Take in some of China’s greatest sights when you pay just $517 (AUD 499) per person, twin share for a 9-day China Delights tour with Nexus Holidays.

Saving you up to 77% off what other tour operators are charging for similar packages, this deal includes the following:

• Eight nights of accommodation in Chinese 5-star hotels
• Buffet breakfast daily
• Lunch and dinner on most days
• Domestic flight from Beijing to Shanghai
• English speaking tour guide
• Entry fees to local attractions
• Coach transportation

Starting in the capital Beijing, a bustling city that mixes modernity with well-preserved relics of the past, tour guests will visit some of the city’s most popular attractions including Tiananmen Square, the Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City, where China’s Emperors resided for over 500 years.

Other highlights include an excursion to The Great Wall and the chance to walk along part of the 3,700 mile long structure, the 3,000-year-old city of Wuxi with its Grand Buddha, the artist’s hub of Suzhou with its beautiful gardens and canals, and the tranquil beauty of West lake in Hangzhou.

Winding the tour up in Shanghai, guests can stroll along the famous waterfront Bund and visit the Ming Dynasty Yu Garden which is considered one of the finest in the country. There’s also a morning visit to the Shanghai Museum to discover artefacts of China’s long and varied history as well as plenty of time to shop for souvenirs.

Valid for departure on March 10 & 24 ; June 9 & 23 ; July 7 & 21 ; August 11 & 25 ; November 3 & 17 ; and December 1 , 2013. A $104 (AUD 100) peak season surcharge applies for departures on April 7 & 21; May 5 & 19; September 8 & 22; and October 6 & 20, 2013.

Book by November 21.

Travelzoo tip: If you’re looking for a slightly different itinerary, Nexus Holidays is also offering the 9-day China Golden Route Tour which visits Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai for just $999 per person, twin share.