Day 1: Arrival in Guangzhou, Salat at Xianxian Mosque, Shopping at Beijing Road
Meals Included: Lunch & dinner at local Halal restaurant
Greeting from GUANGZHOU airport. Visit and pray at The Saad Abi Waqas grave and the mosque. Enjoy shopping at Beijing road shopping paradise(selling home appliance, clothing, hats and shoes, glasses, sporting goods, scientific equipment, music instruments, books, photographic equipment, medicine, furniture, tea, etc).
Day2: Guangzhou, Huang Hua Gang 72 martyr's garden, Yuexiu Park, Five Ram Statue, Salat at Huaisheng Mosque, Shopping
Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel, lunch & dinner at local Halal restaurant
Hotel breakfast. Visit the HUANG HUA GANG 72 martyr's garden. The YUE XIU Park & five ram statue--the symbol of the Guangzhou city. The burning cream herbal medicine center. The jade handicraft shop. Visit and pray at the HUAISHENG Mosque (Remember the Sage Mosque), one of the oldest mosques in China. Enjoy shopping at SHANGXIAJIU road pedestrian shopping area.
Day3: Guangzhou, Huacheng Plaza, Shopping
Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel, lunch & dinner at local Halal restaurant
Hotel breakfast. visit the HUACHENG PLAZA & feast your eyes on the appearance of GUAGNZHOU OPERA HOUSE & NEW GUANGZHOU TV Tower (out-view only). The bamboo charcoal daily supplies market. White Horse Clothing Market (White Horse Clothing Market mainly caters for middle-grade and lower grade clothing. The main source of customers is composed of wholesale and retailers from domestic big and medium city.)
Day4: Guangzhou, Sanyuanli Leather Market, Transfer to Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel,lunch at local Halal restaurant
Hotel breakfast, proceed to visit the leathers market-the biggest leather product wholesales & retail market in south China, enjoy shopping here until to be picked up and tranfered to Guang Zhou airport for departure. However, should you wish to stay on rather than return home right away, we would suggest you choose our other China Muslim Tour Packages as an extension to your China adventure!
Silver Series Prices (4-star Hotel Accommodations)
2-5pax: twin/triple sharing price is USD338pp, single occupancy price is USD438pp
6-9pax: twin/triple sharing price is USD228pp, single occupancy price is USD328pp
Over 10pax: twin/triple sharing price is USD138pp, single occupancy price is USD188pp
Budget Series Prices (3-star Hotel Accommodations)
2-5pax: twin/triple sharing price is USD308pp, single occupancy price is USD378pp
6-9pax: twin/triple sharing price is USD198pp, single occupancy price is USD268pp
Over 10pax: twin/triple sharing price is USD118pp, single occupancy price is USD158pp
Pricing Policy
The prices are based on per person, twin sharing basis
Infants (under 2 years of age) traveling with parents: free of charge
Child (below 12 years of age) sharing a bed: 100% of the adult price
Child (below 12 years of age) sharing no bed: 80% of the adult price
Minimum of two persons is required at the time of booking
Remarks
The above prices are not valid during following period
Canton Fair duration: (13-30/04/2017,01-05/05/2017; 14-30/10/2017,01-05/11/2017)(all days inclusive)
2-5pax: Surchage USD35/PAX/NITE to use a hotel-far from Guangzhou downton
6-9pax: Surchage USD20/PAX/NITE to use a hotel-far from Guangzhou downton
Over 10pax: Surchage USD10/PAX/NITE to use a hotel-far from Guangzhou downton
China Hi-Tech Fair,it should BE ADJUSTED to use a hotel-far from Shenzhen downton,NO SURCHARGE. OTHERWISE it should be surcharge extra fee at SHENZHEN PORTION for the following period (all days inclusive):14-21/11/2017 (all days inclusive )
Medical Fair (SZX,China) 26/10/2017-01/11/2017 (all days inclusive)
For 3-star hotel:
2-9pax: Surchage USD25/PAX/NITE
Over 10pax: Surchage USD20/PAX/NITE
For 4-star hotel:
2-9pax: Surchage USD40/PAX/NITE
Over 10pax: Surchage USD35/PAX/NITE
For the following period:
Xmas duration(23-28/12/2017) (all days inclusive)
Lunar new year duration(27/01/2017-03/02/2017) (all days inclusive)
2-5pax: Surchage USD20/PAX/DAY
6-9pax: Surchage USD10/PAX/DAY
Over 10pax: Surchage USD5/PAX/DAY
Tour Inclusions
Hotel accommodations with daily Buffet Breakfast at hotel
Meals as specified (B for breakfast, L for lunch and D for dinner at local Halal restaurants)
Private air-conditioned car/van/coach for land transportation
Experienced English language speaking tour guide
All admission tickets to sightseeing places
All government taxes
Tour Exclusions
Optional tour & Insurance
International flights (AirAsia airfare is not included in our quotation)
Gratuities to service staffs (minimum USD5pp/day)
Expenditure of a personal nature, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, etc
Reservation
For reservation, simply send an email to info@islamiChina.com. Please inform us: the tour code; the number of travelers; the date of arrival in China; your international flight number. For details of payment, please read our Terms & Conditions.
Performing Salat at Huaisheng Mosque
Guangzhou Huaisheng Mosque is the oldest mosque in China and one of the oldest mosques in the world. Huaisheng Mosque is also named Guangta Mosque. It is said to be built by one of the Prophet Mohammad's companions, Sa'd ibn Waqqas who met the Chinese Emperor Gaozong in Chang'an (present day Xian) in 651. He got permission from the Tang Dynasty emperor to practice Islam in China and back to Guangzhou, he built the Huaisheng Mosque. The meaning of Huaisheng in Chinese can be understood as "devoted to the Prophet", or else "devoted to the sage (Sa’d ibn Waqqas)". However, the name may have originally been a direct translation of the Arabic word for "Companions of the Prophet" (huai "to cherish" for the Arabic "sahabah").
Performing Salat at Xianxian Mosque
Guangzhou Xianxian Mosque, located in Guihuagang, is a famous Islamic historic site. It was first constructed during Tang Dynasty (618-907), now it has a history more than 1,300 years. Xianxian Mosque covers an area of 1,860 square meters with a construction area of 1,077 square meters. Xianxian Mosque has a two-storeyed prayer hall, which is capable to hold a capacity of 3,000 people to do prayer. Those halls and other facilities inside the cemetery are all built in the style of Ming Dynasty. Today, Xianxian Mosque still stands as a popular site for Muslims.
Fine Dining at Local Restaurants with Halal Certificate
Breakfast will be both Western and Chinese buffet breakfast at hotel. Lunch & dinner will be at local Chinese Halal restaurants near sightseeing places. Please be assured that all lunch and dinner arranged by ICT will be at Halal restaurants. We don't arrange pork free meals. If you have special request for Indian, Pakistani, Indonesian, Turkish, Arabian or other cuisines, please advise us in advance and we will arrange accordingly. Please note that Indian, Pakistani, Indonesian, Turkish, Arabian restaurants are always more expensive than Chinese Halal meals. Halal restaurants arranged by ICT must have Halal certificate issued by related government offices.
Safe Transportations
ICT will provide private air-conditioned vehicle during tours with service of experienced drivers. For 2 travelers, we will arrange a private FAW Besturn B70 car; for 3-5 travelers we will arrange a private Refine MPV; for 6-9 travelers we will arrange Joylong 15 seater Van; for 10-15 travelers we will arrange Kinglong 21 seater bus; for 16-25 travelers we will arrange Kinglong 33 seater bus; for 26-35 travelers we will arrange Kinglong 45 seater bus.
Reservation
For reservation, simply send an email to info@islamiChina.com. Please inform us: the tour code; the series you choose (gold, silver or budget); the number of travelers; the date of arrival in China; your international flight number. For details of payment, please read our Terms & Conditions.
Silver Series Hotel: 4-star Guangzhou Rosedal Hotel
Add: 348 Jiang Nan Da Road Central, Haizhu District, Guangzhou
Tel: +86-20-84418888
Guangzhou Rosedal Hotel, situated on the banks of the Pearl River, is the lone hotel in the Haizhu District, a historical and cultural hub as well as a buzzing business district located near the heart of the city. The airport, railway station, and harbor area are also within close proximity. The hotel is also close to shopping, entertainment, and dining venues as well as the Guangzhou International Conference Center. The hotel boasts ornately adorned rooms and are appointed with fine furnishings that are chic and trendy, providing guests with an unsurpassed atmosphere of elegance. The restaurant, located on-site, serves a variety or cuisine types while specializing in authentic Chinese dishes. The Rosedale Hotel is the perfect property for long or short term stay travelers who want comfort at a reasonable rate.
Budget Series Hotel: 3-star Guangzhou Longzhou Hotel
Add: No.75 Shuiyin Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou,Guangdong
Tel: +86-20-22018333
Guangzhou Longzhou hotel is a business hotel, which locates on Shuiyin road of culture and arts circle at Guangzhou. The hotel which is adjacent to Tianhe road, has quiet and comfortable environment, and convenient transportation. It has 155 rooms of various types and all the rooms have free broadband internet access, seperate bath room, digital televition set and private safe. Different styles of flavor restaurants at the hotel provide Sichuan cuisine and a variety of fine cuisine. The hotel health center is a good place for physical and mental release after busy work. Multi-functional conference rooms at the hotel can accommodate 80 people, equipped with first-class conference facilities, providing first-class service to meet your requirments for business and training.
1: Do I need a visa to travel to China?
Yes, you do need a China Visa. Foreign visitors can obtain individual or group visas from Chinese embassies and consulates, usually within a day or two. For individual travelers, single-entry visas are valid for entry within three months. For business people and other regular visitors there are multiple-entry visas good for six months at a time. Each visa is valid for a stay of 30 or 60 days, and can be extended while in China. Visitors should be sure to carry their passports while in China as they are needed to check into hotels, make plane or train reservations, exchange money or establish the holder's identity.
If you need Visa Invitation Letter from us, please inform us at least one month ahead of your arrival date in China. Usually, it will take us about one week to process the Visa Invitation Letter. If you need hotel confirmation to get China Visa, please also advise us in advance.
2: How strenuous is this trip?
This trip is moderate. The trip includes full days of activities, which start early in the morning and end in the evening. You may discuss the starting time with ICT tour guide who will be very happy to listen to your advice.
3. What about meals? Are they Halal?
Meals will be served as the itinerary specified. Breakfast will be both Western and Chinese buffet breakfast at hotel. Lunch & dinner will be at local Chinese Halal restaurants near sightseeing places. Please be assured that all lunch and dinner arranged by ICT will be at Halal restaurants. We don't arrange pork free meals. If you have special request for Indian, Pakistani, Indonesian, Turkish, Arabian or other cuisines, please advise us in advance and we will arrange accordingly. Please note that Indian, Pakistani, Indonesian, Turkish, Arabian restaurants are always more expensive than Chinese Halal meals. Halal restaurants arranged by ICT must have Halal certificate issued by related government offices. If you are eating at star rated hotels, food will be cooked with regular oils such as soil bean oil, peanut oil or canola oil. However, a lot of Chinese cooking at local restaurant is done in lard, so you have to be careful even when eating vegetarian meals if it is not in a Halal restaurant or a star rated hotel. Halal in Chinese language is Qing Zhen; Halal Restaurant is Qing Zhen Can Ting in Chinese; Halal Food in Chinese is Qing Zhen Shi Pin.
For guests with allergies, please bring all necessary medicines with you. Guests are highly encouraged to inform ICT ahead of time of specific allergies, such as to peanuts, fish, etc., so that our guides can ensure these items, including peanut oil, are not used in restaurant meals.
4. Where do we perform Salat? Is it at Masjid?
There are a total of over 40,000 mosques in China, ICT will arrange your solat at local mosques where you can pray together with Chinese Muslim brothers and sisters. ICT is very proud that China offers many of the historical mosques in the world with unique Chinese characteristics, such as the Niujie Mosque in Beijing which was built in 996, the Great Mosque in Xian which was built in 842, the Huaisheng Mosque built by Waqqas, Prophet Mohammed's uncle, around 650's.
5. What types of vehicles are used? What are the roads like during our trips?
Throughout the whole trip, GCT provides a private vehicle that is safe, comfortable and spacious and driven by experienced local drivers. In Beijing, Xian and Shanghai, all roads are well-paved and of good quality.
For 2 passengers, we use a private sedan car; for 3 to 6 passengers, we use a private MPV such as Hyundai Refine; for 7 to 10 passengers, we use a private Toyota Hiace; for 11 to 17 passengers, we use 21 seated King Long Bus; for more than 18 passengers, we use buses with 33 seats, 45 seats and 51 seats respectively based on the group size.
6. I heard that a deposit is needed when check in at hotels in China, is this true?
Yes, it is true. When you check in hotels in China, you are required to pay a deposit at the front desk though GCT has paid hotel for your accommodations. Deposit can be cash or you may pay the deposit with your credit card. This deposit is for your personal expenses at the hotel, such as mini bar, international phone calls, laundry and etc. Of course, the deposit will be refunded when you check out.
7. What is the tipping practice in China?
It is a common practice for visitors to tip the tour guide and driver in recognition of their good service. Our local guides and drivers do their utmost to make your trip smooth and pleasant. Gratuities are a way of showing your appreciation and also constitute a large part of their monthly income. We suggest $5 USD per person per day to both local guide and driver (you may tip them before you leave each city). Hotel Bellboys and luggage person will expect your tip for the delivery of your luggage, it is suggested that CNY5 for each delivery. It is not customary to leave tips at hotels or local restaurants as the bill usually includes a 10-15% service charge.
8. Is tap water drinkable in China?
Tap water at most hotels are not drinkable. Drink only bottled or boiled water. Bottled water is available everywhere and it is quite affordable. Almost all hotels provide drinking water in their rooms. Hot tea and hot water are provided with most meals.
9. What about electricity in China?
Electricity supply is 220 volts, 50 cycles throughout China. Plugs at hotel are normally two-pin flat (5 amp). Adaptors can be obtained from hotel housekeeping for free.
10. Can I use credit cards in China?
At present the Bank of China accepts Master, American Express, Visa, JCB, and Diners Club cards. Travelers may use these cards to draw cash over the exchange counters in China's banks, make purchases or pay bills at large department stores, restaurants and hotels in more than 100 major cities in China. A surcharge of 2% is always charged for card transactions.
11. What about the Chinese Currency?
RMB (Renminbi) is the sole legitimate currency of the People's Republic of China. The basic unit of RMB is yuan, (pronounced in local dialect as kuai), which is divided into 10 jiao (pronounced as mao), which is again divided into 10 fen. RMB paper notes include 1, 2, 5, 10, 50 and 100 yuan, and the smaller 1, 2 and 5 mao. There are also 1, 2, 5 yuan, 1, 2, 5 mao and 1, 2, 5fen coins.
You may change money at most four and five star hotels and at Bank of China. The exchange rate all over China is the same fixed by Bank of China. You should keep the form you fill in when changing money, because you will need to show it when you change RMB back into foreign currency.
12. What about counterfeit money?
Counterfeit money may be found in China and you may likely get counterfeit money as exchange from street vendors when you do shopping out on the street. Therefore, don't give big note money to street vendors. It is very common that shop and restaurant staff will carefully check your note when you pay. You may get counterfeit money outside the Summer Palace, outside the Forbidden City and in the street market outside the Great Mosque in Xian.
13. Can you give me some examples of tourist traps or scams when traveling in China?
Art Student or Students Practicing English
Be careful when you encounter a student in China who wants to practice English with you. Sometimes they are real students who want to improve their oral English. However, in most cases, they pretend to be a student who makes a living by taking you to art galleries, bars or coffee shop where you will likely be ripped off. Here is a short scam story: "When walking down the Wangfujing area, a girl, dressed in student suit, asked me if I wanted to go for a cup of coffee so that she could practice her English. Certainly, I had no excuse to refuse, and then she brought me into a café. The menu is incredibly expensive, a small beer for 100RMB. The bill finally was 1200RMB. That's extremely terrible." You may easily encounter a student on Downtown Beijing's Wangfujing Street, the Bell & Drum Tower Square in Xian and the Bund & Nanjing Road in Shanghai.
Tea House, Coffee Shop or Nightclub Scam
At many tourist areas, you may be approached by elegant female or gentleman who will give you a free Hutong tour or something else for free. He or she will tell you something interesting about their city, even the history and culture of the city. After a while chat, he or she will invite you to go for a rest at the nearby tea house, coffee shop or a Karaoke Bar. There is the scam, and you will be asked to pay hundreds or thousands of dollars.
Picture-taking scam
Dressing up in traditional clothes for pictures at local tourist spots can be fun and memorable. It can also be expensive if you don’t clearly negotiate the price and know the price inclusions. Often they will tell you after you and a friend have posted that the price negotiated was per person. Or they will tell you the price is for only the smallest size print.