Your overall review on the trip:
We really enjoyed our trip to China and would like to thank IslamiChina for contributing to the success of the trip. The tour was tailor-made to suite our needs, and the staff went out of their way to accomodate us. We are very happy that we chose IslamiChina to co-ordinate our first, but certainly not last (inshaAllah), trip to China. Some of the highlights included climbing the Great Wall, and interacting with the Muslim community in Yinchuan, and especially spending time at the Islamic college there, meeting the students and teachers.
Your communication with IslamiChina.com sales representative:
We mainly corresponded with Grace, who was always very prompt and helpful. She would often reply the same day, and we were very pleased with her effeciency.
Your tour guide:
We were most impressed by our tour guides Jessica (in Xi'an) and Jennifer (in Beijing). Jessica was the sweetest and friendliest person, with a wealth of knowledge and information. Both she and Jennifer were very accomodating and kind. We will remember them fondly.
Your hotel:
The Hotel in Xi'an (New World Hotel) was the best as far as the room, the service and the facilities and breakfast. The hotel in Beijing can also be recommended. We were less satisfied with the hotels in Yinchuan (they served a chinese breakfast, with very little on offer for us to eat/drink) and Shanghai (we were glad we only spent one night there).
Your coach:
By far the best coach was in Xi'an, and the best driver Mr Ma. Although, mashaAllah, the transportation in all four cities was good.
Meals:
For most part the meals were great, especially at the local restaurants in Yinchuan and in the Muslim district of Xi'an.
Aspects that we need to improve:
Our only recommendation is that in Beijing, the tour be structured in a way that allows the guests to visit a mosque around lunch time, or to eat at a restaurant that has prayer facilities (like the one near the Great Wall, which is wonderful), to make it easier for them to pray on time.
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