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Superior scenic view room for only RMB
800/night: Include 15% service charge but subject
to Rmb11 per person per night government tax |
Include two daily breakfast per room | Minimum
stay for two nights | Free pick up (one way) |
Free use of GYM. Valid Date: 07 Oct, 05 To 30
Dec 05. (Except Miss world period and Christmas
Day). Please call 86-898-8856 5666-7103 for detail.
China Toll Free Reservation No. 800 830 6368;
China Toll Free hand phone Reservation No. 400
884 0888. E-mail: hotel@holiday-inn-sanya.com
 Commune
By The Great Wall
The Commune by the Great Wall Kempinski
is located in the mountains near the Shuiguan
section of the Great Wall, amidst 8 km2
of private land. Eleven villas, ranging in size
from 4 to 6 bedrooms, are dispersed along the
steep slope of the quiet valley. Each villa offers
dedicated butler service, available around the
clock. Each House frames dramatic views of the
sinuous landscape and the Great Wall. There is
also a private path to the original Great Wall
at the commune. The Club House serves multiple
purposes and houses a courtyard restaurant, a
lounge, a large swimming pool/function hall, a
gallery, a cinema plus a library attired in purple
and peacock feathers. Reservation tel: (8610)
8118 1888 Fax: (8610) 8118 1866. Website: www.commune.com.cn.
A Room With A Sea View
Rates starting from Deluxe Seaview Room
at RMB 1460/room/night. The deep blue ocean is
right at your balcony! Unforgettable ocean getaway
is our promise to you! 58sq. meter of Comfort
and Luxury, vista of South China Sea is all yours.
Come to discover the true gateway in Sheraton
Sanya Resort. Please visit www.sheraton.com/sanya
and view Special Offers for reservation. For Full
information please visit www.sheratonsanya.com
or click
here or phone (86) (898) 8855 8239 or email:
sanya.res@sheraton.com
 Presidential
Plaza Hotel Shopping Package
Weekend Shopping Package: RMB1,788.00 / person.
Including: Two night accommodation in superior
room category (Friday to Sunday) | Daily buffet
breakfast at Garden Cafe | Daily City transfer
from hotel to one of the four famous shopping
areas by using hotel limo (Wangfujing, Lufthansa
ShoppingMall, SCITECH, Silk Market) | RMB300.00
allowance at hotel (for all consumptions). E-mail:
Reservations@presidentialplaza.com;
Tel: (8610) 5858 5691.
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& Win
To watch the world's top 8 players at
the 2005 Tennis Masters Cup. Simply dine at Atrium
Cafe, Leonardo's, People On The Water, Sichuan Court
or Sui Yuan from 10 October to 10 November 2005,
and spend a minimum of RMB 250, to win fantastic
instant prizes. All scratch & win tickets will
be entered into the lucky draw to win two of the
best courtside seats at the 2005 Tennis Masters
Cup Shanghai. The prize includes return transportation
from Hilton Shanghai to the Shanghai Qi Zhong Tennis
Center and lunch in VIP hospitality village. Please
call (8621) 6248 0000 ext. 1140.
 B.A.T.S
- A Chilling Halloween
"Enter the dark and bewitching world
that awaits you at B.A.T.S. this Halloween."
Halloween Party at B.A.T.S. - October 28th and 29th,
2005. Starting 9:00pm. Please contact B.A.T.S. at
(8621) 6882 8888 for tickets booking. Address: Pudong
Shangri-La, 33 Fu Cheng Lu.
 A
Celebration of Hairy Crab
Gratify your taste bud with succulent
hairy crabs at our dinner buffet, including free
flow of Chinese rice wine, soft drinks, coffee and
tea. RMB268+15% service charge, THE STAGE, Level
1, The Westin Shanghai. Tel: (8621) 6335 0577, Bund
Center, 88 Henan Central Road, Shanghai 200002
 Steak
House
Australian Fare featuring Black Angus grilled prime
cuts. Set menu starts from RMB320+ 15% service charge,
inclusive of salad and desert bar. For reservations
please telephone (8621) 6256 8888. Four Seasons
Hotel Shanghai, 500 Weihai Road.
 Californian
Wine Institute Guest Chef Visits JW Marriott Hotel
Shanghai
From October 21 to 25, Californian Wine
Institute brings Guest Chef Rachael Levine to JW's
California Grill. The event includes a la carte
menu, set lunch and dinner menus and cooking class,
all accompanied with Californian wines. Two and
three-course lunch menus are available at RMB128*
and RMB158*. Three-course dinner menu is priced
at RMB488* with 2 glasses of Californian Wines.
JW's School of Culinary Arts on October 22 (Saturday)
will start from 10:00am at the 5F banquet kitchen
and is priced at RMB298 net, inclusive of a Marriott
Cafe lunch voucher. For reservations please call
(8621) 5359 4969 ext. 6455.
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 Manila,
an Experience Like No Other
Manila wears its mantle of Old World elegance with an
innate grace. Sophisticated and cosmopolitan on one
hand, genteel and serene on another. By day, wise buys
to great bargains can be made in its tourist malls and
commercial centers. Come moonrise, in its high-rolling
casinos, elegant restaurants, music lounges and ultramodern
discos, the city immerses itself in the celebration
of a vibrant and unhibited nightlife. Manila. It’s
an experience like no other.Prices start at CNY2,120.
For more information please contact Philippine Airlines
at telephone (8621) 6279 8765 or fax (8621) 6279 8762
or visit our website www.philippineairlines.com
 The
Natural Choice to Canada
Introducing the only nonstop flight between
Beijing and Toronto. Starting June 3, 2005, Air Canada
will fly you from Beijing to Toronto in record time,
saving you 3.5 hours*. With a convenient schedule of
four flights a week, you'll definitely find one that's
right for you. And if you're headed to Western Canada,
we also offer daily nonstop flights to Vancouver. On
board, we're equipped with a Mandarin-speaking crew,
Chinese cuisine and inflight entertainment. For the
ultimate in comfort, our award-winning Executive First®
service offers you gourmet meals, fine wines, and plenty
of legroom. Call your travel agent or contact Air Canada
at (8610) 6468 2001, (8621) 6279 2999. *Compared to
our direct flight to Toronto via Vancouver.
 Need
Airline Tickets From US To China?
Got Friends in the U.S. Planning To Go To
China? For Air Tickets from The US to China, the cheapest
tickets are sold in the U.S. We offer the best priced
tickets on Air China, and on most other carriers. Located
a block from New York's Empire State Building, Happy
New York Travel can ship tickets to anywhere in the
world. Call Catherine in the US at 646-552-2331, or
US toll-free at 1-866-886-6868. Or Email: happynytravel@yahoo.com
or visit www.happynytravel.com
Experience
Romantic Sabah in Malaysia!
Sunshine, sand-beach, sea waves, fish... what you can
get here is the whole Malaysian life. Spend your time
in the paradise with red forests, floating on a raft
to look for those fabulous scenes, and those animals
which are living in the tropical virgin forest. After
the adventure, you will have a candlelist dinner! Only
6999rmb and you'll get all above and live in 5-star
hotels. More call Shanghai New Comfort International
Travel Service, TEL (8621) 5116 8155
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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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You Are Above, You Have Just Won:
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Health & Fitness |
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Relaxation Begins With a State of Mind
Dragonfly was created to be an oasis of peace
and tranquility, a city retreat of unashamed luxury,
whispering of the supreme reign of serenity. Tucked
away in the heart of downtown, these contemporary
Asian retreats are well equipped to deliver the
highest quality Asian massage therapies available
in China. Here is an environment in which you
can relax, reflect, rejuvenate in pure pleasure.
20 Donghu Rd Tel: (8621) 5405 0008 / 206 Xinle
Rd, Tel: (8621) 5403 9982 / 1515 Nanjing W. Rd,
Tel: (8621) 6279 4625 / Villa 5, Lane 3911 Hongmei
Rd. Tel: (8621) 6242 4328 Green Sports & Leisure
Center B17-20, 633 Biyun Road, Tel: (8621) 5030
7382; www.dragonfly.net.cn
High
Point Fitness
High Point Fitness Club is a complex fitness venue
for body-building fans. We have the best famous
sports fitness equipment from Procor and Stairmaster,
and also have a professional audiovisual cinema
for aerobics. There is a unique area for relaxation
- Stretch Station--it will help you to get over
those boring sports. We adopt the Lesmills body-building
courses, including Bodybump and Bodybalance (Yoga
course), to make itself as a top-class fitness
club. Address: 3F of 148 Hongsong Road, TEL: (8621)
6449 9005
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Haoyuntong
Relocation Is Offering a Discount
You can now get a 12% discount with Haoyuntong's services.
They can also help you remove the air-conditioning with
for an extra 120rmb. You needn't worry about your big
stuff any more--just call and Haoyuntong will handle all
of these. Now pick up your phone and dial: 021-6494 8198
or visit: www.ty-56.com.
Ji'an
Relocation Will Move Your Office Anywhere In Shanghai
As one of the earlist relocation companies in Shanghai,
Ji'an is welcomed by its high quality services. Ji'an
does its best to make all the customers be satisfied.
Free packing, and you can pay after your move to ensure
all your goods arrived in one piece. Hotline (free): 800-220-8080
or visit: www.ji-anbc.com.
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Beijing FESCO International Teaching Center is looking
for Native English teachers with abundant and approved
teaching experience. TEFL certificate preferred
but not required. Hold valid visa for at least one
year. For interview, send C.V to Ms. Sandy He: teacher@fesco.com.cn
English
Editor Wanted
One of foreign airlines in Beijing is
looking for an English editor who can help polish
in-house publications on a part time basis. Requirements:
native English speaker, strong writing or editing
capabilities. We offer very competitive salary.
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Network Installation and Security
Call
CANDIS for free network audits. Are your network,
email and web servers secure from viruses and hackers?
In Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong, CANDIS specializes
in systems integration and labor outsourcing, www.candis.com.cn.
Phone: 010-6568-0876; email: audits@candis.com.cn
 International
Accountants... LehmanBrown... providing an alternative
Professional Services: Audit, Taxation,
Company Secretarial, Legal Financial Accounting:
CFO Function, Bookkeeping, Accounting & financial
advise, Office Administration Management Accounting:
Budgeting & Forecasting, Cash flow Management,
Market Growth Strategies, Learning Centre Systems
Solutions: Systems Implementation, Internal Process
review, Information Management Business Management:
Merger & Acquisition integration, Market Entry
Strategy, Business Due Diligence, Mergers &
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Contact: Beijing Tel: +86 10 85321720, Fax: +86
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+86 21 62881636 Hong Kong Tel: +852 25375425, Fax:
+852 25375649 E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com,
shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com
Fuqiang
Cleaning Service
We have several cleaning team to offer different
kinds of services, such as outside wall cleaning,
carpet and office cleaning, decoration cleaning,
and so on. Our tenet is "based upon society,
and serve for society". TEL: (8621) 6419 8448
Delan
CIS Design
Shanghai Delan CIS Design Co., Ltd is an advertising
service company for design, plan, producing, display
and exhibition. We have professional output equipments,
such as Rolano, Mimaki, Novajet, HP Digital Printer
and so on. We have worked for many famous brands,
including Vichy, Nivea, Only, Jack & Jones and
so on. Our staff have been through strict training,
and will offer sincere service to satisfy our clients.
Address, No. 1, Lane 959 Jiaozhou Road, TEL (8621)
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 YPHH
Happy Networking
YPHH organizes Happy Networking events for all people
in Beijing & Shanghai. Average age is 25-45.
Every month different events such as: monthly YPHH
Happy Hours, YPHH Champagne Nights, YPHH Food &
Drink Nights, wine/beer/cocktail-tastings, weekend-outings,
day-trips and more. For more info and subscribes
to the mailing list, please log onto http://www.yphh.com
Chinese
Culture Club
Chinese Culture Club organizes interesting
tours, trips, talks, and hands-on activities for
Shanghai expatriates. It opens to all expatriates,
no membership fee. English narration is provided.
shanghai@chinesecultureclub.org
or www.chinesecultureclub.org
Shanghai
Swings
Weekly swing dance parties and classes.
Learn American swing dance from the 1930s and 40s.
Call Jimbo TEL 13166255905
Chicago
China Connection (CCC)
An informal social and business networking
group to promote Chicago-China interests. Open to
all who either live in, have some connection to,
or just have an interest in Chicago. For info contact
chinagmf@uninet.com.cn
Shanghai
Softball League
Currently it has ten teams. Plays a spring and fall
season each year, with games on each Sunday. If
you're interested in joining a team or forming your
own, contact Jim nights between 6:30 and 10pm at
6875 7766 or email him at yelsub@online.sh.cn
Australian
Graduate Alumni Club
Calling all Australian Graduates - no
discrimination whether you studied in Australia's,
South East Asia's or China's campuses. All are welcome.
Write to Sonny Khoong at dreamsun2@yahoo.com
China
Taiping Hash House Harriers
(Runs once a month outside of Shanghai)
www.taipinghash.com
Nanjing
Volleyball we are seeking players who are
interested in joining together to play on a weekly
basis. For more details, Email: annabel_TXY@hotmail.com
Shanghai Hash House Harriers, runs
every Sunday 3pm in winter, 4pm in summer. Check
the web site shanghaihhh.com
for directions to next hash.
Lifeline
Shanghai - a hotline providing free and
confidential emotional support and information for
the expatriate community. TEL (21)6279 8990.
ASC
Fine Wines: Commitment to Community Support
ASC Fine Wines invites you to a unique evening featuring
fine wine, food and art at Henry's Studio &
Antiques. The evening will be surrounded by Shanghai's
most impressive collections of Chinese antiques
together with selection of both red and white wine
and delicious Chinese nibbles. As part of ASC's
commitment to community support, proceeds from this
event will go to provide tuition assistance for
the children of migrant workers in Shanghai. 400rmb,
reservations in advance only. Saturday 22nd October,
2005 at 7pm, Henry's Studio & Antiques. Please
contact Emily Sun of ASC Fine Wines at (8621) 6445
3214 ext. 113 or email: emilysun@asc-wines.com
Arizona
State University Graduate Alumni Club
Calling and organizing all ASU Graduates in Shanghai
- no discrimination whether you studied in US or
China's campuses. Write to Martha Zhan at m_zhan@yahoo.com,
TEL (86) 131 66361907 |
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Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions |
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Shanghai
Toy Expo
October 18 - 20, Shanghai Mart TEL (8621) 6275 5800
Charming
Solo Exhibition of oil paintings by Zhan Dan, an
artist with Wuhan background who get his master
degree between 2003 - 2005.
October 18 - 27, The Room With a View TEL (8621)
6352 0256
Volunteer
Solo exhibition by Qiu Jiongjiong, a favorite painter
among Chinese artists and art critics who has been
described as a child "prodigy" artist.
October 15 - November 2, Art Scene Warehouse TEL
(8621) 6277 4940
PEOPLE
. CHINA - Group Painting Exhibition
A group exhibition of figure paintings. Conservative
and religious Chinese, the three artists use oil
and ink painting to show us the people in life.
October 5 - 18, Maison Gallery TEL (8621) 6473 3015
Beautyby
Digital Photography Show
Six professional photographers have been invited
to show a series created on the theme of beauty,
to express their personal vision of beauty in the
digital age while exploring many of the technical
and artistic possibilities of digital photography.
October 7 - 23, Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern
Arts TEL (8621) 6587 2530
Study
/ Practice
Current painting from Shanghai, works of a group
of artists, including Ding Yi, Li Shan, Sun Liang,
Wang Ziwei, Yu Youhan and Zhou Tietao.
September 24 - October 30, Shanghai Gallery of Art
TEL (8621) 6323 3355
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Theater & Performances |
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L'Esprit
de Shiatzy Chen
An evening of Mozart chamber music, performed by
4 female performers and 3 masters, assisted by Shanghai
Symphony Orchestra.
October 18, Shanghai Concert Hall TEL (8621) 6386
2836
Drama:
Love in a Fallen City
The drama is inspired from the popular novel of
Eileen Chang's "Love in a Fallen City".
Famous Hong Kong actor Leung Ka Fai will take a
role in the drama. In Cantonese with Chinese and
English subtitles. Tickets selling for 280-600rmb.
October 18 - 22, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre TEL
(8621) 6473 0123
Master
of Jazz
KK, renowned as the "Father of Jazz in Iceland",
will come down for his concert and show his fantastic
guitar skills to fans in the city.
October 19, Shanghai Concert Hall TEL (8621) 6386
2836
Acadia
Music
The band BLOU, which is acclaimed as the best Acadia
music band, will come to Shanghai for a performance.
They combine electronic with folks in Acadia area,
to make their music be more stronger and characteristic.
Tickets selling for 80-280rmb.
October 21, Lyceum Theatre TEL (8621) 6217 2426
When
We Are in Shanghai
This is the concert of the popular Taiwan band "May
Day". They play Rock and Roll, and will stir
in Shanghai with their passion. Tickets selling
for 100-1280rmb.
October 22, Hongkou Football Stadium TEL (8621)
5696 7633 |
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Monday,
Ocotber 17, 2005
Mate
We will be re-launching our famous discount card,
so come down and sign up if you're not already a
member and enjoy a Big Lad Burger and unlimited
pints of Carlsberg for only 100rmb.
6pm till 10pm. O'Malley's TEL (8621) 6467 6166
Pizza
Special
Enjoy our Monday night pizza special for only 100rmb
per person! Special includes one large pizza and
two large Steinlager draft beers.
Sasha's TEL (8621) 6474 6166
Tuesday,
Ocotber 18, 2005
Latin Treats
Mural's live band "World Latin Groove"
will be playing Latin dance music along with DJ
CAM. Happy Hour (buy one get one free) 7-9pm.
9pm-late, Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Happy
Night
10rmb for half-pint beer, enjoy the drink with live
band background.
Time Passage TEL (8621) 6240 2588
Ladies
Night
Free drinks for ladies from 9pm, and free shots
for everybody through the door.
M-Zone TEL (8621) 6247 6595
Wednesday,
October 19, 2005
YPHH Happy Hour
First 100 people receive a beer free of charge and
other drinks go for the usual low YPHH prices: RMB20
for a Tsingtao and RMB30 for a standard mix drink.
6:30pm, Mural Bar TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Ladies
Night
Free Margaritas for all the disco dollies until
12am. 60rmb special menu for women. DJ Joy plays
all the favorites from the 80s.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6474 6166
Blokes
Night
Free drinks from 8-9pm.
Studio 78 TEL (8621) 6289 3715
Thursday,
October 20, 2005
Daryl & Wink
Live performance by Daryl & Wink from America.
Studio 78 TEL (8621) 6829 5117
Latin
Night
25rmb Mojitos and Pina Coladas,80rmb Chicken and
Steak Fajitas which include shot of Cuervo,Listen
to the sexy Latin sounds of singers on the Frida
Kahlo bar 7pm-11pm, then DJ James takes it over
with Latin sounds until late.
Zapata's TEL (8621) 6474 6166
Friday,
October 21, 2005
Drum & Bass
50rmb entry fee (half price after 2am), both include
one free drink, house pour 30rmb all night.
9pm, B:lo at Madam Zung TEL (8621) 5382 0738
Ladies
Night
Free entrance and free drinks for all girls. 100rmb
includes 2 drinks for gentlemen from 11pm-2am.
Dragon Club TEL (8621) 5404 4592
Put Your
Soul on The Table
Funk, Soul, Jazz, Reggae, Breakbeat brought to you
by DJ V-Nutz & Kingpin (Australia). 100rmb open
bar.
10pm-2am, Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
Saturday,
October 22, 2005
Tokyo Lounge
Japanese party community. 100rmb includes 3 drinks.
10pm-1am, Dragon Club TEL (8621) 5404 4592
Ladies'
Night
Standard drinks free for ladies.
Remix Bar TEL (8621) 6466 5224
May
Day Concert
Tickets selling for 100-1280rmb.
Hongkou Football Stadium TEL (8621) 5696 7633
Sunday,
October 23, 2005
Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Daily happy hour (till end of October) from 6-8pm,
Tiger Beer 25rmb, buy one get one free.
Canteen Restaurant, 407 Dagu Road, TEL (8621) 6327
1227
Sunday
Toast
Half price for champagne, and pay extra 20rmb you'll
get Roast beef dinners (served in a sandwich). 5pm
till 1am. Studio 78 TEL (8621) 6829 5117
Happy
Hours
DJ CAM spins Lounge and Nu Jazz all night to ease
you out of the week that was. All bottled beer 20rmb
all night.
Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023
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Weekend
Performers, dancers, ghosts, vampires and witches
... Dress up and win a bottle of Champagne for the
scariest costume.
October 28 - 29, Dragon Club TEL (8621) 5404 4592
Shanghai
International Fashion Week
October 29 - November 6, for activities, pls check
coming issues.
Tennis
Masters Cup
Tickets selling 280-1380rmb, 80rmb and 160rmb for
students.
November 13 - 20, Shanghai Qizhong Tennis Centre
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