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 Hotel Deals |
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 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.
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 Travel Information |
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Xiangshui Temple
Xiangshui Temple, which is also called Yunshui Temple, is one of Dalian's most famous temples. The temple was constructed in Tang Dynasty and had been reconstructed many times, especially in Qing Dynasty. The two-floor stone building with red walls is divided into two parts. It has a 40-meter deep natural cave, called Yaoqin Cave and a spring runs from south to north and flows out from the mouth of a dragon which is embedded in the wall. A perfect place of tranquility. Address: Grand Black Mountain, Jinzhou District. Please contact your prefered travel agencies for details.
Wugu Old City
Dalian Wugu Old City is formerly called Weiba Mountain City, whose construction was started in Han Dynasty. Wugu Old City has a history of 1,900 years. In Sui Dynasty, it was expanded. The city was used to garrison troops so as to prevent the invasion of enemies. In the city, there are forbidden city, dispatched platform, dressing tower, beacon tower, army training ground and horse washing bay. Address: North of Xingtai Town, Pulandian. Please contact your prefered travel agencies for details.
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 Dining Out |
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 Chinese New Year Indulgence
Celebrate Chinese New Year with your family at Shangri-La Hotel, Dalian! A wide selection of spring festive cuisine specially prepared by chef team is for your indulgence! Don't miss the Chinese New Year Dinner at RMB 1800 or RMB 2008 per table for 10 guests at Shang Palace. And the traditional Chinese Lao Cai will bring you a prosperous new year! *Above rate is subject to 15% surcharge. 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
Tapas
Tapas is a authentic Spanish restaurant with simple decoration and exotic atmosphere. The first floor is like a bar, while the second floor is peaceful and romantic. Our waiters and waitresses are hospitable and prepare to serve the customers with the best service. The food in our restaurant are delicious, especially the sea food. Besides, a bottle of wine or champagne will give you extra pleasure. Address: No. 19, Tuanjie Street, Xigang District TEL (86411) 8254 0996
Made In Fishing Port
Made in Fishing Port is a high-leveled sea food restaurant. The restaurant has excellent and various material. Nearly all kinds of sea food can be found here. The restaurant's environment is good. The decoration is grand and modern. You can see the sea through its French sash. Although the price is a little high, it is definitely worthy. If you want to find a good place to enjoy sea food, Made in Fishing Port is a best choice. Address: No. 583, Binghai West Road, Shahekou District TEL (86411) 8469 3333
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Health & Fitness |
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InterAction Health And Fitness Center
InterAction Health and Fitness Center is an upscale fitness center in the north business circle of Dalian. Located in South China Yiwu Department Store, our center bring body-buildings, indoor ball games, recuperation and entertainment together. With an area of 5,000 square meters, the center is divided into body-building area, muscular development area, bicycle area, gymnastics room, indoor standard badminton court, table tennis court, football bar and resting and bathing area. The center can receive 500 persons at the same time. Address: the 4th floor, South China Yiwu Department Store TEL (86411) 3952 1999-800
Guangpu Plastic Surgery Hospital
Guangpu Plastic Surgery Hospital is one of the professional plastic surgery hospitals in Dalian. With modern managing methods and plenty experiences in plastic surgery, our hospital offers comprehensive services to customers. Our hospital covers about 2,000 square meters. There are 6 operating rooms, top-ranked patient wards, professional doctors and experienced experts. Besides, we also employ famous professors in this field to be our consultants and technique directors. Guangpu Plastic Surgery Hospital will offer our customers beauty and health and to help them get a happy and confident life. Address: No. 654, Huanghe Road, Shahekou District TEL (86411) 8451 8498
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.
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 Relocations |
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Guangri Relocation Company
Dalian Guangri Relocation Company is a professional relocation company, which has many types of trucks and a professional service group. Our service includes house moving, office moving, long-distance and short-distance delivering, furniture and air-conditioner dismounting and fixing, piano moving and packaging. We will also offer free cartons. Our service is around the clock. TEL (86411) 8586 6168
Shanda Relocation Company
Dalian Shanda Relocation Company is one of Dalian's earliest relocation companies. Our company has standard management, professional workers and excellent equipments and trucks. Our goal is to think for the customers and to handle their problems. We are specialized in long-distance and short distance delivering, office moving, large equipment moving, warehouse moving and vehicle transferring. TEL (86411) 8909 1590
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 Classifieds |
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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 |
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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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 Services |
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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 & Acquisitions & Divestitures. www.lehmanbrown.com
Beijing Tel: +86 10 85321720, Fax: +86 10 65323270; Shanghai
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8367-1598 Fax: +86-755 8367-1698;E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com, shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com, shenzhen@lehmanbrown.com
 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.
Kangdian Repairing Service
Kangdian Repairing Service offers professional repairing services. We offer services to companies and individuals. Our services covers house appliance repairing, office equipment repairing, internet equipment repairing, electrical equipment fixing and so on. Besides, we also recycle computers, office equipments and other electrical appliances. TEL (86411) 8112 9358
Ximei Cleaning
Dalian Ximei cleaning companies was founded in November 2006. We offer daily cleaning, outdoorglass wall cleaning, green fields maintaining, large-scale ventilator cleaning, water heater cleaning and carpet washing. We have plenty of managing experiences and advanced technologies and have supply professional cleaning services to many hotels, entertainment centers and high-end communities. TEL (86411) 8437 8054
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.
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 Biz Exhibitions
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| Chinese New Year Fireworks Display
Free admission. Febraury 8-21, Xinghai Square
Chinese New Year Fireworks and Lantern Festival
Admission: 20rmb. February 7-24, Labour Park |
 Nightlife |
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Spark
Spark is designed and managed by a Korean manager. The club is spacious and graceful. A kind of bold and unconstrained character of the Korean men is expressed by the decoration. The special feature of this club is the various of cocktails. Every night, there will be different Cocktail Shows. Cups, bottles, fires and coffees will fly up and down, razzle-dazzled people in the show. Want to appreciate the exciting performance, then come to Spark. Address: Opposite the Liangyun Hotel TEL (86411) 8273 7758 |
 Theater &
Performances |
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Peking Opera Performance Of "Yi Shi Ba", "Da Deng Dian"
Featuring: Bai Yu and Yue Feng. Admission: 30rmb/50rmb/80rmb
2pm, February 9. #1 Jilin West Ln, Kunming Street (West of Dalian Foreign Lang.Inst) TEL (86411)8230 5411
Peking Opera Performance of "Chen San Liang"
Featuring: Fan Jin Qui and Yue Feng. Admission: 30rmb/50rmb/80rmb
2pm, February 10. #1 Jilin West Ln, Kunming Street (West of Dalian Foreign Lang.Inst) TEL (86411) 8230 5411 |
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Thursday, February 7, 2008
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Chinese New Year Fireworks and Lantern Festival
Through February 24, Labour Park
Friday, February 8, 2008
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Chinese New Year Fireworks Display
Through February 21, Xinghai Square
Saturday, February 9, 2008
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Peking Opera Performance Of "Yi Shi Ba", "Da Deng Dian"
2pm. #1 Jilin West Ln, Kunming Street (West of Dalian Foreign Lang.Inst) TEL (86411) 8230 5411
Sunday, February 10, 2008
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Peking Opera Performance of "Chen San Liang"
2pm. #1 Jilin West Ln, Kunming Street (West of Dalian Foreign Lang.Inst) TEL (86411) 8230 5411
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 Upcoming Events |
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Symphony Concert
7pm, February 14. Dalian People's Cultural Center, Zhong Shan Square TEL (86411) 8263 3797 (Ticket Sales)
Variety Show
7pm, February 21 - March 6, Dalian People's Cultural Center, Zhong Shan Square TEL (86411)8263 3797 (Ticket Sales)
Traditional Chinese Painting Exhibition
February 13-29 (closed Mondays) Dalian South East Gallery in Xigang District TEL (86411) 8206 6300 |
 Community Announcements |
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 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!
 China'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
Weekly Meeting At Dalian No.1 Toastmasters Club
Dalian No.1 Toastmasters Club will resume meeting every Saturday from 10:15-12:00 starting on February 16th at the All's Well Coffee Shop on Wuyi Street. Guests are welcome. For more information email geisey@uakron.edu
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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