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
 Sofitel
Plaza Xiamen Studio Suite Package
During the National Day Holiday, Sofitel Plaza
Xiamen offers a special Studio Suite Package for
RMB1580+4% government tax for 2 nights/3 days
from 1st Oct to 9th Oct. Other benefits includes:
Daily complimentary breakfast buffet for two persons
| Xiamen Seafood Basket dinner for 2 persons |
Sofitel Club privileges, all day happy hours at
lounge | Complimentary broad band internet in
room | Free use of Internet at Sofitel Club library
| Late check-out till 4:00pm(subject to availability)
| 20% discount for SPA | Free use of Swimming
pool and health club | Complimentary scheduled
airport shuttle service. For reservations or more
information, please call (0592) 511 3888 or reservation@sofitelxiamen.com
 National
Day Rate of Holiday Inn Resort Yalong Bay
Scenic View: RMB 988; Sup Ocean View: RMB 1380.
Remark: Above room rate are inclusive of 15% service
charge, but subject to Rmb11/pax/night/Rm Tax
| Check in after 15:00, check out till 12:00 |
Breakfast: Rmb158/per pax | Extra bed rate is
Rmb220 (Exclusive of breakfast) | Above room rate
should be paid during 72 hours when the booking
has been confirmed. Fully room rate should be
charged if any cancellation after pre-payment.
Valid Date: 01 Oct To 06 Oct 05. Holiday Inn Resort
Yalong Bay reserves the right of final explanation
on the above special rate. Please call 86-898-8856
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
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Deluxe Seaview Room at USD 168/room/night. Magnificent
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Unforgettable ocean getaway is our promise to
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Sheraton Sanya Resort. Please visit www.sheraton.com/sanya
and view Special Offers for reservation. For Full
information please visit www.sheratonsanya.com
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here or phone (86) (898) 8855 8239 or email:
sanya.res@sheraton.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
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service at the hotel. Resevation, please call:
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saving you 3.5 hours*. With a convenient schedule of
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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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As we all know, the Silk Road is not only an important
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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
Troika Russian Restaurant
Shop 74-75, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District.
TEL (86755) 2669 0722
Banzai-Ya
Japanese cuisine, 1F Seaview Garden, Xinghua Rd.,
Shekou, Nanshan District. TEL (86755) 2683 3090
Ten
Ichi
Japanese sushi and tepanyaki restaurant. 3F Haiyue
International Hotel, Bao'an. TEL (86755) 2792 2222
ext 1588
Guangzhou
Darling Coffee Port
Western cuisine, 18 Shamian South Street. TEL (8620)
8121 5438
Lemon
House
Vietnamese cuisine, 1F 11 Jianshe 6 Ma Lu. TEL (8620)
8375 3600
East
Ocean Seafood Restaurant
3F Citic Plaza, 233 Tianhe Rd., North. TEL (8620)
8752 0533
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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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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
September 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
September 19 - 30. For more details, visit all Carrefour
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Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions |
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Guangzhou
The 4th International Mould & Die Making and
Manufacturing Technology Exhibition for Asia
September 21 - 24, Pazhou Complex, Chinese Export
Commodities Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd. For details, call
(8620) 2865 2633/2866 1770
Guangzhou
Kitchen Fair 2005
September 23 - 26, Liuhua Complex, Chinese Export
Commodities Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd. For details, call
(8620) 8768 2725/8768 1518
6th Medical
& Healthcare Products Trade Fair
Setpember 23 - 25, Guangzhou Jinhan Exhibition Center
TEL (8620) 3623 5686
Hong
Kong
Jewelry & Clock Exhibition 2005
September 21 - 25, Hong Kong Conference Exhibition
Center TEL (852) 2802 7728
Asian
Fashion Ornaments Exhibition 2005
September 23 - 25, Hong Kong Conference Exhibition
Center TEL (852) 2802 7728 |
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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
50's Time Western Style Bar
1F, Hui Fang Garden, Nanshan District. TEL (86755)
2645 4968
Sign
Bar
109, Qiao Hua Garden South Section, Nanshan Ave.,
Nanshan District. TEL (86755) 2702 5166
Simplism
Bar
Chang Qing Garden, Nanshan Ave., Nanshan District.
TEL (86755) 2657 2776
Guangzhou
Club Deluxe
3-4F, Tianyu Garden, 150-160 Linhe Rd., Central,
Tianhe District. TEL (8620) 3884 1663
Medusa
Lounge Bar
Shop 103, No. 9 Zishan ST., Jiangnan Rd. West. TEL
(86) 137 1086 2710
Single
Way
3F Jinze Bldg., 201 Huangpu Ave. West. TEL (8620)
8750 2088
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Monday, September
19, 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% off 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
A Tale of Laughter and Tears
HK$30. 2:30pm, HK Film Archive, for more details,
please call (852) 2734 9009.
Love
With A Malaysian Girl
HK$30. 7:30pm, HK Film Archive, for more details,
please call (852) 2734 9009
Butterfly
Lovers
By the East Asia Entertainment, HK$120-$290.
3pm & 8pm, HKAPA Lyric Theatre, call (852) 3128
8288 for more information.
Dream
Boutique
By the Wanchai Theatre, HK$90.
3pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall Cultural Activities Hall.
For more info, call (852) 2734 9009.
Tuesday,
September 20, 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.
Cooking
Class
RMB150, 2pm, Casablanca Restaurant, Taizi Rd., Shekou.
For more info, 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 for details.
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 21, 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. 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
Lok Wah Cup - Entry deadline
Actual event on October 2, HK$80 (members), HK$100
(non-members).
Ma On Shan Sports Stadium, for enquiries, contact
enquiry@lwrc.hk
In the
Name of Betray
By the Calendula Theatre, HK$95.
8pm, Fringe Club O2 Theatre, call (852) 3128 8288
for more details.
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 22, 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
A Beautiful Secret - Film
Organized by the Consulate General of Mexico, free
entry.
7:30pm, Fringe Club, Fringe Roof Terrace. For more
details, call (852) 2521 7251
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,
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