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Fly United Airlines' daily non-stop flight from
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New York: from RMB6890
Western cities in the U.S.: from RMB5970
Eastern cities in the U.S.: from RMB6920
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OCT, Nanshan District. Tel:(755) 26938198
Guangzhou
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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
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.
New expat in Shenzhen?
Join the International Women's Club (SWIC) if
you are looking to make new friends and people who knows
Shekou and Shenzhen very well. Contact Ms. Aishah Mattman
at (755) 26867997 for details.
Guangzhou
Modern Dance Classes
Please contact Ms Huang at (20) 8704 9512, 8704
7009, at Tip-top Modern Arts Studio, 13 Shui Yin Heng
Lu, Sha He Ding.
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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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
The 5th China Intl. Photo Electronics
Exhibition, Sep 6-9
China High Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Futian
District, Shenzhen. Tel: (755) 83536033,83536331 for
details.
Guangzhou
Life and Conception: Exhibition of Jin Daiqiang's
Design and Art, until Sep 21
Tue-Sun 9am-5pm, RMB 15, located at 38 Yan Yu Lu, Ersha
Island, tel. (20) 8735 1468, 8735 1336 |
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Dim Sum
Enjoy a wide variety of dim sum freshly cooked
from the kitchen. Authentic dim sum items feature savory
mouthfuls of shrimps dumplings, roasted pork buns, steamed
spare ribs and etc. Price range is from RMB9 to RMB25.
Creative new items are presented on weekly basis. Mix
conversation with fine tea.
For reservations, please call (86 755) 8217 2288 ext.
588 or visit our website www.szlandmark.com
Shenzhen
Blue Italian Seafood and Grill
Great Italian Food! Great service! Great ambience!
This is the place to go for very special evenings, or
when you just feel like having a very good dinner. Located
at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 9026 Shennan Rd., Overseas
Chinese Town (OCT), Shenzhen. Tel: (755)26939022
Garden Grill (Brazillian Barbecue)
All you can eat barbecue! Salad bar and buffet
available daily. Located at Taizi Road, Shekou, Shenzhen.
Tel: (755) 2667 6608
Laurel Restaurant
Chinese cuisine, great dimsum! Located at the
3/F, Tian?n Cyberpark Chamber Club, Chegongmiao, Futian
District, Shenzhen. They have 3 branches in Shenzhen.
Tel : (755) 83895138
Guangzhou
The Peninsula
Good selection of cuisine, from Thai to Russian.
Located at 3-5F Sports Stadium, 28 Dotong Rd., Ersha
Island. Tel:(20) 87353283
The Wall Coffee and Tea
Old England ambience and cuisine. Located at
No 2-3 24 Huale Rd., tel:(20) 83828103
Lan Kwai Fong
Thai cuisine. Located at 5 Shamian St. south,
tel:(20) 8121 6523
Huizhou
Raphael's Restaurant
Mediterranean cuisine. 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
Wine and Cigar Bar
2F Panglin Hotel, 2002 Jiabin Rd., Luohu District,
Shenzhen. Tel:(755) 25185888 (ext. 3201)
Trip Pub and Cafe
Located at 1055B Yufeng Bldg., Level A, Shangbunan
Rd., Shenzhen. Tel:(755)83658351
Goodfellas
Expat hangout. Rm. 101, Longtao Center, Taizi
Rd., Shekou. Tel:(755) 83776698
Guangzhou
Bar City
5 different theme bars in one location. Located
at the Garden HOtel, 368 Huanshi Rd., east, tel:(20)
8333 8989
Olympic Bar
Open from 7:30 pm till 6:00 am. Located at 15
Hengfu Rd., tel:(20) 8349 0185
Blue Note Bar
LIve Jazz every night. 165 Tao Jin Lu (across
7-11), tel: (20) 8359 3384
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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September 1, 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
Groove Night at Queen's
2 for 1 for all house spirits all night long. Located
at the 1F Queen's Theatre, Theatre Lane, Central, tel:
(852) 2522-7773
bc's 9th Anniversary Party
At The Edge, G/F The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St., Central,
tel:(852) 2523 6690
Tuesday, September 2, 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.
Wednesday, September 3,
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.
Thursday, September 4, 2003
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Shenzhen
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
Hongkong
Manhattan Club Ing Ladies' Night
Free drink all night long for ladies. Located at 4/F
Renaissance Harbour View Hotel, 1 Harbour Rd., Wanchai,
tel:(852) 2824-0523
Friday, September 5, 2003
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Guangzhou
Carribean Night
1920's Cafe, 183 Yan Jiang Zhong Rd., Guangzhou. Tel:(020)
83336156
Saturday, September 6, 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
Rooftop BBQ at McCawley's
Starts at 7pm. Located at 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou,
Shenzhen. Tel: 130 05489225
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, September 7, 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. 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
Aberdeen Boat Club Opening Regatta, Sep 7
At the Aberdeen Boat Club, Free of charge for spectators.
For details, call (852) 2555 6126 |
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SWIC's Annual Coffee Morning, Sep 9
Open to current and new members. Will be held at the
Atrium of Nanhai Hotel, Seaworld Complex, Shekou. Tel:(755)
26867997, Ms. Mattman
2003China (Shenzhen) Intl. Golf Expo, Sep 13-15
China High Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Futian District,
Shenzhen. Tel: (20)36580543, 36580828
2003 Shenzhen Intl. Jewelry Fair, Sep 13-17
China High Tech Fair Exhibition Center, Futian District,
Shenzhen. Tel: (755)82473622,82473626 for details.
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