Hotel Deals |
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Package for National Day
RMB 1288 net per night for 1 superior Room; extension
stays for one night or more at RMB 1000 net per
night. Package includes: complimentary up to 2
daily breakfast, free use of driving-range at
nearby golf course, free use of gym and swimming
pool, free use of Leisure Complex facilities or
free rental of bicycle for one hour, 10% discount
for spa and facial care, 20% discount for airport
pick-up, complimentary extra beds and daily breakfast
for up to 2 children (under 12) sharing room with
parents, free use of children's fun land. Valid
from October 1, 2005 to Ocotober 5, 2005. For
inquiry or reservation, please contact (0898)
62966888 or e-mail to sales@sofitelboao.com
 Special
Opening Rate
Sofitel Plaza Xiamen, the first international
5-star hotel in Xiamen was opened in July. The
hotel Standing 29 storeys tall, features 393 luxurious
guest rooms and suites, 6 signature suites including
the Presidential Suite and 10 Sofitel Club floors.
There have a series of promotion during the opening,
Superior room from RMB 698: Includes one breakfast
| Includes service charge and tax, but subject
4% Xiamen Special Tax | Valid till 30 September
2005 (not applicable from September 6-12, 2005)
| Subject to room availability | Can use out-door
swimming pool and Gym. For reservations or more
information, please call (0592) 507 8888-1880/1881/1882
or reservation@sofitelxiamen.com
 Holiday
Inn Moon Cake Package
Superior scenic view room for only RMB 750/night,minimum
stay for two nights: Maximum two daily breakfast
per room | Free One piece Laundry daily | Free
use of GYM | Offer "buy one get one free"
for using Bicycle | Free Moon Cake (one box) |
20% discount for the consumption at KTV beverage
| 50% discount for Laundry | 15% discount for
the miniature drink in the guest room Mini Bar
| 20% discount for the BBQ Dinner by the poolside
| 20% discount for Aromatherapy at SPA. Valid
Date: 01 Sep To 16 Sep, 05. Please call (0898)
8856 5666-7103 for detail; China Toll Free Reservation
No. 800 830 6368; China Toll Free hand phone Reservation
No. 400 884 0888. E-mail: hotel@holiday-inn-sanya.com
 Presidential
Plaza Hotel Family Weekend Package
Family Weekend Package: RMB888.00 nett, One night
accommodation on premier room category (From Friday
to Sunday): Free buffet breakfast for two adults
| Free buffet breakfast for up to two kids under
the age of 12; For kid above 12, addtional breakfast
will be charged at RMB138.00 nett | One complimentary
extra bed for one child | Complimentary baby sitting
on the first night of the stay | Welcome drink
for two adults and ice-cream for two children
upon check-in | Free use of Gym, swimming pool
and sauna | Guests can also get ticket and tour
service at the hotel. Resevation, please call:
(8610) 6800 1786.
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Introducing the only nonstop flight between
Beijing and Toronto. Starting June 3, 2005, Air Canada
will fly you from Beijing to Toronto in record time,
saving you 3.5 hours*. With a convenient schedule of
four flights a week, you'll definitely find one that's
right for you. And if you're headed to Western Canada,
we also offer daily nonstop flights to Vancouver. On
board, we're equipped with a Mandarin-speaking crew,
Chinese cuisine and inflight entertainment. For the
ultimate in comfort, our award-winning Executive First®
service offers you gourmet meals, fine wines, and plenty
of legroom. Call your travel agent or contact Air Canada
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6-day
Package Tour of Silk Road
As we all know, the Silk Road is not only an important
path which used to link China with the Western part
of world, but it also reflects the Chinese culture of
ancient times. Today when we travel through the Silk
Road, we may wonder how people in ancient times made
their arduous journey without modern vehicles. So why
not check this out by yourself? During the journey you
may also get to know interesting culture of minorities
and taste all kinds of local delicacies. For more information,
pls give us a call. Tel: (86931) 4810 922
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Shenzhen
Cafe de Bremen
Lobby level, Nanhai Hotel, 1 Gongye Rd. 1st, Shekou.
TEL (86755) 2669 2888 ext. 351
Taj
Indian Restaurant
GF Garden of Carrianna Friendship Square, Renmin
Rd. South, Luohu District. TEL (86755) 8236 2782
Tangle
Palace
Chinese cuisine, 3012 Dongmen South Rd., Luohu district.
TEL (86755) 8223 3688
Guangzhou
Oriental Palace
Asian fusion, 875 Renmin North Rd., (next to the
Guangdong Art Institute). TEL (8620) 8136 2438
Pandan
Indonesian Cuisine Restaurant
GF Qilin Bldg., 33 Panfu Rd. TEL (8620) 8136 3666
Lucy's
Western cuisine, 5 Shamian South St. TEL (8620)
8187 4106
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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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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
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Nice
Apartment to Rent out
At 16th floor of a highrise apartment building,
this apartment with 100 square meters is well decorated.
Its communication is very convenient which has several
buses come through. Locating in Futian District,
just near Meilin Carifore, it only cost you 2500
RMB a month to rent. So come on. Don't miss the
chance. Tel: (86) 130 0663 9201 Mr. Yang
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Job Opportunities At ACE Education Group
ACE Education Management Co. Ltd., in co-operation
with the Northern Consortium UK, is the leading
provider of pre-university preparatory programmes
delivered in China for students intending to study
at undergraduate or master's level in the UK. The
Company is inviting applications for three urgent
Lecturing posts: Maths & Physics, English for
Academic purpose and Business to start as soon as
possible. For application form, criteria and details
of how to apply, please visit the Company's website
at http://www.ace-edu.com/join.asp
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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
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Shenzhen
Love wines? Crazy about cheese? or want to meet
new people and gather with old friends? Join the
Shenzhen Wine and Cheese club. We socialize every
4th Saturday of the month, featuring different wines
and cheeses. 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.
American
Food Festival at Carrefour Stores
Sep 19-30. For more details, visit all Carrefour
stores in Futian and Nanshan District.
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.
American
Food Festival at Carrefour Stores
Sept 19 - 30. For more details, visit all Carrefour
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Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions |
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Shenzhen
Medtec
China 2005
Sept 12 - 16, China Hi-tech Fair Exhibition Center,
Fuzhong 3rd Rd., Futian District. For more details,
call (86755) 8202 9999-563.
2005Shenzhen
Intl' Jewelry Fair
Sept 14 - 18, Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition
Center, Binhe Rd., Futian District. For more details,
call (86755) 2561 6558.
The
9th Shenzhen Motor Expo
Sept 14 - 18, Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition
Center, Binhe Rd., Futian District. For more details,
call (86755) 8293 1602.
Guangzhou
Second China SME Fair
Sept 12 - 15, Pazhou Complex, Chinese Export Commodities
Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd. For more details, call (8620)
8313 3283/8313 3308
Sino-French
SME Fair
Sept 12 - 15, Pazhou Complex, Chinese Export Commodities
Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd. For more details, call (8620)
8313 3283/8313 3308
China
Autumn Food Ingredients Exhibition
Sept 15 - 17, Liuhua Complex, Chinese Export Commodities
Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd. For more details, call (8610)
8229 0623/8229 0625
China Food Additive Production & Application
Industry Association
Sept 15 - 17, Liuhua Complex, Chinese Export Commodities
Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd. For more details, call (8610)
8229 0623/8229 0625
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Wines, Cheese, Good Food and Great People Meet in
One Event
Open to all nationalities and gender. You do not
have to be an expert, just be interested to meet
people, try some good wines and cheeses. This is
where expat and locals meet and share. We meet at
least once monthly. To join and get more information
about us and our activities, send us an email at
graceozaeta@hotmail.com
or call 13827400823.
 ShenzhenParty.com
Events & Info
Learn where the latest parties are and visit the
latest venues. From networking to DJ events find
out where the Shenzhen community hangs out. Check
the
web site for times and locations. Events, Nightlife,
Restaurants, Jobs, Classifieds ShenzhenParty.com
or email xianzai@shenzhenparty.com
for more info.
Shenzhen
Mustang Sally Chuckwagon and Grill
American food, live music. Sea World Square, Shekou.
TEL (86755) 2667 6127
Tri-Color
Bar
2F Jing Yuan Mansion, #88 Shong Yuan Rd., Luohu
District. TEl (86755) 2588 7000
3D
Beer Bar
International beers, Block B, Bar Street, Citic
Plaza, 1093 Shennan Central Road, Futian District.
TEL (86755) 2598 6011
Guangzhou
Zinc
85 Tiyuxi Heng Jie. TEL (8620) 8558 5597
Hot
Biz
B06, Baietan Bar Street, Fancun. TEL (8620) 8155
8613
The
Backstreet Restaurant and Bar
Guangdong Art Museum, East Gate, Ersha Island. TEL
(8620) 8735 3960
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12, 2005
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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
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
Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band
Digital jazz concert, HK$60-$80.
8pm, Academy Community Hall, for more details, call
(852) 3128 8288.
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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.
Cooking
class
RMB150, 2pm, Casablanca Restaurant, Taizi Rd., Shekou.
For more details, call Michele at (86755) 2667 6968
or email micheleleger@yahoo.com
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,
for details, visit www.swiconline.com
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
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,
September 14, 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,
September 15, 2005
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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 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,
September 16, 2005
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