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 Dining Out |
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New Year Special Offers
Chinese New Year Special Offers, Four Points by Sheraton
Shenzhen well prepare the reunion set menus for you in
'China Spice' from RMB 1388. Book in advance, a bottle
of wine push the cash vouchers will be complementary for
each set menu. 'Taste' all day dining restaurant new year
buffet fevers, buy five get one free, or even two bottles
of wine for every ten person dine-in. Let us bring the
infinite joy for your long-awaited reunion with family
and friends. For reservation information: (86 755) 8358
8655.
 Celebrate
Chinese New Year at The Westin Shenzhen Nanshan
A time to celebrate, reunite and show your love to family
and friends. Indulge in this festive Chinese tradition
with our special menus and delicious cuisine, including
abalone, lobster, star garoupa... presented beautifully
for this cheerful Chinese New Year holiday. Successfully
reserve and pay deposit before February 6, you will stand
a chance to receive a complimentary Hennessey X.O. Subject
to 15% service charge. For more information or to make
a reservation, please call us at (86 755) 8634 8383. Address:
9028-2, Shennan road, Nanshan district, Shenzhen
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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 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
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 February Room Promotion
Take advantage of Hotel Kunlun's Room rate promotion.
A great price gets you a room with complimentary broadband
internet, fitness center, and pool access. Deluxe Room:
RMB 980 net inclusive of breakfast; Deluxe Grand Room:
RMB 1080 net inclusive of breakfast; Premier Deluxe
Room: RMB 1180 net inclusive of breakfast; Executive
Deluxe Room: RMB1380 inclusive of Summit Club Executive
breakfast. Reservations are required in advance, subject
to availability. For further information, please contact
Hotel Kunlun's Reservations Department at: Tel: (8610)
6590 3388 ext. 5457 or email us: res@hotelkunlun.com
 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
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 Travel Information |
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Shrine
Of South China Sea Joss
Shrine of South China Sea Joss, also known as Bo Luo
Temple, is the place emperors offering sacrifices to
the sea god in ancient China, and also the starting
place for the maritime Silk Road. First built in 594
AD during the Sui Dynasty, Shrine of South China Sea
Joss has now more than 1,400 years of history and the
most complete building group in all China's sea god
shrines. From February 11 to 13 each year of lunar calendar,
there will be temple fair, one of the largest traditional
temple fairs in Guangzhou. Address: Miaotou Village,
Nangang Town, Huangpu District, Guangzhou.
Hai
Chai Jiao
This is the easternmost land of Shenzhen. You can enjoy
the first sunshine of a day and the bright night sky
shining with stars as there is little light pollution
-- only remember to bring a tent for camping. It is
a good place for hiking. With the fresh air, the blue
sea, the surging waves, and the singing birds, you will
forget the all the pressure and worries from life. Address:
Dongchong Village, Nan'ao Town, Longgang District, Shenzhen.
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 Relocations |
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Guangzhou
Mingju Moving Co., Ltd
Founded in 1998, it now has more than 30 vehicles and
over 120 well-trained staff. Service provided include
short and long-distance home moving, office and factory
moving, piano moving and other related services. No
tip is charged. Clients will get compensation if there
is damage during the moving. 24-hour hotline: (8620)
8160 8928
Zhongping
Relocation Service Company
One of the earliest relocation service providers in
Shenzhen. Professional-trained staff are quite skillful
in packaging and disassembly. Home moving, office relocation,
long-distance cargo stowage, heavy equipment and air
conditioner relocation are all available here. Call
to get a reservation and the details about us and our
services. TEL (86755) 8836 1008
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Property/Real Estate |
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| Apartment
Near The Subway For Rent
The apartment has two bedrooms, one living room and one
bathroom, total area being 68 square meters. Subway stations
and bus stops are in ten minutes' walk distance. Supermarket,
shopping center, hospitals, banks, schools, kindergartens
are nearby. Rental: RMB1,500 per month, paid monthly. Two
months' rental shall be paid as deposit in advance. Call
Mr. Liu at (86) 1376 3379 140 to get detailed information.
Address: Lan Ting Ying Yuan, No. 28 Jili Street, Qianjin
Road, Jiangnan Avenue, Haizhu District, Gaungzhou.
Two-Bedroom
Apartment In Buji For Rent
This 72-square meter apartment is at the third floor of
the 11-floor building in the Grand Century Garden in Buji.
It has two bedrooms, two living rooms and an independent
bathroom. Furniture, cable TV, broad band, and air conditioner
are available. Rental: RMB2,000 per month, paid quarterly.
Family tenants are welcomed. Call Ms Wang at (86) 1371 5350
861 to visit the apartment. Address: Grand Century Garden,
Buji, Longgang District, Shenzhen. |
 Services |
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shenzhen@lehmanbrown.com
Xin
Yi Jia Homemaking (Guangzhou) Limited
As a large-scale family service and early child education
service provider in Guangzhou, we mainly offer early education
instructor, babysitter, family housekeeper, maternity
matron and domestic help to Chinese and foreign families
in Guangzhou. All staff of Xin Yi Jia are picked from
labor departments, Women's Federation and professional
colleges, and are well trained before they get down to
work. Office address: Room 2306-2307, Huangchaoge, Nantian
Plaza, Huacheng Avenue, Pearl River New Town, Guangzhou.
TEL (8620) 2238 5118
English
Bridge Translation Co., Ltd
English Bridge offers translating and consulting services
to individuals and companies in IT, automobile, machine,
electronics, agriculture machine, telecommunication, medicine,
chemical engineering, petroleum, energy sources, environmental
protection and many other fields. Head office address:
Room 603, Lianhua Building, Hongli Road, Shenzhen. TEL
(86755) 2608 4502 |
 Biz Exhibitions
& Art Exhibitions |
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Guangzhou
Art Exhibition By Fang Chuxiong
February 9-March 7. Guangdong Museum of Art TEL (8620)
8735 1468
Muma
Huan Cheng-Work By Guangzhou Youth Artists
February 7-March 7. Muma Art Space TEL (8620) 8423 8275
Cheng
Yongqiang's Works Exhibition
January 30-March 5. Yuge Art Salon TEL (8620) 8157 1006
Xiaozhou
Art Exhibition
January 29-February 28. Xiaozhou Art District
Black
And White-City Photography Exhibition
January 29-February 28. Guangzhou International Art
Space Station TEL (86) 1382 4420 635
The
Shot Of Ghosts In Guangzhou-Guangzhou Experimental Photography
Exhibition 2010
January 29-February 28. Xiaozhou Art District
You
West I East-Contemporary Art Exhibition
January 22-February 28. Guangdong Museum of Art TEL
(8620) 8735 1468
Heilongjiang
Print Exhibition
January 22-February 28. Guangdong Museum of Art TEL
(8620) 8735 1468
Guangdong
Youth Print Exhibition
January 22-February 28. Guangdong Museum of Art TEL
(8620) 8735 1468
Shenzhen
Magnificent 7: Fashion And Portraitures By Hong Kong
Professional Photographers
February 6-March 12. OCT Art & Design Gallery TEL
(86755) 3399 3222
How
Far Apart-Works By Chen Shuxia
December 12, 2009-March 7, 2010. He Xiangning Art Museum
TEL (86755) 2660 4540
The
Edge Of Chaos-Works By Liu Qinghe
December 12, 2009-March 7, 2010. He Xiangning Art Museum
TEL (86755) 2660 4540
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Monday,
February 22, 2010
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Enjoy Jazz @ C:UNION
Each Sunday and Monday, come to C:UNION Guangzhou to
enjoy a jazz night with Lin Chang's Jazz Band. C:UNION
TEL (86) 1358 0353 034
Dazzled
And Enchanted-New Age Animamix Exhibition
Guangdong Museum of Art TEL (8620) 8735 1468
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
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Dazzled And Enchanted-New Age Animamix Exhibition
Guangdong Museum of Art TEL (8620) 8735 1468
Beat
& Fire
Shekou's newest Columbian rock band playing the best
of Latino and Rock music will be playing every night
from Tuesday to Saturday from 10pm till late at McCawley's
Irish Bar in Seaworld, Shekou. McCawley's Irish Bar
(86755) 2668 4496
Wednesday, February 24,
2010
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Dazzled And Enchanted-New Age Animamix Exhibition
Guangdong Museum of Art TEL (8620) 8735 1468
Thursday, February 25,
2010
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Dazzled And Enchanted-New Age Animamix Exhibition
Guangdong Museum of Art TEL (8620) 8735 1468
Willow
Neilson Quartet China Tour Shenzhen Performance
Ticket: RMB60, RMB40 for students. 9pm. Idutang OCT
LOFT TEL (86755) 2691 1826
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, February 26, 2010
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Wang Wen Guangzhou Performance
Admission: RMB50 at door, RMB40 for presell and students.
8:30pm. Guangzhou Tekkwun Livehouse TEL (8620) 8667
0302
Anime
Music Drama: Who Is The Friend
Ticket: RMB50-260. Beilei Theater of Guangzhou Children's
Palace TEL (8620) 8136 1483
Dazzled
And Enchanted-New Age Animamix Exhibition
Guangdong Museum of Art TEL (8620) 8735 1468
Saturday, February 27,
2010
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Willow Neilson Quartet China Tour Guangzhou Performance
Ticket: RMB80. 9pm. Derose Mocha Cafe TEL (8620) 3838
3325
Scream-Defend
Our Little-remained Culture
Ticket: RMB25. 9pm. Guangzhou Tekkwun Livehouse TEL
(8620) 8667 0302
Now-Lantern
Festival Concert 2010
Ticket: RMB80-380. Symphony Hall of Xinghai Concert
Hall TEL (8620) 8735 3869
Anime
Music Drama: Who Is The Friend
Ticket: RMB50-260. Beilei Theater of Guangzhou Children's
Palace TEL (8620) 8136 1483
Dazzled
And Enchanted-New Age Animamix Exhibition
Guangdong Museum of Art TEL (8620) 8735 1468
Sunday, February 28,
2010
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Xitieshi Guangzhou Concert
Ticket: RMB80-880. 7:30. Guangzhou Baiyun International
Convention Center TEL (8620) 8880 0888
Concert:
Happy New Year Of Tiger
Ticket: RMB80-380. Symphony Hall of Xinghai Concert
Hall TEL (8620) 8735 3869
Anime
Music Drama: Who Is The Friend
Ticket: RMB50-260. Beilei Theater of Guangzhou Children's
Palace TEL (8620) 8136 1483
Enjoy
Jazz @ C:UNION
Each Sunday and Monday, come to C:UNION Guangzhou to
enjoy a jazz night with Lin Chang's Jazz Band. C:UNION
TEL (86) 1358 0353 034
Dazzled
And Enchanted-New Age Animamix Exhibition
Guangdong Museum of Art TEL (8620) 8735 1468
Zhang
Di 2010 China Tour Shenzhen Concert
Ticket: RMB80-680. Shenzhen Poly Theater TEL (86755)
8637 1698
Pecha
Kucha Night
Free admission. 7:30pm-9pm. Idutang-OCT LOFT TEL (86755)
2691 1826
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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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