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Xianzai Guangdong
Issue 92 | Jan 3, 2005

Note From The Xianzai Team

Dear Readers:
Xianzai has been delivering weekly email newsletters to the expatriate and foreign traveler community in China for 8 years. We have never skipped a week, through rain and sleet, and now we enter a new year hoping for even better things in 2005.

But celebrations for 2005 are muted. What happened in South Asia this week has left us still waiting for word from dear friends, colleagues, and subscribers who were on the beaches of Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. Nothing on this scale has ever happened, in our memories, and the help needed by people in those countries, and others like India, Maldives and Indonesia, is immediate and necessary.

The Xianzai community of over 270,000 users is probably the largest group of influential people anywhere in Asia. You are the heads of multinationals, staff of embassies, and movers and shakers in your industries. You can make a very large difference. If each one of you can withhold purchasing three cappuccinos this week and instead put that money towards UNICEF, we can make a considerable contribution to providing food and medicine to children who have been affected.

In almost a decade of operations, Xianzai has never asked for users' help of this order, but we ask now because of the great need. As we continue to wait for word from our friends, we hope you too can respond in-kind. To make an online donation to help the hundreds of thousands of children and families struggling to survive the aftermath of the Asian earthquakes and tsunamis, please click here to visit UNICEF directly.

Many thanks,
Xianzai Team

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Travel Information

Pokhara - An Enchanted Paradise in Nepal
Pokhara, nestled in a tranquil valley surrounded by the spectacular Himalayas, is also known as the "Gateway to the World of Adventure". Its natural beauty, enhanced by the clear blue waters of Phewa Lake, and the breathtaking views of the magnificent Machhapurchre (Fish Tail) peak, make Pokhara a true paradise on Earth. From Pokhara, the way leads to the Royal Chitwan National Park, one of the best national parks in Asia, and Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Further to the North are the highest points in the Himalaya and the Tibetan Plateau. For more information on the wonders offered by Nepal, go to www.welcomenepal.com

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Rosedale Hotel & Suites Beijing - Winter Package
A 4-star hotel is fully owned and managed by Rosedale Hotel Management Limited. Within 15 - 20 minutes drive to China International Exhibition Center, city center and Beijing International Airport, adjourning to Lido Shopping and Entertainment Center. 428-guest room with full garden view; Superior room at USD 75 including one person buffet breakfast, subject to 15% service charge, free use of Board Brand Internet access. Please call our Reservation Hotline Number (86 10) 6436 1805 or e-mail: resv@rosedalebj.com for room reservation. Hotel website: www.rosedalebj.com

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Predictable Quality in an Unpredictable World. International, domestic, local, office moves, relocation & orientation services, record storage management, pet service, storage. Please visit our local websites at: www.alliedpickfords.com.cn; email: renata.inokomis@alliedpickfords.com.cn (Beijing) Tel: (8610) 8561 8759/60 (Beijing)

Health & Fitness

Shenzhen
Aerobics Lesson at Jingshan Gym
Four days a week (M, T, TH, F). RMB50 per class. Contact Julie at 138 23507671 for time details.

Yoga Classes
Every Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Private home lessons 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 (755) 25988861.

Maillen Club
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 RMB250 (members) and RMB400 (non-members) for eight classes. Venue at the Luhu Golf Club, Guangzhou. For details call Miss Ho at (20) 83507777 ext 389.

Total Fitness
Located at 8F, China Plaza, 33, Zhong Shan San Lu. Tel: (20) 83729977

Interactive, student centered Mandarin training
Offering the best Mandarin tuition rates in Shenzhen, the Shenzhen Interactive Language Center (SILC) integrates the Taipei Language Institute's (TLI) world renowned Mandarin training program with modern, interactive teaching methods to get the best results. With 16 centers worldwide, 48 years experience and over 120 000 alumni, the TLI program taught at SILC has proved to be one of the best. Tel: (0755) 2681 8970 Web:www.tliilc.com Email: info@tliilc.com

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Community Announcements

Shenzhen
Love wines? Crazy about cheese? Or do you just simply enjoy good conversation in a relaxed atmosphere? Join the Shenzhen Cheese and Wine club. 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, please call Mark Pixley at 138 25200514.

SZ Mandarin Toastmaster's Club
Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 7pm. For details, please call Karen at 135 60774706.

New Experience Toastmaster's Club
Meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 7pm. For details, call Nina at 130 66960377.

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. Visit www.swiconline.com for details.

Guangzhou
The French Connection, Nov 5-Apr 8
Seminars, cooking classes and more. World Trade Centre Club Guangzhou, 3-4F Goldlion Digital Network Building, 138 Tiyu Dong L. For more details, call (20) 38780168.

Kid's Club
Mondays-Fridays, 10am-8pm, various activities for kids, RMB30 (half hour), membership required. Cangaroo Stop, Rm 104, 90 Tianhe Nan Yi Lu. Call (20) 85513838 for more details.

Modern Dance Classes
Please contact Ms Huang at (20) 87049512, 87047009, at Tip-top Modern Arts Studio, 13 Shui Yin Heng Lu, Sha He Ding.

Flower Art Lesson
Every Mondays and Tuesdays, RMB480 (members), RMB560 (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
RMB900 (non-members), RMB750 (members), includes tuition and ingredients. Call: Kelly Ho at (20) 81300638 for more information.

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions

Shenzhen
4th International Ink Painting Biennial, Dec 13-Jan 10
Shenzhen Art Museum, Shenzhen Fine Art Institute, Guan Shanyue Art Museum. For details, visit www.inkpainting.org

5th China International Landscape and Flora Exposition
RMB50, until Mar 13, 2005, Zhuzilin, Shennan Rd., Futian District.

Shenzhen
Ban Wa
Japanese cuisine. Nanshan Hotel, 115 Seaworld Plaza, Taizi Lu, Shekou. Tel: (755) 26831777

Romas Bar & Grill
GF, Back entrance of Taizi Hotel, Taizi Rd., Shekou. Tel: (755) 26838492

Ristorante Italiano
117 Seaworld Plaza, Taizi Lu, Shekou. Tel: (755) 26676155

Guangzhou
Guangzhou Restaurant
Cantonese food. 20 Binjiang Xi Lu, Haizhu District. Tel: (20) 84428018

Good Company
Hunan food. 2F Shi Ji Hua Du Bldg., 342 Longkou Dong Lu, Tianhe bei lu. Tel: (20) 87518751

Lao Beijing Sliced Mutton Hot Pot
Peking cuisine. 2F Yue Bei Bldg., Dongfeng Dong Lu. Tel: (20) 83810840

Dongguan
Kansas City Bar and Grill
2F, Grand Noble Hotel, Gankou Rd., Humen Town. Tel: (769) 5117888

Botanica Brasserie
International cuisine. GF Sheraton Hotel Dongguan, 107 Highway, Houjie Town. Tel: (769) 5988888

Rhine Castle
European cuisine. 1F, Dongguan Hotel, 11 Dongzheng Rd. Dongguan City. Tel: (769) 2222222

Shenzhen Happy Hours
Take time after work to relax with friends and meet new acquaintances at ShenzhenParty.com networking happy hours. Check the website for times and locations. Events, Nightlife, Restaurants, Jobs, Classifieds at ShenzhenParty.com or email xianzai@shenzhenparty.com for more info.

Shenzhen
Mix Bar
1029 Dongmen South Rd., Luohu District. Tel: (755) 82225568

Susanna's Cafe
36 1F, Building D-E, City Garden, Jiabin Rd., Luohu District. Tel: (755) 82484216

Prince Kitchen - Western Bar Area
Top Floor, Citic Plaza, Shennan Rd., Futian District. Tel: (755) 25988333

Guangzhou
Ye Ying
153 Yanjiang Xi Lu. Tel: (20) 83190567

Twinkle
19 Guangming Lu (behind Holiday Inn Hotel). Tel: (20) 83495251

Red Bar
1F Yanjiang Bldg., 195 Yanjiang Lu, across Tian Zi Ma Tou. Tel: (20) 83398036

January 3, Monday
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Shenzhen
Hi and Low Aerobics Class
9:30-10:30am, Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou. Tel: 131 48855261, 137 14820071

Mad Cow Monday @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
All day Hamburgers and Chunky Chips for only RMB45. Shop 118 Sea World Complex, Shekou. Tel: (755) 26684496

Ladies Day at Yes Bar
Free drink for ladies all day. Located at Shizheng Design Building, 3001 Sungang Road West. Tel: (755) 83617612, 83255116

Dinner's Delight
20% 0ff on all wines. Soho Club, 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou.

Guangzhou
Russian National Ballet Theatre Concert
Friendship Theater, 698 Ren Min Bei Lu, for more details on schedules and ticket prices, call (20) 86668991

Experience Modern Dance
7:30-9pm, Jan 3-31 (Mon & Thu only), Studio of Guangdong Modern Dance Company, 34 Shui Yin Si Heng Lu, for more details, call (20) 87047657.

Children's Art Courses
4:30-6pm, every Monday, RMB90 per hour, at the Insight Cafe, GF, Booth 3, 230 Long Kou Xi Lu. For details, call (20) 38215002

Hongkong
Opera in 3 Acts: La Traviata
7:30pm, Hk$120-$680, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, for more details, call (852) 2734 9009

Suze Impression
Drama, 7:30pm, HK$150-$200, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Drama Theatre. For more details, call (852) 27349009 / 31288288

January 4, Tuesday
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Shenzhen
Cardio Funk Aerobics Class
9:30-10:30am, Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou. Tel: 131 48855261, 137 14820071

Mahjong for ladies
Every Tuesday afternoon at 2pm. For details, please contact Ms. Heidi Wong on (755) 26676020.

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
6-8pm, order one main meal and receive a FREE second main. 6-8pm. Shop 118 Sea World Complex, Shekou. Tel: (755) 26684496

Guangzhou
Taiji Lesson
Fee at RMB200 (members) and RMB320 (non-members) for eight lessons. Venue will be at the Luhu Golf and Country Club. Call Miss Ho at (020) 83507777 ext 389 for details.

Hongkong
Opera in 3 Acts: La Traviata
7:30pm, Hk$120-$680, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre. For more details, call (852) 2734 9009

Suze Impression
Drama, 7:30pm, HK$150-$200, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Drama Theatre. For more details, call (852) 27349009 / 31288288

Whose Life Is It Anyway?
Performed by Hong Kong Repertory Theatre. 7:45pm, HK$100-$200, Hong Kong City Hall Theatre. For more details, call (852) 2734 9009

January 5, Wednesday
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Shenzhen
AquaAerobics
9:30-10:30pm, Maillen Club, Shekou. Tel: 131 48855261, 137 14820071

T-Bone Wednesdays @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
All day. Located at GF, 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou. Tel: (755) 26684496

Cardio Funk Aerobics Class
6:30-7:30pm, Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou. Tel: 131 48855261, 137 14820071

HipHop Night at Soho Club
Pool Competition. 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 to 2am, 25F Section A Guoqi Daxia Shangbunan Lu. Contact (755) 82301833 for details.

Guangzhou
Ladies Night At Bar City-B Boss Club
8pm. Loud Fashion statement for ladies to get a free cocktail. GF, Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu. Tel: (20) 83862888

Hongkong
Watson's Water Challenge - Tennis Tournament
Through 8. Featuring 8 of the world's best women players. For details, visit www.watsonswaterchallenge.com

Whose Life Is It Anyway?
Performed by Hong Kong Repertory Theatre. 7:45pm, HK$100-$200, Hong Kong City Hall Theatre. For more details, call (852) 27349009.

January 6, Thursday
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Shenzhen
Ladies' Golf day
8am. Every Thursday. For more information, please call Isabelle at (755) 26810062.

Hi and Low Aerobics Class
9:30-10:30am, Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou. Tel: 131 48855261, 137 14820071

Ladies Night at McCawley's
9pm. 50% off on all consumption. Located at GF, 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou. Tel: (755) 26684496

Hongkong
Watson's Water Challenge - Tennis Tournament
Through 8. Featuring 8 of the world's best women players. For details, visit www.watsonswaterchallenge.com

January 7, Friday
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Shenzhen
AquaAerobics
9:30-10:30pm, Maillen Club, Shekou. Tel: 131 48855261, 137 14820071

Cardio Funk Aerobics Class
9:30-10:30am, Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou. Tel: 131 48855261, 137 14820071

Mexican Drinking Fiesta at Beatles Music Bar
9:30pm - 1:30 am. All Tequila Shots for only 20rmb. With the Gone Johnson Review band. Hai Bin Commercial Bldg., Seaworld Complex, Shekou

Dance Night at Soho Club
All night long, located at 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou

January 8, 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

Club Night at Soho Club
Club music. Located at 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou

Daya Bay
Aotou Hash at 3:30 pm.
Meet at Sunrise Cafe, Aotou. For details, please contact Malcolm at 139 27370501.

Hongkong
Electronic Fusion @ Joint15
10:30pm till late, HK$100-$120 (w/1drink), 1 Ming An Plaza Phase 1, 8 Sunning Rd, Causeway Bay. For more details, call (852) 28107229, or email joint15@netvigator.com

January 9, Sunday
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Shenzhen
Ploughman's Lunch
11am, Snake Pit, located at Yin Fe Bldg., Tai Zi Road, Shekou, Shenzhen. For inquiries, please contact: barry.godfrey@selectassetmanagement.com

Hongkong
Uphill Walker 2005, Jan 16
December 31 entry deadline, HK$500/person, Big Wave Bay to The Peak. For more details, visit http://all.at/uphillwalker

Mizuno Hong Kong Half-Marathon Championships 2005, Jan 23
Hk$90-$110, Tai Mei Tuk Heliport, Tai Po. For more details, visit www.hkaaa.com.

Sting - Sacred Love Tour, Jan 26, 2005
Hk$458-$998. For more details, call (852) 31288288.

The Edge has a new face and is setting Hong Kong alight, becoming even more dynamic than before.
Happy Hour starts every night at 6pm till 9, where all drinks are half price! The Edge provides for every taste, Monday is Talent Scout, Tuesday is 'Wall Street' where there are drinks promotions all night, Wednesday boasts the top Latino night in town, Thursday and Friday is 'Live Wire' with bands playing a wide selection of your favourate covers and some original tracks as well!... Saturday is 'Honey' the HIP-HOP night that is on everyone's schedule, where the edge rocks till gone 6 in the morning, Full full information on the club and all these events just visit www.edgehk.com Tel 2523 6690, or email info@edgehk.com.

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