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CDLPA GOES TO
CHINA!
JOIN COLLEAGUES ON AN 11 DAY CULTURAL
IMMERSION TRIP TO CHINA
APRIL 9 – 20, 2016
DISCOVER CHINA!
We are excited to offer, for the fourth time, an incredible opportunity to discover
China! As an exclusive benefit for CDLPA members, we are partnering with Citslinc
International Inc. to provide an extremely affordable 10 day, all-inclusive tour of
Beijing, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Xi’an and Shanghai. Citslinc is one of the largest providers
of foreign tours to China and works exclusively with over 800 Chambers of Commerce
and business associations in Canada and the US.
Prices for CDLPA and local law association members, staff and their families and friends
are just $2,600 per person all inclusive! Those choosing the Xi’an option will pay an
additional $500 to cover the cost of the additional flight.
This fully guided tour is an introduction to the people, history, culture, commerce and
daily life of this exciting country. The itinerary is packed with sights and activities that
will give you a full and rewarding experience. Your all inclusive trip price includes:
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Roundtrip international airfare from Toronto
Five Star Hotel Accommodations in Beijing, Suzhou, Hangzhou* and Shanghai
(*the optional trip to Xi’an to see the famous terra cotta warriors will replace the
Hangzhou and part of the Suzhou leg of the trip)
Three meals per day (including “western style” breakfast buffets at each hotel)
All tour fees
Deluxe in-country transportation and local airfare
Experienced English-speaking tour guides
All taxes and airport fees
Prices are based on two person shared accommodation, single occupancy is available
for an additional charge of $500.
Over 20,000 people travelled with Citslinc on Chamber and business association tours
last year alone. This will be CDLPA’s fourth trip with CITSLINC and reviews are
overwhelmingly positive.
Citslinc and CDLPA will also attempt to organize a visit to a Chinese court an/or an
exchange with a Chinese law firm or a local law association (likely in Suzhou) to allow
CDLPA members a chance to witness the Chinese justice system first-hand.
Pictures from the April 2015 Trip
ITINERARY
(The order of the Itinerary is subject to some minor changes throughout the trip,
depending on factors such as traffic, availability of tours at certain times of day, etc.)
Day 1
4/9
Toronto/Beijing
Check in at Toronto International Airport for an afternoon flight Hainan Airlines HU7976, 5:15pm to Beijing. The flight is on a new, wide-body Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
and is quite comfortable.
Day 2
4/10
Beijing (Shangri-Law Hotel Beijing/5-Star)
Arrive in Beijing, the Capital of China at 7:00pm. You will be met by your local tour
guide at the airport.
Day 3 4/11
Beijing
Visit Tian An Men Square, Palace Museum (also known as the Forbidden City) and the
Summer Palace, Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill, Seventeen Arch Bridge and Marble
Boat. Roasted Peking Duck Dinner
Day 4 4/12
Beijing
Photo stop at 2008 Beijing Olympic venues. Visit the Great Wall, the 4,000- mile long
and 2,000 year old iconic landmark. Visit to the Ming Tombs, one of 13 Ming Emperors'
Tombs is fully excavated and open for exploration.
Day 5 4/13
Beijing
Visit Lama Temple and the Temple of Heaven, built in 1420 A.D., where the emperors
prayed to heaven for a good harvest.
Day 6 4/14
Beijing/Shanghai/Suzhou (Grand Metropark Hotel Suzhou)
Morning free time; afternoon flight to Shanghai (5:45/7:50pm), then take bus to
Suzhou.
(Note deviation from this itinerary if Xi’an option is taken. This option can be taken
for an additional $500/pp.)
Day 6 4/14
For Xi’an Option: Beijing/Xi’an
Morning flight to Xi’an. Sightseeing to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Visit the Chinese
Lacquer Ware Shop. Evening entertainment of the Tang Style Dance Show.
Day 7
4/15
Xi’an
Morning bus excursions to the Terra Cotta Warriors at the Tomb of the First Emperor of
Qin Dynasty. On the way back, visit Ancient City Wall and Banpo Museum, a preserved
pre-historical cavemen site.
Day 8
4/16
Xi’an/Shanghai/Suzhou
Morning flight to Shanghai, then take a bus ride to Suzhou. Sightseeing to the Tiger Hill.
Afternoon will include a canal tour of Suzhou as well as visits to the Suzhou Silk factory.
Evening free time in Suzhou’s modern downtown.
Day 7 4/15
Suzhou
Sightseeing includes visits to Tiger Hill, Suzhou Silk factory, Lingering Garden and the
National Embroidery Institute to see silk embroidery. A canal tour of Suzhou (known as the
Venice of the east) is a highlight for how close it brings you to typical Chinese life. Late in
the day, visit Jinji Lake situated in Suzhou Industrial Park followed by an evening dinner
show of traditional Chinese Music, or free time in Suzhou’s modern downtown.
Day 8 4/16
Suzhou/Hangzhou (Crowne Plaza Hotel Hangzhou Xanadu Resort)
Morning bus to Hangzhou and visit to West Lake, including a boat tour. Visit to the
centuries old Lingyin Temple, with the main feature of the 64 ft-high camphor-wood carved
Buddha.
Day 9 4/17
Hangzhou/Shanghai (Crown Plaza Hotel Shanghai Pudong/5-Star)
(Those who chose the Xi’an option will reconnect with the rest of the tour at this location.)
Morning excursion to the Longjing Green Tea Plantation. After lunch bus ride to Shanghai.
Afternoon and evening visit to the Bund, a famous waterfront park with marvelous
European-style architecture that overlooks the modern Shanghai sky-line.
Day 10 4/18
Shanghai
Visit the Pudong New Development District. Sightseeing includes the Yu Garden, a maze
of marvelous pavilions, ponds, rock gardens and arching trees and a visit to the Shanghai
Silk Rug Factory and a visit to “Chinatown” known for its incredible shopping for souvenirs,
electronics … and just about anything else you can imagine.
Day 11 4/19
Shanghai
Free day for your own exploration of Shanghai. (Note, in our first two trips offered by
CDLPA, this was not an option, but all visitors asked for this opportunity.)
Day 11 4/20
Shanghai/Toronto
Morning flight 8:25 am - 10:50am Shanghai to Beijing then HU7975 at 1:55pm for Toronto
(14 hour flight) where you will arrive at 3:10 pm on the same day.
All the major attractions …
"Chinatown" in Shanghai - incredible shopping!
Canadian and Chinese flags flying in Tien An Men
Square – 10/13
Inside the "Forbidden City"
CDLPA Director of Public Affairs Mike Ras and his
wife Karen in Tien An Men Square, 10/13
OPTIONAL TOURS
Throughout the trip, there are optional tours for a modest additional cost. There are
also opportunities to shop or take self-guided tours through many of the attractions.
The itinerary for most tour stops is generous enough to allow a full appreciation of the
culture, history, food and people of the area.
All tours are guided by English-speaking tour guides and most signage, menus and
other amenities are found in both English and Chinese. Many residents of the major
cities of China are bilingual and – with a little patience – navigating through the cities
and attractions is straightforward.
Recommended optional tours include:
Day 4 or 5 (Beijing) “Hutong Tour” – a traditional living area for ordinary Beijing
citizens, the history of which dates back 1000 years. Tours will visit a local family who
will serve a traditional lunch to their guests.
Day 7 (Suzhou) Canal Cruise – a one hour boat ride through the Grand Canal, a 1,300
year old, 1,100 mile canal that is the longest man-made canal in the world. The canal
goes through an ancient part of the city and visitors will have a chance to see
traditional Chinese life in this “Venice of the East”.
Day 10 or 11 (Shanghai) ERA Show – a “Cirque du Soleil” type of show featuring
talented Chinese acrobats. A “must-do”!
Day 10 or 11 (Shanghai) Maglev train ride – the fastest train in the world reaching
speeds of 431 km/hour takes you 30 km in 7 minutes. It’s really cool!
If all the optional tours are taken, the cost will be approximately $130/pp.
How to sign up?
If you’re interested, let us know! We require full payment by December 1, 2015 to
secure your spot.
Contact Michael Ras – CDLPAs Director of Public Affairs – at mike.ras@cdlpa.org
(647)228-2339 or Barbara Fisk, Travel Professionals International at
befisk@tpiqualitytravel.ca (519) 826-4999.
All travel arrangements are being processed through our partner, Travel Professionals
International, Barbara E Fisk, CTC, MCC, MBA, under TICO registration 01576226
Mandatory China Visa and any travel insurance you may choose are not included in
the price.
“Great trip, wonderful sights, informative tour guides,
made new friends, unbeatable value for your money!”Mike Hayashi, Legal Counsel, Greater Toronto Airport Authority (October 2013 trip
with Mississauga Board of Trade)
The County & District Law Presidents’ Association
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