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Antique Furniture |
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piece of antique Chinese furniture!
Chair
Inspired by the chairs made for the emperors court, ours are
thoughtfully designed for comfort and generations of wear. This piece has clean, unembellished designs that are executed of a substantial wood known for its unique markings and distinctive grain. This chair is made of solid elm wood boldly scaled and molded.
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 Hotel Deals |
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Fantastic Family Package at Crowne Plaza Sanya
Enjoy Premier Room for 3 Days 2 Nights at RMB 2,188, Including: daily breakfasts for three persons / complementary one dinner for family/ welcome flowers and fruits basket/ welcome drink/ Late check out till 16:00/ enjoy beach volleyball for free/ free extra bed / Free use hotel bicycle for two hours per stay / Free round trip transportation service. Valid till September 29th, 2007, invalid during public holidays. 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).
 Family Weekend at China World Hotel, Beijing - until 30th June 2007
Enjoy a 50% discount on your second room when staying at China World Hotel, Beijing for the weekend. Two children, under twelve years, enjoy a buffet meal for free at Scene a Cafe. Ideal for a family-friendly weekend in the heart of the Chinese capital, close to the city's top historical attractions, parks and shopping! For reservations, please click here or call (8610) 6505 8885 or email: reservations.cwh@shangri-la.com
 Summer Interlude from Rmb1370
This summer treat yourself to a 5-star luxurious stay at Kempinski Hotel Lufthansa Center. From June 22,2007 to September 2,2007. Valid for superior room category | Late check-out until 3:00pm | Complimentary in-room coffee and tea making facilities | Complimentary use of Pulse Health Club facilities and our top floor swimming pool overlooking the city | Complimentary daily newspaper | Rate is subject to 15% surcharge. For reservations please contact: (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 5522. E-mail: reservations.beijing@kempinski.com Address: No.50, Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing.
 Weekend Special at Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
Rates start from RMB 1,650 per night with added benefits! Make yourself at home during your weekends in Shanghai and stay with us for your Fridays and Saturdays nights. Enjoy our legendary hospitality at a very special rate, plus receive a host of additional benefits and discounts. Benefits: daily breakfast at Yi Cafe, late check-out till 4:00pm at no charge and 10% discount off F&B outlets excluding Fook Lam Moon, Gourmet and Room Service. For more information please call (8621) 6882 6888 or email reservations.slpu@shangri-la.com. Register at The LOOP, the Pudong Shangri-La e-Community HERE
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 Travel Information |
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Nanyang King's Gate Hotel
It is located in Tianhe District ,10km to Guangzhou Railway Station,40km to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. It is surrounded by Guangzhou East railway Station, Baiyun Mountain and Guangzhou Aquarium. The paying ways include: Master, Visa, AMEX, Diners Club, JCB. Address: NO. 38, Xinghua Road, Tianhe District TEL: (8620) 6136 8888
Ramada Plaza
It is in the Pazhou Complex, 1km to Guangzhou Railway station, 38km to
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and it is surrounded by Guangzhou East Railway Station, and Master, Visa, AMEX, Diners Club, JCB are accepted. Address:No.1 Qingyun Street, East Guangyuan Road, Tianhe District. TEL: (8620) 8720 6888
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 New and Exciting Tastes to Explore at the new Westin Guangzhou
The Westin Guangzhou breathes fresh air into Guangzhou's central business district with new restaurants and a bar to whet eager appetites and get people to relax and have fun. A modern twist is given to our timeless recipes of classic cuisines: Italian (Prego), Cantonese (Hong Mian) and Pan-Pacific (Taste) by internationally-renowned 5-star chefs. Chill out in our tea lounge (White Scent) with refreshing tea concoctions with tempting tasty nibbles. And salsa the night away in our Latino bar (Qba) easing transformation from day to evening. Experience the new Westin Guangzhou and feel what it's like to be renewed. For further information, please call (8620) 2886-6868 or visit www.westin.com/guangzhou
 Free & Easy Weekend Brunch
Free & Easy Weekend Brunch at Shangri-La Hotel, Shenzhen is the ideal way to spend a Saturday or Sunday afternoon and forget the stress and worries of the past week. The newly designed VIK – Very Important Kids Club opens its doors on 3 June 2007, allowing your little ones to have fun under observation of our trained Kid Scouts, whilst you can lean back and indulge into two different brunch options available. Kids below 12 years of age dine for free at their very own VIK buffet. The Weekend Brunch includes two options priced at RMB 168/328. For reservation please dial (86 755) 8396 1381.
Shenzhen
The Terrace
Bar and Restaurant, outdoor seating available, live music, good Thai food. 2F, (on top of Starbucks) Seaworld Square, Taizi Rd., Shekou. TEL (86755) 2682 9105
Gaucho Brazillian Barbecue
Good Brazillian grill. GF Taizi Hotel, Taizi Rd., Shekou. TEL (86755) 2667 6608
Trattoria Italiana Da Angelo
No. G12, Taizi Plaza, Taizi, Rd. Shekou Shenzhen (Across from Roma's) TEL (86755) 2682 5927
Q Cafe
1F, 999 Royal Suites and Towers, 1001 East Shennan Rd., Luohu District. TEL (86755) 2513 0999
Guangzhou
Toro Toro
Mediterranean food. 102 Tianshe Liu Lu. TEL (8620) 8371 0259
Little Italy
Huanshi Dong Rd. 17 Tian Sheng Rd. TEL (8620) 8350 0556
Karma at the Curry Pot
GF 132 Dong Feng Xi Rd. TEL (8620) 8136 0128
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Health & Fitness |
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Shenzhen
Avana Spa
Looking for a very personal gift? One that shows how thoughtful you are? How about Avana Spa's gift certificates? Nothing could be more special and personal. Avana Spa is a first class, Southeast Asian tropical theme spa, located at the GF Maillen Club, 1 Guishan Rd., Shekou, Shenzhen. For details, contact (86755) 2681 9040, email avanaspashekou@gmail.com or visit www.szavana.com
Aerobics Lesson
Four days a week (M, T, TH, F). RMB50 per class. Jingshan Gym. Contact Julie at 138 2350 7671 for time details.
Yoga Classes
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Private home lessons are also available. For details, please contact Amy at 138 02295479.
Maillen Club
Relax and Recharge package at RMB999net/room/night includes welcome drink and breakfast for two, plus 1 hour spa treatment at Avana for two. Maillen club is locate at 1Guishan Rd., Shekou, Shenzhen. For more details, contact maillenclub@126.com or (86755) 2668 7777.
Sunhope Health Club
Located at Sunhope Town Garden, OCT, Nanshan District. TEL (86755) 2693 8198
Guangzhou
Yoga Lessons
Every Monday and Wednesday. Fee of RMB250 (members) and RMB400 (non-members) for eight classes. Luhu Golf Club, Guangzhou. For details call Miss Ho at (8620) 8350 7777 ext 389.
Total Fitness
Located at 8F, China Plaza, 33, Zhong Shan San Lu. TEL (8620) 8372 9977
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Haorizi Relocation Company
It provides service of home and Factory relocation services, including the move of delicate and heavy objects like piano and the dismantlement and installation of the air-conditioner. Address: 10th floor Jihao Tower, Shenzhen TEL: (86755) 25797182
Ant Relocation Company
It was set up in 1996 and it provides normal relocation services like other companies, plus the repair of the electronic applainces, the cleaning services and hour-service arrangements. Address: Shenye Garden, Caitian road, Futian district. TEL: (86755) 88362019
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Property/Real Estate |
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| Green Garden-New Apartment
Green Garden-New apartment for short - term rent, located in CBD center(Tianhe Bei), close to Metro and Bus stations. 24-hour security. Shopping malls and restaurants available nearby. It's fully furnished and equiped with household electric appliances For more information please contact, yxq78cy@hotmail.com Or TEL: (+8621)2872 2686
Short-term serviced apartments
there provied short-term renting serviced apatments in Fuitan, Nanshan,Shoukouarea,standard security guard,of course with kitch,toilet, balcony. full funitured and electronic appliances, access braodband, etc.most price are, 160 RMB per day; 3200 RMB per month; living price from 2day to one month will be reducted accroding to how many the living days. TEL:13510112836daytime |
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Him...Love Her...Love Yourself... The Avana Love Month
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From February to June, Seduce your Senses with a choice
of packages that includes Foot spa, Hair and Scalp Aromatherapy
Treatment, Oxygen Facial, your choice of decadent Body
Scrub, and finally, a Full Body Massage. Plus a glass
of sparkling wine and a serving of chocolates. Starts
at Rmb850 (Paramount Members) to Rmb1400. Avana Spa, GF,
Maillen Club, 1 Guishan Rd., Shekou, Shenzhen. For more
details, call (86755) 2681 9040 or email avanaspashekou@gmail.com
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
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review, Information Management Business Management: Merger
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+86-755 8367-1598 Fax: +86-755 8367-1698; E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com,
shanghai@lehmanbrown.com,
hongkong@lehmanbrown.com,
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HuayiNet Translation Company Ltd
Chinese HuayiNet Translation Company Ltd. is a large Chinese translation service company created and managed by several experts from famous universities such as Qinghua University, Peking University, Fudan University and Shanghai Communication University etc. The Translation Company has more than 30 staff workers and more than 5000 part-time translators and interpreters. The translation company headquarters in Beijing, and there are branches and subsidiaries in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Shenzhen and Xiamen. Address: North 6F, Junhui Tower , No.9 of SportsWest Road, Tianhe District,Guangzhou. TEl: (0086)-20-38981061
GuangZhou CanAm International Medical Center
Being an overseas invested western medical center in Guangzhou, we provide professional medical services with international standards to the expatriate community, as well as domestic citizens in China. Our medical center is located in a five-star hotel with comfortable working environment. We offer a full range of medical and dental services. We also have an on-site X-ray, laboratory and pharmacy, etc. Address: 521 suite,Garden Tower, 368 Est Huanshi road. TEL:(8620) 8386 6988 |
 Biz Exhibitions
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The 5th Shenzhen Int'l Magnetism Material, Medium & Small Motor, Electronic Ceramic and Piezocrystal Exhibition 2007
June 13-15, Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District. For more details, call (86755) 9759 9008.
The World Mobile Summit & Sourcing Fair
June 13-14, Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District. For more details, call (86755) 8326 2886.
The 3rd China Int'l Mobile Sci-Tech Exhibition Tour Shenzhen
June 13-14, Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District. For more details, call (86755) 8326 2886.
Guangzhou
Guangzhou International lighting Exhibition
June 8-11, Pazhou Complex, Chinese Export Commodities Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd. For more details, call (8620) 8753 0188.
Electrical Building Technology China 2007
June 8-11, Pazhou Complex, Chinese Export Commodities Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd. For more details, call (8620) 8753 0188.
PTD Expo Guangzhou 2007
June 12-14, Liuhua Complex, Chinese Export Commodities Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd. For more details, call (8620) 8735 8971.
GEE Expo Guangzhou 2007
June 12-14, Liuhua Complex, Chinese Export Commodities Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd. For more details, call (8620) 8735 8971.
ESE Expo Guangzhou 2007
June 12-14, Liuhua Complex, Chinese Export Commodities Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd. For more details, call (8620) 8735 8971.
EPS Expo Guangzhou 2007
June 12-14, Liuhua Complex, Chinese Export Commodities Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd. For more details, call (8620) 8735 8971.
The 8th China (GZ) Machine Tools Exhibition
June 15-18, Pazhou Complex, Chinese Export Commodities Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd. For more details, call (8620) 3886 3376
The 8th China (GZ) Mould & Die Equipment & Technology Exhibition
June 15-18, Pazhou Complex, Chinese Export Commodities Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd. For more details, call (8620) 3886 3376
The 5th China (GZ) Hardware Tool Exhibition
June 15-18, Pazhou Complex, Chinese Export Commodities Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd. For more details, call (8620) 3886 3376 |
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Socialize: Nightlife, Restaurants, Housing, Jobs, Community.
From networking to DJ events find out where
the Shenzhen community hangs out or find your next apartment
or job. visit ShenzhenParty.com
or email xianzai@shenzhenparty.com
for more info.
Shenzhen
3D Bar (Beer Bar)
Multibeer place, featuring over 50 different foreign beers. Block B, Bar Street, Citic Plaza, 1093 Shennan Central Road. TEL (86755) 2598 6011
The Terrace
Live band every night, 2F, (on top of Starbucks) Seaworld Square, Taizi Rd., Shekou. TEL (86755) 2682 9105
Soho Night Club
Bitao Club, TaiZi Road, Shekou (behind Casabalanca & X-TA-SEA Bar). TEL (86755) 2669 0148, 2669 2148
Guangzhou
Backstreet Jazz Restaurant and Bar
Guangdong Art Museum, East Gate, Ersha Island. TEL (8620) 8735 3960
Fox Club
Nice ambience, hip atmosphere. 376 Changdi Da Ma Rd. TEL (8620) 8185 5377
Laputa by Peter
Enjoyable bartending performance. 1F Huashan Hotel, Huanshi Dong Rd. TEL (8620) 8760 6408 |
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Shenzhen
Merengue Bachata Salsa Classes
9-10am. Jingshan Aerobics Room, for more details, contact Josefina at 134 2899 0138 or email josefina_polanco27@hotmail.com
Happy Monday at The Terrace
Buy 1 Get 1 on all drinks after 6pm.
6pm. The Terrace, Seaworld Square, Taizi Rd., Shekou. For more details, contact (86755) 2683 2775
9 Ball KnockOut at X-ta-sea
RMB100 (entry fee), winner takes all.
8pm. X-ta-sea, at the back of Haitao Hotel, Taizi Rd., Shekou. Call (86755) 2686 7649 for more details.
Ladies Day at Yes Bar
Free drink for ladies all day.
Yes Bar, Shizheng Design Building, 3001 Sungang Road West. TEL (86755) 8361 7612, 8325 5116
Wubbly Bubbly
All you can drink (selected beverages) for 2 hours, RMB99, all outlets.
Four Points by Sheraton, 5 Guihua Rd., Futian Free Trade Zone, Futian District. TEL (86755) 8359 9999
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Shenzhen
Aerobics Class
9-10am. Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou. For more details, please call Claire Adams at 135 28803123.
Yoga Classes
10-11am. Please call Elena Pistonao at (86755) 2667 6676 for more details.
Mahjong for Ladies
Every Tuesday afternoon at 2pm at Jingshan 125, For details, please contact Ms. Heidi Wong on (86755) 2667 6020.
Mother and Kids Group
3-5pm. Venues change, so for details, visit www.swiconline.com
Mexican Night at Soho club
Margaritas for RMB25 each. Located at 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou
Guangzhou
Taiji Lesson
Fee at RMB200 (members) and RMB320 (non-members) for eight lessons.
The Luhu Golf and Country Club. Call Miss Ho at (8620) 8350 7777 ext 389.
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Shenzhen
Yoga Classes
9-10am. please call Amy Bai on 138 02295479 for details.
SWIC Ladies Badminton
Meet at the SPAH every Wednesday.
3-5pm. SPAH. For more details, please call Ms. Margaret Cochrane at (86755) 2686 9009.
Touch Rugby in Shekou
8pm. The Soccer field on Taizi Rd. Shekou, Nanshan District.
Ladies Night at True Color Guoqi
9pm-2am. True Color Guoqi, 25F Section A Guoqi Daxia Shangbunan Lu. Contact (86755) 8230 1833 for details.
Guangzhou
Ladies Night At Bar City-B Boss Club
Loud Fashion statement for ladies to get a free cocktail.
8pm. Bar City-B Boss Club, GF, Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu. TEL (8620) 8386 2888
Hongkong
Martini Royale
Every Wednesday 50% off on all martinis from 10-11pm, free martinis from 9-10pm.
9pm. Volar, BF, 38-44 D'Aguilar St, Lan Kwai Fong. For more details, call (852) 2810 1510.
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Shenzhen
Ladies' Golf Day
8am. For more information, please call Isabelle at (86755) 2681 0062.
Merengue Bachata Salsa Classes
9-10am. Jingshan Aerobics Room, for more details, contact Josefina at 134 2899 0138 or email josefina_polanco27@hotmail.com
Mother and Kids Group
9:30-11:30am. for more details, call Lynn at (85755) 2681 6179 and email lrvelez@hotmail.com, or Kanya at (86755) 2685 5235 and email kanya.sutton@magellanmoving.com
Qipao Ladies Night
Unlimited free drinks throughout the night for ladies in Qipao.
8pm. The Terrace, Seaworld Square, Taizi Rd., Shekou. For more details, call (86755) 2683 2775.
Ladies Night Specials
Blue Hawaii, Dry Martini, Frozen Margarita, free 9pm to midnight for pretty ladies.
9pm. Soho Restaurant & Night Club Bitao Club, TaiZi Road, Shekou (behind Casabalanca & X-TA-SEA Bar) TEL (86755) 2669 0148/2669 2148
Ladies Night at McCawley's
50% off on all consumption.
9pm. McCawley's, GF, 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou. TEL (86755) 2668 4496
Hongkong
Brazilian Fever
Every Thursday, Brazilian Beats, Samba, Bongo and Drum N Bass.
8pm. Volar, BF, 38-44 D'Aguilar St, Lan Kwai Fong. For more details, call (852) 2810 1510.
Friday, June 15, 2007
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Aerobics Class
9-10am. Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou. For more details, please call Claire Adams at 135 28803123
Yoga Classes
9:30-10:30am. please call Elena Pistonao at (86755) 2667 6676 for more details.
Absolut Friday
Every Friday, special price for all Absolut Bottle (RMB320 per btl) & Absolut Drinks(RMB25 per oz.).
The Terrace, Seaworld Square, Taizi Rd., Shekou. For more details, call (86755) 2683 2775
Ladies Night
French Kiss Club, Seaworld Square, Shekou. For more details, contact Ms. Justine Delorme at theparisfrenchkiss@gmail.com
Saturday, June 16, 2007
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Shenzhen
Shekou Hash
2:30pm running and drinking club.
Snake Pit, Yin Hui Bldg., Tai Zi Road, Shekou, Shenzhen. For more information, please contact: ShekouHashHouseHarriers@groups.msn.com
Daya Bay
Aotou Hash
Running and drinking club.
3:30pm. Sunrise Cafe, Aotou. For details, please contact Malcolm at 139 27370501.
Sunday, June 17, 2007
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Shenzhen
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Ballet by the Ukrainian National Opera. RMB100-380.
8pm. Citizen's Center, Fuzhong Rd 3, Futian District. For more details, call (86755) 8981 2344.
Sunday BBQ at The Terrace
Thai style barbecue. (Monday to Saturday start at 6pm).
3pm. The Terrace, Seaworld Square, Taizi Rd., Shekou. For more details, call (86755) 2683 2775.
Cocktail Sunday Special Drinks
Buy one Get one Free.
8pm. Class Club, 5F Century Plaza Hotel, 1 Chunfeng Rd. Luohu Distirct. For details, call (86755) 8236 3999.
Panash Bites
Sunday Brunch, kid's play area and entertainment included.
11:30pm. Four Points by Sheraton 5 Guihua Road, Futian Free Trade Zone, Futian District. TEL (86755) 8359 9999.
Garden BBQ Buffet
RMB68 per person.
5:30-9:30pm, Soho Restaurant & Night Club, Bitao Club, TaiZi Road, Shekou (behind Casabalanca & X-TA-SEA Bar). For details, call (86755) 2669 0148 or 2669 2148. |
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