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 Turkish
Airlines' flight operation to Beijing/Shanghai will
come back to normal as of 17 July, 2003.
Flights will be available in July: 17th, 20th,
24th, 27th, 30th, 31st. As of 1st August, 3 flights
will be regularly operated on this route.
From Beijing/Shanghai to Istanbul Wed, Thu and Sun.
From Istanbul to Beijing/Shanghai Tue, Wed and Sat.
After 15 September, 5 flights will be operated weekly.
Turkish Airlines is promoting Beijing/Shanghai routes,
from many cities of the world, people could purchase
their ticket with discount price. For more enquiries,
please contact
TK Beijing: 86-10 64651867, TK Shanghai: 86-21 32220022
or visit www.turkishairlineschina.com
www.turkishairlines.com
 Austrian
Airlines Announces Three Weekly Flights To Europe Via
Vienna
We are happy to announce the relaunch of our
flights from Beijing to Vienna as of the 2nd of August
with 3 weekly frequencies every Monday, Wednesday and
Saturday. Celebrate with us and enjoy the comfort of
our Business Class for a special fare of only CNY 17.000
valid until September 30th, 2003.And of course you can
collect miles with your Miles & More or other Star
Alliance Frequent Flyer cards. For further information,
please contact us on 86-10-6462 2161 or by e-mail at
office.beijing@aua.com
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 Hotel
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Live Life! At The Hilton
Hilton International's hotels in Beijing, Chongqing,
Dalian, Nanjing and Shanghai are embarking on a "Live
Life at the Hilton" campaign offering great benefits
to domestic and international travellers such as a weekend
for two at Hilton Nanjing for only USD 55 (+ 15%) per
night for double occupancy, including complimentary
American breakfasts, upgrade to executive floor room
(subject to availability), welcome drinks and many more
perks. Discover all the benefits of this campaign by
clicking
here for more information.
 Hot
summer night, the air is so fresh! What a nice water
garden!
From July 1st to August 31st, 2003
Superior Room: USD79.00 NET ONLY per day
* Complimentary Breakfast in the Coffee Shop; Airline
Confirmation
* 10% Discount on Business Center Service
* Complimentary use of Swimming Pool & Fitness Center
* Just add USD10.00 upgrade you to our newly Business
Floor Superior Room
For more information, Tel:86-10-6500 2233 ext.2125 /
8112 E-Mail: sales@hoteljianguo.com
 Summer
2003 Room Rate @ The Great Wall Sheraton Hotel Beijing
Before 31 August 2003 stay with us and save
up-to 65%! After discount, the room rates start from
USD100 per room night, subject to 15% service charge.
One complimentary service will be provided to the guest
with minimum 3-night stay, the guest can choose preferred
one among Welcome Fruit Basket, One Buffet Breakfast,
2 pieces of Laundry, 10 minutes use of internet in Business
Center and Local Calls.Please call 86-10-65905566 ext.
2256 / 2257 / 2258 for reservations. *Confirmation of
room reservation is subject to room availability.
 The
best value Summer Package at Tianlun Dynasty Hotel (Beijing)
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From June.16 to August.31, 2003, you will be
entitled the following complimentary benefits upon your
check-in:
* No service charge during promotion period
* Breakfast
* Four types of soft drinks from mini-bar
* Welcome fruit and flower
* Free use of DDN lines at all guests rooms and the
Tianlun Plaza
For reservation, please call: (010) 6513 8888 ext. 8188
(Tianlun Dynasty hotel reserves all rights for the explanation
of the above promotion)
 (Beijing)
Capital Hotel's Super Deal
June 1 - Aug 31, 2003
Pay two nights and get one night FREE. 50% off rack
rate (USD220) for the 1st & 2nd nights for Deluxe
Rooms. Additional benefits include: complimentary American
breakfast for two, welcome drinks, tea & coffee-making
facilities; late check-out till 3pm. (subject to room
availability). For reservations, please call (8610)65129988
- 3130
 Crowne
Plaza Shijiazhuang
Finally you can stay in comfort and style at
the first true 5 Star International Hotel in Shijiazhuang
with the opening of the new Crowne Plaza Shijiazhuang.
Special Opening Rates apply:
Superior Room RMB 418+ including American Buffet Breakfast
or Crowne Plaza Deluxe Room RMB 558+ including breakfast
& cocktails
Just 10 mins from Shijiazhuang Railway Station and centrally
located in the heart of the city opposite the Hebei
Cultural Museum, enjoy this great new Hotel. Call now
for Reservations Toll Free in China 800 830 2628 or
visit our website: www.crowneplaza.com
 Experience
Xinjiang, Feel The HongFu Comfort
Hong Fu Hotel, the newly renovated and most
luxurious international 5 star business hotel in Xinjiang,
which is centrally located in downtown Urumqi city.
From Plaza Tower/Deluxe Room/RMB698 to Grand Tower/Grand
Executive/RMB1080.
The above rates are only for peak season and subject
to one complimentary breakfast; one complimentary laundry;
one mineral water or soft drink for rooms in Plaza Tower.
In addition, complimentary buffet-breakfast for children
under age 6; children under age 18 can share a room
with parents for free; free use of Swimming Pool, Fitness
Center and Sauna.For more inquiries, please dial at
800 8931988 & 86--991-5881588 or visit www.hongfuhotel.com.cn
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Health
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Shenzhen
Zhonghang Health Club is offering free membership this
summer.
Diwang Bldg., Shennan Rd. Central, Luohu District, Shenzhen
Tel: (755) 82460961
Xinhao Health Club reopens and offers traditional chinese
treatment such as acupuncture. Call (755) 26600248 for
details.
Guangzhou
Yoga Lessons every Monday and WEdnesday
Fee of RMB 250 (members) and RMB 400 (non-members) for
eight classes. Venue at the Luhu Golf Club, Guangzhou.
For details call Miss Ho at 020 8350 7777 ext 389. |
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| Shenzhen
Restaurant Manager
Want to be part of a new and exciting concept?
A soon to be opened high end bar and restaurant in Shenzhen
is looking for a Restaurant Manager, preferably with
experience, and can speak Mandarin/Cantonese and English.
Please send resume to tabu@shenzhenparty.com
Chef
We are looking for an experienced chef, preferably with
western restaurant or hotel experience. Please send
your queries to tabu@shenzhenparty.com
DJ
Have you got latin groove in you? We are looking for
an experienced DJ who has the passion for latino music,
if you are interested, please send your queries to tabu@shenzhenparty.com
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 Classifieds |
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to connect! Your free membership allows you to even
upload a photo! BuzzSquare.com is the place for hip
cool singles to connect in China! Come visit us at www.buzzsquare.com
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 Services |
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 International
Accountants... LehmanBrown... providing an alternative:
Professional Services: Audit, Taxation, Company Secretarial,
Legal Financial Accounting: CFO Function, Bookkeeping,
Accounting & financial advise, Office Administration
Management Accounting: Budgeting & Forecasting,
Cash flow Management, Market Growth Strategies, Learning
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Beijing Tel: +86 10 85321720, Fax: +86 10 65323270
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Shenzhen Tel: +86-755 8367-1598 Fax: +86-755 8367-1698
E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com,
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Shenzhen
Decanter Wine Selection by Summergate Wines
Free Delivery in Shenzhen. Located at Unit J, 20F International
Trade Commercial Bldg., #3005 Nan Hu Rd. Luohu District.
Call:(755) 25195899
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Rebuilding Sheng Gu Temple:
If you are in China and want to participate
in this program please call Kerry Holahan @ 010-6568-2990.
We are looking for volunteers, in-kind services and
donations of other kinds. For more information please
visit www.shenggu.org
Shenzhen
Toastmaster's Club (Shenzhen)
Meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month,
7-9pm. For the venue, please call Mark Pixley at 138
25200514 for details.
Home service Mandarin lessons in
Shenzhen
Contact Ms. Teresa Chu at 135 30107220, or email
her at teresachu2001@yahoo.com
Waterworld Show
At Happy Valley, Overseas Chinese Town (OCT),
Nanshan District. Call (755) 26949168 for details
The 8th Beer Festival at Window
of the World
Until August 24, located at OCT, Nanshan District.
Tel:(755) 26608000.
Guangzhou
DIY Cooking Lesson
With Chef Andrew Mok, specialist in French and
Italian cuisines. Non-members (RMB 900), Members (RMB
750). Contact Sam Xu or Kelly Ho at (020) 8130 0638
or email thesuper@163.net.
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 Biz
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Art Exhibits |
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3rd Shenzhen China International Brand Clothing and
Accessories Fair, Jul 25-28
China High Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Futian District,
Shenzhen. Tel : (755) 83240843/83240837
2003 China Intl. Mobile Communication & Network
Exhibition, Aug 1-4
China High Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Futian District,
Shenzhen. Tel : (755) 83224479, 83267971
Guangzhou
Photography Exhibition: Old Photos of Guangzhou, until
Jul 31
9am-4pm except Mon, Corridors, Memorial Museum of Generalissimo
Sun Yat-Sen's Mansion, 18 Dong Sha Jie, Fang Zhi Lu,
Hai Zhu District. Tel: (20) 3428 1366, 8423 5801
Poker Exhibition, until Aug 19
HIstory of playing cards and other exhibits. Entry at
RMB12. Tue-Sun 9.30am-4.30pm. Guangdong Provincial Museum,
215 Wen Ming Lu. Call :(20) 8383 2195 for details
Hongkong
Hongkong Book Fair 2003, Jul 29-
At the Hongkong Convention and Exhibition Center, 91m-9pm,
Ticket at HKD20. Call:(852) 22404018 |
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| Shenzhen
XiXiawang Muslim Restaurant
If you want halal fare, featuring Roast Lamb
at RMB 388. Located at Bagua 1 Rd. Futian District Tel:(755)
82261689
Grassland Lamb Restaurant
Newly opened outlet at 3F Zanghe Market, West
of OCT. 20% discount promo til Jul 31. Tel:(755) 26607773
Wenle Seafood Restaurant
Spend RMB100 and get RMB20 coupon. Located at 601 XiXiang
Thoroughfare, Bao'an District. Tel:(755) 27907282
Guangzhou
Hirata
Japanese food. 3F White Swan Hotel, Shamian
St. Tel: (20) 81886968
Bali South East Asian Cuisine
Authentic Indonesian food. GF 77 tiyu Xi Rd.,
Tianhe. Tel:(20) 85592102
Cafe de Kopi
1F Longcheng Mansion, 1 Zhongshan Ba Rd. Tel:(20)
81202423
Huizhou
Southern Hill Chinese Restaurant
Located at the Holiday Inn Daya Bay, No.1 Anhui
Blv., Daya Bay, Huizhou 516084, Tel:(752) 5551188
Sunrise Cafe, Aotou
More than a coffee shop. Located 4 Ligang Group
Jin Dang Rd., Daya Bay. For details, call Andrew at
131 26367370.
Tree Ring
Western food. Ligang Group Jin Dang Rd. Daya
Bay. Call: 13825409724 |
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Knows How to Party
Join the ShenzhenParty.com community and participate
in the most exciting events in Shenzhen. Monthly parties
and happy hours arranged for Chinese and Foreigners
in the city. View restaurant, bars and past party pictures
and more. Visit www.shenzhenparty.com or email info@shenzhenparty.com
for more info.
Shenzhen
Michell's House
Happy hour until 11pm, featuring Buy 1 Get 1
promo on German beers. Located at Bao'an Rd. South,
Juntingmingyuan Bldg. Tel: (755) 25908878
V Bar
Classiest bar in town. Located at the poolside,
3F, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 9026 Shennan Road, Overseas
Chinese Town. Tel: (755) 2693-6888 ext. 8022
Tashe Delick Bar
Tibetan style. Located at the 3F Shanghai Shizhuang
Company, 2033 Honglingzhonglu. Tel: (755) 8241-8028
Guangzhou
Bright Bar
2 Guangming Rd. Tel:(20) 87326212
Bar City
5 different bar themes in one. The Garden Hotel,
368 Huanshi Road East. Tel:(20) 8333 8989 ext. 3733
R&B Pub
GF Times Square, 28 Tianhe Rd. North. Tel:(20)
34910438
Huizhou
Circle Bar
Located at the Holiday Inn Daya Bay, No.1 Anhui
Blv., Daya Bay, Huizhou 516084, Tel:(752) 5551188
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July 28, 2003
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Guangzhou
Social Tennis for Single Matches
At 8pm sharp. Snacks and refreshments provided. RMB
40 per person. 5-11pm, Venue at Topspin Tennis Club,
3/F, 163 Tian He Bei Lu, Guangzhou. Call: (139 0221
8778 for English, 8755 6236 for Chinese)
HOngkong
Budweiser True Music
At the Parkinson Pub, Shop A&B, GF 1-3 Chatham Court,
TST. Tel: (852) 2377 2163
Tuesday, July 29, 2003
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Shenzhen
English Salon at NYC English Cafe
At 7-9 pm. NYC is located at 3F Waimao Bldg., 23 Fuhua
Rd., Futian District. Tel: (755) 83188042
Guangzhou
Taiji Lesson
Fee at RMB 200 (members) and RMB 320 (non-members) for
eight lessons. Venue will be at the Lugu Golf and Country
Club. Call Miss Ho at (020) 8350 7777 ext 389.
Hongkong
2003 International Arts Carnival : Oops! Belle the Witch
is Gone
AT the Hongkong Cultural Centre Studio Theatre, 7:30pm,
Tickets at HKD 120 and 180. Call: Tel: (852) 2734 9009
Wednesday, July 30, 2003
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Shenzhen
Touch Rugby in Shekou
Meet at the Soccer field across Casablanca Restaurant
(around 7:30pm) near Park N?hop, in Shekou, Shenzhen.
Ladies Night at McCawleys
From 9pm onwards, 50% off on drinks for the ladies.
Located at the GF, 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou, Shenzhen.
Tel: 130 05489225
Thursday, July 31, 2003
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Shenzhen
TBone Thursday at McCawleys
Rmb 110 per person and includes your first drink. Located
at the GF, 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou, Shenzhen. Tel:
130 05489225
Ladies Night at NYC English Cafe
From 9-11 pm. NYC is located at 3F Waimao Bldg., 23
Fuhua Rd., Futian District. Tel: (755) 83188042
Friday, August 1, 2003
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Guangzhou
Carribean Night
1920's Cafe, 183 Yan Jiang Zhong Rd., Guangzhou. Tel:(020)
83336156
Hongkong
Priceline Flydays
Open Bar from 10pm-1:30am. At Club Ing, 4F Convention
Plaza, 1 Harbour Rd., Wanchai. Tel:(852) 28383680
Saturday, August 2, 2003
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Shenzhen
Shekou Hash at 2:30 pm
Meet at the Snake Pit, located at Yin Hui Bldg., Tai
Zi Road, Shekou, Shenzhen. For more information, please
contact : ShekouHashHouseHarriers@groups.msn.com
2003 Maya Carnival
At the Happy Valley, featuring various theme parties.
Located at the Overseas Chinese Town (OCT), Nanshan
District, Shenzhen. Call:(755) 2694 9168 for details
Huizhou
Aotou Hash at 3:30 pm.
Meet at Sunrise Cafe, Aotou. For details, please contact
Malcolm at 139 27370501.
Guangzhou
1920s Cafe Caribbean Night
Free RMB 35 cocktail for the most creative outfit, Live
music and beach food, 8pm-10.30pm, 183 Yan jiang Lu,
Guangzhou. Call (020) 83336156
Sunday, August 3, 2003
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Shenzhen
Ploughman's Lunch
Snake Pit, located at Yin Fe Bldg., Tai Zi Road, Shekou,
Shenzhen. For inquiries, please contact: barry.godfrey@selectassetmanagement.com
Sunday Carvery at McCawley's
RMB 118 per person. Available on lunch and dinner. Located
at 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou, Shenzhen. Tel: 130
05489225
English Salon at NYC English Cafe
At 3:30-5:30 pm. NYC is located at 3F Waimao Bldg.,
23 Fuhua Rd., Futian District. Tel: (755) 83188042 |
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 Upcoming
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| Shenzhen
The 8th Shenzhen Intl. PCB, Screen Printing & SMT
Exhibition, Aug 7-9
China High Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Futian District,
Shenzhen. Tel : (755) 83655466
Shenzhenparty.com's 2nd Anniversary Rooftop BBQ party,
Aug 9
8:30 - 2am. Will be held at the McCawley's Irish Pub,
located at Shop 118 Sea World Complex Shekou off of
Taizi Rd. For details, contact info@shenzhenparty.com
Hongkong
Hongkong Comics Festival, Aug 6-10
Tel: (852) 2344 0415
Fetish Stories, Aug 8-10
Contemporary Dance Performance. Tel: (852) 2374 9009
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