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Search through this week's email newsletter for answers
to the following questions. Then submit your information
before Wednesday at noon (Beijing time) to be eligible to
win great prizes.
This week's prize is a China guidebook!
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Are You?!
Each month, YPHH organizes Happy Networking Events at bars
and restaurants in Shanghai. Visit www.yphh.com
for more info and check back each week to see if you are
pictured here!
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Formula One Emotions 2005 Yearbook
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Funny Pics |
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to Desmond Koval or the pic:
Send
in your favorite photo of something interesting, odd, or
funny while you stayed in China. Send it to sendfunnypics@xianzai.com
with the subject "Xianzai Shanghai Funny Pics!".
We'll post the best pics here each week!
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Antique Furniture |
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 Each
week we highlight a new and interesting piece of antique
Chinese furniture!
Clean lines and distinctive finish give this Shanghai colonial
collection its classis appeal. This piece has been given
a transparent lacquer that highlights the wood's natural
grain. It would look just great in the middle of your foyer
with a nice centerpiece of ikebana on it.
For
more information, please visit our website at http://www.antique-chinese-furniture.com/ |
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Adopt a Pet
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Each
week we highlight a pet that you can help adopt or foster
in Shanghai!
SCAA
is Shanghai’s privately run animal protection association,
founded and supported by the expatriate community and dedicated
to saving the lives of homeless companion animals. SCAA
helps facilitate adoption of abandoned animals, educate
about pet care, and support animal shelter projects. For
more information please visit scaashanghai.org |
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Hotel Deals |
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Swinging Retreat at the Hilton Sanya
Enjoy
luxury accommodation of contemporary southern
Chinese style, golf at a prestigious club and
indulge in pure pampering at The Spa Retreat plus
a world of gastronomic delights at the new Hilton
Sanya Resort & Spa, on the magnificent Yalong
Bay. At an attractive package rate of RMB 2998
nett, you'll receive two nights' stay (single/double)
in a Bay Room Scenic View plus daily breakfast
for two persons plus two Yalong Bay Golf Club
green fee coupons or two sessions of aromatherapy
at The Spa Retreat or one of each. For reservations
Worldwide call 800 820 0600 (toll-free in China)
or the resort at 0898 8858 8888 or visit us online
at www.sanya.hilton.com
www.hiltonsanya.cn
The Fraser Experience Now in Shekou
Conveniently located in Shekou, there are various
restaurants, Bars, international schools, and
supermarkets within walking distance | Spacious
apartments ranging from 60sqm - 340sqm with apartment
features and facilities | 24 hours reception and
security with daily housekeeping service | The
only 'LEED NC SILVER' certificate winner in China
issued by U.S green building council | Flexible
leasing terms from daily to long term. Tel: (0755)
2688 3333; address: No.8 Nanhai Road, Shekou,
Shenzhen; Email: Sales.shenzhenshekou@fraserhospitality.com;
Website: www.fraserhospitality.com
 Making
an Appointment on Holiday Inn Beach BBQ, See You
There!
The very nearest the ocean "Beach BBQ"
will open on May 1st! Only need RMB188/pax, you
could taste the really Sichuan & Hainan style
Hot pot. Accompanying with gentle wind, hearing
a sound of ocean wave. It's the best place for
you to enjoy your Dinner! Time: 18:00 pm - 23:00
pm. See you there! Tel: 86-898-8856 5666-7166.
Upgrade Your Trip at Crowne Plaza Beijing
With its contemporary designed rooms,
the new renovated Crowne Plaza Beijing directly
located on Wangfujing Avenue, offering easy access
to International business centers, vibrant shopping
venues and an array of historical landmarks. Add
only RMB 400 to upgrade to Executive Floor, enjoy
the benefits of complimentary buffet breakfast,
free Broadband Internet access & local calls,
happy cocktail hour, late check out and many others.
For reservation, dial China Toll Free Number 800
830 4088 or e-mail: reservation@crowneplazabj.com
 May
Festival Celebration at Presidential Plaza
Valid from April 28th to May 8th, 2006.
Superior Room: RMB 585.00 net including: Daily
buffet breakfast for two persons in Garden Cafe
| Upgrade to Deluxe Room for only RMB50.00 | Complimentary
use of the hotel's swimming pool, Fitness and
sauna | Complimentary foot massage for 2-person
in Presidential Health Center | Complimentary
local telephone call | 20% discount on food and
beverage in all outlets except Room Service |
10% discount on Beijing By Night Tour | 50% discount
on beverage consumption in the Presidential Club
| Late check out time to 14:00. *Bookings via
www.presidentialplaza.com
get 10% extra discount *Subject to availability
*The restrictions may apply by the Hotel Management.
Website: www.presidentialplaza.com;
Tel: (8610) 5858 5588; Fax: (8610) 6800 5888.
 "May
Blossom" - A holiday Special at the Kempinski
Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center from RMB828 Per
Room Per Night
This special rate includes 2 daily buffet
breakfasts; Child under 12 years stays free of
charge with parents and breakfast at kid's price;
Free use of our roof top swimming pool overlooking
the city; Access to both our Pulse Health Club;
Within walking distance to shopping malls, eateries
and tourist sites. Valid from: 28th April to 7th
May 2006. Rate is subject to availability and
15% surcharge. For reservations: Tel: (8610) 6465
3388; Fax: (8610) 6462 2204; Email: reservations.khblc@kempinski.com;
Web site: www.kempinski-beijing.com.
 Happy
Holidays at Holiday Inn Lido Beijing (April 29
- May 7 inclusive)
RMB850+15% per superior room / night; RMB940+15%
per suite / night at Suite Towers. Inclusive of:
Breakfast for two; Free use of hotel gym; Food
& Beverage dine around coupon valued at RMB50
per day (cannot be accumulated). Add: No.6 Jiang
Tai Road, Chaoyang District Beijing 100004, P.R.
China; Tel: (86-10) 6437 6688; Fax: (86-10) 6437
6237 / 6437 6540; Toll-free No.800 830 4088 /
400 884 0888; E-mail: bc@hilb.net.cn;
Website: http://beijing-lido.holiday-inn.com
 Book
a Hostel Room in China!
Now you can preview and choose hostels from around
China. Find pictures, comments, and maps for the
hostels and then choose what type of bed and rooms
you need. We lots of cities including Beijing,
Chengdu, Kunming, Lhasa, Sanya, Shanghai, and
Yangshuo--plus lots more. You can securely book
online and find the cheapest rates online with
us. Visit http://www.chinatravelnow.com/hostels.php
and search for yourself
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Dining Out |
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Week Holiday Dining at Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
Yi Cafe: Ten show kitchens with lots of fun! Lunch
/ Dinner RMB198 / RMB 268 per person. For every
party of 6 persons dining, 1 guest dines free. Nadaman:
Authentic traditional Japanese cuisine in a contemporary
setting. Set menus or a la carte dining. Up to 25%
discount on food when dining in a party of 4 persons.
Gui Hua Lou: Savour fine Chinese set menus for 6-8
persons, at RMB 138 per person. All prices are subject
to 15% surcharge. Reservations: (8621) 6882 8888.
 Grace
Vineyard Wine Visits Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant
From May 1 to 30, Grace Vineyard from Shanxi Province
visits Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant. An 8-course Cantonese
Tasting Menu paired with 2 glasses of Grace Vineyard
wines is priced at RMB688* per person (minimum of
2 persons). On May 18, Grace Vineyard proprietor
Judy Leissner will visit and guide guests through
all the wines. Cocktails will be served on the 60th
floor roof top and dinner served at Wan Hao Chinese
Restaurant Private Room, priced at RMB688* per person.
Opportunity to win a round-trip weekend trip for
2 persons to the Grace Vineyard in Shanxi Province.
Reservation: (8621) 5359 4969 ext 6436.
 Raphael's
- Asparagus Tasting Menu
Raphael's features crispy and creamy asparagus to
welcome the spring season. Tasty dishes on offer
include white asparagus with lobster ragout and
green tagliatelle in saffron sauce, green asparagus
with crab meat salad, potato pancake and lemon grass,
and cucumber Gazpacho. Date: From May 19 to June
11, 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm, Price: Special A la Carte,
Venue: Raphael's Mediterranean & Italian Restaurant
(1F. Phone 021 6275 0000. Ext 2138). Renaissance
Yangtze Shanghai Hotel, 2099 Yan An Xi Road, renaissanceyangtze@hotmail.com.
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Travel Information |
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Get
the View of Tai Lake at Yuan Tou Zhu
Yuan Tou Zhu scenic spot, located at the western outskirts
of Wuxi, is an island on the Tai Lake. It was one of
the 4 famous resorts of the Family Rong, a rich business
family in China. Here you can view the amazing sunrise
and sunset of the Tai Lake, and the entrance ticket
of the scenic spot can offer you a special price to
live in the resort on the island. Moreover, you can
have the delicious Tai Hu San Bai (Three Whites in Tai
Lake: white fish, shrimp and crab) here. For more information,
pls call the scenic spot management (86510) 8555 1544
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