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        Volume 14, issue 210 - January 4, 2010
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Dining Out

Bai Le Ting
Bai Le Ting is a newly opened Japanese-style buffet restaurant. Aiming to gain the good first impression, we are ready to serve you wholeheartedly. Our restaurant provides fresh food, including meat, seafood, and vegetables, good environment, and perfect services. Special offers are also available to celebrate our opening. Address: 6 floor of Parkland, No. 19 of Jiefang Road, Zhongshan District

Samba World
Samba World is a barbecue buffet restaurant. Our restaurant has a good environment and elegant decoration, making it a perfect place for dating and friends gathering. Band and singer performances at night will add fun to your dining. The most important is that our food are delicious and well-accepted by local people. You will never regret for choosing us! Address: 2 floor, Tower A of Wanda Washington, No. 281 of Zhongshan Road, Xigang District TEL (86411) 8689 7777

Travel Information

Minghu International Hot Spring & Skiing Resort
With a developed area of 330,000 square meters, Minghu International Hot Spring & Skiing Resort is a tourism and leisure resort that integrates skiing, skating, swimming, and fishing. About 27.2% of the resort is covered by forests, 27.8% is grass, and 8.9% is water. The total area of the skiing and hot spring zone reaches 130,000 square meters, accounting for 36.1% of the resort. Sports activities available in the resort include golf, equestrianism, fishing, shooting, and hot spring swimming. Address: Paotai Exit of Shenyang-Dalian Highway (55km away from Dalian), Paotai Town TEL (86411) 8525 9999

Dalian Chenguang Travel Service
Dalian Chenguang Travel Service is a major travel service under the Dalian Municipal Bureau of Tourism. Over years' of development and with the help of our experienced managing staff, our company has set up many departments, including comprehensive business department, local reception department, group arranging department, and tickets center, providing quality and efficient services to our customers. Address: Room 702-704, Meihua Mansion, 77 Zhigong Street, Zhongshan District TEL (86411) 8270 9331


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Hotel Deals

Chinese New Year Escape Offer
Farewell the year of the Ox and welcome another marvelous year of the Tiger at the Grand Millennium Beijing with an irresistible deal! RMB600+15% per room per night for superior room only | RMB688+15% per room per night inclusive of daily breakfast for one person | RMB768+15% per room per night inclusive of daily breakfast for two persons. * Valid from 12th February, 2010 to 23rd February, 2010 * Complimentary internet service * The above package cannot be used in conjunction with other hotel special promotions and contract rates. Contact Line: (8610) 8587 6888-5888, Email: reservations@grandmillenniumbeijing.com

Smart Enough to Make the Holiday Season Truly Memorable
There is nothing to be missed at this winter holiday season. Stay with Holiday Inn Century City Chengdu to have a memorable holiday celebration with your loved ones and family. Christmas and New Year room promotion starts from RMB498, available from 24th December 2009 to 3rd January 2010. 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.

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The package inculdes one free private airport transfer, including our airport butler service, per one-night stay or return transfer if staying 2 nights or more (please note preference and flight number). Complementary buffet breakfast daily and Free Internet access included. The Business Value Rate is subject to a 15% surcharge per night. For reservations: reservations.beijing@kempinski.com or Tel: (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 5522.

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Health & Fitness

Yijian Hair Salon
Established by Li Zheng, Yijian Hair Salon is a fashionable new hair salon in Dalian. Aiming to design beautiful hairstyles for consumers, our store continue to train talented designers who can create hairstyles that are suitable for various kinds of people. Once you step in our store, we promise to satisfy your pursuit of beauty. Address: No. 135 of Shanghai Road, Zhongshan District TEL (86411) 8269 3266

Dalian Tianchao Central Hospital
Dalian Tianchao Central Hospital is located at the development zone of this beautiful city. Aiming at bringing beauty and confidence to ladies of Dalian, we will offer comfortable environment and considerate services to you. Our special and professional beauty service can handle a variety of skin problems. In only 3 weeks, you will have the good feelings of being beautiful and white. Address: 1-1, No.52, Cuizu Community, Economic and Technological Development Zone, Dalian TEL (86411) 8764 6655

Relocations

Dalian Hongshun Relocation Company
Dalian Hongshun Relocation Company is a professional relocation company that attaches great importance to reputation. We have many relocation vehicles and professional service staff, providing relocation services for both individuals and enterprises. Our company also offers short and long-distance delivery services. Address: Room 1-201, No. 68 of Shikui Road, Xigang District TEL (86411) 8247 5133

Zhaolin Relocation Company
Dalian Zhaolin Relocation and Delivery Company is a professional relocation company. We have branches in different areas of the city, enabling us to make efficient arrangement to provide our customers with timely services. Our businesses cover moving services, long and short distance delivery, furniture fixing and dismounting, packaging, etc. Our workers will continue to try their best in serving the customers to respond to their supports. Address: No. 1 of Youyi Street, Ganzijing District TEL (86411) 8665 3360

Classifieds

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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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.

Dalian Gospel Translation
Dalian Gospel Translation Co., Ltd. is a large formal translation company established with the approval of Dalian Municipal Industrial and Commercial Administration. With the ultimate target of providing high quality and professional translations and interpretations to customers, we offer services in English, Japanese, German, French, Russian, Korean, Italian, Vietnamese, Thai, Portuguese, Spanish, Hungarian, Arabic, Dutch, Turkish, Polish, Romanian, Algerian, Indian, Malaysian, Indonesian, Swedish, Cambodian, Norwegian, and Czech. Our service fields cover nearly all industries. Address: Room 8918, 9 floor, Guoxin Mansion, 155 Youhao Road, Zhongshan District TEL (86411) 3975 6788

Dalian Tongda Transportation Company
Jointly formed with Japan JTB and Euro-Round Co., Ltd., Dalian Tongda Transportation Company is specialized in express business. Operating under the brand of Tusho Express, we offer professional and personalized services to all clients. With our own steady channels, we provide services such as document express, package express, and a special service named "next day delivery" in nine areas in Tokyo, Japan. Address: No. 86 of Rongmin Street, Zhongshan District TEL (86411) 8272 8808

Ming Ren Suits and Coats
We specialize in Ready Made and Custom Coats as well as custom suits for both Men and Women at very reasonable prices. Come visit our shops in Er Qi Market, boutique #32 on the second floor and #41-42 on the first floor. For more information or directions call Julie at (86)13840946046.

Nightlife
Bug-Bar
Bug-Bar is a three-floor bar known for its Lounge culture. As one of the most popular bar styles in Europe, Lounge represents for leisure and relax. Our bar covers an area of 300 square meters and can accommodate 70 people. Without heavy metal music or manic crowd, we offer you a perfect place for chatting with friends. In addition, we can hold various activities or meetings to meet the demands of customers. Address: Central Square of Classic Life, Democratic Square, Zhongshan District TEL (86411) 8266 9090
Biz Exhibitions & Art Exhibitions

Winter Art Exhibition
Throughout January. No. 46 Yongjing Street, XiGang District, Dalian (30m to the southeast of Railway Middle School)
TEL (86411) 8206 6300/8430 3318

Theater & Performances

2010 Dalian China New Year Concert
By Belgium Brussels Philharmonic Group. Admission: 1080rmb/880rmb/680rmb/380rmb/180rmb.
7pm, January 7-8. Dalian Development Area Grand Theatre, #237 Jin Ma Road TEL (86411) 8793 5611

Peking Opera Performance "Lie Hu Ji"
Featuring: Fu Peng and Cui Zhi. Admisssion: 50rmb/30rmb.
2pm, January 9, 2010. #1 Jinlin West Ln, Kunming Street (West of Dalian Foreign Lang.Inst) TEL (86411) 8230 5411

3-D Movie "Avatan"
Price TBD. Start showing on January 4. Wanda Theaters, Olympic Square TEL (86411) 8366 9988

Weekly Calendar

Monday, January 4, 2010
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3-D Movie "Avatan"
Wanda Theaters, Olympic Square TEL (86411) 8366 9988

Tuesday, January 5, 2010
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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.

Thurday, January 7, 2010
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2010 Dalian China New Year Concert
7pm. Dalian Development Area Grand Theatre, #237 Jin Ma Road TEL (86411) 8793 5611

Friday, January 8, 2010
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2010 Dalian China New Year Concert
7pm. Dalian Development Area Grand Theatre, #237 Jin Ma Road TEL (86411) 8793 5611

Saturday, January 9, 2010
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Peking Opera Performance "Lie Hu Ji"
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.

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!

ICD Activities Suspended
There are no ICD activities planned for the next 2 weeks. We will resume our regular activities the second week of January 2010. Visit www.icdalian.com for updated information about our activities. Enjoy the holiday season!

Notice
Kids' inline hockey will take a break for winter and resume on March 6th. Email adrianconradi@gmail.com for more info.

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

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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