Tour Overview
This 8-day private Muslim cultural journey follows a new route: Shanghai → Beijing → Xi’an, travelling between cities by high-speed rail. The itinerary combines pre-arranged mosque worship opportunities, full-time halal catering, iconic UNESCO world heritage sites and classic city landmarks. Designed for Muslim travellers, this tour features private local transfers, thoughtful religious arrangements and a well-paced schedule without rushed backtracking. Explore the unique fusion of Chinese and Islamic civilisation across eastern, northern and central China.
Tour Highlights
Detailed Daily Itinerary
Private airport / railway pick-up, check-in, evening stroll at Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street and The Bund, halal dinner for jet lag adjustment. Details: Your private English-speaking guide and driver greet you upon arrival and transfer you to your hotel. - Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street: China’s famous commercial thoroughfare blending old and modern Shanghai. Wander shops and historic buildings, feel the lively atmosphere of the metropolis. - The Bund: Walk along the riverside promenade at dusk. Watch the century-old waterfront buildings light up. Listen to the chime of the Customs House clock while the Lujiazui skyline shines across Huangpu River. Enjoy a carefully prepared halal dinner after sightseeing. Overnight in Shanghai.
Explore City God Temple area; visit Xiaotaoyuan Mosque with reserved worship time; ascend Jinmao Tower for panoramic city views; halal lunch included. Details: - City God Temple & Yu Garden Old Street: Wander traditional lanes, ancient pavilions and local handicraft shops to experience old Shanghai customs. - Xiaotaoyuan Mosque: One of Shanghai’s most important Islamic sites. Enjoy dedicated worship time and professional guided explanation of the mosque’s history and Sino-Islamic architectural features. Please dress modestly inside the mosque. - Jinmao Tower: Ride the elevator to the observation deck. Take in sweeping skyline views contrasting ancient Shanghai architecture and modern skyscrapers. Halal lunch is arranged. Overnight in Shanghai.
Boat tour in Zhujiajiao Water Town; visit Songjiang Mosque, Shanghai’s oldest mosque; explore Guangfulin Cultural Heritage Site. Details: - Zhujiajiao Water Town: Take a relaxing river boat ride. Cross ancient stone bridges, wander waterside lanes and taste local Jiangnan snacks. - Songjiang Mosque: The oldest surviving mosque in Shanghai. Learn its long history dating back to the Yuan Dynasty and appreciate its quiet courtyard layout. - Guangfulin Cultural Heritage Site: Discover 4,000 years of Shanghai prehistoric culture. Admire the iconic half-submerged museum architecture that connects ancient relics with contemporary design. Overnight in Shanghai.
Morning high-speed rail from Shanghai to Beijing; private transfer to hotel; afternoon & evening explore Beijing Muslim Quarter, halal dinner. Details: Board high-speed train from Shanghai to Beijing. Upon arrival, private driver transfers you to your hotel. - Beijing Muslim Quarter: Roam the historic Muslim quarter near Niujie. Visit local halal shops, traditional food stalls and local Islamic neighbourhood atmosphere. Spend your evening enjoying authentic halal dinner. Overnight in Beijing.
Full day Beijing heritage tour: UNESCO Forbidden City in the morning, Badaling Great Wall in the afternoon; halal lunch arranged. Details: - Forbidden City (UNESCO): The world’s largest preserved wooden imperial palace complex. Enter through Meridian Gate, visit Hall of Supreme Harmony, imperial gardens and ancient palace courtyards. Learn Ming and Qing imperial history. - Badaling Great Wall (UNESCO): Hike along the iconic stone ramparts. The Great Wall stretches like a giant stone dragon over mountain ridges. Enjoy mountain scenery and watchtower relics. Halal lunch provided. Overnight in Beijing.
Flexible free time in Beijing for optional mosque visit or city exploration; afternoon high-speed rail from Beijing to Xi’an; halal meals arranged. Details: Enjoy flexible free time in Beijing. Optional activity: visit Niujie Mosque, Beijing’s major historic mosque, for worship and cultural tour. Later, private transfer to railway station for high-speed rail to Xi’an. Upon arrival in Xi’an, transfer to hotel. Continue halal catering. Overnight in Xi’an.
Visit Xi’an Great Mosque and thousand-year-old Muslim Quarter; sightsee Bell Tower and Drum Tower; halal lunch & dinner. Details: - Xi’an Great Mosque: One of China’s four great ancient mosques, a stunning example of blended Chinese and Islamic architecture. Guided interpretation and reserved worship time available. - Xi’an Muslim Quarter: Bustling ancient Silk Road Muslim neighbourhood. Explore local halal food stalls and traditional handicraft shops. - Bell Tower & Drum Tower: Iconic city landmarks standing at the heart of Xi’an old town, symbols of ancient Chang’an. Overnight in Xi’an.
Morning tour UNESCO Terracotta Army Museum; cycle on Xi’an Ancient City Wall; private transfer to airport, tour concludes. Details: - Terracotta Army Museum (UNESCO): Witness thousands of life-sized clay warriors with unique facial features, guarding Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s mausoleum for more than 2,200 years. - Xi’an Ancient City Wall: Cycle on the complete preserved Ming dynasty city wall, overlooking the old city layout. After sightseeing, private vehicle transfers you to Xi’an airport for departure. Your 8-day tour finishes.
