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Xianzai Guangdong
Issue 121 | July 25, 2005

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Dining Out

Shenzhen
Cafe de Bremen
Western and chinese cuisine, 205 Zhenxin Rd., Futian District. TEL (86755) 8323 1339

Grill 56
Steak and great view. 56F, Hilton Panglin Hotel, 2002 Jiabin Rd., Luohu District. TEL (86755) 2518 5888 ext. 3914

Q Cafe
GF 999 Royal Suites and Towers, 1001 Shennan Rd. East, Luohu District. TEL (86755) 2513 0999


Guangzhou
Banana Leaf
Southeast Asian cuisine, GF, Broadcasting and Television Hotel, 8 Luhu Rd. TEL (8620) 8359 1288

Le Restaurant Les Delices
Asian cuisine, 304-310, 3F Yian Plaza, 33 Jiansheliu Rd. TEL (8620) 8363 3594

Shami House Lebanese Cuisine
2F Zhao Qing Bldg., 304 Huanshi Dong Lu. TEL (8620) 8355 3012

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Hotel Deals

Children's Summer - Don't Miss
From July 25 to 31,your kids can enjoy our special offer FREE: Kids club 4 hours daily | Treasure hunt every Saturday at "Coconut grove" including soft drink & ice-cream | Hotel features a special kid's swimming pool with kid's toys | All children below 6 years of age if accompanied by their parents to the BBQ dinner, eat FREE of charge | All children below 12 years of age if accompanied by their parents to the BBQ dinner receive a 50% discount off the price of the BBQ | Special kid's menu available. Please call (0898) 8856 5666-7103 for detail. E-mail: hotel@holiday-inn-sanya.com; website: www.holiday-inn-sanya.com

Relax, Refresh, Renew
Indulge yourself at Quan Spa of Sanya Marriott Resort & Spa! Quan Spa Package includes ONE choice of Aroma Fusion Massage or Tui-Na Massage, and ONE Foot Ritual for one person. Buffet Breakfast for two. Staying in Deluxe Ocean View Room. RMB1388/night (Sun - Thurs) RMB1588/night (Fri – Sat). * Rates are inclusive of service charge and subject to availability. * Advance reservation for spa treatment is required. * Extension stays at RMB738/night on weekdays, RMB898/night on weekends. * Extension stays rates are inclusive of breakfast for two only. * Valid until September 30, 2005. For reservation and information, please contact Reservation Dept. at (898) 8856 8888 or email to reservation@syxmc.com.

Incredible Summer Holiday
Rates starting from Superior Golfview Room at USD 142/room/night. Stay longer this Summer Holiday at Sheraton Sanya Resort with our "Incredible Summer Holiday Package". 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 8239 or email: sanya.res@sheraton.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.

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Heavenly Weekend Sleep-In
Get away from it all... right here in the heart of the city, with a weekend at The Westin Shanghai! Deluxe Room: RMB 1188+15% service charge per night with 2 breakfast. Terms & Conditions: Offer is exclusively for Mainland Chinese ID card holders; For Friday and Saturday nights only and is valid with immediate effect until further notice and restricted to FIT travelers only; Offer is subject to availability and can be changed without prior notice. For more information, please contact Reservation department. Tel: (021) 6335 1888 ext 7519, Fax: (021) 6335 2772, Email: rsvns-shanghai@westin.com. Please quote rate code: SLEEPIN

 

Health & Fitness

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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Shenzhen Kuai Da Home Moving Company
Shenzhen Kuai Da Home Moving Company is a professional home moving service provider approved by Shenzhen Bureau of Transportation and Bureau of Industry and Commerce. Our company is best known in the city for having a group of highly talented and skilled staff who are able to make customers feel at ease with their qualified service. Chief services are furniture moving, factory equipment moving, air-conditioner and furniture installing and dismantling. Address: Room 24A-101, Luohu District, Shenzhen. TEL (86755) 2541 7306 / 2540 7086

 

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Property/Real Estate

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

Nice Apartment for Rent
An apartment with 1 bedroom in Fengan Garden will be a nice place to start your comfortable life. 1000rmb per month for fully furnishing. Because it is located in the business area, the surrounding area is very convenient. Pls call Miss Wang at (86) 137 2809 3404 or (8620) 3389 8500

3-bedroom Apartment: Urgent for Rent in Shenzhen
Located at the crossing of Shennan Road and Caitian Road, this building is right opposite to the supermarket Xinyijia. 2800rmb per month you can get the apartment with 3 bedrooms. On the fifth floor, there is a club with swimming pool, also the equipments for body-building there is free for tenements in the building. If you want to move in this apartment, pls dial (86755) 8294 2189 as early as possible.

 

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Ratified by Guangzhou Government, we are designated to provide various specialists and related services to representative offices and organisations of foreign enterprises, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan enterprises in Guangzhou. In addition, we also develop overseas labour cooperations and international trade. We will carry on the enterprise's policy of service, Co-operation, Sincerity and Originality to improve and promote foreign services and related business. Address: Room 2513, 2506, 2504, South Tower, World Trade Centre Complex, 371-375 Huanshi Road East, Guangzhou. Tel (8620) 8777 1148 / 8776 3148

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Community Announcements

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) 8130 0638 for more information.

 

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions

Guangzhou
2nd China (Guangzhou) Jewelry and Glass Exhibit
July 28 - 31, China Export Commodities Exhibition Hall TEL (8620) 8136 0396

China International Food Exposition
July 29 - 31, Guangzhou Jinhan Exhibition Center TEL (8620) 8668 9429

 

Nightlife

Shenzhen
La Luna Tapas Lounge
Tapas, sangrias and more. GF Maillen Club, 1 Guishan Rd., Shekou, Nanshan District. TEL (86755) 2668 7777

True Color - Zhenhua
Hip with young crowd, Zhenhua Rd. Luohu District. TEL (86755) 8324 0986

Moonlight Bar
Techno and house music, 1F San Jiu Hotel, Shennan Rd. East, Luohu District. TEL (86755) 2554 8888


Guangzhou
Happy Bar
Wine bar with jazz music. #16, 183 Yanjiang Rd. TEL (8620) 8333 2329

Zinc
85 Tiyuxi Heng Jie. TEL (8620) 8558 5597

Gypsy King Bar
BF, West Tower, Zhi Jiang Bldg., 360 Huanshi Dong Lu. TEL (8620) 8387 5177

 

Weekly Calendar

Monday, July 25, 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), 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

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


Tuesday, July 26, 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
May 17 - July 31, HK$40 (singles), $80 (doubles).
LCSD Sports Centres, for more information, please call (852) 2504 8318.

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, July 27, 2005
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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

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
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, July 28, 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, 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. 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


Hongkong
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, July 29, 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
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