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The Perfect Winter Vacation is Surprisingly Affordable at Ascott
Enjoy Ascott's winter special rates at 11 of our residences across six cities in China. Beijing fr 900 RMB, Hong Kong fr 788 HKD, Shanghai fr 540 RMB, Suzhou fr 380 RMB, Tianjin fr 880 RMB, Xi'an fr 330 RMB. For bookings and enquiries, call 400 820 1028 (local toll-free) or visit www.the-ascott.com or email: enquiry.china@the-ascott.com. Promotion valid till 29 February 2008. Rates shown are daily nett. Prior reservations required and subject to availability. Other terms and conditions apply.

"5257" --- I love my wife at Crowne Plaza Sanya
Enjoy Deluxe Room 3 Nights only for RMB 5,257. Including: round way airport pick up| Welcome flowers & Fruit basket | One bottle of wine| Two daily breakfasts | One romantic dinner | Use bicycles for one hour | Enjoy Spa for couple | Late check out till 3 pm | Free internet in room. | Free Gym and Swimming pool...Valid till March 31st, 2008, invalid during public holidays. "Exclusive Resort of Miss World 2007" For booking and inquiry, call (86-898) 8855 5888*8713-8717. Reservation Toll-free numbers in China: 800 830 4088, 400 88 40 888 (mobile) E-mail: reservation@cpsanya.com. Website: http://www.cpsanya.com

Winter Package
From 15 December 2007 to 29 February 2008, come to enjoy our winter package at RMB 688+15% surcharge per night onwards including one breakfast. Stay for two consecutive nights, you will receive the third night free. The hotel features an indoor swimming pool, fully-equipped modern gym, 1 tennis court, 4 restaurants and bars. For reservations and more information, please call (8621) 5552 9999. Email: reservations@crowneplazafudan.com. Website: www.crowneplaza.com or reservation Toll free numbers in China: 800 830 4088, 400 88 40 888(mobile) *Minimum 3 consecutive nights guaranteed. Not available in conjunction with other promotions.

"Sea Breeze" Meeting Package at Gloria Resort Sanya
Indulge yourself into our "Sea Breeze" Meeting Package from RMB298+ per person including: Full day meeting room usage; Two Coffee/ Tea Breaks; Free Podium and 2 Microphones; Basic audio-visual equipment; Flip chart, Screen, White Board and Markers, Pad and Pencil; Complimentary Mineral Water and Mints; Delightful lunch set menu. Remarks: All prices are in RMB and subject to 15% service charge; Meeting Rooms subject to availability; The management reserves the right to change the above without prior notice. For more information and reservations, please contact(86-898) 8856 8855-4135. Log onto our website www.gloriaresort.com, or e-mail bqt@gloriaresort.com

Early Booker from Rmb 1100 Per Room Per Night Everyday
Limited time only! enjoy this special rate for early booking; reserve your stay at Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Centre. From September 1st, 2007 to March 31, 2008. Valid for superior room category / Rate is subject to 15% surcharge/ Reservation must be made at least 30 days / Subject to prepayment / Confirmation of booking subject to availability. For reservations please contact: (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 5522. E-mail: reservations.beijing@kempinski.com; Address: No.50, Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing.

Style & Elegance is happening in Marco Polo Parkside, Beijing
Located in the Asian Games Village, only 1km distance from the "Birds Nest" and the "water cube", the national main stadium of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. 315 rooms and suites, with 3 Continental Club Floors (Executive Floors) with duplex Club Lounge. State-of-art meeting or conference facilities, "creative" food and drinks, together with 4000-sq m Life Style Club. More interesting package from us - Relaxation package (Room + Massage + One way Transfer + Breakfast - wow!). Call (8610) 5963 6688 for reservations or e-mail us at parkside@marcopolohotels.com for more information.

Get Cosy This Winter at the Pudong Shangri-La
Rates start from RMB 2,250 per night! Enjoy spectacular views from our luxurious guest rooms and pamper yourselves with CHI Balance, the signature treatment of our CHI, The Spa. Terms & Conditions: Promotion is valid from 20 December 2007 to 5 January 2008;Rates quoted are subject to 15% service charge; The package includes a signature CHI Balance treatment per person per night. 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

Winter Package at Sofitel Wanda Beijing
Wrap yourself in elegance at Sofitel Wanda Beijing with our winter package from RMB 1988 Per Night: Complimentary upgrade to club room | Late departure until 6pm | Invitation to enjoy the exclusive benefits of club sofitel including two breakfasts at club lounge, unlimited internet access, cocktails | One-way limousine service (choicei of to or from airport) | Valid from 1st december 2007 until 29 february 2008 | Subject to 15% service charge. Prior reservation is required subject to availability. Reservation is available via Tel : (8610) 8599 6666; fax : (8610) 6581 3838; Email: reservation@sofitelwandabj.com; China reservation (local call cost): 400 818 2688. www.sofitel.com.cn

KIDs rule in Paradise Package at Sheraton Sanya Resort
Here in Paradise, everyone gets pampered including your little one. Kids are invited to sleep and eat free at the Resort, and we will even provide one hour baby sitting and one hour activities which includes cookies making, or supervised crab & shell hunting while mum and dad can enjoy a leisurely lunch or a relaxing swim in the crystal seawater. Our rooms are elegant and spacious, ideal for family, comes complete with 32" flat screen TV, DVD and much more. You don't just stay here. You belong. Rates start from CNY1850 + 15% service charge, including two breakfasts and more value added benefits. Book today at www.sheraton.com/sanya or call +86-898-8855 8451, e-mail sanya.res@sheraton.com for more information.

Guangzhou Escape Package
Stay minimum two nights in a Deluxe / Premier / Premier Riverview Room, enjoy daily breakfast at WOK TOO Cafe,RMB300/600 (single/double) dinner credit for consumption in coolThai, il Forno or Summer Palace during the stay. Also enjoy free internet access and use of all recreational facilities except CHI, The Spa.From October 15 - December 31, 2007 to applicable any days of the week.The internal breakdown of the package is as below:Rooms: Deluxe 2,196 / Premier 2,296 / Riverview 2,496; Breakfast: 140 single/ 280 double; Dinner: 300 single/ 600 double. Tel: (8620) 8917 8088.

The Interlaken Silver Christmas Eve Gala Package
Make your Christmas the most memorable ever by making it "An Interlaken Christmas"! Join our Silver Christmas Gala Dinner, Wonderful Entertainment, Exciting Prize... Only RMB3068 you will get a memorable Christmas Eve in Shenzhen's most luxury hotel including one night accommodation and Christmas Buffet Breakfast in Interlaken Cafe. For detailed information, please call +86 755 8888 333.

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Chinese Folk Cultural Village
Chinese Folk Cultural Village covers an area about 200,000 square meters. As the first cultural scenic spot, we bring folk art, customs and constructions of different ethnic groups together. You can see the memorial archs of the Han Nationality, quadrangle of Beijing, village and folk house of minority nationalities. If you are lucky enough to come across the festival of minority nationalities, you can also participate in it and celebrate the festival together. Address: Chinese Folk Cultural Village, Overseas Chinese City, Zhongnan District TEL (86755) 2660 0626

Chime-Long Xiangjiang Safari Park
Situated in Dashi, Panyu, Chime-Long Xiangjiang Safari Park is the biggest animal theme park in Asia and the biggest white tiger appreciation and reproduction base. The theme park includes two parts. Tourists can take a traveling bus to watch the wild animals run freely in the park or to walk through the forests to feel the power of the nature. In the park, you can see many precious animals, such as white tiger, white lion, polar bear and anteater. Besides, you can also watch the wonderful performance of them. Address: Dashi, Panyu, Guangzhou TEL (8620) 8478 0333

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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

Dazhong Relocation Company
Guangzhou Dazhong Relocation Company is a professional relocation company. We have more than 200 workers, and 70 loop wheel machine, platform lorry and transport vehicles. Our service is very extensive, including house moving, office moving, cargo delivering, transportation, furniture and air conditioner demounting and fixing, packaging, truck renting and so on. Address: No. 168, Tianhe East Road, Guangzhou TEL (8620) 8526 6876

Jiajiafa Relocation Company
Shenzhen Jiajiafa Relocation Company was founded in 1998 and has many branches now. We have more than 30 transport vehicles and a group of high-quality and well-trained workers. Our service includes house moving, office moving, factory moving, cargo delivering, packaging, carton renting and so on. Our young and qualified service team is ready to serve you whole-heartedly. Address: Chuangye Electrical City, Chuangye Road, Baoan District, Shenzhen TEL (86755) 2774 4731