9D8N ISLAMIC CLASSIC CHINA TOUR- Beijing/Xi’an/ Shanghai(Tour Code:BX9)

Fly to Beijing, Cross the International Date Line.

Arrive in Beijing, airport pickup to Hotel. Free airport pick up service is available at Beijing Capital International Airport, from 6:00 AM-12:00 AM

U-Hotel (4-Star) or similar.

Visit to the Tian An Men Square which is the largest city square in the world, bordered by the Great Hall of the People, then tour the Forbidden City, the complex of imperial palace, which was home to the Emperors for over 500 years. Grand halls and courts gradually give way to more intimate domestic quarters, giving an insight into the pampered isolation of the emperors. Then we will visit the Niujie Mosque & pray at there. Then we will shop at the Muslim Super Market and Niujie, it is in the Muslim community and the only supermarket for Muslims in Beijing. Then, visit Tong Ren Tang to learn about traditional Chinese medicine, which has existed for thousands of years. Acrobatic Show at night.

Today is the highlight of our China tour, we will visit one of the largest Jade Exhibitions in Asia enroute. Then we will go and climb the Great Wall of China, which was first built in the Warring States period (475-221BC) as a series of earthworks erected by individual kingdoms as a defense against each other as well as from invasions from the north. The present-day wall was left from the Ming dynasty. Shop in Silk Store. After that, visit the Summer Palace. Being the largest imperial garden in China, the Summer Palace was first built in the Qing emperor Qianlong’s time in 1751 and burned down in 1860 by the French and British army and restored by the Dowager empress Cixi for her own enjoyment. It became a favorite haunt of Cixi, who preferred it to the Forbidden City, and named it Yi He Yuan meaning the garden of health and harmony. After dinner (Indian Style Halal meal), back to hotel.

Today first we will be taking a short visit to the new highlight of Beijing, the incredible Olympic Village with its Bird’s Nest Stadium and Water Cube from outside. Then visit the Ma Dian Mosque which is one of the most famous mosques with hundreds of years of history. And then we will be enjoying the Tea ceremony at the Tea House. After everything, we will be taking the Bullet train, the world famous and the fastest train in China to Xi’an, which is one of the oldest cities in China, Xi’an is the oldest of the Four Great Ancient Capitals, having held the position under several of the most important dynasties in Chinese history and Xi’an is also the starting point of the Silk Road. Then dinner (Indian Style Halal meal) and check in at the hotel.

Gudu hotel (4-Star) or similar.

After breakfast, we will be going to the Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses Factory and the Museum, to see the life-sized defending army of the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. This site is among the top archaeological excavations of the 20th century. Then we go to Ancient City Wall, and then visit the Xi’an Grand Mosque and Muslim Food Street where full of traditional local Halal food. (Dinner is not included tonight).

After breakfast. Visit Xi’an Museum, then fly to Shanghai, Visit The Orient Pearl Tower (outside). Afterwards, you may join an optional Cruise in Huangpu River ($50/p.) in the evening. As you cruise along the Huangpu River, you will get a glimpse of the history and spectacular view of cosmopolitan Shanghai. On one side of the river, there is The Bund, a landmark of Shanghai. Lining the boulevard of the waterfront are grand buildings of Western style dating back to the early 19th century. On the other side is the glittering facade of modern Shanghai.

Borrman Hotel (4-Star) or similar.

Visit Bund of Shanghai, Pray at Xiaotaoyuan Mosque and visit Imam Shopping in Nanjing Road. Visit the Jewelry Store.

After breakfast the tour will transfer you to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Tour ends at airport.