Beijing's Caf Cha's in the Shangri-La Hotel is preparing succulent seafood, and tender meat. Celebrations will also be held at Shang Palace Chinese restaurant, the hotel lobby and grand ball room. 6841-0013, or 6841-2211 ext 2888

European flair

"Trip to North Europe" is the theme of Chang Fu Gong Hotel's Christmas party this year. The banquet hall will be fully decorated with the northern Europe landscape and Finnish wooden church. A special cooked Christmas dinner buffet will be served in Chinese, Japanese and Western style. There will be also a performance. 5877-5555

Holiday offer

Stay one night with us and get the next night free at the Renmin Square Hotels, which celebrates this festive season with exclusive offers. Available from December 23 -January 3. (029) 8792-8888 ext 4261/4262

French-style Christmas

FLO-Justine's at Jianguo Hotel Beijing will present an elegant and classical set menu for Christmas Eve. A Christmas buffet dinner in the cafe shop, banquet room and Charlie's Bar will be held, as well as a Chinese-style dinner at the Shang Court Chinese Restaurant. There will also be a fantastic show and grand lucky draw. 6500-2233 ext 8085

Big-time buffet

Regal Palace prepares a Gala Night featuring culinary highlights and festive jubilation. Regal Palace Theatre Restaurant provides Las Vegas-type entertainment featuring a spectacular show and a generous buffet. There will be games as well as grand lucky draws, and surprising prizes. December 24, 7:30pm - 00:30am 6773-1234 ext 3930, or 8778-9888 ext 222

Culinary treats for Christmas Eve

Kunlun Hotel Beijing provides all-around gourmet choices, with its excellent Shanghai, Cantonese, Japanese, Thai restaurants, and international buffets at the Summit Club and the Mezzanine Lounge. The hotel's grand prize for lucky draw is a five-day holiday for two to South Korea, including roundtrip airfare. 6590-3388

Donations for children

China World Hotel, Beijing, once again presents its Christmas Tree of Hope, an annual fundraising event to support Care for Children. In addition, the hotel has announced that part of the proceeds of its sales of Christmas hampers and Christmas goodies will also benefit Care for Children. 6505-2266 ext 628 (donations), 6505-2266 ext 43 (Christmas gift)

Other hotel restaurants

Chinese dim sum

Horizon Chinese Restaurant at Shangri-La's Kerry Centre Hotel prepares authentic Cantonese and Sichuan cuisine ranging from traditional dim sum to exquisite banquets. There are also regional specialty dishes from other regions of China. 6561-8833 ext 41

International buffet

Bistro at Tianhong Plaza Hotel offers an international buffet featuring seafood, as well as Chinese, Japanese, Indian, and Western foods until December 31. 8235-6699 ext 650/651

German fair for Christmas

Der Landgraf offers a Christmas buffet with original German food, along with lucky draw and live music. Beer and soft drinks for free before 9 pm. December 24, starts at 6 pm. 6768-2664

Champagne Christmas

Christmas at the Kerry Centre features spectacular entertainment by iconic rock singer, Zheng Jun, likened to Spice Girls. A lush affair with house wines, beer and soft drinks flowing freely all night long, and a luscious spread of fresh seafood and traditional Christmas fare to delight your palate. Toast on a complimentary glass of Champagne, and anticipate winning one of many great lucky draw prizes. Price starts from 2,188 yuan per person. 6:30pm, Sun Dec 24, Grand Ballroom, 2nd Floor, Kerry Centre. 6561-8833 ext 6664.

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