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Tour Code: NHF01B

FROM $

1820 per person

China Delights 10 Days/8 Nights - - - -

As its name suggests, this tour is designed to give you a delight of ’s ancient history, rich culture, delicate cuisine, thriving industries, and modern architecture. Walk along the Great Wall and unfold the mystery of the in China’s capital Beijing, discover the exquisite cities of Suzhou and Hangzhou both on par with heaven for their natural beauty according to a Chinese saying, and immerse yourself in the dynamic cosmopolitan city Shanghai. Enjoy this marvelous country with this 2for1 deal!

Hotel Standard - Beijing: Ramada Beijing North 5* - Suzhou: Pan Pacific Hotel 5* - Wuxi: Swiss bell hotel Liyua 5* - Hangzhou: Grand Metropark Hotel Hangzhou 5* - Shanghai: Wyndam Bund East Hotel Shanghai 5*

*Nexus Holidays reserve the right to substitute hotels in similar standard if the hotels listed in the flyer are not available. Day1 - Beijing Then, visit a Tong Ren Tang to learn about Fly to Beijing. Cross the Int’l Date Line. traditional Chinese medicine, which has existed for thousands of years. Tonight, you Day2 Beijing can choose to attend an optional tour with Upon arrival in Beijing, the of dinner, a large scale dramatic musical-”The China, you will be warmly greeted at the Golden Mask Dynasty” ($60/RMB340). airport by the tour guide and transferred to your hotel. Day4 Beijing (AB, L,SD) Today’s highlight is an excursion to the Day3 - Beijing (AB, L) majestic Great Wall, the most famous image Beijing has served as the capital of f ive of China, and a chance to climb a portion of dynasties over a period of 800 years. Today, this 3,700- mile marvel. Visit one of the visit Tiananmen Square, the second largest largest Exhibitions in Asia en route. public square in the world, and the Forbidden After lunch, see skilled artisans at work at a City, the Chinese imperial palace from the Cloisonné” Factory. Then we will pass by Ming to . Tour the exquisite modern exteriors of the Bird’s Nest and Summer Pal- ace, the largest preserved Water Cube. Your welcome banquet includes ancient imperial gar- den in China, and a the local delicacy, Peking Roast Duck. former summer resort for Emperors.

Later, you will be transferred to Hangzhou, Depart Arrive Package described by as “the most beautiful USA USA Price and magnificent city in the world”. In the evening, you may enjoy an optional Sep 22 Oct 01 $1,820 PP performance show “Impression West Lake”, and see the story of West Lake come alive before your eyes ($68/RMB350).

Day8 Hangzhou - Shanghai(B/L)

In the morning, take a boat ride on the West Lake, known for its scenic beauty that blends

naturally with many famous historical and cultural sights. Then experience an oriental

tea-tasting at the Dragon Well Tea Plantation.

Day5 Beijing – Shanghai – Suzhou(B) After lunch, travel to Shanghai, the vibrant Enjoy the day at leisure or join an optional metropolis and commercial center of China. Price Guide Temple of Heaven & Hutong with lunch Followed by a walk along the famous Bund, a  Prices are per person based on twin share ($79/ RMB420). Temple of Heaven, inscribed as mile-long stretch along the Huangpu River. It is accommodation a UNE- SCO World Heritage Site, was visited by the best place to capture the western  Departing Chicago with Airlines. the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties influences of the old days. This evening, you  No child discount  Tour prices are subject to change without for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for may take the optional Huangpu River Night  prior notice. Please check with your travel good harvest. Then take a famous rickshaw Cruise to get a glimpse of the dazzling and  agent or our website for the latest information Hutong Tour & Local Family Visit, this package charming night view of Shanghai  Single supplement $380/pp. also includes a traditional Beijing Zhajiangmian ($50/RMB250).  Taxes and tips are applicable. (“Fried Sauce noodles”) as lunch. Hutongs are traditional alley ways that made up Beijing’s old Day9 Shanghai(B/L) Price Includes city planning, take a special rickshaw ride for Today, visit the Shanghai Museum and indulge  Round Trip International Airfare from Chicago on an immersive tour to get a wonderful glimpse in ancient , furniture, and jade. coach into yesterday’s world, the old way of life and visit Shanghai Old City God Temple area, a  Arrival/departure transfers traditional Beijing culture, and see the dramatic busy shopping Centre where you may f ind  4-5 Star hotel accommodation  Daily meals as listed on the itinerary changes the city has undergone, continue to souvenirs and delicious local food. Enjoy  All transportation: coach, internal fights visit a local family and local market afterwards. some free time in the afternoon. In the  Entrance fees to scenic attractions as indicated In the afternoon, depart for Shanghai, and be evening, attend a thrilling optional Chinese  English-speaking tour guide transferred to Suzhou upon arrival. acrobatic show “ERA – The Intersection of Time”  Taxes and fuel surcharges apply to all guests: $380 at your own expense ($65/ RMB340). per person Day6 Suzhou – Wuxi(B/L)  China visa fees: $190 per person This morning, visit the , one of Day10 Shanghai-Chicago(B)  Prepaid Tipping: $100 for 10 days per person the classical garden masterpieces on the Your China journey is over all too soon. Fly back UNESCO World Heritage List. Suzhou is known home and arrive home on the same day as you Price Does Not Include as the “ of the East” as a large part of  Insurance of any kind leave China.  Personal expenditure such as laundry service, the city is covered in water. After lunch, you may souvenirs and telephone calls take an optional cruise along the Grand Tour Extensions 3Days 2Nights/4Days 3Nights from $650/pp for a glimpse of the local life and China’s golden waterway in its heyday ($30/RMB160). Xi’an Terra Cotta Warriors 3Days 2Nights from $590/pp Then, visit a Spinning Mill to learn how silk River Cruise 5Days 4Nights $990/pp is created from mulberry-munching silkworms & Yangshuo 4Days 3Nights from $850/pp Yellow to produce the nest thread and cloth. You will Mountain 3Days 2Nights from $590/pp Vietnam Treasure be transferred to Wuxi this afternoon. 9Days 8Nights from $1599/pp Splendor 9Days

8Nights from $1399/pp

Optional Programs Day3 Beijing “The Golden Mask Dynasty” ($60/RMB340) Day5

Beijing “Hutong Life Tour with lunch” ($79/RMB420) Day6

Suzhou “ Cruise” ($30/RMB160) Day7 Hangzhou “Impression West Lake” ($68/RMB350)

Day 8 Shanghai “ERA Show-The Intersection of Time” ($65/RMB340)

Day 9 Shanghai “Huangpu River Night Cruise” ($50/RMB250)

Day7 Wuxi – Hangzhou(B/L) To start the day, visit a Fresh Water Pearl

Farm. Then, head to admire the famous

Lingshan Grand Buddha, with a thousand-year old Buddhism temple nearby .

Several shopping e xc ur si o ns are arranged duri ng the Travel Discoveries II tours. A mini- mum amount of time (60 mins) must be spent at each shopping site. However, there is no obligation to 129 E Walnut St purchase anything. For those who are not very keen on shopping, visits to shopping sites should be treated as cultural Watseka, IL 60970 learning experiences as all the products including jade, silk, tea, etc are deeply ingrained in the Chinese culture and well (815) 432-6121 worth learning. Email: [email protected] Website: www.traveldiscoveries.com