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        Volume 13, issue 181 - June 15, 2009
       
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Hotel Deals

Room Specials a Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai
Well located in the business and exhibition district of Hongqiao, proximate to downtown and Hongqiao Airport, Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai is highly popular for both business trips and family vacations. From now to August 31 2009, summer room rates are on offer at best price! Start from only RMB488 net per night for superior rooms only, including complimentary broad band internet access and fully-equipped gym center, etc. For reservations, please dial (8621) 5172 7959 Email: reservation@grandmercure-hongqiao-shanghai.com

You Getaway, We Giveaway
InterContinental Century City Chengdu is located in the prime district of Chengdu with a 10-minute dive from Chengdu's city centre and 20-minute from Chengdu International Airport. The hotel is exquisite hospitality in beautiful surroundings and stands out as an exciting new landmark in the city. For the contracted clients, stay at InterContinental Century City Chengdu and will receive a hotel credit of RMB288nett for the first visit and RMB388nett on the second visit till Dec. 31, 2009. For more information and reservations, please contact: +86 (028) 8534 9999 or email to: reservation@interconticd.com

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Travel Information

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SAS flies daily from Beijing to Scandinavia. Now you can enjoy our summer special starting from CNY3,400. Same fare fly from 34 domestic cities in China to Scandinavia. For more information, check out on www.flysas.cn or call SAS offices Beijing: (8610) 8527 6100, Shanghai: (8621) 5228 5001 or click here. * Exclude tax and surcharges.

Lvxiu Jade Sculpture Exhibition Center
Located in the beautiful Lvshun Sun Island scenic area, the Lvxiu Jade Sculpture Exhibition Center, one of the largest jade exhibition centers in China, covers an area of 1,500 square meters. Our exhibition center, which neighbors to Lvshun Exhibition Center, has five exhibition halls and one sales hall, showing more than 10,000 jade sculpture works. Ticket: RMB15. Address: Inside the Lvshun Sun Island scenic area TEL (86411) 8638 4877

Dalian Hailukong Travel Agency
Formerly known as Dalian Fujiazhuang Travel Agency, Dalian Hailukong Travel Agency is approved by China's National Tourism Administration. Our company features professional management and large-scale operation, aiming to establish our brand and to provide quality services to our customers. Depending on Dalian's tourism advantages, we can offer all travel-related services, including group, individual and business tourists receiving, meetings and trainings organizing, car renting, and tickets booking. Address: Room 2317 of Oriental International Building, No. 3 of Xincheng Street, Xigang District TEL (86411) 8361 2286


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Dining Out

Qiantang Renjia
If you are tired of spicy food and want to have a taste of some light dishes, welcome to our Qiantang Renjia restaurant. We are specialized in Hangzhou dishes. In addition to the delicious food, we also provide you an elegant dining environment, which is perfect for dating. Address: Tower A, Tianxing Roosevelt International Center, No. 139 of Xi'an Road, Shahekou District TEL (86411) 8452 0226

Xiao Jiu Zhou
Xiao Jiu Zhou is a seafood restaurant that is loved by diners. Our fried shrimp is recommended for its great taste and other seafood dishes are aLSO worth trying. If you are seeking for a place that can serve delicious seafood dishes at fair prices, Xiao Jiu Zhou will be your best choice! Address: Near Erqi Square, Zhongshan District TEL (86411) 8363 2069

Health & Fitness

Haidi Swimming Pool
Haidi Swimming Pool is one of the earliest swimming pools in Dalian. Established by Dalian Ridong Group, our swimming pool is a comprehensive entertainment place that covers a total construction area of 15,000 square meters. Our swimming pool focuses on swimming and sauna. In addition, we can provide a series of leisure and entertainment activities, including multi-functional rooms, KTV, meeting rooms, a table tennis room, an Internet cafe, and a fitness center. Tickets: RMB37 (weekday)/RMB44 (weekend). Address: No. 159 of Bayi Road, Xigang District TEL (86411) 8240 1666

Lai Chang Xuan Foot Care
Located in the prosperous Shahekou business area, Dalian Lai Chang Xuan Foot Care covers an area of 350 square meters. The environment of our foot care center 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

Tapei Radiant Beauty & Skincare Center
Pamper yourself or treat a friend to a full service, high quality Health Spa offering Facials, Chinese Therapy Massage, Aromatherapy Massage, Foot Massage, and Chinese Medicine. Our Spa has very high standards in cleanliness and Hygiene 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

Dalian Dongfanghong Relocation Service
Founded in 2003, Dongfanghong Relocation Service is a professional relocation company that is famous for its honesty. With the aim of providing satisfactory services to every customer, we pursue security, efficiency and timeliness in our work. Our services include house moving, factory and company relocating, furniture fixing and dismounting, and various relocation-related services. Our goal is to provide our customers with quality services at fair prices. TEL (86411) 8752 1415

Dalian Baishun Relocation Company
Dalian Baishun Relocation Company is a professional relocation company that features modernized management. Specialized in long and short-distance house moving and long and short-distance delivery, we cherish every opportunity to provide our clients with best services. With a group of experiences and well-trained employees, we will ensure you a thoughtful and considerate relocation. Starting price: RMB180. Address: 2-7-3, No. 12, Shiligang Community, Dalian Development Area TEL (86411) 8752 6830

Classifieds
Part-time English Teacher Position Available
Position available for part-time English teacher at a local college (Dalian Development Zone) for 2 hours a week on the weekend. For more information call: Richard Xu at 138 8954 7322.

Fully Furnished Apartment For Rent
3 Bdrm + ensuite + main Bthrm + Ayi's room with bthrm. 146 s.q.m. fully furnished apartment in very nice complex near the sea, Costa del Sol (Yang Guang Hai An) in Kai Fa Qu. Available from July 1, 2009 till January 24, 2010 or longer. For more info or to view please call 159 4115 1810.

Professional Counseling And Psychological Therapy Available-Integral Coping Therapy
Not everyone needs therapy, nor does everyone need therapy often. Sometimes, due to the complexities of life or relationships talking with an experienced therapist is helpful. Dr. Theo Cope has set up a small private counseling practice in Dalian and services specializing in the following areas: anorexia and food disorders; cultural adjustment issues; depression and anxiety; family counseling; intercultural marital difficulties; sexual abuse and incest survivors; spiritual crises, individuation processes, and issues of faith. For more information, call 134 7854 9380 or visit www.helping-you-cope.com

Services

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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.

Dalian Mulantrans
Founded by a team of experienced translators, Dalian Mulantrans is backed by a pool of professional translators and interpreters in multiple languages and with different expertise. Our company is devoted to offering you services in various fields, including ship, IT (including software localization), port, real estate, environmental protection, machinery, electronic, law, insurance, construction, energy, entertainment and tour guide. Our service languages cover English, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Russian, Spanish, Italian and Arabian. Address: Room 204, Building 36, Wanda Huafu, Xigang District TEL (86411) 3980 9068

Kangdian Repairing Service
Kangdian Repairing Service offers professional repairing services to companies and individuals. Our services cover house appliance repair, office equipment repair, internet equipment repair, electrical equipment fixing and so on. Besides, we also recycle computers, office equipments and other electrical appliances. For details about us, please call (86411) 8112 9358.

Dalian City "Hop On, Hop Off" Tour bus
Daily 8:00am-4:00pm at 30 minute intervals, Bus Route: Dalian Train Station-Renmin Square-Xinghai Square-Shell Museum-Forest Zoo Park-Fujiazhuang-Nest Cliff-Bei Da Qiao-Carved Tigers Square-Laohutan Ocean Park-Gang Wan Square(Dock)-Zhongshan Square 10rmb/person.

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.

Nightlife
Sunny Night Club
Founded in 2008, Dalian Sunny Night Club features a European-styled decoration. With red-brown as the main color, our club has a store area of about 600 square meters, which can accommodate 600 people, and about 60 parking spaces. Starting from 8:30pm every night, we will provide you some fine House music and a whole night of enjoyment. Address: Inside the yard of Railway Culture Palace, Zhongshan District TEL (86) 1359 1116 081
Theater & Performances
Comedy: "Po Hu Zi Wang Sui"
Admission: 380rmb/280rmb/180rmb/100rmb.
7pm, June 16-17. #8 Zhongshan Square, Zhongshan District in Dalian TEL (86411) 8280 5859/ 8263 3797

The Nutcracker
Performed by the Dalian Acrobatic Troupe. Admission: 280rmb/180rmb/120rmb/80rmb/50rmb
7pm, June 18. #8 Zhongshan Square, Zhongshan District in Dalian TEL (86411) 8280 5859/8263 3797

Deng Li Jun Vocal Concert
Admission: 1280rmb/880rmb/580rmb/380rmb/280rmb.
7pm, June 21. #8 Zhongshan Square, Zhongshan District in Dalian TEL (86411) 8280 5859/ 8263 3797

Film: "The Terminator" and "Night at the Museum II"
Showing daily in English at the Wanda Theater. Admission: 55rmb. TEL (86411) 8366 9988

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exhibitions
Liaoning International Firefighting Products & Technology Exchange Expo
June 16-18, Dalian Xinghai Convention and Exhibition Center TEL (86411) 8480 9663

China International Software And Information Service Trade Fair
June 17-21, Dalian World Expo Center TEL (86411) 8881 6904

The 23rd Dalian Trade Fair & Decoration Exhibition
June 17-21, Dalian World Expo Center TEL (86411) 8881 6904

Painting and Sculpture Exhibition
9am-5pm, throughout June, South East Gallery, No. 46, Yongjing Street, XiGang Dist TEL (86411) 8430 3318

Golden Pebble Beach Wax Museum
Admission: 30rmb. Daily 8:30am-4:30pm, Jin Shi Tan Wax Museum TEL (86411) 8790 2006

Weekly Calendar

Tuesday, June 16, 2009
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Comedy: "Po Hu Zi Wang Sui"
7pm. #8 Zhongshan Square, Zhongshan District in Dalian TEL (86411) 8280 5859/ 8263 3797

Ladies Auxiliary Coffee
10:30am-12:00pm. Ansheng Starbucks in DDA. You are welcome to join us and directly come to the venue.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009
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Comedy: "Po Hu Zi Wang Sui"
7pm. #8 Zhongshan Square, Zhongshan District in Dalian TEL (86411) 8280 5859/ 8263 3797

Thursday, June 18, 2009
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The Nutcracker
7pm. #8 Zhongshan Square, Zhongshan District in Dalian TEL (86411) 8280 5859/8263 3797

Saturday, June 20, 2009
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Weekly Event At The Toastmasters Club
10:00am-12:00pm. All's Well Coffee Shop on Wuyi Street. Contact: Dennis Yu at 139 0411 6266 or email dennisfish@hotmail.com.

Sunday, June 21, 2009
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Deng Li Jun Vocal Concert
7pm. #8 Zhongshan Square, Zhongshan District in Dalian TEL (86411) 8280 5859/ 8263 3797

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!

2009 China Dalian Jinzhou Cherry Festival
Cherry Picking Venues: Jinzhou DaWeiJia Street, Jinzhou ShiHe Street, Jinzhou QiDingShan, SanShiLiPu Street. June 13 till July 12. Admission: TBD (about20-30rmb). For details please contact (86411) 8797 7777

Weekly Event At The Toastmasters Club
The Toastmasters Club meets every Saturday morning from 10:00am-12:00pm at All's Well Coffee Shop on Wuyi Street. Visitors are welcome. Contact: Dennis Yu at 139 0411 6266 or email dennisfish@hotmail.com.

Ladies Auxiliary Coffee
Every Tuesday 10:30am-12:00pm at Ansheng Starbucks in DDA. You are welcome to join us and directly come to the venue.

International Club Of Dalian
The International Club of Dalian (ICD) is a community-based club for the ever-growing international community living here in Dalian. For more information check out the website: www.icdalian.com. Have any questions? Send an email to info@icdalian.com.

Discoveryland
Admission: 120rmb.
Golden Pebble Beach TEL (86411) 8790 3777. For details please visit www.discoveryland.cn

Dalian Scenic Tower
Admission: 50rmb/25rmb for child.
Daily 9:00am-4:00pm, Old Dalian TV Tower (behind Labour Park) TEL (86411) 8363 8345

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 the Manhattan Building A (off of Tianjin Street) Room 1101. The space has been very generously donated by the Taipei Radiant Beauty Center. For more information or directions call us at (86411) 8253 7079 or 8259 7072.

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.

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: Main Zone-Adult 40rmb/Child 20rmb; Zone 2: Adult 60rmb/Tram 20rmb
Daily 8:30am-4:30pm. TEL (86411) 8248 0694

Labour Park
Admission: 20rmb. 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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