The Great China Golf Adventure April 19 - May 1, 2009 A Links2ExperienceTM Tour

	The Experience You will visit one of the world’s most dynamic and interesting locations. Over 10 days, you will see three exciting regions of China (Beijing Region, Shanghai Region and Hong Kong and the Shenzhen Region). You will see China’s most inspiring sights and landmarks, go off the beaten path, enjoy unique restaurants and play some of the country’s best golf courses – including Mission Hills – the world’s largest golf facility with over 12 quality courses and the world’s most luxurious clubhouse. You will visit one of the seven wonders of the world - China’s Great Wall – visit The Ancient Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square in Beijing, ride a rickshaw in Beijing’s ancient Hutongs, and experience sophisticated Shanghai – the world’s largest and most booming urban centre. Hong Kong and Shenzhen offer bustling city life and exotic sights and golf experiences. You will meet great people during your adventure and share lasting memories with this group. Some great surprises are planned for the group. Your Hosts John Haime John is President of LearningLinks Inc. and a former World Tournament Professional Golfer. He has worked in China in 2006/07 delivering LearningLinks corporate learning/golf programs to Chinese and ex-pat executives in a variety of Chinese organizations. John has travelled throughout China and is familiar with its customs and culture. John is an expert Golf Instructor and would be happy to help you during your China Golf Adventure. John Cheng John is President of Cygnet Golf Inc. and has been in the golf business for 30 years. He was born and raised in Hong Kong. John is an experienced world traveller who has travelled extensively in China for 12 years. He speaks both Mandarin and Cantonese and is familiar with its customs and culture. John is a teacher, designer and inventor of many unique golf products including the first modern metal wood.
	Your Links2ExperienceTM Tour Itinerary

Beijing Region
	Beijing is one of the world’s most intriguing cities. It has a area of 16,808 sq. km (about 6,500 sq. miles), stretching 160 kilometres from east to west and over 180 kilometres north to south. The area has 18 districts and its population is about 12 million. Formerly known as Peking, it is the capital city of China. If your visions of Beijing are centred on rows of Maoist revolutionaries in buttoned-down tunics performing exercises in Tiananmen Square, put them to rest: this city has embarked on a new millennium rollercoaster and it's taking the rest of China with it. While in Beijing, you will see great landmarks and experience the sights and smells of the city. You will see the Great Wall at an area with limited tourist action, stroll through the Forbidden City, eat at unique, authentic restaurants and play golf at one of China’s top courses. Sunday, April 19 Depart Toronto on AC031 at 2:45 p.m. Monday, April 20 Arrive Beijing at 3:55 p.m. Settle in at Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing – Dinner in Beijing Tuesday, April 21 Breakfast at hotel – Golf at one of China’s top golf courses am – visit ancient hutongs pm. Dinner at an authentic Beijing Restaurant Wednesday, April 22 Breakfast at hotel – Tour Great Wall am Shopping & Dinner at outstanding Beijing Restaurant Thursday, April 23 Breakfast at hotel – The Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square am – Travel to Shanghai – pm

Shanghai Region
		Shanghai, situated on the banks of the Yangtze River Delta in East China, is the largest city of the People's Republic of China and the 8th largest in the world. The city also serves as one of the nation's most important cultural, commercial, financial, industrial and communications centers. Shanghai's skyscrapers and modern lifestyle are often seen as representing China's recent economic development. You will enjoy authentic Shanghainese cuisine at authentic restaurants, feel the pulse of this exciting city and play two outstanding golf courses. Thursday, April 23 Arrive Shanghai and settle in at Bund Hotel Friday, April 24 Breakfast at hotel – Golf at exclusive Shanghai Golf Course am – Dinner at outstanding Shanghai restaurant for Shanghainese cuisine Saturday, April 25 Breakfast at hotel – Golf at Shanghai Resort Course am – Tour Bund and Shopping District (Nanjing Road) pm Dinner at authentic Shanghai restaurant Sunday, April 26 Breakfast at hotel – Huang Pu River Cruise and Old Quarter am – Travel to Shenzhen pm

Shenzhen Region and Hong Kong
	The Shenzhen region and Hong Kong lie in the south part of the country with a tropical climate and bustling city life. Shenzhen is located in the southern portion of the Guangdong Province, on the eastern shore of the Pearl River Delta. Neighbouring the Pearl River Delta and Hong Kong (located just south of Shenzhen), Shenzhen's location gives it a geographical advantage for economic development. In 1980, the first Special Economic Zone of China was built in Shenzhen. From then on, Shenzhen become a highlighted city of China, one known for its rapid economic growth. Renowned as one of the world's most sophisticated cities, with 7 million residents, Hong Kong is also one of the most densely populated areas on earth. On July 1, 1997, China resumed the exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong, ending more than 150 years of British colonial rule. While in Shenzhen and Hong Kong, you will play golf at the world’s largest golf resort facility, have dinner and drinks at China’s newest 6 star resort and have a spectacular dinner from one of the world’s great urban viewing areas. Sunday, April 26 Arrive and settle in at Mission Hills Resort – Shenzhen Monday, April 27 Breakfast at hotel – Golf - Mission Hills Golf Club – all day – Dinner – Mission Hills Tuesday, April 28 Breakfast at hotel – Golf - Mission Hills Golf Club or Tour of Shenzhen – Window of the World – Dinner and drinks at China’s most exclusive 6 star resort Wednesday, April 29 Breakfast at hotel – Travel to Hong Kong – check-in at Salisbury Hotel– shopping in Hong Kong – late p.m. Victoria Peak – dinner at outstanding Hong Kong restaurant Thursday, April 30 Depart Hong Kong – 3:00 pm Arrive Toronto – 3:55 p.m. COST OF TOUR $5803.00 per person, based on double occupancy, inclusive of airfare. ** Prices based on a minimum of 20 paying passengers and subject to change based on availability of hotels.

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