Xianzai Guangdong: South China events, entertainment, culture, bars,restaurants, airlines, hotels, travel, expat, expatriates, life, finance,Beijing Olympics, dining out in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Hong Kong and China all in an email newsletter online!

If you cannot read this email, please click here

Guangdong's most reliable weekly expat listings for South China

Xianzai Guangdong
Volume 10, issue 11 - March 13, 2006

Click a section in the Table of Contents below to get great information

Weather Forecast

The Week in Review from SinoLinx.com

China Classifieds

These are real pictures taken by real China travelers!

Thanks to Steven Wang for the pic:

Send in your favorite photo of something interesting, odd, or funny while you stayed in China. Send it to funnypics-3@xianzai.com with the subject "Xianzai Guangdong Funny Pics!". We'll post the best pics here each week!

Antique Furniture

Each week we highlight a new and interesting piece of antique Chinese furniture!

This fiercely red Tibetan cabinet with cast iron pulls (fitted with antique bronze hardware) and hand painted floral motifs in golden as would be ideal for any room in your apartment. Starting from your living room where as a media cabinet it will light up the atmosphere of your family evenings when you are all gathered around the TV set.

For more information, please visit our website at http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/

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

Book 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.

Search for information from 10 different cities with the Expanded China Yellow Pages!

Search Terms
Category
City

Powered by ChinaPulse.com

Travel Information

To Appreciate Hakka Culture in Suwei
Suwei Village is a scenic spots to display the Hakka culture, which is located in Yihe town of Heyuan. Here you can see the combination of Hakka culture and village culture, and you can appreciate the 2000-year history of Hakka. Also you can come into the Hakka's families to feel their life, their story and customs. 358rmb per person (215rmb for Child). Guangzhou Hanglv Travel Agency TEL (8620) 6283 3333

Book Your Airline Tickets Direct with ChinaTravelNow.com! We have the lowest rates for online ticketing--guaranteed! Use our form below to find the best rates to and from China! Or visit us for China travel deals at www.chinatravelnow.com.
Departure City:	Depart:
Arrival City:	Return:
Note: This will only check international flights arriving in or departing from China!

Seafood Hotpot Buffet at Cafe Pavilion 1/F
Having hotpot with family or friends is the best way to drive away the coldness in winter. Try the fresh Mongolian sliced beef, it's as thin as a sheet of paper. Wow, what a wonderful taste! The beef mystically "melt" in your mouth. What more is the rich selection of seafood including small lobsters, spiral shells, oysters, crabs, prawns, deep-sea grouper, mussels, scallops, as well as over 10 different broths like Sichuan style spicy, herbs, soybean milk, dried scallop congee for your choice. Please don't hesitate, call us to book a table now! Business Hours: 6:00pm-10:00pm; Tel: (86-755) 8207 8888 ext. 8210

Shenzhen
The Terrace
Bar and Restaurant, good thai food. 2F, (on top of Starbucks) Seaworld Square, Taizi Rd., Shekou. TEL (86755) 2682 9105

Gaucho Brazillian Barbecue
Good brazillian grill. GF Taizi Hotel, Taizi Rd., Shekou. TEL (86755) 2667 6608

Trattoria Italiana Da Angelo
No. G12, Taizi Plaza, Taizi, Rd. Shekou Shenzhen (Across from Roma's). TEL (86755) 2682 5927

Guangzhou
Samba Restaurant and Bar
2F #11 Jianshe Liu Ma Lu, call (8620) 8381 6888 for more details.

La Lieto
Korean cuisine. A06 1F, #1-3 Fengyuan Bldg., Tiyuxi Rd., call (8620) 8558 3969 for more details.

Memory
French cuisine. Dong Fang Hotel, 120 Liu Hua Rd., for more details, call (8620) 8666 9900.

	Find the Perfect Restaurant in China! Search China's Largest Online English Wine & Dine Database of 2600+ outlets!
Search Terms
Category
City
Price
PRICING KEY: The pricing scale throughout the China Restaurant Directory covers the average price for a meal without drinks for two people + Less than 100RMB ++ 100-200RMB +++ 201-300RMB ++++ More than 300RMB

Health & Fitness

Shenzhen
Avana Spa
Full service tropical spa, offering Southeast Asian traditional spa treatments for head to toe pampering. GF Maillen Club, 1 Guishan Rd., Shekou, Shenzhen. For more details, call (86755) 2681 9040.

Aerobics Lesson
Four days a week (M, T, TH, F). RMB50 per class. Jingshan Gym. Contact Julie at 138 23507671 for time details.

Yoga Classes
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Private home lessons are also available. For details, please contact Amy at 138 02295479.

Physical Club
The largest health club in Shenzhen, the Citic City Club is now open, located at Citic Plaza, Shennan Rd., Futian District. For details, call (86755) 2598 8861.

Maillen Club
Located in 1st Guishan Road, Shekou Industrial Zone. TEL (86755) 2668 7777

Sunhope Health Club
Located at Sunhope Town Garden, OCT, Nanshan District. TEL (86755) 2693 8198

Guangzhou
Yoga Lessons
Every Monday and Wednesday. Fee of RMB250 (members) and RMB400 (non-members) for eight classes. Luhu Golf Club, Guangzhou. For details call Miss Ho at (8620) 8350 7777 ext 389.

Total Fitness
Located at 8F, China Plaza, 33, Zhong Shan San Lu. TEL (8620) 8372 9977

Shenzhen KuaiDa Relocation Company
KuaiDa Relocation Company provides the most professional relocation service for both companies and individuals in Shenzhen. Our team is passionate and high effective. Even Shenzhen TV has made a report about our excellent work. Tel: (86755) 2541 7306

Property/Real Estate

Looking for a Roomate
It is a 2-bedroom apartment located in Tianhe CDB District. The traffic surrounding is very convenient, and you can walk to those shopping malls and supermarkets in ten minutes. The apartment is fully furnished, only need to take your baggage, you can start your comfortable life here. 1000rmb per month. If you want to move in this nice apartment, pls contact with Mr. Chen at (86) 1305 8413 900

A Quite Apartment in Shenzhen
Located on the 21st floor, this two-room apartment is very quite and nice to live in. The 52 square meters space is right for single white collar. There is a garden downstairs. And the traffic in this area is very convenient. There are several big supermarket and entertainment venues surrounding. 1300rmb per month, if you want to have a look, pls contact Mr. Zhang, Mobile (86) 1332 2926 060

Avana Spa, where Nature and Nurture translate into pleasure
Avana is for your mind, Avana is for your Body, but mainly Avana is for your senses. Come to Avana Spa and experience Southeast Asian Traditional beauty and wellbeing secrets and techniques. We offer head to toe pampering using natural products. Located at the GF, Maillen Club, 1 Guishan Rd., Shekou, Nanshan District, Shenzhen. For reservations and more information, call 86 755 26819040.

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

Guangdong M.C.D. Consultants Company
Guangdong M.C.D. Consultants Co., Ltd. is one of the legally registered immigration enterprises in Guangzhou approved by Ministry of Public Security of People's Republic of China. It provides customers with consulting service on immigration, business tours, student authorization and other visa-related issues, covering such regions as the U.S.A., Canada, Australia, New Zealand and European and Asian countries. Pls contact us. Tel: (8620) 2237 6688. You may also log on our website www.mcdvisa.com

TIANLUN & NEED
TIANLUN & NEED is a full-service Chinese law firm with head office in Guangzhou. The firm's key practice areas include financial services, distressed assets, business restructuring, general corporate matters, realty, labor law and employee benefits. The firm's core expertise lies in four areas: structuring and restructuring a company's presence in China, representing clients in front of the Chinese government, conducting due diligence for clients in China and carrying out dispute resolutions and enforcing judgments by a Chinese or international court, mediation or arbitration tribunal. TEL: (8620) 3877 3266

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions

Guangzhou
The 11th South China International Dental Equipment & Technology Expo & Conference 2006
March 10-13, Liuhua Complex, Chinese Export Commodities Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd., for more details, call (8620) 8354 8263/8354 9078.

The 4th China International Oral Health Care Products Expo & Technology Conference 2006
March 10-13, Liuhua Complex, Chinese Export Commodities Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd., for more details, call (8620) 8354 8263/8354 9078.

The 17th China International Furniture Fair (Guangzhou)
March 18-21, Pazhou Complex, Chinese Export Commodities Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd., for more details, call (8620) 8667 3473/8666 3416.

Home Furniture, Homedecor & Housewares China (H&H) 2006
March 18-21, Pazhou Complex, Chinese Export Commodities Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd., for more details, call (8620) 8667 3473/8666 3416.

Luoyang Longmen Grotto Buddhist Culture Exhibition
Until Mar 30, 9am-5pm, RMB12. Museum of Western Han Dynasty, #867 Jiefang Bei Rd. TEL (8620) 8666 4920

Blue Artworks
By brilliant French female artist Marie-Jeanne Dumas.
March 14 - 31, Alliance Francaise de Canton. TEL (8620) 8380 2501

Xianqin Period Jades
Purest jade from Xianqin Period are only display. RMB15 per person.
March 15 - April 15, Guangdong Provincial Museum. TEL (8610) 8383 2195

Movement and Painting
Kitty Holley's Artworks. Belgian painter Kitty Holley presents a unique combination of painting and dancing.
March 10 - 19, Art Museum of Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts TEL (8620) 8401 8088

ShenzhenParty.com Join the Community
From networking to DJ events find out where the Shenzhen community hangs out. Events, Nightlife, Restaurants, Jobs, Classifieds visit ShenzhenParty.com or email xianzai@shenzhenparty.comfor more info.

Shenzhen
3D Bar (Beer Bar)
Multibeer place, featuring over 50 different foreign beers. Block B, Bar Street, Citic Plaza, 1093 Shennan Central Road. TEL (86755) 2598 6011

The Terrace
Live band every night, 2F, (on top of Starbucks) Seaworld Square, Taizi Rd., Shekou. TEL (86755) 2682 9105

Soho Night Club
Bitao Club, TaiZi Road, Shekou (behind Casabalanca & X-TA-SEA Bar). TEL (86755) 2669 0148/2669 2148

Guangzhou
Bai Hui Yuan Style Restaurant
Good destination for veggie and seafood. 80 Xianlie Zhong Lu TEL (8620) 8156 5172

Asador Parrilla Argentinian Restaurant
A steak-house with pub feeling ambience, popular with white-collar locals after office hours, this slice of Argentina is definitely worth tasting. 2/F, 13 Xihu Lu, By Beijing Lu TEL (8620) 8333 6810

Backstreet Jazz Restaurant and Bar
Guangdong Art Museum, East Gate, Ersha Island. TEL (8620) 8735 3960

Fox Club
Nice ambience, hip atmosphere. 376 Changdi Da Ma Rd. TEL (8620) 8185 5377

Laputa by Peter
Enjoyable bartending performance. 1F Huashan Hotel, Huanshi Dong Rd. TEL (8620) 8760 6408

Monday, March 13, 2006
*******************************
Shenzhen
Merengue Bachata Salsa Classes
Every Monday at 9-10am, Jingshan Aerobics Room, for more details, contact Josefina at 134 28990138 or email josefina_polanco27@hotmail.com

French Conversation Classes
Free entry, 10am, Napoleon Brasserie, Seaworld Square, Shekou. For more details, call Yolande at 136 32853610.

Scottish Country Dancing Classes
7:30-9:30pm, Jingshan Aerobics room. For more details, call Kate on 137 28665100.

Mad Cow Monday @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
All day Hamburgers and Chunky Chips for only RMB45.
Shop 118 Sea World Complex, Shekou. TEL (86755) 2668 4496

9 Ball KnockOut at X-ta-sea
RMB100 (entry fee), winner takes all.
Every Monday, at the back of Haitao Hotel, Taizi Rd., Shekou. Call (86755) 2686 7649 for more details.

Ladies Day at Yes Bar
Free drink for ladies all day.
Yes Bar, Shizheng Design Building, 3001 Sungang Road West. TEL (86755) 8361 7612, 8325 5116

Wubbly Bubbly
All you can drink (selected beverages) for 2 hours, RMB99, all outlets.
Four Points by Sheraton, 5 Guihua Rd., Futian Free Trade Zone, Futian District. TEL (86755) 8359 9999

Guangzhou
Exploring Chinese Brush Painting
Expats welcome. For more details on the schedule, call (8620) 8750 5536.

Children's Art Courses
RMB90 per hour. 4:30-6pm, every Monday, The Insight Cafe, GF, Booth 3, 230 Long Kou Xi Lu. For details, call (8620) 3821 5002.

Tuesday, March 14, 2006
*******************************
Shenzhen
Aerobics Class
9-10am, Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou. For more details, please call Claire Adams at 135 28803123.

Yoga Classes
10-11am, please call Elena Pistonao at (86755) 2667 6676 for more details.

Mahjong for Ladies
Every Tuesday afternoon at 2pm at Jingshan 125, For details, please contact Ms. Heidi Wong on (86755) 2667 6020.

Mother and Toddler Group
Every tuesday at 3-5pm, Jingshan 116, venues change, so for details, visit www.swiconline.com

Mexican Night at Soho club
Margaritas for RMB25 each. Located at 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou

Kingston Estate Tasting Party
By Summergate Wines, Rmb98 per person, 5:30-7:30pm, Panash, Four Points by Sheraton, for details, call Evelyn at (86755) 8358 8661.

Two for Tuesday @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
Order one main meal and receive a FREE second main.
6-8pm. Shop 118 Sea World Complex, Shekou. TEL (86755) 2668 4496

Wubbly Bubbly
All you can drink (selected beverages) for 2 hours, RMB99, all outlets.
Four Points by Sheraton, 5 Guihua Rd., Futian Free Trade Zone, Futian District. TEL (86755) 8359 9999

Guangzhou
Taiji Lesson
Fee at RMB200 (members) and RMB320 (non-members) for eight lessons.
The Luhu Golf and Country Club. Call Miss Ho at (8620) 8350 7777 ext 389.

Hongkong
Salsa at C Club
Free Salsa lessons with HK's top instructors - Salsa DJ weekly on the day. Free entry with one glass of Sangria.
8-9pm, BF, California Tower, 30-32 D'Aguilar St., Lan Kwai Fong, Central. For more details, call (852) 2526 1139

Wednesday, March 15, 2006
*******************************
Shenzhen
Yoga Classes
9-10am, please call Amy Bai on 138 02295479 for details.

SWIC Ladies Badminton
Meet at the SPAH every Wednesday. 3-5pm, for more details, please call Ms. Margaret Cochrane at (86755) 2686 9009.

T-Bone Wednesdays @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
All day. Located at GF, 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou. TEL (86755) 2668 4496

Cardio Funk Aerobics Class
6:30-7:30pm, Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou. TEL 131 48855261, 137 14820071

Touch Rugby in Shekou
8pm. At the Soccer field on Taizi Rd. Shekou, Nanshan District.

Ladies Night at True Color Guoqi
9pm-2am, 25F Section A Guoqi Daxia Shangbunan Lu. Contact (86755) 8230 1833 for details.

Wubbly Bubbly
All you can drink (selected beverages) for 2 hours, RMB99, all outlets.
Four Points by Sheraton, 5 Guihua Rd., Futian Free Trade Zone, Futian District. TEL (86755) 8359 9999

Guangzhou
Ladies Night At Bar City-B Boss Club
Loud Fashion statement for ladies to get a free cocktail.
8pm. GF, Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu. TEL (8620) 8386 2888

Hongkong
Martini Royale
Every Wednesday 50% off on all martinis from 10-11pm, free martinis from 9-10pm.
Volar, BF, 38-44 D'Aguilar St, Lan Kwai Fong. For more details, call (852) 2810 1510.

Thursday, March 16, 2006
*******************************
Shenzhen
Ladies' Golf day
8am. Every Thursday. For more information, please call Isabelle at (86755) 2681 0062.

Merengue Bachata Salsa Classes
Every Thursday at 9-10am, Jingshan Aerobics Room, for more details, contact Josefina at 134 2899 0138 or email josefina_polanco27@hotmail.com

Mother and Toddler Group
9:30-11:30am, for more details, call Lynn at (85755) 2681 6179 and email lrvelez@hotmail.com, or Kanya at (86755) 2685 5235 and email kanya.sutton@magellanmoving.com

French Conversation Classes
Free entry, 2pm, Napoleon Brasserie, Seaworld Square, Shekou. For more details, call Yolande at 136 32853610.

Ladies Night Specials
Blue Hawaii, Dry Martini, Frozen Margarita, free from 9pm to midnight for pretty ladies.
Soho Restaurant & Night Club Bitao Club, TaiZi Road, Shekou (behind Casabalanca & X-TA-SEA Bar). TEL (86755) 2669 0148/2669 2148

Ladies Night at McCawley's
50% off on all consumption.
9pm. Located at GF, 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou. TEL (86755) 2668 4496

Wubbly Bubbly
All you can drink (selected beverages) for 2 hours, RMB99, all outlets.
Four Points by Sheraton, 5 Guihua Rd., Futian Free Trade Zone, Futian District. TEL (86755) 8359 9999

Hong Kong
Brazilian Fever
Every Thursday, Brazilian Beats, Samba, Bongo and Drum N Bass.
Volar, BF, 38-44 D'Aguilar St, Lan Kwai Fong. For more details, call (852) 2810 1510.

Friday, March 17, 2006
*******************************
Shenzhen
Aerobics Class
9-10am, Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou. For more details, please call Claire Adams at 135 28803123

Yoga Classes
9:30-10:30am, please call Elena Pistonao at (86755) 2667 6676 for more details.

Bubbles at the Lounge
Buy one Green Point bubbly and get one free. RMB78 (per glass)
6pm-12pm, The Lounge, GF, Four Points by Sheraton Shenzhen, 5 Guihua Road, Futian Free Trade Zone. For more details, call (86755) 8359 9999.

Mexican Drinking Fiesta at Beatles Music Bar
All Tequila Shots for only 20rmb. With the Gone Johnson Review band.
9:30pm - 1:30am. Hai Bin Commercial Bldg., Seaworld Complex, Shekou

Rooftop BBQ Weekends @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
5:30-10pm, Shop 118, Sea World Complex Shekou, off Taizi Rd. (near the Minghua Boat). TEL (86755) 2668 4496

Hongkong
Wasting No Opportunities - Mini Seminar
HK100 (members), HK$200 (non-members).
9:30-11:15am, Chamber Theatre, for more details, call Ms Looby Ho at (852) 2823 1228 or fax at (852) 2527 9843 or email looby@chamber.org.hk

Saturday, March 18, 2006
*******************************
Guangzhou
Vocal Solo & Duet by Luo Ting and Liu Guohe
Vocalist Liu Guohe and Luo Ting present an unforgettable evening of Chinese folk songs and western opera. Ticket: 60/40/20.
8pm, Xinghai Concert, TEL (8620) 8735 2222

Shenzhen
Shekou Hash
2:30pm running and drinking club, meet at the Snake Pit, located at Yin Hui Bldg., Tai Zi Road, Shekou, Shenzhen. For more information, please contact: ShekouHashHouseHarriers@groups.msn.com

Wubbly Bubbly
All you can drink (selected beverages) for 2 hours, RMB99, all outlets.
Four Points by Sheraton, 5 Guihua Rd., Futian Free Trade Zone, Futian District. TEL (86755) 8359 9999

Rooftop BBQ Weekends @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
5:30-10pm, Shop 118, Sea World Complex Shekou, off of Taizi Rd. (near the Minghua Boat). TEL (86755) 2668 4496

Daya Bay
Aotou Hash
3:30pm. Running and drinking club, meet at Sunrise Cafe, Aotou. For details, please contact Malcolm at 139 27370501.

Sunday, March 19, 2006
*******************************
Shenzhen
Ploughman's Lunch
11am, Snake Pit, located at Yin Fe Bldg., Tai Zi Road, Shekou, Shenzhen. For inquiries, please contact: barry.godfrey@selectassetmanagement.com

Wubbly Bubbly
All you can drink (selected beverages) for 2 hours, RMB99, all outlets.
Four Points by Sheraton, 5 Guihua Rd., Futian Free Trade Zone, Futian District. TEL (86755) 8359 9999

Rooftop BBQ Weekends @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
5:30-10pm, Shop 118, Sea World Complex Shekou, off Taizi Rd. (near the Minghua Boat). TEL (86755) 2668 4496

Cocktail Sunday Special Drinks
Buy one Get one Free, Class Club, 5F Century Plaza Hotel, 1 Chunfeng Rd. Luohu Distirct. For details, call (86755) 8236 3999

Panash Bites
Sunday Brunch, buy one, get one free, kids play area and entertainment included. RMB188-268.
Four Points by Sheraton 5 Guihua Road, Futian Free Trade Zone, Futian District. TEL (86755) 8359 9999.

Garden BBQ Buffet
RMB68 per person, 5:30-9:30pm, Soho Restaurant & Night Club, Bitao Club, TaiZi Road, Shekou (behind Casabalanca & X-TA-SEA Bar). For details, call (86755) 2669 0148 or 2669 2148.

Guangzhou
Guangzhou Woodwind Quintet and Friends
Tickets selling for RMB120/100/80/60 (half price for students).
8pm, Chamber Hall, TEL (8620) 8735 2222.

The Edge has a new face and is setting Hong Kong alight, becoming even more dynamic than before.
Happy Hour starts every night at 6pm till 9, where all drinks are half price! The Edge provides for every taste, Monday is Talent Scout, Tuesday is 'Wall Street' where there are drinks promotions all night, Wednesday boasts the top Latino night in town, Thursday and Friday is 'Live Wire' with bands playing a wide selection of your favourate covers and some original tracks as well!... Saturday is 'Honey' the HIP-HOP night that is on everyone's schedule, where the edge rocks till gone 6 in the morning, Full full information on the club and all these events just visit www.edgehk.com Tel 2523 6690, or email info@edgehk.com.