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BEIJING

Traditional and Western flavors

Hilton Beijing's moon cake gift boxes are prepared in three different designs, all with traditional Chinese fillings or unique Western flavors. Choose from egg yolk with white lotus seed, five kernels, jujube paste and walnut, besides strawberry, green tea hazelnut, white chocolate, red bean and walnut, as well as coffee-flavored grapefruit and taro. In boxes of 6-8 cakes.

010-5865-5865

Moon cakes from Yunnan

Crown Plaza Sun Palace Beijing prepares moon cake gift boxes decorated with beautiful images of Yunnan - from Lijiang and Dali, to Shangri-La and Xishuangbanna. The fillings include bird's nest, shark fin, abalone, and Yunnan ham. In addition, there are different flavors such as caf latte, green tea, pu'er black plum, white chocolate and cranberry. Price starts from 188 yuan per box. Available until Oct 2. 010-6429-8888 ext 6323

Ice-cream cakes

Bentro & Berries at Shangri-La Kerry Center Hotel Beijing offers low-fat, low-sugar cakes made from fine Italian ice-cream in five exotic flavors - chocolate, vanilla, green tea, mango and strawberry. Each cake comes in insulated boxes and beautiful packaging, at 85 yuan each.

010-6561-8833 ext 45

Moon cake gift boxes

Sofitel Wanda Beijing prepares specially packaged moon cake boxes to mark the Mid-autumn Festival on Oct 3. Prices range from 158 yuan to 298 yuan per box, for Luxury Box to Imperial Box. Bulk purchases earn a discount. 010-8599-6666 ext 6831

New Indian restaurant

Chef Mangilal Kurly at newly opened Tamarind at Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast is a veteran with 15 years of culinary experience under his belt. He has worked at JW Marriott in Mumbai, India. His dishes are done with home-made spice mixes. Recommendations include Jhinga Lasooni (150 yuan), Murgh Malai Tikka (55 yuan) and a variety of Biryani. The self-made yogurt (15 yuan) is a good accompaniment to these dishes.

010-5927-8328

SHANGHAI

Summer buffet

The Atrium Cafe at the Hilton Shanghai

allures your appetite with mouth-watering Continental entrees, Japanese delicacies, authentic Chinese fare and an array of delightful savories until the end of this month. The themed buffets include barbecue on Wednesdays, seafood on Fridays and oysters on Saturday for 148 yuan per person, 168 yuan with free flow of soft drink and local beer, or 198 yuan with unlimited wine. An additional 15-percent surcharge is required.

021-6248-7777 ext 1860

Chinese romance

Broadway Mansions Hotel Shanghai presents lovebirds with a memorable Chinese Valentine's Day on Aug 26. The special offer of 988 yuan per couple includes a one-night stay in a deluxe rooms and a barbeque buffet under the stars alongside a breathtaking view of the Bund.

021-6324-6260 ext 2354

Tuesday wining

Take advantage of the first Tuesday of every month to enjoy some exquisite wine selections from around the world at the Westin Bund Center Shanghai's Niche Bar. Kicking off World Tuesday Wine Night this month, the bar offers guests a choice of six glasses along with a buffet-style snack bar for 100 yuan per person.

021-6335-1888 ext 7350

Poolside getaway

A new summer escape within the city, poolside enthusiasts can now tan in their swimming suits on the exclusive rooftop of JW Marriot Hotel Shanghai at Tomorrow Square. It is now open to the public from 8 am to 8 pm daily. Full-day weekday passes cost 200 yuan per person and 250 yuan on weekends. Also on offer are casual dining, weekend barbeques and poolside yoga classes.

021-5359-4969

Third time's a charm

Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai extends your stay this fall by offering a complimentary third night to guests who pay for two consecutive nights. Rejuvenate with the hotel's signature massage at The Spa, newly opened in August, and savour sumptuous Cantonese and Shanghainese cuisine in the hotel's Si Ji Xuan restaurant. Deal starts Sept. 8.

021-6256-8888

Grand celebration

Grand Hyatt Shanghai invites guests to join its 10th anniversary celebrations this summer. Special rates are on offer, including a grand room for 1,388 yuan per night and a grand suite for 2,988 yuan. Both deals include a 300 yuan food and beverage credit per stay. A minimum of two nights stay is required. Valid until Oct. 7.

021-5047-1234 ext. 8377

Le dim sum

Enjoy traditional Cantonese dim sum with creative reinterpretations at the Lake View Chinese restaurant of Le Maridien Shen Shan. Sensational flavors, delicate snacks, fresh appetizers, succulent desserts, and steamed or fried dishes are available daily from 11 am to 2 pm for 98 yuan per person on weekdays and 168 yuan on weekends.

021-5779-9999 ext 7766

(China Daily 08/15/2009 page8)