) 8268 9624 or 8466 1053

He Jia Huan Relocation Co., Ltd
A professional home moving service provider in Dalian, He Jia Huan Relocation Co., Ltd attracts customers with our unique loss compensation policy. For details or reservation, please dial (86411) 8460 9953

 

Health & Fitness

Lin Hai Ski Park
Entrance Fee: 25rmb/adult, 15rmb/child; Ski fee: weekdays 90rmb/2hrs, Sat-Sun 120/2hrs; Night Skiing is available 5pm - 8:30pm.
8:30am Pick up at Olympic Square West Gate. TEL (86411) 8670 9998

Tai Chi
In the Development Zone you can join the afternoon Tai Chi exercises at 7pm Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
Song Hai Zhuang. For more information call Carol at TEL (86411) 8764 8061 or 13840870473.

Dalian Health King Health Products
With abundant resources of herbs stored in the forests in North-east China, Dalian Health King Health Products Co., Ltd has produced a series of scientific health products of herbal drinks, articles and cosmetics. These products are 100% natural and effective to keep you healthy and beautiful. Address: Health King Health Products Co., Ltd. Jinshitan National Resort, Dalian, China. For more info, call (86411) 8790 1168

Dalian Xinghai Fitness Center
Xinghai Fitness Center features a bright venue. We have six indoor badminton rooms and lots of other equipment to keep you fit and healthy. Open 9am-4pm, 6pm-9pm Monday through Friday. 12am-9pm on Saturday and Sunday. RMB20/hour. Address: Titan Road, Shanhekou District. TEL (86411) 8480 0870


Services

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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

Luban Decoration Company
Luban Docoration Company is a comprehensive establishment that combines construction with indoor and outdoor decoration. Our company is best known for our novel design and refined workcraft. We have undertaken a series of big building projects including Beijing Nine Dragon Garden, Soho, and Kunlun Hotel. Address: Room 1603, Xingzheng Building, NO. 86 Xi'an Road, Shahekou District. TEL (86411) 8450 7468

Jinshi Translation Company
We provide translation and interpretation services in different languages. In addition, we also provide assistance to foreign consulting companies and consultants to facilitate their business development in China. For more info, contact (86411) 8240 4039 E-mail: jinshi@dl-jinshi.com

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Community Announcements

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.

Ice Rink Closed
The ice rink located behind the Labour Park has closed for good. Currently the only place to skate is on the third floor of the downtown New Mart Shopping Mall. It costs RMB30 per person for 90 minutes.

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 (120 combined)
Daily 7am - 4pm, TEL (86411) 8468 5136

Polar Animal World
Admission 90rmb
Daily 9:00am - 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. 115

 

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions

Dalian History and Development Exhibition
January - March, Dalian Modern Museum, TEL (86411) 8480 0188-1316

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 Qing Li
Daily 9:30am - 4:30pm, Xigang District Art Gallery, TEL (86411) 8377 3297

 

Dining Out

Wanbao Seafood
Mainly serve fresh seafood. Average cost RMB150/person. Suitable for business banquet. Jiefanglu Restaurant TEL (86411)8881 2888 Tianjinjie Restaurant TEL (86411) 8264 5828

Xiao Bei Lou
A hotpot restaurant. Average cost RMB70/person. Address: No. 703. Huanghe Road, Shahekou District. Seat reservation hotline: (86411) 8464 6999

I55 Cafe
Features bacon sandwich, icy snacks, and Blue Mountain Coffee. The Black Forest cake they offer is also authentic. Address: Gao Er Ji Road. TEL (86411) 8369 5755

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Theatre & Performance

Peking Opera "Xi Fu Shan", "Pan Chang Zhan", and "Hu Jia Zhuang"
Featuring Wang Lin Lang, Yang Jiu Li, and Bai Yu's performance respectively.
April 2, 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.

HT Bar
HT is a classic western style bar. We have the largest bar counter in Dalian and features beautiful steel crafts decoration. Runs 8pm-12am each night. For more info, call (86411) 8305 0122 or 8202 2937

 

Weekly Calendar

Friday, April 1, 2005
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Korean Language Church Services
6pm - 10pm, Swissotel, Call James for details at 13009460694.


Saturday, April, 2 2005
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Peking Opera "Xi Fu Shan","Pan Chang Zhan",and "Hu Jia Zhuang"
Featuring: Wang Lin Lang, Yang Jiu Li, and Bai Yu's performance respectively.
2pm, #1 Jilin West Lu, Kunming St. (West of Dalian Foreign Lang. Inst.) TEL (86411) 8230 5411


Sunday, April 3, 2005
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English Language Church Services
10am - 2pm, Swissotel, Call James for details at 13009460694.

 

Upcoming Events

Monthly International Luncheon Group
Tuesday, April 5, 11:30am at the "Hua Lang Gong" Korean Restaurant in the Dalian Development Zone. For more information and to RSVP please contact Karolyn (before April 1 if possible) by email at: Karolyn.cooper@btinternet.com

 

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