China Delight 10 Days NHF01 Day 10 • Shanghai Canada • (B) Tour Highlights Enjoy the morning at leisure before you are transferred to Shanghai airport • Walk on the incredible Great Wall to board your overnight ight to Canada. The trip may be over, but the • Unfold the mystery of the Forbidden City experiences and memories will certainly last a life time. • Sit by the tranquil West Lake in Hangzhou • Stroll in one of the finest Chinese gardens in Suzhou • Immerse yourself in the bustling metropolis Shanghai Temple of Heaven, Beijing Beijing 4 As its name suggests, this tour is designed to give you a sample of China’s ancient history, rich culture, delicate cuisine, thriving industries, and modern architecture. Walk along the Great Wall and unfold the mystery of the Forbidden City 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 Wuxi 1 Shanghai saying, and immerse yourself in the dynamic cosmopolitan city Shanghai. Suzhou 1 2 1 Hangzhou Day 1 • Canada Beijing Buddha. Later, stroll along Nanchang Street, a charming and fashionable Fly overnight to Beijing. pedestrian street composed of both ancient and modern architectural styles. Day 2 • Beijing Day 7 • Wuxi Hangzhou • (B, L, D) Upon arrival in Beijing, the capital city of China, you will be warmly greeted This morning, travel by coach to Hangzhou, described by Marco Polo as “the at the airport by your tour guide and transferred to your hotel. most beautiful and magnfi¬cent city in the world”. Experience an oriental tea-tasting at the Dragon Well Tea Plantation. Then, take a boat ride on the Day 3 • Beijing • (B, L, D) serene West Lake, the most renowned feature of Hangzhou, noted for its Beijing has served as the capital of five dynasties over a period of 800 years. scenic beauty which blends naturally with many famous historical and Today, visit Tiananmen Square, the second largest public square in the cultural sites. This evening, you can enjoy an optional open-air perfor- world, and the Forbidden City, the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming mance, “Impression West Lake”, a masterpiece created by Zhang Yimou, to Qing dynasty. Tour the exquisite Summer Palace, the largest preserved the director of the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics Games Opening Ceremo- ancient imperial garden in China, and a former summer resort for Emperors. ny ($50). Then, visit a Chinese Herbal Institute to learn about traditional Chinese medicine, which has existed for thousands of years. Your welcome banquet Day 8 • Hangzhou Shanghai • (B, L, D) includes the local delicacy, Peking Roast Duck. After lunch, travel by coach to Shanghai, the vibrant metropolis and commercial center of China. Upon arrival, walk along the famous Bund, a Day 4 • Beijing • (B, L, D) mile-long stretch along the Huangpu River. Lined by the colonial architec- Today’s highlight is an excursion to the majestic Great Wall, the most famous tures of European design, this area is the best place to capture the western image of China, and a chance to climb a portion of this 3,700-mile marvel. Visit inuences of the old days. Continue on to the bustling shopping district, one of the largest Jade Exhibitions in Asia en-route. After lunch, see skilled Nanjing Road. Continue to visit the Ming Dynasty Yuyuan Garden which is artisans at work at a Cloisonné Factory, and visit the Changling Exhibition considered to be one of four greatest Chinese gardens. You can cap of the Hall of the Ming Tombs, where thirteen of the sixteen Ming dynasty emper- day by attending a thrilling optional Chinese acrobatic show - “ERA: The ors are buried. Tonight, you can choose to attend an optional large scale Intersection of Time” ($60). dramatic musical, “The Golden Mask Dynasty” ($50). Day 9 • Shanghai • (B) Day 5 • Beijing Shanghai Suzhou • (B,L, D) This morning, visit the Shanghai Museum and see ancient Chinese art, Fly to Shanghai and travel by coach to Suzhou. Suzhou is known as the furniture and jade. Then visit Shanghai emerald exhibition centre. The “Garden City” due to its many classical gardens, renowned for their charming afternoon will be free for you to enjoy at your leisure. You may explore the natural beauty and harmonious construction. Upon arrival, visit the Linger- Xintiandi area, an auent and fashionable pedestrian street composed of ing Garden which is among the nest gardens in China. As a large area of the unique Shikumen ("stone gate") and modern architecture. At night, you city is covered by water, including a vast number of ponds and streams, may enjoy an optional “Huangpu River Night Cruise” and get a glimpse of Suzhou is known as “Venice of the East”. You may take a cruise along the the dazzling and charming night view of Shanghai ($50). Grand Canal to view life along China’s golden waterway in its heyday ($30). Then, visit a Silk Spinning Mill, and learn how silk is created from mulber- ry-munching silkworms to produce the nest thread and cloth. Day 6 • Suzhou Wuxi • (B, L,D) This morning, travel by coach to Wuxi, one of the oldest cities in China with more than 3,000 years history. Upon arrival, visit one of the largest Fresh Water Pearl Farms in the country, followed by the Lingshan Grand West Lake, Hangzhou 22 Please visit nexusholidays.ca or see your travel agent for the latest information Beijing • Shanghai • Suzhou • Wuxi • Hangzhou Day 10 • Shanghai Canada • (B) Departures Enjoy the morning at leisure before you are transferred to Shanghai airport Depart Arrive Package Land to board your overnight ight to Canada. The trip may be over, but the Canada Canada Price Only experiences and memories will certainly last a life time. 2014 08 Mar 17 Mar $1,899 $479 22 Mar 31 Mar $1,899 $479 Yellow Mountain 12 Apr 24 Apr $2,099 $479 3 Day Extension 26 Apr 05 May $2,099 $479 10 May 19 May $2,099 $479 24 May 02 Jun $2,099 $479 07 Jun 16 Jun $2,899 $479 12 Jul 23 Jul $2,899 $479 09 Aug 20 Aug $2,899 $479 06 Sep 15 Sep $2,099 $479 13 Sep 22 Sep $2,099 $479 20 Sep 29 Sep $2,099 $479 04 Oct 13 Oct $2,099 Hutong, Beijing $479 11 Oct 20 Oct $2,099 $479 18 Oct 27 Oct $2,099 $479 25 Oct 05 Nov $2,099 $479 01 Nov 10 Nov $1,899 $479 Day 8 • Hangzhou Yellow Mountain • (B, L, D) 08 Nov 17 Nov $1,899 $479 After lunch, travel by coach to Yellow Mountain (“Huangshan”), one of 2015 the most famous mountains in China. Together with the Yellow River, 07 Mar 16 Mar $1,899 $479 the Yangtze River and the Great Wall, it has become one of the great 21 Mar 30 Mar $1,899 $479 11 Apr 20 Apr $2,099 $479 symbols of China. 25 Apr 04 May $2,099 $479 09 May 18 May $2,099 $479 Day 9 • Yellow Mountain • (B, L, D) 23 May 01 Jun $2,099 $479 Spend the day exploring the Yellow Mountain Scenic Area (cable car 06 Jun 15 Jun $2,899 $479 ticket included) well known for its scenery, sunsets, peculiarly shaped 11 Jul 22 Jul $2,899 $479 granite peaks, Huangshan Pine trees, and views of the clouds from 08 Aug 19 Aug $2,899 $479 05 Sep 14 Sep $2,099 $479 above. Yellow Mountain is a frequent subject of traditional Chinese 12 Sep 21 Sep $2,099 $479 paintings and literature, as well as modern photography. It is a UNESCO 19 Sep 28 Sep $2,099 $479 World Heritage Site. 03 Oct 12 Oct $2,099 $479 Great Wall, Beijing 10 Oct 19 Oct $2,099 $479 Day 10 • Yellow Mountain Shanghai • (B, L, D) 17 Oct 26 Oct $2,099 $479 This morning visit Hongcun Village which has long enjoyed the name 24 Oct 04 Nov $2,099 $479 31 Oct 09 Nov $1,899 $479 Day 7 • Wuxi Hangzhou • (B, L, D) "a village in the Chinese painting". It is a unique, buffalo-shaped 07 Nov 16 Nov $1,899 $479 This morning, travel by coach to Hangzhou, described by Marco Polo as “the ancient village, located near the southwest slope of Yellow Mountain. Price Guide most beautiful and magnfi¬cent city in the world”. Experience an oriental The village has picturesque scenery - simple but elegant, a fine • Prices are per person based on twin tea-tasting at the Dragon Well Tea Plantation. Then, take a boat ride on the mixture of old houses, green hills and clear creeks. Scenes from the share accommodation Academy Award winning film “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” were • Departing Vancouver or Toronto serene West Lake, the most renowned feature of Hangzhou, noted for its with Air China or Hainan Airline scenic beauty which blends naturally with many famous historical and filmed on location here. This afternoon, travel by coach to Shanghai, • Add on airfare from other cities: cultural sites. This evening, you can enjoy an optional open-air perfor- the vibrant metropolis and commercial centre of China. You can cap of Calgary, Edmonton, Victoria $300, mance, “Impression West Lake”, a masterpiece created by Zhang Yimou, the day by attending a thrilling optional Chinese acrobatic show - Saskatoon, Regina, Winnipeg $400, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec city $300 the director of the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics Games Opening Ceremo- “ERA: The Intersection of Time” ($60). • Single Supplement: $380Suzhou per person ny ($50). • No Child discount Day 11 • Shanghai • (B, L, D) • Tour prices are subject to change Day 8 • Hangzhou Shanghai • (B, L, D) This morning, walk along the famous Bund, a mile-long stretch along without prior notice.