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        Volume 14, issue 216 - Februray 15, 2010
       
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Great China Deals!

Celebrate Art in Shanghai with a Special Dinner Buffet in Pudong

Beijing's Newest Champagne Brunch Every Sunday at Hilton Beijing Wangfujing

Chinese New Year toasts are Better When Shared at Sheraton Shenzhen Futian Hotel

Grand Millennium Beijing Havana Lifestyle

Chinese New Year at Four Points by Sheraton Shenzhen

The Westin Shenzhen Nanshan starts at RMB1300 per night

Weather Forecast
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China News

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Funny Pics
These are real pictures taken by real China travelers!

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Adopt a Pet

Each week we highlight a pet that you can help adopt or foster in Shanghai!

SCAA is Shanghai's privately run animal protection association, founded and supported by the expatriate community and dedicated to saving the lives of homeless companion animals. SCAA helps facilitate adoption of abandoned animals, educate about pet care, and support animal shelter projects. For more information please visit scaashanghai.org

Dining Out

Yiang Cha Culture at Ai Mei
Delight yourself by the wide selection of more than 100 dim sum favorites and various tea prepared by Hongkong Chef Peter Cheung. 25% discount offered on a la carte dim sum selections Lunch time from 10:30am to 2:30pm, every Saturday and Sunday For reservation, dial tel. no. (8621) 3318 9999 ext. 7700.

Oceans 11 - Seafood Dinner Buffet
Each Friday and Saturday night Infinity presents a brilliant seafood dinner buffet bursting with 11 types of seafood with sushi, sashimi, crab, prawns, oysters as well as the very best of Asian and Western dishes, crisp baked breads and sinful desserts. Adults RMB 238* per person Children RMB 128* per person inclusive of 1 draught beer, soft drink or fruit juice Level 1 Infinity Dinner 18:00 - 22:00 For reservations, please call: (8621) 5130 0000 ext 4009 *Prices are subject to 15% surcharge 1199 Ying Chun Road, Pudong Shanghai.

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 4th February, 2010 to 28th 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

Suite Lifestyle at Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
Book minimum 2 nights in a Lifestyle Suite at Best Available Rates plus a supplement of only RMB200 and enjoy the following benefits: Access to Executive Lounge | Complimentary one hour signature treatment at The Spa | Choice of airport pick up or drop off. Valid until December 31, 2010. Reservations , please call: (8610) 5812 8888 or visit www.wangfujing.hilton.com

Hotel Kunlun Spectacular Spring Festival Rooms Promo
Spectacular Spring Festival room rates from 10 to 21 February: Deluxe RMB688net; Executive Deluxe RMB788net; Family Suite RMB1500net; Exc Dlx & Family Ste inc: welcome champagne; 24hr butler; morning call coffee, tea, juice; Exc Floor Afternoon Tea & Happy Hr; all-day fruit and beverage svc at 29th fl Summit Club lounge. All Hotel Kunlun guestrooms from 10 to 21 February include: 1 complimentary extra bed, 4pm late check-out, Exc Floor buffet bkft for 2. Reservations and info: tel (8610) 6590 3473; email res@hotelkunlun.com

Elite Package
From 01 January to 28 February 2010, reserve deluxe room and paying RMB 200 additionally, you will be upgraded to Club Room with the following benefits: Breakfast at Monsoon Restaurant | Free internet access in the room for the entire stay | Regale yourself on complimentary coffee, tea, soft drinks, juice and Evian mineral water throughout the day in Club lounge | Spend the sun-set moment with canapes and cocktail from 5:30pm to 8:00pm daily in Club Lounge. For more information, please call (8610) 5852 5888 - reservation.

The Jianguo Hotel Beijing---Your Green Home in Beijing CBD
Jianguo Hotel Beijing is situated adjacent to the Jianguomenwai diplomatic quarter, in the heart of Beijing's business and administrative centre. The hotel has well-appointed suites and rooms which combine comfortable and up-to date business requirement, always focusing on business traveler, and its structure and characteristic interior decoration and luxuriant water garden and courtyard have the elegant and naturally beautiful environment that is unique in Beijing. The hotel's ground level with a complex of western and Chinese restaurants, bar, cafe, lobby lounge and beer garden and its dedicated meeting and banqueting rooms can cater every client's needs. No.5 Jianguomenwai Da Jie,Beijing 100020, P.R.China. Tel: (8610) 6500 2233; Fax: (8610) 6500 2871; E-mail: jianguo@hoteljianguo.com; Website: http://www.hoteljianguo.com

Early Booker
Book Early and save up to 20% on your Luxury vacation or business trip! Plan your business or leisure trip early and take advantage of Kempinski's Early Booker Rates, reflecting a discount of 20% on published rates. For the best rates available, make your reservation online at Kempinski.com, at least 30 days before the date of arrival, and pre-pay your stay at the time of reservation. Planning ahead has never been so attractive! For reservations: Reservations.Beijing@kempinski.com; Tel: (8610) 6465 3388 ext. 5522; Fax: (8610) 6462 2204.

Winter Saver Promotion at Marco Polo Parkside, Beijing
From November 1st, 2009 to February 28th, 2010, make your Winter Saver reservation at our Best Available Rate (BAR) and enjoy complimentary buffet breakfast, late check-out till 4:00pm and many more benefits. Located in the Olympic centre of Beijing, Marco Polo Parkside is within walking distance from the Olympic Park, the famous "Bird's Nest" and "Water Cube". For more information or reservations, please kindly contact us at Tel. (8610) 5963 6580 or resv.prk@markopolohotels.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!

Travel Information

Daily Flights from Beijing/Shanghai to Istanbul
Daily operations to more than 132 major European cities and Middle East countries, also regular flights to North Africa, Central Asia, North America and Far East major cities. For more information, please visit www.thy.com or call us TK Beijing:(8610) 6465 1867, TK Shanghai:(8621) 3222 0022 or click here

Choose Najing as your next destination
Nanjing is the capital of Jiangsu Province.Nanjing is China's four famous ancient capital and one of the historical and cultural city.Nanjing is located in the lower Yangtze.The lower reaches of the Yangtze River is also an important industrial city and economic center.You can find fashion in the city's unique charm and history exist side by side.For more information, please call: (8621) 6832 6589

3 days/2 nights in Hangzhou
Hangzhou is one of China's four garden city.It has a rich and exciting cultural landscape of nature.When the Yuan Dynasty in China.There was a famous Italian traveler Marco Polo praised as "the world's most beautiful and luxurious city."There is also a famous ancient Chinese people praised Hangzhou: heaven on down ,there is Suzhou and Hangzhou.So you could enjoy your wonderful vacation in this ancient and beautiful city.For more information, please call: (8621) 6309 1133


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Health & Fitness

Keep a healthy body in Hatha Yoga
Hatha Yoga clubs is Shanghai's first professional yoga practice for places that India's master Eing Dichuan disciples founded.Hatha yoga is getting closer to the original Indian yoga system, and the effectiveness of obvious.Come to enjoy the country experienced teachers Hada, an American yoga teacher and yoga master of India close guidance.For enquiries or reservations, please call (8621) 6321 6622

Enjoy a nice skincare in Yujiutang
Yujiutang Church by a number of national Chinese medicine practitioners, health division, public health nurse suspended moxibustion, Chinese massage teacher, senior beauty consultants, Aroma Body composed of teachers, strong technical force.Carefully to the concept of health care to our bodies and the skin.For enquiries or reservations, please call (8621) 5013 1466

Relocations

Relocate With Shanghai Ningxiang
Ningxiang Trackbacks Transport Co., Ltd. Shanghai is founded in 2005.The number of Taiwan's existing cranes (8T-20T) and the size of transport vehicles (1.5T-10T) Er Shi sets, it also handling apparatus equipped.As well as more than 40 with long-term experience in handling the relocation of the transport workers .To meet the various needs of customers.Hot Line: (8621) 6497 0760

Shanghai Haibo Trackbacks
Shanghai Haibo (formerly NGS Trackbacks company) Trackbacks Transportation Co., Ltd., .Haibo is established in 2001 that Shanghai's rapid development in the establishment of late and moving companies.Scope of business not only engaged in various complex hoisting, handling, air-conditioning repair and maintenance, but also can engage in a number of schools, factories, offices and other enterprises, and residential quarters of the full range of property management support services.Toll-free: 800 620 0014

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 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

Hay Services makes your life free
Hay Services management team from the world's top 500 management.Excellent combination of traditional Chinese culture and modern western management concepts, training. The establishment of a strict screening assessment management system,Cultivating quality, caring, skilled home aides.Main business areas: maternal and child care centers; Rehabilitation and Aged Care Club; easy living Square; Hay cleaning Workshop; Thailand Qin Family Assistant Schools.If you want services from Hay Sevvice please call 400 8811 619

Rental car from Shanghai hanshen
Shanghai Hanshen Car Rental Service Company is equipped with a number of vehicles over more than 200 types of business and small and medium scale, high-grade cars car rental companies.Rental procedures are simple and convenient, as long as the car rental documents is complete, a half-day car can be mentioned.Truck drivers have been equipped with professional training, can provide on-site service.For more information, please call: (8621) 6888 6112

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exhibitions

Qiu Jie New Works Exhibition
The exhibition offers a window onto the imagination of the artist from inside the Shanghai Gallery of Art. Born in 1961 in Shanghai, Qiu Jie began his career as a political propaganda painter before moving to Switzerland 20 years ago. There he developed a pop political style to depict his vision of the world, creating a realism built up of storyboards and cinematographic shots.
February 5-March 31, 2010, Shanghai Gallery of Art TEL (8621) 6321 5757

Things From The Gallery Warehouse II
December 18, 2009-February 27, 2010, ShanghART H-Space TEL (8621) 6276 2818

Make Over
January 23-March 13, 2010, OV Gallery TEL (8621) 5465 7768

Eye of Compassion: Wang Chao Solo Exhibition
January 8-February 28, 2010, Art + Shanghai TEL (8621) 6248 4388

Zhang Huan Solo Exhibition
February 3-February 28, 2010, Shanghai Art Museum TEL (8621) 5671 0742

"Drink For Life": Concert + Photography Exhibition
January 8-March 10, 2010, Two Cities Gallery TEL (8621) 5252 1518

Four Choices For You
January 15-February 28, 2010, Eastlink Gallery TEL (8621) 6276 9932

Theater & Performances

Ballet "Swan Lake"
Tickets selling for 180-880rmb.
February 15-17, 2010, Shanghai Grand Theatre - Lyric Theatre TEL (8621) 6386 8686

Concert By Shanghai Light Music Ensemble
Tickets selling for 100-480rmb.
February 16, 2010, Shanghai Oriental Art Center - Concert Hall TEL (8621) 6854 1234

Original Dance Drama "Wild Zebra"
Tickets selling for 80-380rmb.
February 16-19, 2010, Shanghai Oriental Art Center - Opera Hall TEL (8621) 6854 1234

Sandy Lam 2010 Shanghai Concert
Tickets selling for 180-1280rmb.
February 19, 2010, Shanghai Grand Stage TEL (8621) 6438 5200

Shaoxing Opera "Painted Skin"
By Shanghai Yueju Opera Troupe. Tickets selling for 60-280rmb.
February 21-23, 2010, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre - Drama Salon TEL (8621) 6322 5075

Drama "New Houses And The Atrial"
Tickets selling for 120-180rmb.
February 2-28, 2010, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre - Drama Salon TEL (8621) 6473 4567

Comedy "Lost of Love"
Tickets selling for 120-150rmb.
February 22-28, 2010, Shanghai Grand Theatre - Studio Theatre TEL (8621) 6386 8686

Weekly Calendar

Monday, February 15, 2010
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Games Night
Dada invites you to join our "Game Night" with Nintendo Wii games on the big screen, Twister competitions, language games when you buy a pitcher of beer or a bottle of wine. Free entry. Dada TEL (8621) 1500 0182 212

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, February 16, 2010
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Salsa Night
Get shaky as M3 band kicks off Salsa Nights! Don't worry beginners, we're offering free salsa lessons from 8:00pm-9:00pm, getting you ready for the rest of the night full of Latin beats with salsa, rueda, and meringue. Drinks will be RMB40 from 8:00pm-10:00pm. Space is limited so call for reservations (Paul Li 1390 1959 846) one day in advance! Muse Park 97 TEL (8621) 5383 2328

I Love Ladies Night!
I Love Shanghai hosts ladies night with free drinks for ladies from 8:00pm until 1:00am. Guys, well, don't. Free entry. I Love Shanghai TEL (8621) 5228 6899

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, February 17, 2010
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Bartender's Special
Every Wednesday, our bartender mixes up a special cocktail for RMB45! Sasha's Restaurant and Bar TEL (8621) 6474 6628

Ladies Night
Kaiba hosts all the ladies for a buy 1 get 1 night on all of our Belgian Draft Beers and a selection of other bottled beers. This night is for you! Kaiba TEL (86) 1391 8205 170

Ladies on Top
Barabarossa hosts "Ladies on Top" every Wednesday with free selected cocktails on the third floor and roof-top terrace. DJs Perseau plays funk and house all night. Barbarossa Lounge TEL (8621) 6318 0220

Thursday, February 18, 2010
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Blissfully L'orange
Every Thursday Bling will be hosting Blissfully L'orange Ladies, come and enjoy new cocktails made with the much acclaimed Grey Goose L'orange. Immerse yourself in the never before seen life size board game and win prizes. Grand prizes are limited, it's strictly first served. Bling TEL (86) 1590 0955 880

Magic Thursdays
Club Sky hosts crazy magic party with international DJs spinning and live magicians performing. A fascinating night in the Sky. Open bar for RMB80, starts at 10:00pm. Club Sky TEL (8621) 6255 5626

Martini Night
Martini tasting at its best in one of Shanghai's longest-running parties. A live DJ spinning R&B, disco, and funk sets the backdrop for you to enjoy 2-for-1 martinis all night. Laris TEL (8621) 6321 9922

Friday, February 19, 2010
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Shelter.cn Website Launch
Finally, after almost 2 years of procrastinating, shelter.cn is finally going online! Regular updates, music downloads, blog and giveaways will be available, plus up to the minute schedule news! Come celebrate us finally getting our shit together and getting online with a whole host of guests from the Shelter regular crews!! Drinks specials all night long, plus come see the new addition to our soundsystem! The Shelter TEL (8621) 6437 0400

Mackenson
Welcome French hip-hop producer and rapper Mackenson comes to Club G Plus for RnB Session Feat. Come and check his hot music. Club G Plus TEL (8621) 5386 8088

Up Your Funk
Mural's original open bar night will help with the first bit, and Shanghai's hottest DJs Shige (JPN), Alan Shanyinde (UK), Thomas, Elnomo, Trix and hBd will get that booty bopping all night long. RMB100 open bar from 10:00pm to 2:00am. Mural TEL (8621) 6433 5023

Saturday, February 20, 2010
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Nougatine
Directly from Manhattan comes this smart bistro on the fourth floor of Three on the Bund. The casual sibling to Jean Georges, Nougatine features the same top-notch cooking in a relaxed setting, with walk-ins welcome. Jean Georges, Three on the Bund TEL (8621) 6321 7733

Sweatshop Feat Shimon
Shimon's studio skills along with his performances are recognized & highly appreciated the world over. He has recently launched his own independent label, AudioPorn Records and has been racking up the hours in the studio preparing sure to be massive tracks for release on his own imprint. The Shelter TEL (8621) 6437 0400

DJ Alessandro
Italian DJ Alessandro will spin disco at the Glamour Bar, drawing in the influence of late 70s disco, made famous by Studio 54 and Paradise Garage. Alessandro has played Manilupa Music Island in Italy, as well as several venues and events in Shanghai. Glamour Bar TEL (8621) 6350 9988

Sunday, February 21, 2010
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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

Upcoming Events

Andreas Scholl Aria Concert
Tickets selling for 60-480rmb.
March 7, 2010, Shanghai Concert Hall TEL (8621) 6386 5772

Super Junior 2010 Shanghai Concert
Tickets selling for 780-1280rmb.
March 6, 2010, Shanghai Grand Stage TEL (8621) 6438 5200

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