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August 2010

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

Tap on the Hottest Deals at Grand Millennium Beijing this Summer

RMB 1088 +15% per room per night for superior room accommodation. Only RMB1388 + 15% per room per night for Executive Club Room with full Club benefit. Validity: June 1-August 31 2010 Tel: (86 10) 8587 6888 - 5888.

Hotel Kunlun July Room Promotion

My what a great July! Super rates and complimentary internet Fitness Center and pool access! Weekday rates: Deluxe Room: RMB1080net w/breakfast; Premier Deluxe Room: RMB1380net w/breakfast; Executive Deluxe Room: RMB1580 w/Executive Floor breakfast. Weekend rates: Deluxe Room: RMB980 net w/breakfast; Premier Deluxe Room: RMB1180 net w/breakfast; Executive Deluxe Room: RMB1380 w/Executive Floor breakfast. Advance reservations required subject to availability. Tel: (86 10) 6590 3388 ext. 5457 or email: res@hotelkunlun.com.

Holiday at Kempinski

Now you can enjoy the timeless European luxury of the Kempinksi Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center for a special discounted price. The special rate includes a full buffet breakfast in our Kranzler's restaurant and also allows you full access to our spa and gym. The Promotion rates are subject 15% surcharge per night and minimum of 2 nights stay. For reservations please call: (86 10) 6465 3388 ext. 4068; Fax: (86 10) 6410 4060 or email us at reservations.beijing@kempinski.com; Online booking: www.kempinski.com/beijing; Address: 50 Liangmaqiao Road Chaoyang District Beijing 100125 P.RC.

The Family & Kid @Narada Sanya

Spend quality time with your family at the Narada Resort & Spa Sanya the one & only motel with private coast in beautiful Sanya Bay. You can receive a leisurely stroll on the resort's tropical garden; sipping freshly brewed beer at world renowned Paulaner Brauhaus all the way from Germany whilst watching the amazing sun set or unwind at the signature Angsana Spa. A vacantion heaven awaits… Address: Sanya Bay West Sanya 572000 Hainan Island P.R. China; Tel0898-38898888; Fax0898-38897777

Imagine a new upscale style at Pullman Hotels & Resorts from CNY 432++

Launched in early 2008 the Pullman network in Greater China currently counts 7 hotels in 6 cities in Shanghai Beijing Dongguan Guangzhou Sanya and Zhangjiajie. Pullman's comfortable facilities flowing spaces warm staff and new technology offer just the right balance of tranquility and friendliness. Pullman Lijiang Resort & Spa will be the new addition to the network which is scheduled to open by end of 2010. Accor Reservation Services Tel: 400 818 2688

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 motel extensive meeting facilities including the 324 square meters Grand ballroom like well like multi-function rooms. All facilities characteristic the state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment make this motel to be the perfect deal place just designed for you. Tel: (8610) 6480 9988. Email: sales@ramadabeijing.com

Summer

Getaway - Family Package at Sanya Marriott Resort &

Spa

Family Package includes: *Round trip airport transfers.

*Luxurious accommodation. *Daily breakfast for two.

*Free breakfast for kids under 12 years old. * RMB 500

dining credit. * One backpack per child containing various

items including a kid's cup for free flow soft drinks

in any of our outlets plus a coast dance designed for

maximum fun! * Daily selective complimentary activities

for kids & adults. * Up to a maximum 2 grown-up and

2 children per room. * Free use of a DVD Player with

a wide selection of DVDs and more..... Valid until December

30 2010. The cost of the "Family Package"

varies by season. To check current rates please visit

the Resort's website at www.sanyamarriottresort.com.

For bookings and enquires call toll free within China

on 400 888 5551 or contact Reservations directly on

(86 898) 8856 1133

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Shimen National Forestry Park

Situated at the northeast of Conghua and 86 kilometers away from Guangzhou Shimen National Forestry Park covers an area of 2636 hectares. Coldness in summer and warmness in winter make it an optimal place for nesting birds and beasts. The park has five scenic areas separately being rural scenery area Shimen (Stone Gate) scenic area Shizao (Stone Stove) scenic area Tiandangding (Heaven Peak) scenic area and canyon adventure area. Heaven Peak in the northwestern corner of the park is the highest peak in Guangzhou. Cultural landscape in the park includes ancient blockhouse Hushen Temple Sanxian Temple ruins and others. Admission: RMB40. TEL (8620) 8785 0738s

Wutong Mountain Scenic Area

Located at the east of Shenzhen Special Economic Zone Shenzhen Wutong Mountain Scenic Area has been inscribed in the seventh batch of National Scenic Areas list in 2010. The area is also one of the few country park style scenic areas adjacent to urban areas in China. The entire scenic area can be divided into eight different sections including the main entry area Feng Gu Ming Qin Area Wu Tong Yanyun area Bi Wu Qi Feng area ecological reserve forestation area Donghu Lake Park and Fairy Lake Botanical Garden. Hongfa Temple inside the Fairy Lake Botanical Garden is the research and communication center for Buddhism in Shenzhen and Hong Kong and also the most influential sacred Buddhism site and tourism attraction in Shenzhen. TEL (86755) 2570 8918

Guangzhou Youhao Relocation Service Company

More than ten years of efforts have made Youhao Relocation a professional in Guangzhou's moving and relocation service market. More than 100 well-trained staff and about 30 vehicles ensure timely and attentive service to our clients no thing individuals or various organizations. Long-haul relocation services are also available to Foshan Nanhai Shunde and Panyu. 24-hour hotline: (8620) 8160 8825

Shenzhen Shunshunfa Moving Company

Shunshunfa now has branches in Nanshan Baoan Luohu Futian Buji Longgang Yantian Longhua and Xili ensuring the corporation can allocate staff and facilities nearby to help you out with the troublesome relocation heavy equipment moving air conditioner maintenance and outdoor/indoor cleaning. Headquarter address: Room 1608 Guoxing Building Nanshan District Shenzhen. TEL (86755) 8882 0205

Luxury Decoration Apartment In Tianhe For Rent

This is a studio apartment with one bedroom a large living room an independent kitchen and a bathroom. The community Qiaoying Residential Garden is at the crossing area of Yueken Road and Shougouling Road in Tianhe District of Guangzhou near the College of Chinese Language and Culture of Jinan University. There is fruit and vegetable market inside the community and supermarket restaurants near nearby. It is the right place for white collars. CNY2700 for each month; rents can be paid monthly and two months' rents will be paid in progress like the deposit. Contact Ms. Peng at (86) 1311 2266 655 for other details.

Single Bedroom Apartment In Baoan Central District For Rent

The one-bedroom apartment is at the 5th floor of a 32-floor structure in Color Community in Baoan Central District Shenzhen. The apartment is finely decorated and well furnished with new furniture and appliances. Hospitals banks restaurants supermarkets department storestores can all be found near the community. CNY2200 each month paid monthly. No broker's fee. Contact Mr. Deng at (86) 1588 9571 796 for details.

Guangzhou

The First Festival Of Guangzhou Purple Stoneware Craftwork

July 29-August 1. Guangzhou Jinhan Exhibition Center TEL (8620) 3623 5671

Oil Painting Exhibition By Four Distinguished Artists

July 31-August 18. Yi Hai Tang Art Museum TEL (8620) 6262 5156

Calligraphy Painting & Photography Exhibition For Tenth Anniversary Of Guangdong Communication Group

July 27-August 8. Guangdong Museum of Art TEL (8620) 8735 1468

Landscape Painting Exhibition By Jiang Shan

July 17-August 16. Muma Art Space TEL (8620) 8423 8275

Guangdong Modern Dance Company Dance Photography Exhibition

July 11-August 15. Third floor of GOELIA Concept 225 TEL (8620) 8336 0050

Art Exhibition Of Works By Zheng Yefu

June 25-August 1. Guangdong Museum of Art TEL (8620) 8735 1468

Shenzhen

China International Transportation Technology Expo

July 28-30. Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center TEL (86755) 8284 8800

Fresh Eyes 2010-The 7th Annual Exhibition Of Dissertation Works In Painting From National Art Academies Across China

July 18-September 12. He Xiangning Art Museum TEL (86755) 2660 4540

Memorial Exhibition For Professor Zhang Zhi'an

July 9-31. Cang Le Ge Art Gallery TEL (86755) 8278 4166

Exhibition By Jia Aili: Good Moring World!

July 3-August 15. OCT Contemporary Art Terminal of He Xiangning Art Museum TEL (86755) 2691 5100

Solo Exhibition By Xie Zhengli

July 2-August 22. Shenzhen J & Z Gallery TEL (86755) 8633 7224

Taking A Stage-8 Critical Attitudes In Chinese And Dutch Architecture And Design

June 26-August 1. The OCT Art & Design Gallery TEL (86755) 3399 3222

Monday July 26 2010

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The 7th Guangdong Modern Dance Festival: Love 4×4

Ticket: RMB45 and 125 for students and senior citizens RMB90-680 for others. Symphony Hall of Xinghai Concert Hall TEL (8620) 8735 3869

Dou Zai-Wang Chuan Ink Painting Exhibition

Shenzhen babu Gallery TEL (86755) 8609 5506

Tuesday July 27 2010

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The 7th Guangdong Modern Dance Festival: Between Lines

Ticket: RMB45 and 125 for students and senior citizens RMB90-680 for others. Huanghuagang Theater TEL (8620) 8776 0445

One Lick Less China Tour Guangzhou Concert

Ticket: RMB40. 8pm. Guangzhou 191 Space TEL (8620) 8737 9375

Wednesday July 28 2010

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The 7th Guangdong Modern Dance Festival: Life Death and Love of Asian Men

Ticket: RMB45 and 125 for students and senior citizens RMB90-680 for others. Symphony Hall of Xinghai Concert Hall TEL (8620) 8735 3869

Thursday July 29 2010

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The 7th Guangdong Modern Dance Festival: Circle of Baptism & Grimm's Labyrinth

Ticket: RMB45 and 125 for students and senior citizens RMB90-680 for others. Huanghuagang Theater TEL (8620) 8776 0445

Friday July 30 2010

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The 7th Guangdong Modern Dance Festival: Velocity

Ticket: RMB45 and 125 for students and senior citizens RMB90-680 for others. Symphony Hall of Xinghai Concert Hall TEL (8620) 8735 3869

Drama: Zhen Qing Wu Rao

Ticket: RMB680-180. No. 13 Theater of Guangzhou Repertory Theatre Company TEL (8620) 8725 8626

Straits Philharmonic Orchestra Concert

Ticket: RMB80-580. 8pm. Shenzhen Concert Hall TEL (86755) 8284 1888

Saturday July 31 2010

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Drama: Zhen Qing Wu Rao

Ticket: RMB680-180. No. 13 Theater of Guangzhou Repertory Theatre Company TEL (8620) 8725 8626

Children's Drama: Little Red Riding Hood

Ticket: RMB70-80. Guangzhou Children's Activity Center TEL (8620) 8359 7796

Fantasy Cartoon Drama: Pinocchio

Ticket: RMB70-80. Guangzhou Children's Activity Center TEL (8620) 8359 7796

Bobby Chen Guangzhou Concert

Ticket: RMB280-580. 8pm. T:union Guangzhou TEL (8620) 3659 7623

Perfect Voice: Liang Yurong Hi-fi Concert

Ticket: RMB80-280. Symphony Hall of Xinghai Concert Hall TEL (8620) 8735 3869

Chorus of Shenzhen Middle School Concert

Ticket: RMB80-480. 8pm. Shenzhen Concert Hall TEL (86755) 8284 1888

Wu Bai & China Blue Spacebomb Tour Shenzhen Concert

Ticket: RMB180-580. Shenzhen Baoan gymnasium TEL (86755) 2786 9383

Moreno Donadel Piano Recital

Ticket: RMB20-100. Shenzhen Poly Theater TEL (86755) 8637 1698

Sunday August 1 2010

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Cartoon Drama: Dongguo And The Wolf

Ticket: RMB70-80. Guangzhou Children's Activity Center TEL (8620) 8359 7796

Perfect Voice Hi-fi Concert

Ticket: RMB80-280. Symphony Hall of Xinghai Concert Hall TEL (8620) 8735 3869

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 www.charityinchina.org/

to get started.

Shenzhen

Wanted: Hug Volunteers

Shekou Women's Intl Club is in great need of volunteers

who can cuddle show love and concern 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.sztm.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.sztm.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.sztm.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.