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 Turkish
Airlines' updated flights operation to Beijing/Shanghai,
China
Flights will be available from 1st of 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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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
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 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
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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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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.
Total Fitness Promotion
By Total Fitness, located at 8/F, China Plaza,
33, Zhong Shan San Lu. Tel:(20) 8372 9977 |
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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.
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
Vogue Fashion Seminar, mid August
DAte to be confirmed, please call (20) 3885 3567 or
8358 6007 for details.
Modern Dance Classes
Please contact Ms Huang at (20) 8704 9512, 8704
7009, at Tip-top Modern Arts Studio, 13 Shui Yin Heng
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 Biz
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| Shenzhen
2003 China Intl. Mobile Communication & Network
Exhibition, Aug 1-4
China High Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Fuzhong 3rd
Road, Futian District, Shenzhen. Tel : (755) 83224479,
83267971
Shenzhen
The 8th Shenzhen Intl. PCB, Screen Printing & SMT
Exhibition, Aug 7-9
China High Tech Fair Exhibition Center,Fuzhong 3rd Road,
Futian District, Shenzhen. Tel : (755) 83655466
Guangzhou
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
The 3rd Guangzhou Information Industry Exhibition,
Aug 8-11
Venue will be at the CECF Complex, 117 Liu Hua Road,
Call (20) 8762 9460/8761 9065 or visit www.icecf.com.cn
or www.21cantonfair.com
for more information.
The 6th Guangzhou Gift, Premium, Bags, Stationary &
Office Appliance Show, Aug 8-11
The China (Guangzhou) Fair for Merchandise & Consumer
Goods, Aug 8-11
Organized by Guangzhou Xinghui Trade and Exhibition
Co. Ltd. Call (20) 3825 0412, 3825 0416 for more information
Hongkong
The 5th Hongkong Comics Festival, Aug 6-10
At the Hongkong Convention and Exhibition center. Call
for details at Tel: (852) 2344 0415
Fetish Stories, Aug 8-10
Contemporary Dance Performance. At the Hongkong City
Hall Theatre, 8pm, Tickets at $150, $100. Call for details:
(852) 2374 9009
The 19th International Computer Expo 2003 (for trade
only), Aug 7-10
HK Convention and Exhibition Ctr, Hall 5, 10:30am-7:30pm,
Free admission with invitation ticket and business card,
contact www.computerexpo.com.hk
for details. |
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| Shenzhen
Huanghewan Restaurant
Henan cuisine promotion - 68% discount. Located
A1,A2 Wing B 101 Zhenxing Rd. West, Futian District,
Tel: (755)83295978
East Lake Restaurant
Lakeside BBQ from RMB50 for adults and RMB30
for children. Located at 7006 Aiguo Rd. Luohu District,
Tel:(755) 25400088
Tinshine Restaurant
One of the newest restaurants in the city. Located
at G22-108, Xianghun Rd, Donghaifang Phase II, Donghai
Garden, Futian District, Tel:(755)83133311
Guangzhou
Rose Garden Western Restaurant
Chinese and western food, good view of Pearl
River, located near the White Swan Hotel, 3, Shamian
Nan Lie, Shamian Park, Shamian Island. Tel:(20)81218808
Nha Trang Vang Viet-Thai Cuisine
Vietnamese and Thai chef serving authentic cuisine
from the region. GF, Tian He Entertainment Plaza, Tel:(20)87503838
La Casa Italian Restaurant
Special Elite Set Menu Promo for RMB 118 per
couple. Call for more details (20) 83338989-3970
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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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
McCawley's
Authentic Irish Pub, food and all. Located at
GF, 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou, Shenzhen. Tel: 130
05489225
Trip Pub and Cafe
Newly opened. Located at 1055B Yufeng Bldg.,
Level A, Shangbunan Rd., Shenzhen. Tel:(755)83658351
Dragon Bar
Newly opened, DJ music on weekends. 3F West
Gate, 2079 Shennan Rd. Central, Futian District. Tel:(755)83655941
Guangzhou
Casablanca
Small but interesting, located at B05 Baietan
Bar Street, Fangcun. Tel: (20) 81565813
Vacuum Space Bar
Good view of the Pearl River. Located at 36
Binjang Road West. Tel:(20) 84278798
Harley Club
Interesting theme events and parties. Located
at Jing Yi Court, 248 Hengfu Rd. Tel:(20) 83580490
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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August 4, 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
Live Music at Club de RC
Located at 3F, The Emperor Hotel, 1 Wang Tak St, Happy
valley. Tel:(852) 29613350
Tuesday, August 5, 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
Brothers and FAces at Les Visage Club
Located at 42 Gloucester Road, Wanchai. Tel(852) 28663277
Wednesday, August 6, 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
Guangzhou
Party for Lion's at Club Martin
Those born under the zodiac sign "Leo", your
very own party at RMB50 only. Club Martin is located
at F201 183 Yanjiang Road. Tel:(20) 8333 5325
Hongkong
Band Show at the 2003 Hongkong Comics Festival
At the Hongkong Convention and Exhibition Center. Call:
(852) 31288288 for details.
Thursday, August 7, 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
Guangzhou
WTC Party-Royal Salute Night
Chivas celebrates 50 years of their Royal Salute brand,
first introduced in 1953 in honour of the coronation
of Queen Elizabeth II. Organised by the World Trade
Center Club and Pernod Ricard China. Formal wear required.
Email marketing@chinawtc.com
or (20) 8663 2888
Hongkong
2003 Sound And Vision Festival
At the Ko Shan Theatre, call (852) 27349009 for details.
Friday, August 8, 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
Real Madrid v Hong Kong
Featuring David Beckham, Ronaldo, and French midfield
maestro Zinedine Zidane at the HK Stadium, 8pm. Tickets
at $1500, $1200, $800, $500, Tel: (852) 2712 9122
Saturday, August 9, 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
ShenzhenParty.com's 2nd Anniversary
Rooftop BBQ party at McCawleys. For details, please
contact : info@shenzhenparty.com
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
Hongkong
Azucar Latina at Coyote Bar & Grill
Coyote is located at 114-120 Lockhart Rd, Wanchai. Tel:(852)
28612221
Jose Feliciano in Concert
Tickets at HKD 380 and HKD 580. Venue at the Hongkong
Convention & Exhibition Centre. Call:(20)31288288
for details.
Sunday, August 10, 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
Hongkong
Joe Hisaishi and Hayao Miyzaki -The Animation Symphony
Cartoon Tunes. Venue at the Tuen Mun Town Hall. Call
(852) 2734 9009 for tickets. |
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| Shenzhen
The 13th Shenzhen Int'l Furniture & Woodworking
Machinery (Autumn) Fair, Aug.17-20
China High Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Fuzhong 3rd
Road,Futian District, Shenzhen. Tel : (755) 83786192
The 9th (NEPCON)Shenzhen Int'l Electronics Manufacturing
& Microelectronics Exhibition, Aug.26-29
China High Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Futian District,
Shenzhen. Tel : (010) 68207157 for details
Shenzhen China watch & Gift Trade Fair, Aug.31-Sept.3
China High Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Fuzhong 3rd
Road, Futian District, Shenzhen. Tel : (755)82906162
Guangzhou
The 12th China International Furniture Fair, Aug 18-21
Organized by China Foreign Trade Guangzhou Exhibition
Co. Call (20) 2608 1610, 2608 1615, 8668 1629 for more
information.
Malaysia Food & Cultural Promotion, Aug 14-Sep
1
At the Greenery Coffee Shop of the Garden Hotel, organized
by the Malaysian Consulate General in Guangzhou. From
6am to 1am, Call:(20) 8333 8989 ext 3909 for details
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