Wrapping up TLD Registry's
Premium Domain Names Auction Event
Sponsored by .CLUB Domains and Afilias
The first premium domain name auction for Dot Chinese Online & Dot Chinese Website was held in Macau on Friday March 21, 2014.
The auction was a complete success!
Veteran and first-time domain name investors participated in and won auctions for domain names as diverse as “games.online” (游戏.在线) for $25,388, “casino.online” (赌场.在线) for $25,000, “realestate.online” (房地产.在线) for $16,000, “rent.online” (租赁.在线) for $15,500 and “bitcoin.online” (比特币.在线) for $14,388.
Of 39 domain name lots offered for auction, 33 sold. The average price paid was more than $5,500 – this is substantially higher than the average for .COM premium domain names sold so far in 2014.
Make no mistake: Dot Chinese Online & Dot Chinese Website are hot TLDs. With more than 20,000 domains under management already, our TLDs are in the top-10 New gTLDs worldwide. No other non-English “IDN” TLDs can make this claim.
Thursday March 20, 2014
From 8am
Invited guests arrived in the former Portuguese colony of Macau, and were chauffered to the Galaxy Macau by VIP Shuttle Galaxy Macau is the most admired Asian five-star resort destination in Macau. Opened in 2011, at an investment of HK$14.9 billion (US$1.92 billion), Galaxy Macau includes three world-class hotels, the global Top-10 private members' club China Rouge (which is inspired by 1930s Shanghai), more than 50 restaurants and bars, luxury shopping; lush oasis gardens covering 52,000 square meters, the world’s largest Sky Wave Pool covering 4,000 square meters and featuring a 350-ton white sand beach, and a world-class casino featuring more than 600 gaming tables in five distinctive zones.
Guests relaxed by the Grand Resort Deck The breathtaking rooftop Grand Resort Deck at Galaxy Macau offers you the ultimate in relaxation amidst an enchanting network of swimming pools, cabanas, soaring palms and lush tropical gardens. In this totally unique resort hotels in Macau, guests can swim and surf in the world’s largest Skytop Wave Pool, and relax on the pristine white sands of the 2,000 sqm beach.
3:30pm
Guests gathered in the Fortune Diamond lobby In Galaxy's lobby, a fountain turns into a giant roulette wheel before a giant diamond rises out of the top. The show is accompanied by dramatic surround-sound and the beautiful and athletic Galaxy dance troupe. "It's a metaphor for wishing casino goers eternal luck and prosperity", said designer Jeremy Railton, President of Entertainment Design Corp.
4pm
Guests were transported by luxury coach to Hac Sa Beach The scenic ride from the Cotai Strip to Colôane took fifteen minutes.
Traditional Southern-China Feng Shui Ceremony on the beach to "break ground" on Dot Chinese Online & Dot Chinese Website Witnessed by our VIP guests, the colorful ceremony featured a traditional Chinese elements and a feng shui blessing.
TLD Registry Chairman's Sunset Champagne Reception on the pristine sandy beach Our guests enjoyed a split of fine Champagne on beautiful Hac Sa Beach in the balmy 21 °C (70 °F) weather.
5:15pm
Guests walked 20m/65ft to the world famous Restaurante Fernando family-owned traditional Portuguese restaurant Arguably the most famous restaurant in Macau, Fernando's has been serving the most authentically delicious Portuguese-Macanese food and and exclusively Portuguese wines and ports since 1986.
6:45pm
Guests enjoyed a Portuguese-Macanese Feast featuring Fernando's roast meats and fish and icy cold Oporto wines A feast which will never be forgotten.
Friday March 21, 2014
11am
Dot Chinese Online & Dot Chinese Website Premium Domain Names Auction Event began!
5:15pm
Guests enjoyed .CLUB Domains' Champagne Celebration in China Rouge's exclusive member's bar Hosted by the senior management of .CLUB Domains, our guests enjoyed a Champagne reception and delicious snacks to celebrate the conclusion of our Premium Domain Names Auction Event.
7pm
Guests enjoyed outdoor cocktails and an auspicious lion dance performance, sponsored by Afilias. SDC of SCOPSR's Counsellor Leo Yang and TLD Registry's CEO Arto Isokoski had the honor of painting the lions' eyes. Thank you, Afilias, for your constant support as our DNS back-end provider.
Guests gather in the Galaxy Macau's signature restaurant, Terraza. The final celebration dinner.
From 10:30pm until the early hours of Saturday
Exclusive invitations to the world-famous China Rouge cabaret were made available to invited guests, courtesy of .CLUB Domains' kind sponsorship Invitations to the sensational China Rouge cabaret for non-members had might as well be made of unobtainium. As a VIP guest to the Dot Chinese Online & Dot Chinese Website Premium Domain Names Auction Event,.CLUB saved guests the squillion-dollar membership fee for an unforgettable night of entertainment and revelry.
Please contact us for any further information about the event.
Premium Domain Names Sold at Auction
Important Disclaimers:
Many Chinese-to-English translations cannot be direct or word-for-word, due to the very different linguistic roots of the two languages. Alternative English translations may be possible. English translations offered below are indicative.
| Lot | IDN | English translation | Sold for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot | IDN | English translation | Sold for |
| 1 | 赚钱.在线 | make-money.online | US$2,500 |
| 2 | 围棋.在线 | the-game-of-go.online | US$2,000 |
| 3 | 付款.在线 | pay.online ("pay/payment/paying") | US$2,250 |
| 4 | 晚餐.在线 | dinner.online | US$2,000 |
| 5 | 高富帅.在线 | tall-rich-and-handsome.online ("the perfect man") | US$2,100 |
| 6 | 俱乐部.在线 | club.online ("club/clubs") | US$7,100 |
| 7 | 彩妆.在线 | cosmetics.online ("cosmetics/makeup") | US$2,200 |
| 8 | 比特币.在线 | bitcoin.online ("bitcoin/bitcoins") | US$14,388 |
| 9 | 商标.在线 | trademarks.online ("trademark/trademarks") | US$6,100 |
| 10 | 赌场.在线 | casino.online | US$25,000 |
| 11 | 去香港.在线 | go-to-hong-kong.online | US$2,000 |
| 12 | 簿记.在线 | bookkeeping.online | US$2,000 |
| 13 | 看电视.在线 | watch-television.online | US$2,000 |
| 14 | 团圆.在线 | reunions.online ("reunion/reunions") | 0 |
| 15 | 英国.在线 | united-kingdom.online | US$2,550 |
| 16 | 个人主页.在线 | personal-homepage.online (personal/individual-homepage/homepages") | 0 |
| 17 | 域名投资.在线 | domain-name-investing.online | US$2,500 |
| 18 | 优惠.在线 | discount.online ("discount/preferential") | US$4,100 |
| 19 | 买卖.在线 | buy-and-sell.online | US$3,100 |
| 20 | 学英语.在线 | study-english.online ("study/learn English") | US$2,250 |
| 21 | 养生.在线 | maintaining-your-health.online | US$2,000 |
| 22 | 520.在线 | 520.online ("I love you") | US$2,000 |
| 23 | 保姆.在线 | babysitting.online | 0 |
| 24 | 517.在线 | 517.online ("I want to eat") | US$2,000 |
| 25 | 饮食网.在线 | diet-network.online | US$2,000 |
| 26 | 家具.在线 | furniture.online | US$2,800 |
| 27 | 房地产.在线 | real-estate.online | US$16,000 |
| 28 | 火爆.在线 | hot.online ("hot/popular") | US$2,000 |
| 29 | 新车.在线 | new-cars.online | US$2,000 |
| 30 | 葡萄酒知识.在线 | learn-about-wine.online | 0 |
| 31 | 名表.在线 | luxury-wristwatches.online | US$6,400 |
| 32 | 旅游与天气.在线 | travel-and-weather.online | 0 |
| 33 | 销售.在线 | sell.online ("sell/sales") | US$5,588 |
| 34 | 搜索风云榜.在线 | hot-search-terms.online | US$2,400 |
| 35 | 贷款.在线 | loans.online ("loans/loan") | US$7,500 |
| 36 | 快递查询.在线 | express-delivery-information.online | 0 |
| 37 | 租赁.在线 | rent.online | US$15,500 |
| 38 | 金融.在线 | financing.online ("financing/finance") | US$2,000 |
| 39 | 游戏.在线 | game.online ("game/games/gaming") | US$25,388 |
Expert Panel
During the auction on Friday 21 March, expert speakers joined a panel to discuss "The Future of Chinese Domain Names"
The panel was moderated by DomainIncite's editor and industry analyst Kevin Murphy.
Panelists were:
Director Li Qinfeng, Service Development Center of SCOPSR
Pinky Brand, TLD Registry
Walter Wu, NameRich.cn
Monte Cahn, Right of the Dot
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1Dg8wprADI&rel=0&w=500]
Travel to and from Macau
About Macau
The former-Portuguese colony of Macau is today a Special Adminstrative Region of the People's Republic of China. First adminstered by Portugal in the 16th century, the peaceful transfer of sovereignty was made to China in 1999. Macau neighbors Hong Kong (to the east) and the Chinese mainland province of Guangdong (to the north).
Today's Macau is a vibrant superstar of Asia. With a thriving economy based on tourism, gaming and textiles, its citizens have the second-highest life expectancy in the world. Portuguese culture, architecture, food and language has remained an energetic influence on the tiny province; Macau's blend of Portuguese heritage and Chinese energy is unique in the world.
Flights to Macau
Macau International Airport (airport code MFM) was opened in 1995, and provides world-class international services from its 10 gates. The airport is constructed on a purpose-built artificial island immediately adjacent to the Cotai Strip -- the center of Asian gaming and home to the Galaxy Macau.
Flights from China's Mainland
Air Macau flies three times every day from Beijing: 08:30, 12:25 and 16:10. Flying time is under 4 hours. Air Macau flies daily from Xiamen: 19:30. Flying time is 95 minutes. Xiamen Airlines flies daily from Xiamen: 13:30. Flying time is 70 minutes. Air Macau flies three times every day from Shanghai: 09:15, 13:55 and 16:45. Flying time is under 3 hours. China Eastern flies daily from Shanghai: 12:25. Flying time is 2½ hours. Shanghai Airlines flies daily from Shanghai: 09:55. Flying time is 2½ hours. Spring Airlines flies daily from Shanghai: 07:50. Flying time is 2½ hours. June Yao Airlines flies daily from Shanghai: 16:25. Flying time is 2½ hours.
Flights to Hong Kong
One of the world's best airports, Hong Kong International Airport (code HKG) serves dozens of international airlines, including Aeroflot, AirAsia, Air Astana, Air Busan, Air Canada, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Niugini, Air Seychelles, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, City Airways, Delta Air Lines, Dragonair, Eastar Jet, El Al, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Garuda Indonesia, Hong Kong Airlines, Hong Kong Express Airways, Hunnu Air, Japan Airlines, Jeju Air, Jetstar Asia Airways, Jet Airways, Jin Air, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, Mandarin Airlines, Mega Maldives, MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Nepal Airlines, Orient Thai Airlines, Peach, Philippine Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, S7 Airlines, Scoot, Shanghai Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, Spicejet, Spring Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways, Tigerair, Tigerair Philippines, Tigerair Mandala, Transaero Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Xiamen Airlines.
Ferries and Helicopters From Hong Kong
A fast and easy way to get to Macau from Hong Kong is by TurboJet or Cotai Jetcat Ferry. Ferries sail directly from Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. Typically, ferries sail every 15-30 minutes during the day, and hourly at night. Sailing time is around 1 hour.
The SkyShuttle helicopter service departs every 30 minuts from Hong Kong to Macau and back, between 9am and 11pm.
Visa Requirements
Visitors to Macau and Hong Kong are NOT required to have a Chinese visa.
Macau operates an extremely simple "port visa" sysstem for visitors from 74 countries. Like Hong Kong, residents of most developed countries are granted entry on arrival, without having to arrange a visa in advance or payment of any fees. Please see the Macau Government Immigration Service, or the Hong Kong Immigration Service if you plan to transit through Hong Kong.
Money
All major credit cards are accepted in Macau, and most major debit cards work in ATMs.
The Macanese currency is the Macau Pataca (MOP), which has the same value as the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD). The symbol for the Pataca is $.
A 5% or 10% tip for exceptional service is welcomed.
Language
English is widely spoken in Macau, as is Cantonese, Mandarin and Portuguese.
Health
Macau is modern, clean and efficient. There aren't serious health hazards, however please check for specific conditions prior to travel.
Special Guest Concierge Services
TLD Registry will be providing special concierge services to all our guests. Please don't hesitate to contact us for any questions or travel/planning assistance.
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