The document provides an update on real estate and business events in Chengdu, China from December 2007. It summarizes that the Maxxelli Real Estate team attended several local events, including a Christmas bazaar and party. It also notes that the first phase of Chengdu's subway system is expected to begin construction and that the first English metro map was released. Upcoming housing and business recommendations are also provided.

1. Maxxelli Suzhou Wuxi Chengdu Hangzhou
Real Estate Dec.2007
Chengdu: T 86 28 85319679 F 86 28 85319680 www. maxxelli.net info@maxxelli.net
Add: 8-16 Block B, International Hi-Tech Plaza, Chengdu,China
MAXXELLI CHENGDU
MRE SPOTLIGHT
The second Annual Christmas Bazaar organized by Chengdu International MRE FOCUS
Women's Club was successfully held at QSI American School on 1st December.
Maxxelli's Taxi Books and calendars were represented in this Bazaar. ABOUT SICHUAN CUISINE
Sichuan cuisine is famous for pi-
Maxxelli Chengdu management team attended the ABE Christmas Celebration
quancy.
party at the Grand Ballroom of Shangri-la Hotel on 8th December. This event was
Ma Po's Bean Curd: Bean curd with
held by EU Chamber of Commerce in China, British Chamber of Commerce in
mince and chili oil.
Southwest China and American Chamber of Commerce in Southwest China.
Gong Bao Ji Ding: Spicy diced
The first English version Chengdu Metro Map was released by Maxxelli Real Estate chicken with peanuts
Chengdu. The electronic copy of this map can be downloaded from Maxxelli's web- Yu Xiang Rou Si: Fish flavored
site: www.maxxelli.net/download/Chengdu-Metro-Map.pdf Shredded pork
"On December 10, according to the head of Chengdu Metro Company, the first Hui Guo Rou: Twice cooked spicy
stage construction of No. 2 subway of Chengdu is expected to start at the end of this pork slices.
year, signifying that there will be two subway lines under construction in Chengdu
next year. It is learned that the No.1 subway is estimated to begin trial run in 2010 MRE EMPLOYEE
and the No. 2 subway in 2012." (www.allroadsleadtochina.com)
Shangri-La Hotel Chengdu had its Grand Opening on 10th December. Shangri-La
OF THE MONTH
Chengdu is the chain's first hotel in southwest China. Eris Li has joined the
After Sales Depart-
Coming Event in December: ment of Maxxelli Real
Annual General Meeting of British Chamber of Commerce in Southwest China will Estate Chengdu
be held on 9th January at Crowne Plaza Hotel. since November
2007.
MRE MONTHLY RECOMMENDED HOUSING: SWAN LAKE CITY
Swan Lake Century City is a high-rise apartment compound located at New Exhibition Centre
(Century City), next to Tianfu Software Park, Hi-Tech Zone South. This compound has around 3000 high
quality apartments in different sizes from 50 sqm to 700 sqm. All apartments are equipped with spacious
balconies. The compound was built in 2005 and has been handed over in May 2007. Facilities in the
compound or close by: Swan Lake, Beer bar, Swimming Pool & Gym, Holiday Inn, Intercontinental Hotel,
New Exhibition Centre, banks. Software park, Meishi International School, Maxxelli Real Estate, IKEA,
Auchan supermarket.
Preferred Agency: Maxxelli Real Estate (Chengdu) Tel: 86 28 85319679 Email: info@maxxelli.net
OTHER RECOMMENDED: MOONEY'S SHANGRI-LA HOTEL
Mooney's, the most traditional Irish Pub in town, designed by an original Irish
company, offers 5 beers on draft and 45 whiskies, refreshment, live performance
of the Irish band and cozy terrace. Happy hours every day from 5:00 PM to 7:00
PM, buy one get one free.
Tel: 86 28 88889999
Address: No.9 Binjiang Dong Road, Chengdu, China.