CDLPA GOES TO CHINA! JOIN COLLEAGUES ON AN 11 DAY CULTURAL IMMERSION TRIP TO CHINA

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1 CDLPA GOES TO CHINA! JOIN COLLEAGUES ON AN 11 DAY CULTURAL IMMERSION TRIP TO CHINA APRIL 9 20, 2016

2 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: 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.

3 Pictures from the April 2015 Trip

4 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 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.

5 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.

6 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

7 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.

8 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 (647) or Barbara Fisk, Travel Professionals International at (519) All travel arrangements are being processed through our partner, Travel Professionals International, Barbara E Fisk, CTC, MCC, MBA, under TICO registration 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