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 The
British School of Guangzhou- Opening Soon
The British School of Guangzhou will open soon, offering
the English National Curriculum to students aged 2 to
11; focusing on high academic standards and levels of
spoken and written English in classrooms. All teachers
are British qualified with experience, and academic materials
meet UK standards. The school is part of King's Group,
and as such a wholly UK owned and managed institution.
For more information contact (8620) 34305886, info@bsg.org.cn
or www.bsg.org.cn
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China Launches Its Brand New First Class And Business
Class Seats.
The new first class seats are designed with three selections
of seat positions: standard, executive and rest, creating
the optimal personal space. Greater comfort comes with
the spacious luxury seats that allow you to relax as
if you were in your own bedroom. The newly refurbished
Air China flights will start flying directly between
Beijing and New York in July 2005. Toll-free inquiry
telephone: 800-982-8802. Website: http://www.airchina.com.cn/en/index.jsp
 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
Go
to the Hometown of The Generalissimo Ye
Meizhou in Shenzhen is the hometown of the famous Generalissimo
Ye Jianying. It is also renowned as the "football
town", "overseas Chinese town", and "town
of culture". During the trip, you can visit the
exhibition about the life of Gerneralissino Ye, the
Weilong House (Fence Dragon House), which is renowned
as the miracle of China Construction History, and you
can have a cup of tea in the unique western deluxe tea
garden resort in Yannanfei. 380rmb for all of these
(half price for children). Shenzhen Century Mileage
Travel Agency, address: Room1110-1112, 11F, Plaza Building,
Bao'an Qiu District, Shenzhen, TEL (86755) 2787 1289
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Shenzhen
Korean Food Festival at Novotel Bauhinia Shenzhen
Until July 31, Rmb78-118, Qiaocheng Road East, Futian
District. For more details, call (86755) 8282 9966
Vietnamese
tastes
Until June 30, RMB78-138, Cafe Pavilion, Pavilion
Hotel, Huaqiangbei Lu. For more details, call (86755)
8207 8888 ext. 8210/8288
Guangzhou
Les Trois Gros Bistro
French cuisine. Level 1, #5 Xin Cheng South St.,
Tian He East Rd. TEL (8620) 3881 5507
Sunflower
Cafe
Fusion, 2F Eastern Club, Dongfeng Rd. East. TEL
(8620) 8734 0996
63
Cafe
413 Tianhe Rd. North. TEL (8620) 3880 5683
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Our One Year Celebration At An Incredible Value
Everything changes as time goes by. Only one thing
remains constant: Our attentive associates providing
you the warmest, personalized service in Yalong
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our tropical paradise. Please contact our Reservation
at 0898-88568888 for enquiries and bookings. Send
email to reservation@syxmc.com
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From June 08 to July 21, 2005, for only RMB 588/room/night
you can enjoy our Summer Vacation Package: Inclusive
of 15% service charge, but subject to Rmb11 per
person per night government tax | Two daily breakfast
per room | Daily F&B coupon (value for RMB100)
per room | Daily free use of Kid Star Club for
two hours (Operation time: 10:00-22:00) | Late
Check Out till 14:00 (According to the room availability)
| Valid from Sunday to Thursday only | Airport
pick up at special rate: RMB150 one way. Please
call (0898) 8856 5666-7103 for detail. E-mail:
hotel@holiday-inn-sanya.com
 Summer
Meeting Package
Full day meeting package RMB288.00net
per person per day, inclusive: 2 coffee / tea
breaks; Half day meeting package RMB248.00net
per person per half day, inclusive: One time coffee
/ tea break. Other benefits including: Buffet
lunch or Chinese working lunch | Free flow of
soft drink during lunch | Pencils, pads, mints
and ice water set up for each delegate | Complimentary
usage of two microphones | Flower arrangement
with podium | Flower arrangement with registration
desk. Summer Meeting Package attendance minimum
of 10 pax, 15 June 2005 until 31 August 2005,
Hot line: (8610) 5858 5588 Ext. 8797 / 8776.
 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
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Health & Fitness |
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Shenzhen
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
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funny while you stayed in China. Send it to funnypics-2@xianzai.com
with the subject "Xianzai Guangdong Funny Pics!".
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Relocations |
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 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 local websites at: www.alliedpickfords.com.cn;
email: gz@alliedpickfords.com.cn
Tel: (8610) 8561 8759/60 (Beijing)
Shengang
Shunfa Relocation Service
We feature highly efficient communications means and
advanced computer management system. All staff are well
trained and proficient in undertaking missions of home
moving, factory equipment moving and office moving.
Besides, it also offers cleaning services, funiture
installation and skillful Ayi. Work 24 hours a day.
Moving service starting price RMB130/vehicle. TEL (86755)
2552 1871
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Property/Real Estate |
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 DTZ
residential department residential services for
expatriates
DTZ is a global real estate advisory leader.
The residential department is specialized in the
sales and leasing of high-end housing. We source
residential accommodation for expatriates on behalf
of multinational corporations etc. Core residential
services include corporate residential portfolio
management, property recommendation, lease negotiations,
directory service, etc. visit http://www.dtz-sz.com.cn
Residential Agency, Tel: (86 755) 8246 1210 Fax:
(86 755) 2583 4446
A
Villa for Rent out in Dongguan
It is a small villa with 188 square meters, including
4 bedrooms, 2 living rooms and 2 bathrooms. With
full furnishing and a tiny courtyard, it is a nice
environment for a happy family to live in. 3200rmb
per month. Address: Swan Lake Villas, Changping
Town, Dongguan. Pls contact with Gun Lin, TEL (86)
137 2814 2211, or send email to ganlin82@yahoo.com.cn
Good
Price for a 3-bedroom Flat at Good Location
With full furnishing, this 3-bedroom is located
at the busy shopping area of Haizhu District, Guangzhou.
The traffic is very convenient in surrounding area,
you can also find supermarket nearby. 1500rmb for
this good location, isn't it incredible? Pls contact
with Mr. Peng at (8620) 8839 0587 |
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We employ both native English and Chinese speakers.
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Guangdong
Double Zeal Translation
Double Zeal Translation Services is a professional
translation house specialized in translation between
Chinese and English. Members here are all qualified
translators with more than six years of experience
in their fields of expertise. With the service principle
"accurate, reliable and timely", we are
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we have been serving numerous companies and government
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Shenzhen
Love wines? Crazy about cheese? Or do you just simply
enjoy good conversation in a relaxed atmosphere?
Join the Shenzhen Wine and Cheese club. For details
about our monthly events, please call 138 27400823
or email graceozaeta@hotmail.com
SZ Toastmaster's
Club
Meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.
7-9pm. For the venue and other details, please visit
www.shenzhen-toastmasters.org
SZ Mandarin
Toastmaster's Club
Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.
7pm. For details, please call Karen at 135 60774706
or visit www.shenzhen-toastmasters.org
New Experience
Toastmaster's Club
Meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.
7pm. For details, call Nina at 130 66960377 or visit
www.shenzhen-toastmasters.org
New Expat
in Shenzhen?
Join the International Women's Club (SWIC) if you
are looking to make new friends and people who know
Shekou and Shenzhen very well. Visit www.swiconline.com
for details.
Guangzhou
Kid's Club
Various activities for kids, RMB30 (half hour),
membership required.
Monday-Friday, 10am-8pm, Cangaroo Stop, Rm 104,
90 Tianhe Nan Yi Lu. Call (8620) 8551 3838 for more
details.
Modern
Dance Classes
At Tip-top Modern Arts Studio, 13 Shui Yin Heng
Lu, Sha He Ding. Please contact Ms Huang at (8620)
8704 9512/8704 7009 for details.
Flower
Art Lesson
Every Monday and Tuesday, RMB480 (members), RMB560
(non-members) per four classes.
Guangzhou Luhu Golf and Country Club. For details
call Miss Ho at (8620) 8350 7777 ext 389.
DIY Cooking
Lesson with Chef Andrew Mok
RMB900 (non-members), RMB750 (members), includes
tuition and ingredients. Call: Kelly Ho at (8620)
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Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions |
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Shenzhen
The 13th Int'l Electronic Equipment & Electronic
Components Industry (China) Fair
June 23-25, China Hi-Tech Fair and Exhibition Center,
Fuzhong 3rd Rd., Futian District. For more details,
call (86755) 8350 2448
Int'l
Photoelectric Products (China) Fair
June 23-25, China Hi-Tech Fair and Exhibition Center,
Fuzhong 3rd Rd., Futian District. For more details,
call (86755) 8350 2448
Watercolor
Painting Exhibit by Xu Mangyao
June 22-July 24, Shenzhen Art Museum, Donghu Park,
Luohu District
Guangzhou
The 19th International Exhibition on Plastics &
Rubber Industries
June 21-24, Pazhou Complex, Chinese Export Commodities
Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd. For more details, call (8620)
2608 1625/8666 3416
2005 Guangzhou House, Road, Freeway, Bridge, Tunnel
Material, Technology & Equipment Exhibition
June 22-25, Liuhua Complex, Chinese Export Commodities
Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd. For more details, call (8620)
3877 3839/3877 3839
Selected Paintings of Lingnan - Landscape Section
9am-5pm, until July 31, Hall 14, Li Hong Cai &
Zhao Shao Ang Art Gallery, Guangzhou Art Museum.
For more details, call (8620) 8365 9202.
Costumes
of Kings and Queens in Qing Dynasty Exhibit
RMB10, 9am-5pm, until Sept 10, Guangzhou Museum,
for more details, call (8620) 8354 5253. |
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McCawley's Irish Pub
Authentically Irish. Shop 118, Seaworld Plaza, Taizi
Rd., Shekou. TEL (86755) 2668 4496
Max Disco
Sunshine Hotel, 1F, Jiabin Rd., Luohu District.
TEL (86755) 8223 3888 ext. 3008
Soho
Night Club and Restaurant
GF Bitao Hotel, Gonyeyi Rd., Shekou. TEL (86755)
2669 0148
Guangzhou
Flower Street 90 Bar
Yanjiang Rd. West. TEL (8620) 8335 3572
Red Rain
3 Heping Rd. TEL (8620) 8359 6868
Windmill
Lounge
D03 Baietan Bar St., Fangcun. TEL (8620) 8189 5273
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20, 2005
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Shenzhen
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
Scottish
Country Dancing Classes
7:30-9:30pm, Jingshan Aerobics room. For more details,
call Kate on 137 28665100.
9 Ball
KnockOut at X-ta-sea
RMB100 (entry fee), every Monday, winner takes all.
Located 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
Dinner's
Delight
20% 0ff on all wines.
Soho Club, 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou
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
Hongkong
2nd South African Film Festival-Fools
HK$40, 6:30pm, HK Polytechnic University - Chiang
Chen Studio Theatre. For more details, call (852)
2734 9009.
Fete
De La Musique - Strings
Free entry, 7:30pm, Hong Kong Academy for Performing
Arts. For more details, call (852) 2811 4900.
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
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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. For details, please
contact Ms. Heidi Wong on (86755) 2667 6020.
Mexican
Night at Soho club
Margaritas for RMB25 each. Located at 101 Longtao
Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou
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
Hong Kong Annual Badminton Championships 2005
HK$40 (singles), $80 (doubles).
Through July 31, LCSD Sports Centres, for more information,
please call (852) 2504 8318.
Fete
De La Musique - Concert De Clotere
Free entry, 7:30pm, Hong Kong Academy for Performing
Arts, for more details, call (852) 2811 4900
The Pearl
Pagoda
With the Xi Opera Troupe of Jiangsu, HK$100-$200.
7:30pm, Hong Kong City Hall Theatre, for more details,
call (852) 2734 9009.
Salsa
at C Club
Free salsa lessons with HK's top instructors, Salsa
DJ weekly on this 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, June 22, 2005
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Shenzhen
Yoga Classes
9-10am, please call Amy Bai on 138 02295479
SWIC
Newcomer's Coffee Morning
9am, for more details, please visit www.swiconline.com
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
HipHop
Night at Soho Club
Located at 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou.
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
Violin Recital by Midori
HK$120-$420, 8pm, Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert
Hall, for more details, call (852) 2734 9009.
February
14 (2/14)
By the Hong Kong Repertory Theatre, HK$160.
7:45pm, HKRep Black Box, 8F, Sheung Wan Civic Centre,
for more details, call (852) 2734 9009.
Thursday, June 23, 2005
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Shenzhen
Ladies' Golf day
8am. Every Thursday. For more information, please
call Isabelle at (86755) 2681 0062.
Mother
and Toddler Group
9:30-11:30am, Jingshan #103, 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
Ladies
Night at McCawley's
50% off on all consumption.
9pm. Located at GF, 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou.
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