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Yourself in North Guangdong
Qingyuan, a city lies in north Guangdong province, is
a place with amazing natural sightseeing. Here you can
cruise on the Bejiang River for the scenic riverside,
which is renowned as the "little Three Gorges",
also you can have a floating on the river. And you can
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Dining Out |
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Shenzhen
China Spice
Chinese cuisine, Four Points by Sheraton Hotel,
Futian Free Trade Zone, Futian District. TEL(86755)
8359 9999
Chez
Moi
French cuisine, newly opened. #299 Store, The MixC
at City Crossing, 1881 Baoan Road S., Luohu District.
TEL (86755) 8266 8880
Tairyo
Teppanyaki Restaurant
Two branches in Shenzhen, this one is in Shekou,
located at 1-4, SeaWorld Bar St., Taizi Rd. Shekou.
TEL (86755) 2669 5782
Guangzhou
Samba Restaurant and Bar
2F #11 Jianshe Liu Ma Lu, call (8620) 83816888 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.
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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
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Shenzhen
Good Day Relocation Company
We do both short and long distance moving for families
in Shenzhen. We have professional staff to help remove
the air conditioning units from your home and then we
will place it in the new apartment. We offer 24-hour
service in Guangdong province. Pls visit to our website
for more information: www.sza123.com,
TEL: (86755) 2540 6506
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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Double Zeal Translation Services is a professional
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Happy Networking comes to Shenzhen!!!
Subscribe NOW to the YPHH Shenzhen email newsletter
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On Wednesday, December 21, 2005 YPHH Shenzhen organizes
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YPHH via http://www.yphh.com
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.
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. |
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Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions |
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Guangzhou
The First Extensive Pearl River Delta Refrigerating
& Air-condition Technique Exchange and Equipment
Exhibition (Guangzhou)
December 21-23, Lihua Complex. TEL (8620) 8192 3688
The 9th
Real Estate Exhibition Of Zhongshan
December 19-21, Zhongshan Huoju International Exhibition
Center TEL (86760) 5338013 |
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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
Europa Beer Plaza
Nanshan Ave., Nanshan District. TEL (86755) 2691
1268
Sign
Bar
109 Qiao Hua Garden, South Section, Nanshan Ave.,
Nanshan District. TEL (86755) 2702 5166
Tricolor
Bar
2F Jingyuan Mansion, 88 ShongYuan Rd. TEL (86755)
2588 7000
Guangzhou
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) 81855377
Laputa
by Peter
Enjoyable bartending performance. 1F Huashan Hotel,
Huanshi Dong Rd. TEL (8620) 8760 6408
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Monday, December
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 2899 0138
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
Tuesday,
December 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.
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
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,
December 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
YPHH
Belgian Beer Night
RMB100 includes 5 different beers from Belgium,
lucky Draw featuring Online course from New Concept
Mandarin and Gift voucher from Avana Spa.
6:30-9:30pm, 3D Bar, Block B, Bar Street, Citic
Plaza, 1093 Shen Nan Central Road. TEL (86755) 2598
6011 or call C.K. 130 68449988 for English information.
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,
December 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
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