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Quality Living Starts from Beijing Landmark Hotel

Sealicious Buffet Lunch at Seasonal Tastes, The Westin Beijing Chaoyang

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Taste of Italy at The St. Regis Shanghai

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Taste of Italy
From Nov. 6 to 26, start a journey through authentic Italian cuisine with guest Chef Riccardo at Danieli's Italian Restaurant. Enjoy his Venetian delicacies and two events: Italian Wine Dinner on Nov. 13 at RMB988* per person and Chefs Table & Cooking Demonstration on Nov. 21 at RMB388* per person. Call (8621) 5050 4567 for details.

Cheese at Sofitel Shanghai Hyland
From 26 Nov until 6 Dec, in partnership with the French most acclaimed cheese artisan master Philippe Olivier, Sofitel Shanghai Hyland will propose a compilation of more than 30 cheeses prepared in different culinary flairs at Mosaic Restaurant (2F). RMB 298 +15% for Lunch & Dinner buffet; RMB338+15% for Sunday brunch. 505 Nanjing Road East, Shanghai 200001, China. TEL (8621) 6351 5888 ext 4281; Email sofitel@hyland-shanghai.com; Website: www.sofitel.com/1603

Banqueting - Corporate Dinner Party Packages 2009
The stylish Magnolia Ballroom and Indigo Room are the best choices for your Year-End Corporate Annual Dinner, Christmas Parties, Private Functions and Gatherings. Radisson Pudong Century Park provides you some fabulous selections of Chinese set menus from RMB1888*/2388*/2888* per table or beautifully presented traditional Christmas buffet from RMB188*/238*/288* per person. Addition upgrading of menu, beverage packages, and entertainments are available. *Price subject to 15% surcharge. For reservations and to discuss package upgrades, please contact our professional catering sales team through (8621) 5130 0000*4001. 1199 Ying Chun Road, Pudong Shanghai China.

Quality Living Starts from Beijing Landmark Towers
Landmark Hotel's brand-new Superior Rooms are now available. Each room features broadband Internet access, IDD phone, color TV and a personal safe for your convenience and comfort. Additionally, the king-sized bedded rooms are equipped with transparent glass walled bathrooms and our efficient service will ensure your comfortable stay. Furthermore, the Hotel Lobby is connected with broadband Internet access for guests use on a free of charge basis. Tel: (8610) 6590 6688 ext. 5283 / 5285 / 5291 / 5292; Fax: (8610) 6590 7118; Email: rsvn@beijinglandmark.com; Website: www.beijinglandmark.com

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

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.

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

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

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!

Great spa experience in Lotos Spa
Lotos spa provides a fusion of Eastern and Western therapeutic massage, skin care and body enhancements which will get you relaxed and reinvigorated. Here we have four massage options include Swedish, Chinese, Lotos or Sports massage. You could choose whatever you prefer. We believe the short escape from this midday refresher is what you are looking for. ADD: 2F, West Tower of No.8 Jinan Lu, near Taicang Lu. For enquiries or reservations, please call: (8621) 3308 0088

Hot Stone Aromatherapy
Discovering the soothing properties of warm Granite, let its warmth sooth your body to the point of sublime relaxation. Experience the Hot Stone Aromatherapy treatment and receive a complimentary 15mins Evian Spa Exfoliating Body Scrub. Price: RMB980/105mins (Original price RMB1,200/105mins). Add: Evian Spa, Three on the Bund, 2/F, 3 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Road, Shanghai, China. For enquiries or reservations, please call: (8621) 6321 6622

Eagles Worldwide Moving Shanghai Co., Ltd
The art of packing at your residence will be the first and vital step towards safe arrival of your goods at destination. All packing personnel are trained and qualified to certain standards. We ensure that our experienced crew using only quality materials will professionally pack every item. All items will be sealed and marked in your presence and a packing inventory list will be prepared to account for every carton packed. TEL: (8621) 6273 3482

Shanghai Xile Moving Company
Shanghai Xile Moving Company has ten years history and well known in moving industry. We have full trained operation & customer service staffs. Xile Moving Service features living moving and office moving, and has created a transport system in the city in order to satisfy different clients in different districts. We guarantee to provide the high quality service for all of our customers. TEL (8621) 5605 5415

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 Contact: 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 E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com, shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com

DCH Motor Leasing
Dah Chong Hong (Motor Leasing) Co., Ltd. is the largest motor leasing company in Hong Kong. We provide a full range of motor leasing services according to your different needs. We not only provide services to Shanghai customers, but also provide services throughout neighboring cities, including Hangzhou, Suzhou, Changzhou, Wuxi and other cities. We believe that our professional and comprehensive services will surely make your satisfied. For more information, please call: (8621) 6486 5599

Learning Mandarin at DayDayUp Mandarin Club
According to your needs, Mandarin Club provides various courses from elementary to advance catering. Our excellent services and reasonable price will guarantee you a fun learning experience here. We also provide a lot of value-added services for students, such as coffee bar, private library, pocket interpretation as well as regular activities and events. For more information, please call: (8621) 3221 2665

Advanced Furniture Fairs In Europe
November 12-22, Shanghai Mart TEL (8621) 6236 6888

RubberTech China 2009
November 11-13, Shanghai New International EXPO Centre TEL (8621) 2890 6666

China International Stationery And Office Supplies Exhibition
November 11-13, Shanghai New International EXPO Centre TEL (8621) 2890 6666

Things From The Gallery Warehouse
November 13-December 13, ShanghART H-Space TEL (8621) 6276 2818

A Struggle of Life and Death - Huang He Solo Exhibition
"Face" is a preferred object in Huang He's works over the years and such preference is still shown in his current works. By adding religious subjects in his work, with the contrary of three kinds of faces, the consistent heaviness is taken on and people are led to the pondering over of human beings' ultimate question.
November 7-December 3, 1918 ArtSpace TEL (8621) 5228 6776

Chen Wei Solo Exhibition
m97 Gallery is pleased to present a solo exhibition of color photography works by Hangzhou and Beijing based artist Chen Wei. Drawing from new and recent works from 2007 through 2009, this is Chen Wei's first solo exhibition in Shanghai.
November 14-January 15, 2010, m97 Gallery TEL (8621) 6266 1597

Thing's Right(s), 09
Thing's Right(s) Shanghai 2009 is a project by Wu Shanzhuan and Inga Svala Thorsdottir that investigates the way in which we attach values to an object. An object in itself means nothing without its negotiation and circulation in broader social and political domains.
September 8-November 15, Shanghai Gallery of Art TEL (8621) 6321 5757

Song-and-dance Drama "Wind Of Qiang (Minority)"
Tickets selling for 100-600rmb.
November 8-9, Shanghai Grand Theatre - Lyric Theatre TEL (8621) 6386 8686

Drama "Kabale und Liebe" By Friedrich Schiller
Tickets selling for 80-380rmb.
November 10-11, Shanghai Oriental Art Center - Opera Hall TEL (8621) 6854 1234

Shaoxing Opera "Love Story Through Ages"
By Shanghai Yueju Opera Theatre. Tickets selling for 80-320rmb.
November 10-11, Yi Fu Theatre TEL (8621) 6322 5075

Drama "Lulu, Listen to Me"
Tickets selling for 100-680rmb.
November 12-15, Majestic Theatre TEL (8621) 6217 4409

Drama "Love on a Two Way Street"
Tickets selling for 180-680rmb.
November 13-15, Shanghai Oriental Art Center - Opera Hall TEL (8621) 6854 1234

Monday, November 9, 2009
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Monday Night Beer Special
Come here and enjoy Monday nights beer special with two great Czech beers for the price of one. Buy one get one free on the classic rich deep flavors of Cerna Hora Tas Pilsner. You have many choices here and also have full relaxation. Southern Barbarian TEL (8621) 5157 5510

Salsa Sauce
Monday nights are dedicated to the fresh Latin rhythms of Salsa. Live Latin band, a fresh mix of South American performers will grace the stage and play upfront Salsa music all night long. Our guests can enjoy the sounds of salsa while learning sexy dance moves from the pros at 'Salsa Shanghai'. Enjoy our happy hour special on Johnny Walker Red Label from 7:00pm-9:00pm. No cover. Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023

Girls and Boys
We know that you always want an extra day for your weekend, so here we offer you this opportunity. We provide a RMB50 open bar for all the girls and boys from 9:00pm to 12:00am. Grab your friends, dance a little bit, drink a little bit, and enjoy the lovely Monday night. Not Me TEL (8621) 6433 0760

Tuesday, November 10, 2009
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Nik Bartsch's Ronin
Zen-funk quintet RONIN founded in 2001. Nik Baertsch, a composer and pianist from Zurich, together with Kaspar Rast (drums), Bjorn Meyer (bass), Andi Pupato (percussion) and Sha (bass/contrabass clarinet). They incorporate elements of disparate musical worlds, be they funk, new classical music or sounds from Japanese ritual music. The music consists of very few phrases and motives, continually combined and layered in new ways. JZ TEL (8621) 6431 0269

Mile High Club
Ever needed a reason to go out and party on a Tuesday? Airline personnel take note: Every Tuesday, all airline, hotel and airport workers enjoy 25rmb for standard drinks or 100RMB for an open bar all night (airline, hotel card required). For everyone else, Zapata's is offering all you can eat tacos for 80RMB, 4:00pm-9:00pm. Also, get 4 Coronas or 10 tequila shots for RMB100. Zapata's TEL (86) 1381 8669 754

Lady's Night
This is a night dedicated to all the beautiful ladies in town. Here we have special sexy cocktails for you, great tunes for you, you are the princess tonight. Ladies get drink for free from 9:00pm till midnight. No cover. Longitude TEL (8621) 6431 7751

Wednesday, November 11, 2009
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Men's Night
Guys must feel left out as Ladies Night is everywhere in town. Don't worry guys, here's your chance. The Bulldog hosts a Men's Night where you could be the leading role. Take your girls, enjoy the live sports, live rock music, pool and darts. RMB50 for unlimited vodka/gin mixers and Carlsberg between 10:00pm to 12:00am. Starts at 6:00pm. The Bulldog TEL (8621) 6445 9464

Mr. Hot
Every Wednesday M2 presents "Mr. Hot" HIP-HOP party, the guy who win the "Mr.Hot" title wins a bottle of champagne & cash prize as well. Come and rock out as DJ Jason & Ark & Ring smashes hip-hop all night long. Starts at 21:00pm. No cover. Q5 card member gets 1 free drink. M2 TEL (8621) 6288 6222

Funky Town
Every Wednesday, Bar Rouge turns into a funky town. Take your friends to the bund 18 to experience the nightlife on the Bund, and also enjoy the soul, funk, and fresh hip hop beats. Dress code: classy hustler. No cover. Bar Rouge TEL (8621) 6339 1199

Thursday, November 12, 2009
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Cocktail Crave
Sexy and fruity - New Heights' cocktails are sure to be some of the most delicious cocktails you'll set your lips on this autumn. Come for an apres-work drink with friends and colleagues and try the refreshing cucumber & mint gimlet, or impress a first date with a Corcovado Lovers Drink as you take in the views of the Bund and Pudong from the terrace. New Heighs TEL (8621) 6321 0909

ILS Beer Pong
ILS hosts a weekly beer pong tournament that victorious team will win two bottles of Smirnoff Vodka to take home and 2 Special Olympics Gold Medals! RMB50 per team to enter for the pitcher with the winning team staying on for free. I Love Shanghai TEL (8621) 5228 6899

ShanghaiLGBT Quiz Night
Welcome to join "ShanghaiLGBT Quiz Night" of trivia. Free entry, RMB15/Qingdao Beer and 20% off all other drinks. Frangipani TEL (8621) 5375 0084

Friday, November 13, 2009
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Lions in the House
Mural Bar presents to you on November 13 the return of shanghai's number one reggae band. The Lions of Puxi renowned for their phat baselines and jamming dubby reggae flavours are back to tear it up at Mural. This seven member band has been steadily making a mark for itself over the years in Asia and are now back at Mural to jam the house down. Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023

Sweatshop Present: Roni Size + Dynamite MC
Arguably one of the biggest and most influential names in UK electronic music scene, Bristol native Roni Size rise to acclaim with the breakout success of his debut album New Forms, which later went on to win Britain's prestigious Mercury Award, and confirmed his stature and vaulted to a greater degree of popularity than any other drum'n'bass producer. Alongside long-time Full Cycle comrade Dynamite MC, the duo will be making their first ever, and the one and only appearance in China. This will be monumental so get your tickets and get there early! The Shelter TEL (8621) 6437 0400

The Future
Tonight is a wonderful night you don't want to miss. You will be with Dada's lovely mixed crowd on the dance floor with your hands in the air, screaming and shouting! Or take your seat in the bar and watch others doing it. Dada TEL (86) 1580 1865 649

Saturday, November 14, 2009
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Uprooted Sunshine
Uprooted Sunshine are very excited and honoured to present a Jamaican born Chinese dub and reggae master, the legendary Clive Chin! The Shelter TEL (8621) 6437 0400

Mushroom Magic
Mushrooms have arrived! King Bolete, Matsutake, Oyster, Wild Yunnan, Swollen-Stalked Catat, coming in all shapes, sizes and varieties, taste this season's bounty at its best. Prepared in Whampoa Club's signature style, taste the beautifully simple but exquisite salt-baked assortment of Yunnan wild mushrooms or the more unusual King Bolete mushrooms mousse cake with home-made mushroom ice cream. Whampoa Club TEL (8621) 6321 3737

Shaker Xperience
Fed up with a standard after work bar drinks? Welcome to here and enjoy our "Shaker Xperience" from 7:00pm to 9:30pm. Urban Bar TEL (8621) 6266 7969

Sunday, November 15, 2009
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SinDay Sundays
Ever not knowing where to go after your brunch and looking for the perfect Sunday afternoon party? We introduce to you "Sinday" - a party that starts at 4:00pm, free canapes pass around and special discount on Taittinger Champagne (RMB480 per bottle, RMB80 per glass). No cover. SIN TEL (8621) 6267 7779

SunJam
LOgO presents SunJam to jam the best Shanghai musician together after party by DJ Casie Lane (USA) spinning soulful deep house. You don't need to be a pro, you just need to bring your guitar, bass or percussion, and jam! Special drinks of the night - Sangria glass at RMB20. Starts at 10:00pm. No cover. LOgO TEL (8621) 6281 5646

Delicious Weekend Brunch Treat
Come as a group of four and Laris will treat one of you to a complimentary brunch. Minimum order of three courses each, at RMB228, required. Available on Saturdays and Sundays, from 11:30am to 3:00pm. Laris TEL (8621) 6321 9922

Original Opera "The King Of Chu" By Shanghai Opera House
Tickets selling for 80-380rmb.
November 18-19, Shanghai Oriental Art Center - Opera Hall TEL (8621) 6854 1234

Yu Ching Fei 2009 Shanghai Concert
Tickets selling for 180-1280rmb.
November 28, Shanghai Grand Stage (Shanghai Gymnasium) TEL (8621) 6438 5200

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