Travelling period: Apr 08 – Apr 19, 2018

DAY 1 CANADA – BEIJING Fly overnight to Beijing.

DAY 2 ARRIVE BEIJING The English-speaking tour guide will be meeting you at the airport/station with “Nexus Holidays” flag or your name board. In case you miss our first pick up point in the exit gate of the greeting hall, please go to our second pick up point: The Nine Dragon Screen. Our tour guide will find you there.

DAY 3 BEIJING (B/L/S) Beijing has served as the capital of five dynasties over a period of 800 years. Today, visit Tiananmen Square, the second largest public square in the world, and the Forbidden City, the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming to Qing dynasty. Tour the exquisite Summer Palace, the largest preserved ancient imperial garden in China, and a former summer resort for Emperors. Then, visit Jingshan Chinese Herbal Institute to learn about traditional Chinese medicine, which has existed for thousands of years. Your welcome banquet includes the local delicacy, Peking Roast Duck.

DAY 4 BEIJING (B/L/D) Today’s highlight is an excursion to the majestic Great Wall, the most famous image of China, and a chance to climb a portion of this 3,700-mile marvel. Visit one of the largest Jade Exhibitions in Asia en-route. After lunch, see skilled artisans at work at a Cloisonné Factory, and visit the Sacred Path of the Ming Tombs, where thirteen of the sixteen Ming dynasty emperors are buried. Tonight, you can choose to attend an optional large scale dramatic musical, “The Golden Mask Dynasty” ($50).

OPTIONAL PROGRAM: The Golden Mask Dynasty $50pp “The Golden Mask Dynasty” is an original Chinese musical drama which tells a mythical fairy-tale like story of war, royal banquets, and romance. The large-scale production includes more than 200 performances and features Chinese dances, acrobatics, costumes, and lighting and acoustics, representing a soul-stirring and romantic “great love and harmony” legend! Guide, Transfer and Admission included.

DAY 5 BEIJING – SHANGHAI – SUZHOU (B/L/D) Fly to Shanghai and travel by coach to Suzhou. Suzhou is also known as the “Garden City” due to its many classical gardens, renowned for their charming natural beauty and harmonious construction. Upon arrival, visit the Lingering Garden which is among the finest gardens in China. As a large area of the city is covered by water, including a vast number of ponds and streams, Suzhou is known as “Venice of the East”. You may take a cruise along the 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 mulberry-munching silkworms to produce the finest thread and cloth.

OPTIONAL PROGRAM: Grand Canal Cruise $30pp The ancient city of Suzhou was the paradise for all merchants

owing to the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. To boat on the ancient

Grand Canal is absolutely one of the best ways to appreciate the

beauty of typical ancient river towns in south region of Yangtze

River. Guide, Transfer and Admission included.

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 Buddha. Later, stroll along Nanchang Street, a charming and fashionable pedestrian street composed of both ancient and modern architectural styles.

DAY 7 WUXI – HANGZHOU (B/L/D) This morning, travel by coach to Hangzhou, described by Marco Polo as “the most beautiful and magnificent city in the world”. Experience an oriental tea-tasting at the Dragon Well Tea Plantation. Then, take a boat ride on the serene West Lake, the most renowned feature of Hangzhou, noted for its scenic beauty which blends naturally with many famous historical and cultural sites. This evening, you can enjoy an optional performance, “Impression West Lake”, a masterpiece created by Zhang Yimou, the director of the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics Games Opening Ceremony. ($60).

OPTIONAL PROGRAM: Impression West Lake $60pp This show is one of the Chinese top live-action performances. It is strongly featured by the local culture and unique charm of West Lake in Hangzhou. It is nationwide famous for its dreamlike show and fantastic elegance. It is one of the representatives created by Zhang Yimou who is Chinese most famous movie director and the general director of the opening ceremony of Beijing2008 Olympic Games. Guide, Transfer and Admission included.

DAY 8 HANGZHOU – SHANGHAI (B/L/D) After lunch, travel by coach to Shanghai, the vibrant metropolis and commercial Centre of China. Upon arrival, walk along the famous Bund, a mile-long stretch along the Huangpu River. Lined by the colonial architectures of European design, this area is the best place to capture the western influences of the old days. Continue on to the bustling shopping district, Nanjing Road. Continue to visit the Ming Dynasty Yuyuan Garden which is considered to be one of four greatest Chinese gardens. You can cap off the day by attending a thrilling optional Chinese acrobatic show - “ERA: The Intersection of Time” ($60).

OPTIONAL PROGRAM: ERA: The Intersection of Time $60pp

A multi-million dollar show, "ERA: The Intersection of Time" is Shanghai's most popular acrobatic show, featuring the gamut of traditional and contemporary Chinese acrobatics from aerial walking, bowl balancing, and trampoline shows to high flying trapeze acts and motorcycle cage stunts. Thematically, ERA takes the combination of China's past and future as its starting point, offering a window into traditional Chinese acrobatics performed according to a modern, contemporary aesthetic. Guide, Transfer and Admission included.

DAY 9 SHANGHAI (B) This morning, visit the Shanghai Museum and see ancient Chinese art, furniture and jade. The afternoon will be free for you to enjoy at your leisure. You may explore the Xintiandi area, an affluent and fashionable pedestrian street composed of unique Shikumen ("stone gate") and modern architecture. At night, you may enjoy a Huangpu River Night Cruise and get a glimpse of the dazzling and charming night view of Shanghai($50).

OPTIONAL PROGRAM: Night Cruise on the Huangpu River

Riding a cruise along the Huangpu River, you will take a glimpse of the history and charming night view of the cosmopolitan of Shanghai. On one side of the river, there is the Bund, a landmark of Shanghai. Lining the boulevard of the waterfront are grandiose solid buildings of Western style dating back to the early 19th century. On the other side is the charming image of a new Shanghai. Guide, Transfer and Admission included.

DAY 10 SHANGHAI – Xi’an (B/L/S) Xi’an was the first Chinese city to open its doors to the world during the Tang Dynasty. Over a period of more than 2000 years,

Xi’an was the capital for eleven dynasties. Upon arrival, you will visit the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum and see

the attached life-sized defending army to the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. This site is regarded as “the eighth

wonder of the world” and is among the top archaeological excavations of the 20th century. Visit an Art Ceramics Factory

before we enjoy the special local Imperial Dumpling Banquet Dinner and the traditional Tang Dynasty Singing and

Dancing Show in the evening.

DAY 11 Xi’an (B/L/D) Visit the Shanxi Provincial Historical Museum in the morning. Enjoy a local special noodle lunch and watch a Noodle Making Demonstration. After lunch, visit the Ancient City Wall which is not only the most complete city wall that has survived in China, but also one of the largest and most complete ancient military defense systems in the world. Then, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the symbol of the city. It is said to have been built to house and protect Buddhist scriptures collected by the Chinese monk, Xuan Zang, the key figure in the classical Chinese novel, “Journey to the West”.

DAY 12 Xi’an - Canada(B)

Enjoy the morning at leisure before you are transferred to Xi’an airport to board your overnight fight to Canada. The trip may be over, but the experiences and memories will certainly last a life time.

As this is a sight-seeing and shopping tour, there are seven shopping excursions on this tour, and a minimum amount of time (60 mins) must be spent at each shopping site. However, there is no obligation to purchase anything. For those who are not very keen on shopping, visits to shopping sites should be treated as cultural learning experiences as all the products including jade, silk, tea, etc are deeply ingrained in the Chinese culture and well worth learning.

Nexus Holidays reserves the right to adjust the itinerary as it sees fit to ensure the smooth running of the tour and to substitute hotels of a similar standard if the hotels listed in our brochure are not available. Passengers must remain with the tour group at all times and must not deviate from the set itinerary unless otherwise stated such as “free at leisure”.

Hotel Accommodation (or equivalent) Beijing: Ramada Beijing North Suzhou: Pan Pacific Suzhou Hotel Wuxi: Swiss-Belhotel Liyuan Wuxi Hangzhou: Grand Metropark Hotel Hangzhou Shanghai: Wyndham Bund East Shanghai * All listed hotels are Chinese 5-star hotels based on local ratings.

Optional Programs

Guide, transfers and admission are included in the prices for all optional programs. Payment is to be made to the National Escort in China. Canadian Dollars (CAD) or Chinese Renminbi (CNY) equivalent are accepted. Price listed are per person.

Beijing – “The Golden Mask Dynasty” $65 Shanghai – “The Intersection of Time” $65 Shanghai – Huangpu River Night Cruise $50 Suzhou – “Grand Canal Lake” $30 Hangzhou – “Impression West Lake” $90

Flight Schedule:

1 CA 880 08APR YUL - PEK 1600 1720 09APR

2 CA1855 12APR PEK - SHA 1730 1940 12APR

3 CA1216 17APR PVG - XIY 0830 1115 17APR

4 CA1206 19APR XIY - PEK 0830 1025 19APR

5 CA 879 19APR PEK - YUL 1315 1400 19APR

Number of Passengers Package Price

Per person Single

Supplement

Minimum 10 pax $2430 $480

Prices above include:

1. Round trip International airfare in Air China Airline economy class from Montreal to China;

2. Air taxes and airport security fees within China $480 per person;

3. Chinese domestic airfares in economy class as listed in the itinerary (Beijing - Shanghai);

4. Deluxe 5 star hotels accommodation as listed in the itinerary or equivalent (double occupancy);

5. Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner as indicated;

6. All local transportation service within China in private A/C coach;

7. Comprehensive sightseeing tours with English speaking guide service;

8. All admission fees for the attractions and programs listed in the itinerary;

Prices above do NOT include:

1. Travel medical insurance – strongly recommended;

2. Gratuities to tour guides, drivers and hotel bell person ($120 per person, must be prepaid);

3. Chinese visa fee; (Nexus Holidays may assist you to apply for your visa)

4. Any personal expenditure, such as phone bills, laundry, postage and etc.;

5. Any other charges caused by the acts of God, natural disasters, fires, weather, governmental and local

authority’s orders, political change, strikes, war, riots, quarantine, custom regulations, damages or

injury caused by the accident beyond the responsibilities of travel agents and incurred due to the tourist

action violating the law

Terms and Conditions:

Deposit $200/ per person due on Jul 30, 2017; Deposit non-refundable

As a private group, if the group size less than 10 passengers, extra tour cost will apply.

$300.00/person deposit due before Jan 01, 2018

The balance should be paid by Feb 28, 2018

Air taxes and security fees might be changed subject to airlines.

This quotation is at the best discount and cannot combine with any other kind of discount orpromotion.

Method of payment: DEBIT CARD/CHEQUE/CASH/DIRECT DEPOSIT

Cancellation policy refers to Nexus Holidays brochure.

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