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Millennium Wuxi Welcomes Corporate Meetings in Autumn

October Kids Theatre Camp - Auditions This Sunday in Beijing

China Fusion of Sichuan, Hunan, Canton and Shanghai Cuisines Come Alive

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Hotel Deals

Smart Enough For A Memorable Getaway in Jiuzhaigou
Holiday Inn Jiuzhai Jarpo, the Gem of Jiuzhaigou, is situated on Jiuzhaigou's scenery and activity boulevard and 30 minute drive away from Jiuzhaigou Valley. Enjoy a mountainside getaway at the hotel that integrates with Tibetan culture and its customs. Boasting a beautiful climate and picturesque mountain scenery, Holiday Inn Jiuzhai Jarpo is the ideal location for a summer vacation or weekend getaway. In August, enjoy the special offer starting from RMB 426 (subject to 15% service charge). For more information and reservations, please contact: (8628) 8534 8888 or email to: reservation.jiuzhai@ihgcd-jzg.com

Business Value Rate at Kempinski Hotel Beijing
Weekday: Superior Room - RMB1, 470.00 per room per night | Deluxe Room - RMB1, 570.00 per room per night | Executive Room - RMB1, 780.00 per room per night. Weekend: Superior Room - RMB1, 320.00 per room per night | Deluxe Room - RMB1, 420.00 per room per night | Executive Room - RMB1, 630.00 per room per night. Include: Free Airport butler service, one way pick-up for one night stay and round trip for two nights stay | One complementary buffet breakfast | Free Internet access | Free access to both health club outlets and indoor swimming pool | Rate subject to 15% surcharge. Valid date from May to end of August, 2009. The terms and conditions are subject to availability and confirmation by the Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center. We look forward to welcoming you to stay at Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center! For reservations: Reservations.Beijing@kempinski.com; Tel: (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 5522 Fax: (8610) 6462 2204.

Memorable Wedding at Kempinski Sanya
Planning your wedding? How does having your Wedding ceremony on a private beach, crystal blue waters of the South China Sea on one side and serene tropical gardens on the other, sound to you? A location which is a few hundred meters away from the southern most tip of China! Interesting? Well, then contact our Wedding planning team, and let us take care of all your arrangements for a memorable wedding at an exclusive and unique location. Please click here for package details. Conditions Apply: Minimum 40 pax. Additional wedding rooms on preferential subject to room availability. For more information please visit www.kempinski-sanya.com or call us on (86898) 3889 8888.

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Travel Information

Dalian University Museum
Dalian University Museum was officially opened in September 2004. With a construction area of 6,500 square meters and a exhibition area of 3,760 square meters, our museum features five areas, including a humanities and social sciences exhibition hall, a natural science exhibition hall, a life science exhibition hall, an art exhibition hall, and a northeastern historical relics exhibition hall. Our exhibited pictures and goods cover knowledge of 41 professions of ten major fields. Address: Inside Dalian University, Dahei Shanlu, southern end of the Liaodong Peninsula TEL (86411) 8740 3644

Dalian Forest Travel Service
Founded in 1997, Dalian Forest Travel Service is a professional travel service provider approved by Dalian Municipal Bureau of Tourism with the license number of L-LN-GN02115. Our company is engaged in providing regular tourism products to general tourists as well as organizing incentive travel and meeting activities for corporate clients. In addition, our MICE subsidiary can provide complete meeting services, ranging from planning to reception. Address: Room 506, Tower B, Mingshi Fortune Center, No. 20 of Gangwan Street, Zhongshan District TEL (86411) 8276 6135


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Dining Out

Daqinghua Dumpling
Daqinghua Dumpling is a Manchu-style northeastern restaurant. We provide dumplings with various stuffing, ranging from traditional food to seafood, which represents the feature of Dalian. Apart from dumplings, our restaurant also offers delicious dishes, good services and fair prices to meet your definition for a fine meal. Advanced booking is highly recommended. Address: Near Gangwan Bridge, No. 5 of Wuwu Road, Zhongshan District TEL (86411) 8264 8888

Xiandai Shishang
To provide a perfect place for our customers to enjoy the good food, we focus on fashion, elegance and a little bit humor in the design and decoration of our restaurant. Specialized in seafood and northeastern dishes, our restaurant is a good choice for family and friends gatherings. Address: No. 59 of Changjiang Road, Democratic Square, Zhongshan District TEL (86411) 8269 8999

Health & Fitness

Dalian Jinheng Taekwondo
Dalian Jinheng Taekwondo is mainly engaged in the training, management and development of Taekwondo. With a total area of 300 square meters, our center has complete facilities and experiences coaches. Our aims are to provide a leisure and entertainment space to the local people and to offer a platform for the communications of people who love this sport. Address: Second floor of Northern Books City, the north gate of Dalian Stadium TEL (86411) 8110 8811

Yaqi Beauty Center
If you want to find a place where you can experience beauty, achieve beauty and keep beauty, Yaqi Beauty Center will help you to realize your goals. With quality products, professional knowledge and considerable services, our staff are ready to help you pursue the beauty of life. Address: 36b-6, Xianggong Street, Xigang District TEL (86411) 8444 9159

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

Dong Fang Hong Relocation
Located in the Dalian Development Area, Dong Fang Hong Relocation is engaged in businesses such as house moving, factory moving, and equipment delivery. With the management idea of "customer first, forge ahead", our company aims to provide quality services to our clients. Address: Dalian Development Area, Jinzhou District TEL (86411) 8752 1415

Tianshun Relocation Company
Specialized in house moving, company moving, goods packing and delivery, and nationwide distribution, Tianshun Relocation Company is a professional logistics company that has over ten relocation vehicles and well-trained employees. With the management ideas of professional service, safe and rapid, reasonable profit and customer first, our company has become a leading relocation service provider in the market of Dalian. Address: Building 32, Yishanli, Dalian Development Area TEL (86411) 8764 2219

Jobs

Job Vacancies at LehmanBrown International Accountants
LehmanBrown International Accountants is currently seeking to increase its number of senior management for its China operations. These positions are not city specific, in other words, if you have the skills and capabilities that we seek and you are in a city where we do not have an office, and we see market potential, we may open an office there. Specific skills and qualities that we are looking for are; the ability to win and generate business across a broad range of services; the ability to build client relationships and to hands on manage projects, working and leading with discipline practice leaders; be a good solid all round accountant, preferably having some audit experience, and having a reasonable knowledge of the Chinese tax system and other business impacting regulations; be a good manager; hard working with a nothing is impossible attitude. Quite a tall order!, we do not think so, that is why we are advertising. If you believe that you have what it takes to be senior management in LehmanBrown, please email your resume and an explanation of what you think you can bring to our organization and why you think this is not a tall order: email: recruitment@lehmanbrown.com

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

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 Tel: +86 21 62881635, Fax: +86 21 62881636; Hong Kong Tel: +852 25375425, Fax: +852 25375649; Shenzhen Tel: +86-755 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.

Yiteng Construction and Decoration Company
Our company focuses on project design, management and construction. With a large-scale design and construction team, we specially provide a green channel for family decoration. Based on our motto of "environmental protection and pursuit of high quality", we meet the requirements of our clients with distinctive and original design style and sophisticated construction technologies. Address: Room 1802, Zhenfu Mansion, Xigang District TEL (86411) 8252 1778

Dalian Triple Gold Translation Service
Dalian Triple Gold Translation Co., Ltd. is a large formal translation company established under the approval of Dalian Municipal Industrial and Commercial Administration. The ultimate target of our company is to provide quality and professional translation and interpretation services to create a first-rate translation brand, to pursue high quality translation products and to offer hundred percent satisfying services to our clients. Address: R/8918, F/9, Guoxin Hotel, 155 Youhao Road, Zhongshan District TEL (86411) 8280 5316

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
0411 Club
0411 Club is a finely decorated club that targets various consumers. Opened on June 18, 2007, our club now has a brand new face after the latest renovation. With an area of 600 square meters, our club can accommodate 300 people, who will feel excited at our international standard stereo system and the super-large LED screen. The first-class environment and services of our club will make it a perfect place for you to release pressure and seek entertainment. Address: Democratic Square, No. 3 of Shiji Street, Zhongshan District TEL (86411) 8718 7777
Theater & Performances

Peking Opera Performance "Zuo Zhai Dao Ma"/"Gui Zhong Yuan"/"Dao Ku Yin"
Featuring: Xu Ying, Yue Feng, and Bai Yu. Admission: 30rmb/50rmb.
2pm, September 5. #1 Jinlin West Ln, Kunming Street (West of Dalian Foreign Lang.Inst) TEL (86411) 8230 5411

Acrobatics Of "The Nutcracker"
Performed by the Dalian Acrobatic Troupe. Admission: 50rmb/80rmb/120rmb/180rmb/280rmb.
7pm, September 4-5. #8 Zhongshan Square, Zhongshan District in Dalian TEL (86411) 8280 5859/8263 3797

Film "G.I.Joe: Rise of Cobra"
Showing in English at the Wanda Theater. Admission: 55rmb. TEL (86411) 8366 9988

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exhibitions

2009 Brand Garment Apparels Exposition
August 26-September 8, Dalian XingHai Exhibition Center TEL (86411) 8231 0691

Contemporary Artists Production Show
Admission free and sell the production.
NO. 46 Yongjing Street, XiGang District TEL (86411) 8206 6300 8430-3318

Weekly Calendar
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
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Ladies Auxiliary Coffee
10:30am-12:00pm. Ansheng Starbucks in DDA. You are welcome to join us and directly come to the venue.

Friday, September 4, 2009
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Acrobatics Of "The Nutcracker"
7pm. #8 Zhongshan Square, Zhongshan District in Dalian TEL (86411) 8280 5859/8263 3797

Saturday, September 5, 2009
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Peking Opera Performance "Zuo Zhai Dao Ma"/"Gui Zhong Yuan"/"Dao Ku Yin"
2pm. #1 Jinlin West Ln, Kunming Street (West of Dalian Foreign Lang.Inst) TEL (86411) 8230 5411

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.

Acrobatics Of "The Nutcracker"
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!

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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