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Located in 1st Guishan Road, Shekou Industrial Zone,
tel:(755) 26687777
Sunhope Health Club
Located at Sunhope Town Garden, OCT, Nanshan District.
Tel:(755) 26938198
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
Salsa Time
Salsa lessons by an American instructor now in Shenzhen
every Tue, Thu and Sat. 4F Guangshen Hotel, 2021 Shennan
East Road, Luohu District. Private home lessons also
available. Please call Erick at 13714664954 for more
info.
Toastmaster's Club (Shenzhen)
Meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7-9pm.
For the venue, please call Mark Pixley at 13825200514
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) 87049512, 8704 7009,
at Tip-top Modern Arts Studio, 13 Shui Yin Heng Lu,
Sha He Ding.
Flower Art Lesson
Every Mondays and Tuesdays, RMB 480 (members), RMB 560
(non-members) per four classes. Venue at Guangzhou Luhu
Golf and Country Club. For details call Miss Ho at (20)
83507777 ext 389.
DIY Cooking Lesson with Chef Andrew Mok
RMB 900 (non-members),RMB 750 (members), includes tuition
and ingredients. Call: Kelly Ho at (20) 81300638 for
more information.
Hongkong
World Carnival Hongkong, until Feb 1
1pm-11pm, Tamar site, Admiralty. Free entry. For details,
please call (852) 83363751
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The 5th INternational Public Art Exhibition, Dec 12-Nov
2005
He Xiangning Art Gallery, 10am-6pm. Located at Overseas
Chinese Town, Nanshan District. Tel: (755) 26605348,
26604540
Terra-cotta show at the Minsk World
Original pieces from Xian. Located at Xiaomeisha Holiday
Resort, Yantian District, Call: (755) 25355333
Guangzhou
Black & White Photography Exhibit: Female Forms,
January 1-30
Free admission. Persimmon Art Gallery, 4/F 23 Jiangjun
Xi Lu. Tel:(20) 83339855, 83354478
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Landmark Hotel, Shenzhen
The Artisan Court Restaurant at the Landmark Hotel is
presenting traditional culinary arts. The rich delicate
dishes are made from seafood, fruits and pumpkins.Six
different flavors of Chinese Rice Cake is another traditional
food that will absolutely meet your satisfaction during
Chinese New Year. Price range is from RMB48 to RMB108.In
addition, Chinese New Year is the best time for family
and friend gathering, will chosen four family reunions
set menu at Artisan Court are from RMB1088/10 persons
to RMB4080/10 persons. For reservations, please call
(86 755)8217 2288 ext. 588
Shenzhen
Habibi
Very interesting ambience. Located inside the East Lake
Resort, Aiguo Rd., Luohu District. Tel: (755) 25520000
Blenz Coffee
Canadian specialty coffee shop. Newly opened. Located
at the Seaworld Complex, Shekou, Nanshan District.
Wasabisabi
Japanese cuisine, located at G17, Boulevard, East Pacific
Garden II, Xianglin Rd., Futian District. Tel:(755)
83133478
Guangzhou
Peach Blossom
Cantonese cuisine. Newly opened. Located at the Garden
Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu. Tel.(20) 83350467
Balabala
Sichuan cuisine. No. 1-2, 2F, Block 1, 52 Shuiyin Lu.
Tel:(20) 37612869
Star Whisper Seafood Grill
1F, Yun Shan Hotel, 8 Yunhe Bei Jie, Xianlie Zhong Lu.
Tel:(20) 87601173
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 13126367370.
Tree Ring
Western food. Ligang Group Jin Dang Rd. Daya Bay. Call:
13825409724
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at www.shenzhenparty.com
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for more info.
Shenzhen
Capital Bar
Newly opened, very interesting place. G33B, Boulevard
East Pacific Garden II, Xianglin Rd., Futian District.
Tel:(755) 83136851
NYC English Cafe
Western food and music. 3F, Waimao Dasha, Fuhua Rd.
23, Futian District, tel (755) 83188042
Henry J. Bean's
American food and cuisine, located at the Shangrila
Hotel, East side, Railway Station, Jianshe Rd, Luohu
District. Tel:(755)82330888
Guangzhou
Demo Cafe
Good chill out place. Located at Xiangxin Bldg., He
Hui Jie, Tianrun Lu, Tianhe. Tel:(20) 8856 5160
The Place
Red and loud. 4 Heping Lu, Overseas Chinese Village.
Tel: (20) 83575833
Twinkle Bar
Recently renovated, house music. Located at 19 Guangming
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19, Monday
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Shenzhen
Power Hour - MoonDance Cafe
All beer (except Paulaner) at 18RMB, located at the
Shopping Plaza of Crowne Plaza Hotel, OCT, Nanshan Discrict,
Tel:(755) 26936741
January 20, Tuesday
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Shenzhen
Power Hour - MoonDance Cafe
All beer (except Paulaner) at 18RMB, located at the
Shopping Plaza of Crowne Plaza Hotel, OCT, Nanshan Discrict,
Tel:(755) 26936741
Culture Shock at the V Bar
6pm-2am, located at the Crowne Plaza Hotel,2/F, 9026
Shennan Road, OCT, Nanshan District. Tel: (755) 26936888
Guangzhou
Taiji Lesson
Fee at RMB 200 (members) and RMB 320 (non-members) for
eight lessons. Venue will be at the Luhu Golf and Country
Club. Call Miss Ho at (020) 83507777 ext 389.
January 21, Wednesday
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Shenzhen
Ladies Night at True Color Guoqi
9pm to 2am, 25F Section A Guoqi Daxia Shangbunan Lu.
Contact (755) 82301833 for details.
Guangzhou
Singles Gathering at 33 Cafe.
Food, music, wine and conversation. Lucky draw included
too. Located at 433 Tianhe Bei Lu. Contact (20) 38815898
for details.
Ladies Night At Bar City-B Boss Club
Loud Fashion statement for ladies to get a free cocktail.
GF, Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu. Tel:(20) 83862888
HOngkong
B.L.I.M at the Queen's Club
From 11 pm to 6am, tickets from HK$180-220. 1/F, Queen's
Theatre, Theatre Lane. Call : (852) 25227773 for details.
January 22, Thursday
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Shenzhen
Celebrations of Torch Festival Splendid China theme
park.
Starting today. Splendid China is located at the Overseas
Chinese Town, Nanshan District.
Overseas Comedians Happy Valley
Performance starts today. Tickets at RMB 50. 6-8pm.
Happy Valley is located at the Overseas Chinese Town,
Nanshan District.
Hongkong
Cathay Pacific International Chinese New Year Night
Parade
8pm - 9:30pm, parade starts at HK Cultural Center and
ends at Salisbury Road. Call: (852) 2508 1234 for more
details.
Chinese New Year International Soccer Tournament
3pm and 5:15pm, Hong Kong Stadium, Causeway Bay, tickets
at HK$140-350. Call Hong Kong Football Association at
(852) 27129122 for details.
January 23, Friday
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Shenzhen
Paul Van Dyk's Reflection Asia Tour in Shenzhen
Tickets at HK$150 (includes one drink) Venue at the
True Colour Club, 4/F,Gold World Business Centre,Dongmen.
Call: (755) 82301833 for details.
Rooftop BBQ at McCawley's
Starts at 7pm. Located at 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou,
Shenzhen. Tel: (755) 26684496
Jazz & Blues Night at Moondance
Special drinks at special prices. Located at the Shopping
Plaza of Crowne Plaza Hotel, OCT, Nanshan Discrict,
tel:(755) 26936741
Guangzhou
Night of Guangzhou Series Sinkiang Sing and Dance
At the Friendship Theatre. Please contact (20) 8666
8991 for more information.
Blue Note Bar Live Show
Jazz music. 10pm until 1am. GF, 165 Taojin Lu, opposite
7-11. Call (20) 83593384 for details.
1920s Cafe Caribbean Night
Free RMB 35 cocktail for the most creative outfit. 8pm-1030pm,
183 Yanjiang Zhong Lu. Tel:(20) 83336156
Hongkong
Chinese New Year Fireworks Display
8pm, Victoria Harbour between Central and Tsim Sha Tsui.
Free Admission.
Stanton Warriors at Skitz
Featuring DJ Frankie, DJ LadyStar and Jason. Tickets
from HK$160-$180. Skitz is located ad 1F Jubillee Center,
42-46 Gloucester Rd. Call : (852) 6447 0296 for details.
January 24, Saturday
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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
Guangzhou
Night of Guangzhou Series Sinkiang Sing and Dance
At the Friendship Theatre. Please contact (20) 8666
8991 for more information.
Traditional Cantonese Opera
These operas are adapted from folktales of the Tang
Dynasty. Tickets from RMB30-60. 7.30pm, Nan Fang Theatre,
80 Jiao Yu Lu. Tel :(20) 8335 2871
1920s Cafe Caribbean Night
Free RMB 35 cocktail for the most creative outfit. 8pm-1030pm,
183 Yanjiang Zhong Lu. Tel:(20) 83336156
Solo Bar Live Show
Live bands performing. RMB 20 minimum charge. 8pm-3am.
Solo Bar, 420 Huanshi Dong Lu. Tel:(20) 87695229
Huizhou
Aotou Hash at 3:30 pm.
Meet at Sunrise Cafe, Aotou. For details, please contact
Malcolm at 139 27370501.
Hongkong
Drum Jam at Fringe Club
Free entry. 100% hands-on experience. 7-9pm, Fringe
Gallery, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Lan Kwai Fong. Call (852)
2521 7485 for details.
Chinese New Year Horseracing
11am - 5:30pm, Sha Tin Racecourse, New Territories.
Tourists are welcome. Please call (852) 2508 1234 for
details.
January 25, Sunday
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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: (755) 26684496
Guangzhou
Traditional Cantonese Opera
Adapted from folktales of the Tang Dynasty. Tickets
from RMB30-60. 7.30pm, Nan Fang Theatre, 80 Jiao Yu
Lu. Tel :(20) 83352871
Hongkong
Wan Chai Sunday Leisure Wonderland
12noon. Free admission. Lockhart Road, (road section
between Fenwick St and Luard St). Call (852) 28352003
for details
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China International Gold, Jewelry & Gem Fair, Feb
23-Mar 1
Visit www.expo.net.cn
for details.
Guangzhou
The 9th South China Dental Equipment & Technology
Expo & Conference 2004, Feb 25-28
The 2nd China Oral Health Care Products Expo & Technology
Conference 2004
China Export Commodities Fairground, 117 Liu Hua Road.
Call (20)83548263, 83549078
Hongkong
HOFEX, Feb 10-13
At the Hongkong Exhibition Center. Contact Hongkong
Exhibition Services Ltd. at (852) 28041500 for details.
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