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 Dining Out |
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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 |
 Hotel Deals |
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 Grand Moment at Grand Millennium Beijing
This premium 5-star hotel of 521 grand and spacious
guestrooms. Large pillar-less 1000 sqm grand ballroom
and 11 meeting rooms. Award-wining oxygen club occupy
three floors. Grand Millennium Beijing offers three
restaurants and bars will make you an exciting and unforgettable
experience. Tel: (8610) 8587 6888; Fax: (8610) 8587
6999; Website: www.grandmillenniumbeijing.com
 Smart
Enough to Make The Weekends Enjoyable
Holiday Inn Century City Chengdu presents "Happy
Holiday, Happy Valley" weekend family package at
only RMB1399 from 25 September, 2009 to 28 February,
2010. The package features 2 nights stay at Superior
Room in Holiday Inn with breakfast up to 3 persons,
Chengdu Happy Valley family tickets and scheduled shuttle
bus transfer. Holiday Inn Century City Chengdu is located
in the prime district of Chengdu with a 10-minute drive
from Chengdu's city centre and 20-minute from Chengdu
International Airport. For more information and reservations,
please contact: (8628) 8534 8888 or email to: reservation.chengdu@ihgcd-jzg.com
 Hotel
Kunlun November Room Promotion
Hotel Kunlun's Autumn Room rates include complimentary
broadband, fitness center and pool access! Weekday rates:
Deluxe Room: RMB1280 net w/breakfast; Premier Deluxe
Room: RMB1480 net w/breakfast; Executive Deluxe Room:
RMB1680 w/Executive floor breakfast. Weekend rates:
Deluxe Room: RMB1180 net w/breakfast; Premier Deluxe
Room: RMB1380 net w/breakfast; Executive Deluxe Room:
RMB1580 w/Executive floor breakfast. Advance reservations
required, subject to availability. Contact Hotel Kunlun's
Reservations Department at (8610)6590 3388 ext. 5457
or email: res@hotelkunlun.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 December, 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.
 Ramada
Parkside Beijing, the Ideal Choice for Your Business
Discovered the professional conference facilities in
central Olympic area that Ramada Parkside Beijing, in
walking distance to the "Bird Nest"- the main
venue of 2008 Olympic Games. It is neighbored by the
facilities including Beijing International Convention
Center, China National Convention Center, China Science
& Technology Museum, Beijing Conference Center,
and very close to Zhong-Guan-Cun, Wang-Jing and Shang-Di
high tech industrial park. The hotel extensive meeting
facilities including the 324 square meters Grand ballroom,
as well as multi-function rooms. All facilities feature
the state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment make this
hotel to be the perfect business place just designed
for you. Tel: (8610) 6480 9988. Email: reservation@ramadabj.com
 Free
Meetings + Free Nights at The Westin Beijing Chaoyang
The Westin Beijing Chaoyang is offering free day meetings
+ free 3rd night accommodation. Book with us by 31 October
2009 for your meeting before 31 March 2010. Room rates
from RMB800+15% (weekend) and RMB1,000+15% (weekday)
onwards (minimum of 10 rooms). Terms and conditions
apply. SPP (Starwood Preferred Planner) members can
enjoy 2,500 bonus starpoints for every 25 paying rooms
confirmed. Add: No. 1 Xinyuan Nan Road, Chaoyang District,
Beijing. Tel: (8610) 5922 8888. Email for a quotation
at events.chaoyang@westin.com
 Value
For Your Weekend Stay Offer
Amazing value weekend deal! Receive RMB 1000 credit
to spend anywhere at The Westin Beijing Financial Street,
from RMB 1000 per room per night. Upgrade and we'll
match your room rate with hotel credit, so you can spend
even more...For more information or to make a reservation,
please call (8610) 6606 8866 or email reservation.beijing@westin.com
 Experience
a New Beginning - A New Way to Find Relaxation
Begin your journey at The Westin Tianjin, opening December
2009, to calm the mind, elevate your senses and find
renewal. Escape this winter with a free RMB400 credit
to spend anywhere in the hotel, from RMB1,001 per room
per night (subject to 15% service charge. Valid until
31st March, 2010. Terms and conditions apply). For more
information or to make a reservation, please visit westin.com/tianjin
or call (8622) 2389 0088 or 4008 688 688
 Book
a Hostel Room in China!
Now you can preview and choose hostels from around China.
Find pictures, comments, and maps for the hostels and
then choose what type of bed and rooms you need. We
lots of cities including Beijing, Chengdu, Kunming,
Lhasa, Sanya, Shanghai, and Yangshuo--plus lots more.
You can securely book online and find the cheapest rates
online with us. Visit http://www.chinatravelnow.com/hostels.php
and search for yourself!
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 Travel Information |
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Guangzhou
Sculpture Park
As one of China's largest theme park, Guangzhou Sculpture
Park consists of four areas, separately featuring history
of Guangzhou, history of China, forest, and grand view
for various sculptures. From November 12 to December
12, 2009, an exhibition will be held in Guangzhou Sculpture
Park to showcase flowers that might be used during the
Asian Games in 2010. Citizens will be able to choose
their favorites from the 100 species. Free admission.
Address: West of Xia Tang Xi Lu, Fei E Ling, Baiyun
District, Guangzhou. TEL (8620) 8633 0154
Shekou
Sea World
The Sea World does not showcase marine animals--it is
a tourist attraction developed from the former luxurious
cruise especially for Charles de Gaulle, and is renamed
as Sea World by Deng Xiaoping in 1984. Sea World now
includes Minghua Yacht and Sea World Plaza. With restaurants
of various cuisines and theme bars and clubs, it is
a perfect place for people to enjoy delicious food and
wonderful night life. Address: 3F-313A, Seaview Plaza,
Taizi Road, Shekou, Shenzhen. TEL (86755) 2683 9388
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 Relocations |
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Guangzhou
Lisheng Relocation Company
The company ranks among the top 30 home moving service
providers in Guangzhou. It has more than 300 professional
workers and over 30 vehicles of various types. Its featured
services include: work any time upon customer's request,
special discount for weak group including elderly and
disabled, and free cardboard boxes for packaging. No
tip is charged. Address: Room 212, No. 52 Yong Sheng
Shang Sha Road, Guangzhou. TEL (8620) 8379 9999
Guotai
Home Moving Service Co., Ltd
Guotai has more than 10 years of experience in relocation.
It now has more than 40 vehicles and over 200 well trained
staff that is quite familiar with packaging and moving
skills. With branches in Nanshan, Futian, Luohu, Bao'an,
Longgang and Yantian, the company can assign vehicles
and staff in time to save money and time for clients.
Office address: Room K, 8th floor, east tower of Wenhua
Building, Shennan Donglu, Luohu District, Shenzhen.
24-hour hotline: (86755) 8387 1556
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Property/Real Estate |
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Apartment
In Jiayu Leiden Sunshine For Rent
The community, Jianyu Leiden Sunshine, is at Huisui Road,
Pearl River New City, Tianhe District, Guangzhou. The one-bedroom
apartment is at the 25th floor of the 30-floor building.
66 square meters with independent living room and kitchen.
Well furnished with whole new furniture. Good lighting and
ventilation conditions. Subway station nearby. RMB3000 per
month. Rent can be paid monthly. Call Mr. Hao at (86) 1376
0822 516 to see the cozy apartment.
Two-bedroom
Apartment In Luohu For Rent
The 62-square meter apartment is at 10th floor of the 34-floor
building with elevators. Two bedrooms, two living rooms
and one bathroom. Complete furniture and household appliances.
Cable TV and broadband available. The community is at the
interchange of Heping Road and Jiefang Road, Luohu District,
Shenzhen. Subway station and bus stops are in 10 minutes'
walk. RMB3000 per month. Paid monthly with two months' rent
as deposit. Contact Huang Shudian at (86) 1359 0180 350
for detailed information. |
 Services |
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shanghai@lehmanbrown.com,
hongkong@lehmanbrown.com,
shenzhen@lehmanbrown.com
Law-Gold
Translation Service Co., Ltd
Law-Gold has been dedicated to providing high quality
translation services to individuals and companies. The
company has professional translators who have appropriate
qualifications in a wide range of fields, such as law,
finance, IT, trade, commerce, engineering, advertisement,
and various science fields. Translation services cover
language translation, desktop publishing, interpretation,
website localization and software localization. Normal
work time: 9:00-18:00 Beijing time. Address: 1107, Stardom
Tower, No.141 Wushan Lu, Tianhe District, Guangzhou. TEL
(8620) 3849 5197
Zhenxing
Housekeeping Company Ltd
Zhenxing is a legally registered professional housekeeping
service provider in Shenzhen for years. The company provides
all-round services to families for a better life. Nanny,
housekeeper of both full-time and part-time, caregiver
and babysitter can all be found here in Zhenxing. All
staff are well trained in manners and skills. Address:
Room 202, #2 Buwei Village, Lianhua Xilu, Jingtian, Futian
District, Shenzhen. TEL (86755) 8346 9629 |
 Biz Exhibitions
& Art Exhibitions |
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Guangzhou
European Fashion Outlets Guangzhou
November 5-10. Guangzhou Jinhan Exhibition Center TEL
(8620) 3623 5671
National
(Guangzhou) Sex Culture Festival
October 31-November 2. Guangzhou Jinhan Exhibition Center
TEL (8620) 3623 5671
The 106th
China Import & Export Fair III
October 31-November 4. China Import & Export Fair
Pazhou Complex TEL (8620) 8913 1228
Jinhan Fair
For Apparel, Fabrics & Home Textiles
October 31-November 4. Poly World Trade Center Expo
TEL (8620) 8904 7012
On A Day
To Day Basis-Koki Tanaka Solo Exhibition
November 5, 2009-February 5, 2010. Vitamin Creative
Space TEL (8620) 8429 6760
Modern Art
Exhibition: Be Packaged
November 1-30. Guangzhou International Art Space Station
TEL (86) 159 8907 6245
Photography
Exhibition By Li Jiahao
October 31-November 20. Muma Art Space TEL (8620) 8423
8275
The Lasting
Classic-Exhibition Celebrating The 50th Anniversary
Of Guangdong Art Institute
October 30-November 15. Guangdong Museum of Art TEL
(8620) 8735 1468
Photography
Exhibition: From Berlin To Guangzhou-Two Changing Cities
October 10-November 8. Fei Gallery TEL (8620) 3768 8781
Shenzhen
The 12th China Public Security Expo
November 1-4. Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center
TEL (86755) 9600 0555
Exhibition
By Xu Bing: Primer For Mu, Lin & Sen Project
November 1-December 6. He Xiangning Art Museum TEL (86755)
2660 4540
Read Code-Contemporary
Art Exhibition
October 26-November 20. GeFeng Arts Center TEL (86755)
2784 6065
We The Peoples-Photography
Exhibition By Jiang Rong
October 24-November 20. GeFeng Arts Center TEL (86755)
2784 6065
State Legacy:
Research In The Visualization Of Political History
October 17-November 30. OCT-Contemporary Art Terminal
TEL (86755) 2691 5100
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Monday,
November 2, 2009
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The 10th Reading Month-Recitation of Poetry
Ticket: RMB10-880. 7:30pm. Shenzhen Concert Hall TEL
(86755) 8284 1888
Hot Monday
Nights @ V-Bar
DJ Pinko vs. DJ Viki, the two hottest DJ in town battle
for supremacy as Queen V-bar DJ. V Bar TEL (86755) 2693
6888 ext. 8011
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
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Zhou Xiaoyu's Vocal Solo Concert
Ticket: RMB80-380. 8pm. Symphony Hall of Xinghai Concert
Hall TEL (8620) 8735 3869
Wednesday, November 4,
2009
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9 Ball Pool Tournament
Come to Champs join the 9 Ball Pool Tournament. The
winner will receive a bottle of house Spirit for free.
Champs Bar & Grill TEL (86755) 8396 1387
Thursday, November 5,
2009
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The Piano Player-Maksim Piano Recital
Ticket: RMB180-680. Shenzhen Concert Hall TEL (86755)
8284 1888
VIP Champagne
Night
20% off for VIP, 10% off for others on all champagne
and sparkling wines, champagne cocktails, cognac bottles
and drinks and cigars every Thursday night. The Terrace
TEL (86755) 2682 9105
Friday, November 6, 2009
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Love, Loss And Laughter-Solo Concert By Eva Meier
Ticket: RMB100-380. 8pm. Chamber Hall of Xinghai Concert
Hall TEL (8620) 8735 3869
Maksim Mrvica
Piano Concert
Ticket: RMB100-880. 8pm. Symphony Hall of Xinghai Concert
Hall TEL (8620) 8735 3869
Dance: Cursive
By Cloud Gate Dance Theater From Taiwan
Ticket: RMB180-1280. Shenzhen Grand Theater TEL (86755)
2590 6000
Saturday, November 7, 2009
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Cai Bohui Violin Recital
Ticket: RMB70. Chamber Hall of Xinghai Concert Hall
TEL (8620) 8735 3869
Concert:
The Best Of Cantonese Music
Ticket: RMB60-150. 8pm. Symphony Hall of Xinghai Concert
Hall TEL (8620) 8735 3869
Dance: Cursive
By Cloud Gate Dance Theater From Taiwan
Ticket: RMB180-1280. Shenzhen Grand Theater TEL (86755)
2590 6000
White Clouds
Falling to My Hometown-Mongolian Youth Chorus Troupe
Acappella Concert
Ticket: RMB100-460. Shenzhen Concert Hall TEL (86755)
8284 1888
Guo Feng's
Piano Concert
Ticket: RMB80-880. Shenzhen Poly Theater TEL (86755)
8637 1698
Sunday, November 8, 2009
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Maximilian Guangzhou Concert
Ticket: RMB100-280. Sapphire Art Space TEL (8620) 8776
8558
Guo Feng's
Piano Concert
Ticket: RMB80-880. Shenzhen Poly Theater TEL (86755)
8637 1698
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 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!
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Shenzhen
Wanted: Hug Volunteers
Shekou Women's Intl Club is in great need of volunteers
who can cuddle, show love and care for the children
of the orphanage that they have been supporting
for years. Orphanage visit is scheduled every Tue
and Wed afternoons and Friday mornings. For donation
and other inquries, please contact Ms. Judene Irvine
at sjirvine10@shekou.com.
SZ Toastmaster's
Club
Meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. 7-9pm.
For the venue and other details, please visit www.shenzhen-toastmasters.org
SZ Mandarin
Toastmaster's Club
Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. 7pm.
For details, please call Karen at 135 60774706 or
visit www.shenzhen-toastmasters.org
New Experience
Toastmaster's Club
Meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.
7pm. For details, call Nina at 130 66960377 or visit
www.shenzhen-toastmasters.org
New Expat
in Shenzhen?
Join the International Women's Club (SWIC) if you
are looking to make new friends and people who know
Shekou and Shenzhen very well. Visit www.swiconline.com
for details.
Guangzhou
Kid's Club
Various activities for kids, RMB30 (half hour),
membership required. Monday-Friday, 10am-8pm, Cangaroo
Stop, Rm 104, 90 Tianhe Nan Yi Lu. Call (8620) 8551
3838 for more details.
Modern
Dance Classes
At Tip-top Modern Arts Studio, 13 Shui Yin Heng
Lu, Sha He Ding. Please contact Ms Huang at (8620)
8704 9512/8704 7009 for details.
Flower
Art Lesson
Every Monday and Tuesday, RMB480 (members), RMB560
(non-members) per four classes. Guangzhou Luhu Golf
and Country Club. For details call Miss Ho at (8620)
8350 7777 ext 389. |
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