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        Volume 12, issue 108 - January 21, 2008
       
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Love at Crowne Plaza Sanya
Valentine's Day is coming! Only RMB 999 and enjoy Honeymoon Suite to spend your romantic holiday in Sanya.Elegant design in the spacious suite, privacy is guaranteed. Roses with the round water bed, life could not be sweeter! Celebrate the International Language of Love with a Romantic & Intimate dinner, RMB 528 per couple in L16 Thai Cafe & Bar. You will be welcomed by champagne cocktail on arrival, enjoy one complimentary bottle of wine with your loved one.Tea Tree Spa prepared the "Let There Be Love" treatment for couples with RMB 1760 for 120 min, include the Romatic dinner in L16. Valid from 6th to 14th Feb, 2008. For booking and inquiry, call (86-898) 8855 5888*8713-8717. E-mail: reservation@cpsanya.com. Website: http://www.crowneplaza.cn. Hotel website: www.cpsanya.com. Reservation Toll-free numbers in China: 800 830 4088, 400 88 40 888 (mobile).

Stay at the newly re-designed Four Points by Sheraton Changshu
Relax and experience our brand-new guest room from RMB429+. Including daily buffet breakfast up to 1 person; one RMB100 meal coupon; upgrade to our Executive King Room for an additional RMB200; free use of internet; fitness center and indoor pool. Please call (86 512) 5298 8888 or visit fourpoints.com/changshu for more information.

JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai takes Chinese New Year to a New Level
Spend your traditional New Year holiday enjoying the exceptional 360 views with special room rates from February 5 to 14, 2008 at the JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai. Guests are invited to enjoy a Deluxe Room for CNY1,888* per night with additional CNY170* (single occupancy) or CNY370* (double occupancy) for daily breakfast in the stunning Marriott Cafe on 38th level. Located in the power centre of Shanghai's commercial and shopping district in downtown Puxi makes it easy for you to go everywhere in Shanghai. For reservations please call: (8621) 5359 4969.

Celebrate The New Year
This Chinese New Year, make your festive celebrations truly unforgettable with Hong Bao Lucky Dip and irresistible offers from RMB718 at Shangri-La Hotel, Dalian from 1 to 17 February 2008. *Above rate is subject to 15% surcharge and hotel room availability. Add: 66 Renmin Road, Dalian 116001, China. Tel: (86 411) 8252 5000; Fax: (86 411) 8252 5050; E-mail: slda@shangri-la.com; Website: www.shangri-la.com

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Dalian Sightseeing Tower
Dalian Sightseeing Tower is located on the top of South Green Mountain, Labour Park. The tower is 360-meter high. Seen from here, the beautiful scenes of the city are all under your eyes. The tower also has a revolving restaurant called Tian Hai Fu. As the "highest" restaurant in Dalian, Tian Hai Fu becomes a perfect place for people who want to have a romantic dinner. Address: Jiefang Road, Zhongshan District TEL (86411) 8363 0245

Lvshun 10 Thousand Martyrs Tomb
Lvshun 10 Thousand Martyrs Tomb, which covers an area of 9,200 sqm, is located on the north side of 93 Road, Lvshunkou District. The tomb is set up to memorize more than 20,000 innocent people killed by Japanese invaders in the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895. It is now open to the public. Address: North side of 93 Road, Lvshunkou District TEL (86411) 8661 2924


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Dining Out

Shu Xiang Qing
Shu Xiang Qing is an authentic Sichuan cuisine restaurant. We serve the most delicious Chuan cuisines to all customers. Our cooking ingredient is fresh and carefully picked, so as to make sure the quality of our food. At Shu Xiang Qing, you can not only enjoy the delicious and healthy food, but also feel the hospitality of our waiters and waitresses. We are working on offering a comfortable and home-like dining environment for you. Address: No. 228, Minzheng Street, Shahekou District TEL (86411) 8463 3699

Left Bank Restaurant
Left Bank Restaurant is a western-style restaurant. The decoration is elegant and the atmosphere is peaceful. Our buffet will give you various choices. You can enjoy any delicious food you want freely. Food served in our restaurant include sea food, goose liver paste, steak, pasta, sushi and dessert. All of the food is fresh and delicious. Besides the buffet, you can also order separately and choose what you want most. Address: No. 527-1, Binghai East Road, Shahekou District TEL (86411) 8480 3188

New Year Cuisine At Shangri-La Hotel, Dalian
Shangri-La Hotel, Dalian introduces New Year cuisine in January 2008 when Jek Tan, Executive Chef of Shangri-La Hotel, Dalian and his chef team bring a wide selection of international New Year cuisine to guests. For more information, call (86 411) 8252 5000

Health & Fitness

Lai Chang Xuan Foot Care
Located in the prosperous Shahekou business area, Dalian Lai Chang Xuan Foot Care covers an area of 350 sqm. The environment here is elegant, clean and peaceful. Listening to the soft music, you can begin your enjoyment. Our services include massage, health care, palm massage and scraping. Our aim is to offer first-class and worthy service. Address: Xinggong, Shahekou TEL (86411) 8465 3636

Railway Fitness Center
Dalian Railway Fitness Center is a comprehensive entertaining center. The spacious and bright fitness center covers more than 1,000sqm. Our fitness center is luxuriously decorated. The 10-meter high room is good for ventilation, making the air clean and fresh. Besides, the newly equipped sound effects and stage lamp will create a good atmosphere, which will bring you good mood while doing exercise. With advanced facilities, excellent services, Dalian Railway Fitness Center will give you the top enjoyment. Address: Shenyang Road, Xigang District TEL (86411) 8269 0670

Tapei Radiant Beauty & Skincare Center
Pamper yourself or treat a friend to a full service, high quality Health Spa offering Facials, Chinese Therapy Massage, Auromatherapy Massage, Foot Massage, and Chinese Medicine. Our Spa has very high standards in cleanliness and Hygeine in a very soothing atmosphere. High Quality for a reasonable and competitive price. You can also enjoy the Expat Lending "Kiva" Library while you are here. We're located in the Manhattan Building A (off of Tianjin Street) Room 1101. For more information or directions call us at (86411) 8253 7079 or 8259 7072.

Relocations

Xi Mei Relocation Service
Dalian Xi Mei service center is a professional small goods delivering and relocation company. We will arrange trucks and workers according to the delivered goods and the route of the delivering. Our personalized design will reduce the cost of the delivering. At the same time, we promise the safe delivering of the goods to make our customers be free from worry. Besides, our company also offers household service and cleaning service. Address: Xinggong, Shahekou TEL (86411) 8198 7521

Shunda Cargo Delivering Company
The major business of Dalian Shunda Cargo Delivering Company is cargo delivering. We offer different types of trucks to meet the requirement of our customers. We are a professional delivering company, which can effectively delivering goods all over the country. At present, our business covers Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Fujian, Guangdong, Shenzhen and Wulumuqi. Our mottos are hard-working, earnest, effective, hospitality, considerate and quick. Address: Xianglu Reef, Xigang TEL (86) 1313 0475 821

Classifieds
Professional Integrity Therapy Available
Integrity Therapy is not a mode of therapy, but a professional commitment: to maintain professional integrity and foster personal integrity. Each individual has different needs calling for different approaches, thus Integrity Therapy utilizes different methods, providing for individual and couples therapy. Experienced as a counselor and therapist, with 9 years' practice in the US and China, I have set up a small private practice in Dalian. Major lines of business: Solution-Focused Therapy, Analytic (Jungian) Therapy, Dream Analysis, Brief Dynamic Therapy and Sandplay Therapy. Flexible & reasonable rates. For more info call 134 78549380 or email: china.psyche@gmail.com
Jobs

Full-time Math And Science Teacher Wanted
Dalian World Youth Academy is looking for a full time teacher to teach the upper level Math and Science subjects in the Pre-IB (10th grade) class. We are looking for a healthy, energetic native english speaker preferably with previous experience in teaching IB, MYP, A level or AP courses in foreign countries or international schools. Applicant must have a University degree and a minimum of three years experience in teaching. Those interested can email us at dalwya@gmail.com.

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DCT Fine French Wines
A team dedicated to the passion of wine welcomes you and advices you to select the perfect wine. The only wines in China imported from France with referred transportation and conservation which allow you to enjoy the exact same feelings as if you were in France! Wine for tonight diner, a party, a special event, a present… Free delivery within 2 hours in Dalian. Tasting every Thursday at 5pm in our showroom at Huai Hua Da Sha, Floor 17-4, n°100 Shengli Road, Xigang District, Dalian. For more information: www.DCTwines.com; Email: DCTwines@hotmail.com; TEL (86411) 8439 0105 / 8832 9127.

Ai Yi Qi Business Consulting Service Center
Majoring in translation, Dalian Ai Yi Qi Business Consulting Service Center also takes the business of advertisement and website building. Founded in 2006, Ai Yi Qi is still very young. Therefore, we will take more effort to meet the requirement of our customers. Address: Zhongshan District TEL (86411) 3980 6244

Xu Ri Household Appliances Repairing Company
Dalian Xu Ri Household Appliances Repairing Company is a professional household appliances repairing company. We offer house call service for the convenience of our customers. Our repairing business covers all kinds of household appliances, such as TV set, DVD, microwave oven, refrigerator, washing machine, air conditioner and computer. Besides, we also do household appliances recycling. Address: Xinggong Street, Shahekou District, Dalian TEL (86411) 8462 6995

Amy's DVD and CD Emporium
A great assortment of good quality DVDs and CDs, with English speaking staff to help you with all your needs. Fourth Floor, Hyrise Electronic Plaza (across Vivo). For details, call 135 0074 5146.

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions

Spring Festival Commodities Fair
January 25-February 3. #18 Exhibition Road Shehekou. TEL (86411) 8480 966

Dalian Anbo Country Spring Events: Hot Spring, Skiing, Countryside Shopping, Photo Exhibition
Through January, Anbo TEL (86411) 8320 0010

Spring Festival Products Exhibition
January 14-23, Xinghai Exhibition Center TEL (86411) 8480 9663

Oil Paintings and Caligraphy Exhibition
Through January, Dalian Art Museum, 35 Shengli St. TEL (86411) 8254 0584

Nightlife

R.A. Rock Action Club
R.A. Rock Action Club is one of Dalian's most famous clubs. Entering the club, you will be attracted by its unique atmosphere. Sitting on the pews on the left and staring at the candle light in the dark, a kind of mysterious feeling will involuntarily come out. Although we are a club, we have a peaceful atmosphere. Drawing in the soft music and holding a glass of wine, what else can bring such a pleasure. Address: Near the Children's Hall, Zhongshan District TEL (86411) 8369 2798

Theater & Performances

Variety Dance Performance
Admission: 880rmb/580rmb/380rmb/280rmb/180rmb/100rmb
7:30pm, January 22. Dalian Television Tower TEL (86411) 8255 6166

National Concert For The New Year
Admission: 30rmb/50rmb. Half price for students.
7pm, January 25. People Culture Club TEL (86411) 8280 5859

Peking Opera Performance of "Li Mao Huan Tai Zi"
Featuring: Wang Mo and Xiao Di. Admission: 30rmb/50rmb/80rmb
2pm, January 26. #1 Jilin West Ln, Kunming Stress (West of Dalian Foreign Lang.Inst) TEL (86411)8230 5411

Weekly Calendar

Tuesday, January 22, 2008
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Variety Dance Performance
7:30pm. Dalian Television Tower TEL (86411) 8255 6166

Friday, January 25, 2008
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National Concert For The New Year
7pm. People Culture Club TEL (86411) 8280 5859

Saturday, January 26, 2008
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Peking Opera Performance of "Li Mao Huan Tai Zi"
2pm. #1 Jilin West Ln, Kunming Stress (West of Dalian Foreign Lang.Inst) TEL (86411)8230 5411

Community Announcements

Charity In China: What can you do to help?
There are so many non-profit and non-governmental organizations operating in China doing so much great work. But what can you do to help donate or volunteer? You can sign-up to receive periodic information about the fantastic opportunities to help a needy family in China. Visit http://www.charityinchina.com/signup/ to get started with CharityInChina.org!

YPHHChina's Newest On-Line Dating Site
Discover China's Newest On-Line Dating Site for the over 25 busy professional. We are offering our first 20,000 members free VIP Membership. Why are we different? Group dating! www.yuanlaishini88.com

Ski In Labour Park
Starting December 20, admission: 70rmb/2hrs, students: 70rmb/8hrs. Call (86411) 8367 5050 for more information.

English Lending Library
If you're looking for something to read in English, or have books that you want to donate, you should visit the KIVA lending library, a collection of books donated by the Dalian expat community. The library is located in Taipei Radiant Beauty & Skincare Center, which is located in Room 1101, the Manhattan Building A (off of Tianjin Street). For more information or directions call us at (86411) 8253 7079 or 8259 7072.

Belly Dancing Classes
Every day at 11:50am - 12:50pm, Monthly pass RMB380, RMB230 for 12 classes. Dalian Development Zone Shou Huo Bldg TEL (86) 131 3046 3338

Dalian Kanichi
Dalian Kanichi is a Chinese/Japanese cultural exchange organization. Current members are proficient in Chinese, English and Japanese. Weekly meetings at Missllin Coffee, Keji Square, right across #101 trolley bus station at Carrefour, meeeting time at every Saturday 2-5pm. RMB50 including coffee/tea. For inquiries, contact June Wong at 138 8962 0103 (SMS during daytime)

If you're new to Dalian and would like to get in touch with the local expat community or need information please send an email to dalian_05@hotmail.com and someone will contact you.

Pottery Class Available
Daily 10:00am - 6:00pm. Dianzi Taoyi (near Wu Yi Square). TEL (86) 139 4283 7913 (Mrs. Chen)

Xinghai Park
Admission 7rmb
7:00am - 7:00pm. TEL (86411) 8469 2514

SunAsia Underwater Sea Aquarium/Polar Animal World
Admission 70rmb/80rmb (120rmb combined)
Daily 7:00am - 4:00pm. TEL (86411) 8468 5136

Polar Animal World
Admission 90rmb
Daily 9:00am - 4:30pm. TEL (86411) 8289 3000

Forest Zoo
Admission: Adult 40rmb/Child 20rmb
Daily 8:30am - 4:30pm. TEL (86411) 8248 0694

Labour Park
Daily 6:30am - 6:30pm. TEL (86411) 8364 5363

Xinghai Shell Museum
Admission: 30rmb/adult, 15rmb/child.
Daily 8:30am - 4:30pm. TEL (86411) 8480 2938 ext. 115

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