Tour Code: NHF10

Tour Code: NHF10

2 FOR 1 Unbelievable! All-inclusive deal! FROM $ 4099 China Epic & Yangtze River 15 Days/13 Nights Shanghai - Suzhou - Wuxi - Hangzhou - Yichang - Yangtze River - Chongqing - Beijing

Nexus Holidays is thrilled to offer a Once In a Life Time Deal --- China Epic & Yangtze River 15 Day Tour is now 2 FOR 1, this sensational deal allows you to discover the dra- matic gorges, mountain villages, historic relics and breathtaking scenery as you cruise along the mighty Yangtze River. You will also discover the ancient cities of Beijing and ex- perience modern day China in the vibrant city of Shanghai. Limited Time Offer! Limited Spots Available! Don’t miss this amazing deal!

Hotel Standard - Shanghai: Wyndham Bund East Hotel Shanghai 5* - Suzhou: Pan Pacific Hotel 5* - Wuxi: Swiss bell hotel Liyuan 5* - Hangzhou: Grand Metropark Hotel Hangzhou 5* - Yangtze River: President No. 7or Chinese Goddess 2 5* - Beijing: Ramada Beijing North 5*

*Nexus Holidays reserve the right to substitute hotels in similar standard if the hotels listed in the flyer are not available. Day1 Canada - Shanghai find souvenirs and delicious local food. Enjoy Fly overnight to Shanghai. some free time here. In the afternoon you will walk along the famous Bund, a mile-long Day2 Shanghai stretch along the Huangpu River. Lined by the Upon arrival in Shanghai, you will be warmly colonial architectures of European design, greeted at the airport by the tour guide and this area is the best place to capture the west- transferred to your hotel. ern influences of the old days. At night, you may enjoy an optional “Huangpu River Night Day3 Shanghai (B,L) Cruise” and get a glimpse of the dazzling and Shanghai is the vibrant metropolis and com- charming night view of Shanghai at your own mercial center of China. Today we will visit expense ($50/RMB250). the Shanghai Museum and indulge in an- cient Chinese art, furniture, and jade. Then Day4 Shanghai - Suzhou (B, L, D) we will visit Shanghai Old City God Temple After breakfast, travel by coach to Suzhou. area, a busy shopping centre where you may Suzhou is also known as the “Garden City”

 and then fly to Yichang, the starting point of square in the world, and the Forbidden City, your Yangtze River Cruise. After dinner, we the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming board the luxury Yangtze Cruise and receive to Qing dynasty. Tour the exquisite Summer an introduction on cruise events and on board Palace, the largest preserved ancient imperial activities. garden in China, and a former summer resort for Emperors. Then, visit a Chinese Herbal Day8 Yangtze River Cruise (AB, L, D) Institute to learn about traditional Chinese Your highly anticipated grand Yangtze Riv- medicine, which has existed for thousands of er adventure starts this morning. The cruise years. Tonight, you can choose to attend an ship’s first stop is at Taipingxi (or Sandouping). optional tour with dinner, a large scale dra- Disembark to visit the massive Three Gorges matic musical-”The Golden Mask Dynasty” to its many classical gardens, renowned for their Dam Project, the world’s largest dam, measur- ($65/RMB340). charming natural beauty and harmonious con- ing 606 feet high and 6,500 feet long. Re-em- struction. Upon arrival, visit the Lingering Garden bark the ship and sail through Xiling Gorge, Day13 Beijing (AB, L, D) which is among the finest gardens in China. As the longest of the Three Gorges at 41 miles Today’s highlight is an excursion to the ma- a large area of the city is covered by water, in- long and also its highest (4000 feet). jestic Great Wall, the most famous image of cluding a vast number of ponds and streams, Su- China, and a chance to climb a portion of this zhou is known as “Venice of the East”. You may Day9 Yangtze River Cruise (AB, L, D) 3,700-mile marvel. Visit one of the largest take a cruise along the Grand Canal to view life Disembark at Wushan where you”ll board Jade Exhibitions in Asia enroute. After lunch, along China’s golden waterway in its heyday ($30/ small riverboat for a leisurely ride through see skilled artisans at work at a Cloisonné Fac- RMB160). Then, visit a Silk Spinning Mill, and Shennong Stream or Wushan small three tory. Then we will pass by modern exteriors of learn how silk is created from mulberry-munching gorges, picturesque rock formations, and even the Olympic Bird’s Nest and Water Cube. Your silkworms to produce the finest thread and cloth. see the playful monkeys and goat along the Farewell banquet includes the local delicacy, river banks. Re-embark the cruise ship as it Peking Roast Duck. Day5 Suzhou - Wuxi (AB, L, D) sails through Wu Gorge, which is famous for its This morning, travel by coach to Wuxi, one of the quiet beauty and the Qutang Gorge, the short- Day14 Beijing (AB) oldest cities in China with more than 3,000 years est and most dramatic of the Three Gorges. Enjoy the morning at your leisure, or join an history. Upon arrival, visit one of the largest Fresh optional Temple of Heaven and Hutong Tour Water Pearl Farms in the country, followed by the Day10 Yangtze River Cruise (AB, L, D) (including lunch) for $79/RMB420. Temple Lingshan Grand Buddha. Later, stroll along Nan- Today’s shore excursion will occur at Shi- of Heaven, inscribed as a UNESCO World chang Street, a charming and fashionable pedes- baozhai. The Shibaozhai Pagoda is 12-story, Heritage Site, was visited by the Emper- trian street composed of both ancient and modern 18th century temple built in Zhongxian county ors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annu- architectural styles. on the northern bank of Yangtze River. It rep- al ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good resents one of the gems of Chinese Architec- harvest. Then take a famous rickshaw Hutong Day6 Wuxi - Hangzhou (AB, L, D) ture, an architectural delight. Tour & Local Family Visit, this package also This morning, travel by coach to Hangzhou, de- includes a traditional Beijing Zhajiangmian scribed by Marco Polo as “the most beautiful and Day11 Chongqing - Beijing (AB, L) (“Fried Sauce noodles”) as lunch. Hutongs magnificent city in the world”. Experience an ori- Disembark from the cruise in the port of are traditional alley ways that form an integral ental tea-tasting at the Dragon Well Tea Planta- Chongqing this morning and visit Ciqikou Old part of Beijing’s old city neighbourhood com- tion. Then, take a boat ride on the serene West Town.The history of Ciqikou can be traced munities. Take a traditional rickshaw ride for Lake, the most renowned feature of Hangzhou, back more than 1700 years. After that, you an immersive tour to get a wonderful glimpse noted for its scenic beauty which blends natural- can choose to attend an optional tour to vis- into yesterday’s world, the old way of life, and ly with many famous historical and cultural sites. it Panda House($40/RMB220) at Chongqing traditional Beijing culture. See the dramatic This evening, you can enjoy an optional perfor- Zoo before flying to Beijing, the historical city changes the city has undergone, and continue mance, “Impression West Lake”, which brings the of China. to visit a local family and local market in the culture and the soul of West Lake lively in front of Hutongs afterwards. Enjoy the free time this you ($90/RMB450). Day12 Beijing (AB, L) afternoon. Beijing has served as the capital of five dy- Day7 Hangzhou - Shanghai -Yichang (AB, L) nasties over a period of 800 years. Today, visit Day15 Beijing - Canada (AB) After breakfast, travel by coach bus to Shanghai, Tiananmen Square, the second largest public Board your homeward flight or extend your trip in China.

 Ship Overview - M/V President 7 Ship Overview - Chinese Goddess 2

M/V President 7 Chinese Goddess 2 Rating: Rating: Maiden Voyage: April, 2013 Maiden Voyage: November, 2014 Length: 141.8m, Beam: 20.2m, Draft: 2.6m Length: 119.8m, Beam: 18.8m, Draft: 2.7m Crew: 200, Capacity: 460, Deck: 7 Crew: 120, Capacity: 400, Deck: 7

On Board Entertainment

Size: 296 sq ft Cabin Floor: 2-6 Floor VIP Package Upgrade: Guarantee 4-6 Floor

Standard Cabin Bar Multifunctional Hall

Dining Hall VIP Dinning Gym Room Sun Deck

 Wushan Mountain Yangtze River Cruise Map Twelve Peaks Wu Gorge Zigui White Three Gorges Fengjie Emperor Dam Shibaozhai City Gezhouba Dam Qingshi Fengdu Badong Yichang Xiling Gorge Chongqing Yunyang Shennu Qutang Gorge Stream

Optional Programs

VIP Day 7-11 Yangtze Cruise VIP Pacakge

· Free Upgrade to Higher Floor (4-6 Floor) · Free coffee, tea and snacks at happy hours in afternoon. Tour Extensions: Xi’an Terra Cotta Warriors · Enjoy all meals at VIP restaurant and A la carte available 3 Days 2 Nights from $590pp (A la carte need to be paid separately). During the Tang dynasty, Xi’an was the first Chinese city to open its doors to the · Free drinks before dinner. wider world, ushering in huge cultural changes, and was the capital for eleven · Unlimited wine, beer and soft drink for lunch and dinner. dynasties over a period of more than 2,000 years. Now the city is famed for the ‘Terracotta Army’ of Qin Shi Huang – the first ruler to unify the lands that became · Express check in and check out modern China. Take in one of the wonders of the ancient world with two nights · Room turn-down service in Xi’an. · Welcome fruit basket in cabin Price Includes: Flight from Beijing to Xi’an, 2 Nights 4-5 star Hotels: Sightseeing Tour to · VIP area reserved for evening entertainments Terra Cotta, Ancient City Wall, Big Goose Pagoda, Meals, Transfers: Entertainment: Tang Dancing and Singing Show with Dumpling Banquet. · 2 Hour Free internet for each sailing

Other Optional Programs

Day 3 Shanghai “Huangpu River Night Cruise” ($50/RMB250) Day 4 Suzhou “Grand Canal Cruise” ($30/RMB160) Day 6 Hangzhou “Impression West Lake” ($90/RMB450) Day 7-11 Yangze River “Onboard VIP Package”($100/RMB550) Tour Extensions: Hong Kong Day 11 Chongqing “Panda House”($40/RMB220) 3 Days 2 Nights/4 Days 3 Nights from $650/pp Day 12 Beijing “The Golden Mask Dynasty” ($65/RMB340) Once a sleepy fishing village, Hong Kong has developed into one of the premier Day 14 Beijing “Hutong Life Tour with lunch” ($79/RMB420) financial powerhouses of the Far East. It is a city which boldly blends modernity with Chinese heritage and British colonial influence. A safe, well organised, fast paced shopping paradise, it also offers up some unmatched cuisine experiences. 2018 Dine on some of the best yum cha and wonton noodle soup in the world, or Depart Arrive Package 2019Depart Arrive Package Canada Canada Price Canada Canada Price a taste of more unusual culinary delights such grass jelly or shredded jellyfish. Mar 15 Mar 29 $4,099 for 2 Mar 17 Mar 31 $4,099 for 2 Price Includes: Flight from Beijing to Hong Kong , 2 Nights/3 Nights 3-4 Star hotel, Half Mar 25 Apr 08 $4,199 for 2 Mar 26 Apr 9 $4,199 for 2 day Hong Kong Tour. Apr 08 Apr 22 $4,399 for 2 Apr 07 Apr 21 $4,399 for 2 Apr 12 Apr 26 $4,399 for 2 Apr 14 Apr 28 $4,399 for 2 Apr 15 Apr 29 $4,399 for 2 Apr 16 Apr 30 $4,599 for 2 Apr 22 May 06 $4,599 for 2 Apr 21 May 5 $4,599 for 2 May 06 May 20 $4,599 for 2 May 5 May 19 $4,599 for 2 May 10 May 24 $4,599 for 2 May 12 May 26 $4,599 for 2 May 14 Sep 28 $4,599 for 2 Price Guide Price Includes May 13 May 27 $4,599 for 2 • Return international economy airfares May 21 Jun 4 $4,599 for 2 • Prices are per person based on twin May 22 Jun 5 $4,599 for 2 share accommodation from Toronto/Vancouver • Airport taxes and fuel surcharges. ($580/pp) Sep 02 Sep 16 $4,599 for 2 • Departing Vancouver or Toronto with Air China, • Arrival/departure transfers Sep 09 Sep 23 $4,599 for 2 China Eastern airline or Hainan Airline. • 4-5 Star hotel accommodation Sep 13 Sep 27 $4,599 for 2 Air Canada flight can be arranged based on request. • Daily meals as listed on the itinerary Sep 16 Sep 30 $4,599 for 2 • Add on airfare from other cities: • All transportation: coach, internalights, cruise. Oct 07 Oct 21 $4,599 for 2 Calgary, Edmonton, Victoria $300, • Entrance fees to scenic attractions as indicated Oct 11 Oct 25 $4,599 for 2 Saskatoon, Regina, Winnipeg, Halifax, St. John $400, • English-speaking tour guide(s) Oct 14 Oct 28 $4,599 for 2 Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec city $300 • No child discount Oct 18 Nov 01 $4,599 for 2 Price Does Not Include • Tour prices are subject to change without • China visa fees Oct 21 Nov 04 $4,499 for 2 prior notice. Please check with your travel • Insurance of any kind Oct 25 Nov 08 $4,499 for 2 agent or our website for the latest information • Prepaid Tipping: $190 for 15 days. • Personal expenditure such as laundry service, Nov 01 Nov 15 $4,199 for 2 • Single supplement $899/pp. souvenirs and telephone calls Nov 04 Nov 18 $4,199 for 2 • 2 FOR 1 deal only applies to package price. Nov 15 Nov 29 $4,099 for 2

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