Day 1 Arrival in Xian, Greet & Meet at Airport, Transfer to Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner at local Halal restaurant
Our professional Muslim expert tour guide will meet you at the arrival hall of the airport with your private vehicle on standby and assists you to your hotel. Relax during the remainder of the day to recover from the jet lag.
Accommodations: 2 nights in Xian
Local 5-star Grand Noble Hotel Xian or similar
4-star Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel Xian or similar
3-star Xian Chenggong International Hotel (former Ibis Xian Heping) or similar
Day 2 Xian, Terracotta Warriors & Reproduction Factory, Great Mosque, Muslim Quarter
Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel, lunch & dinner at local Halal restaurants
Morning visit to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses and its reproduction factory. Considered one of the foremost archaeological discoveries of the 20th century, the 2,000-year-old Terracotta Army was discovered by accident in 1974 by local farmers digging a well. The 8,000-plus life-sized figures are arranged in vaults to guard the tomb of Qin Shihuang, the first emperor of China, a major architect of the Great Wall and unifier of China. Visit the Bell & Drum Tower Square and Xian Muslim Quarter after lunch and Salat at Xian Great Mosque. The area north of the Drum Tower is the Muslim Quarter of Xian which covers several blocks with an estimated 60,000 Muslims in the region. There are about seven ancient mosques in the area, among which the Great Mosque built in 742 is most famous and popular among all. Experience a seemingly endless labyrinth of street food, restaurants and bustling local life at Xian's Muslim Quarter.
Day 3 Xian, Little Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian Museum, City Wall, Fly to Zhangye
Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel, lunch & dinner at local Halal restaurants
Visit Small Wild Goose Pagoda and Xian Museum in the morning. With a history of more than 1,300 years, Small Wild Goose Pagoda was built to store the Buddhist scriptures delivered from ancient India. It is a perfect example of the multi-eaved square brick pagodas built in ancient China. Currently there are 13 storeys left as the top two storeys were destroyed in earthquakes. Continue to visit Xian Museum. Xian Museum boasts nearly 130,000 relics that all relate to the history of Ancient China and Xian specifically. Afterwards visit Xian City Wall. The City Wall of Xian is one of the oldest and best-preserved city walls in the world. Walking atop the Wall you can get the panorama of Xian skyline. Fly to Zhangye in the afternoon. Zhangye is famous for its Rainbow Colored Mountain, one of Allah’s creations mentioned in the holy Quran.
Accommodations: 1 night in Zhangye
4-star Dinghe International Hotel Zhangye or similar
Day 4 Zhangye, Rainbow Colored Mountains, Bullet Train to Lanzhou
Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel, lunch & dinner at local Halal restaurant
Morning visit to Rainbow Colored Mountains located inside Zhangye Danxia Geopark. Covering 200 square miles, Zhangye Danxia Geopark was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009. The Rainbow Mountains are considered one of the geological wonders of the world. These mountains take their colors from the colorful rock formations. No one would think of any mountains to take such amazing colors but the Quran mentions the existence of colorful mountains as one of Allah’s creations. Here is the verse of the Quran: “Do you not see that Allah sends down rain from the sky, and We produce thereby fruits of varying colors? And in the mountains are tracts, white and red of varying shades and [some] extremely black." Take second class bullet train to Lanzhou in the afternoon.
Accommodations: 1 night in Lanzhou
4-star Gansu International Hotel or similar
Day 5 Lanzhou, Gansu Provincial Museum, Water Wheel Park, Xiguan Mosque, Fly to Guangzhou
Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel, lunch & dinner at local Halal restaurant
Visit Gansu Provincial Museum in the morning. There are more than 140,000 collections in the Provincial Museum including the world-famous bronze Galloping Horse's Hoof Stepped on a Flying Swallow. The galloping horse is honored as the mysterious and rare treasure in the history of Chinese ancient sculpture art. Next, visit Water Wheel Park by the Yellow River. Waterwheels are ancient irrigation devices that use flowing water to create power by means of a set of paddles mounted around a wheel. The force of the water moves the paddles and the consequent rotation of the wheel is transmitted into machinery via the shaft of the wheel. Take the old-fashioned sheepskin rafts for a ride down the Yellow River as an optional tour if you are adventurous. After Salat at Xiguan Mosque which was recently renovated according to traditional Arabic style, fly to Guangzhou in the afternoon.
Accommodations: 2 nights in Guangzhou
5-star China Hotel Guangzhou or similar
4-star Ocean Hotel Guangzhou or similar
3-star Furama Hotel Guangzhou or similar
Day 6 Guangzhou, Yuexiu Park, Five Ram Sculpture, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Huaisheng Mosque, Waqqas Tomb
Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel, lunch & dinner at local Halal restaurant
Visit the Yuexiu Park and the symbol of Five Ram Sculpture in the morning. Yuexiu Park is the largest park in downtown Guangzhou. This park is made up of three artificial lakes and seven hills of Yuexiu Mountain reputed for its pretty water and hills as well as cultural relics. The Five-Ram Sculpture is the emblem of Guangzhou at the top of Yuexiu Hill inside Yuexiu Park. The legend behind the sculpture is something about five celestial beings riding through the air on rams to bring rice to the first settlers of the area. Next, visit the Memorial Hall of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. Perfrom salat at the Huaisheng Mosque. Known as Guangta Mosque, this is one of the earliest mosques constructed since Islam came into China in the fifth century. Continue with a visit to the holy tomb of Waqqas. The Waqqas Tomb looks like an ancient Chinese temple. History recorded that Nabi Muhammad (s.a..w), at the age 57 sent his uncle Sad ibn Abi-Waqqas to Guangzhou. The Muslim Sage’s Tomb was to commemorate Sad ibn Abi-Waqqas who died in Guangzhou.
Day 7 Departure from Guangzhou
Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Wish you a pleasant journey home and thank you for traveling with IslamiChina.
Deluxe Prices (5-star hotel accommodation)
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Valid Time
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Room Type
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2 Pax
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3-5 Pax
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6-9 Pax
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10 Pax & Above
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Mar to Nov
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Double/Triple Occupancy
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USD2478
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USD2378
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USD2178
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USD1878
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Single Room Supplement
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USD500
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USD500
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USD500
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USD450
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Dec to Feb
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Double/Triple Occupancy
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USD2378
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USD2288
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USD1938
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USD1678
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Single Room Supplement
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USD440
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USD440
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USD440
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USD380
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Standard Prices (4-star hotel accommodation)
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Valid Time
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Room Type
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2 Pax
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3-5 Pax
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6-9 Pax
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10 Pax & Above
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Mar to Nov
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Double/Triple Occupancy
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USD2398
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USD2298
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USD2078
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USD1798
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Single Room Supplement
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USD420
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USD420
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USD420
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USD370
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Dec to Feb
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Double/Triple Occupancy
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USD2298
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USD2198
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USD1978
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USD1598
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Single Room Supplement
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USD380
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USD380
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USD380
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USD310
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Budget Prices (3-star hotel accommodation)
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Valid Time
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Room Type
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2 Pax
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3-5 Pax
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6-9 Pax
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10 Pax & Above
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Mar to Nov
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Double/Triple Occupancy
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USD2278
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USD2178
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USD1978
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USD1688
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Single Room Supplement
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USD300
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USD300
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USD300
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USD260
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Dec to Feb
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Double/Triple Occupancy
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USD2178
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USD2078
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USD1878
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USD1488
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Single Room Supplement
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USD280
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USD280
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USD280
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USD250
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Pricing Policy
• Prices are not valid during Guangzhou Trade Fair from Apr 14 to May 5, Oct 14 to Nov 5
• For prices during Guangzhou Trade Fair, please contact us at info@islamiChina.com
• Prices are per person in US dollar based on sharing in double/twin/triple room
• Single Room Supplement will be charged if staying at a single room
• Prices are valid based on proposed hotels
• For other hotels or modified itineraries, please contact us at info@islamiChina.com
• Child (2-12 years of age) with extra bed: 100% of the adult price
• Child (2-12 years of age) without bed: 80% of the adult price
• Infants (under 2 years of age) traveling with parents: Free
Booking Notice
• Minimum of two persons are required at the time of booking
• This is an exclusive private tour (with private guide and private vehicle)
• If you prefer to book your own hotels, we are glad to deduct the room rates for you
• This itinerary can be tailored to your individual interests
What’s Included
• Domestic flight airfares: Xian/Zhangye, Lanzhou/Guangzhou
• Second class bullet train: Zhangye to Lanzhou
• Halal meals as specified in the itinerary
• Hotel accommodations with daily breakfast
• Private air-conditioned vehicle with experienced driver for land transportation
• Experienced private English language speaking tour guide
• All admission tickets to sightseeing places
• All government taxes
What’s Not Included
• International airfares
• Optional tour & insurance
• Gratuities or tips to guides and drivers
• Excursions & activities not included in itinerary
• Expenditure of a personal nature, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, etc
Salat at Xian Great Mosque
Xian Great Mosque was built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), and expanded in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). The mosque has a rectangular layout which is from east to west. There are five courtyards inside the mosque. The main buildings include the decorated archway, the prayer hall, the minaret (a traditional Chinese Tower), the scripture hall and the stele pavilion. The principal building is the prayer hall, which can accommodate 1,000 prayers at the same time. In the mosque there are many precious cultural relics, such as epigraphs, tablets, couplets, censers, phylacteries, paintings, hanging lamps and so on. A hand-written copy of the Quran by a well-known Moslem noble in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) is preserved in the mosque.
Salat at Guangzhou Huaisheng Mosque
Huaisheng Mosque was built by S’ad Ibn Abi Waqqas, a prominent companion of the Holy Prophet, in the early Tang Dynasty (618-970). Huaisheng in Chinese means in memory of Prophet Muhammad. The existing buildings include the Pagoda of Light, Prayer Hall, Minaret, Stele Pavilion, and reception room, etc. The 35.75 meters high Pagoda of Light is the most prominent building in the mosque. The light on the top of the pagoda acts as a lighthouse for ships navigating at night. The carvings outside the Prayer Hall have local features. Since there is a dragon eye tree and a phoenix eye tree on each side of Prayer Hall, the mosque is also called the Dragon and Phoenix Mosque by locals.
Fine Dining at Local Halal Restaurants
Breakfast will be both Western and Chinese breakfast at hotel. Lunch & dinner will be arranged at local Chinese Halal restaurants near sightseeing places. Please be assured that all lunch and dinner arranged by ICT will be at Halal restaurants with Halal certificate issued by related government offices. 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.
Transportations
ICT will provide private air-conditioned vehicle during tours with service of experienced drivers. For 2 travelers, we will arrange a private sedan car; for 3-5 travelers we will arrange a private MPV; for 6-9 travelers we will arrange Joylong 15 seater mini bus; for 10-15 travelers we will arrange Kinglong 21 seater bus or Toyota Coaster Bus; for 16-25 travelers we will arrange Kinglong 33 seater bus; for 26-35 travelers we will arrange Kinglong 45 seater bus.
Deluxe Hotel: 5-star Great Wall Hotel Beijing (former Great Wall Sheraton Beijing)
Add: No.10 Dongsanhuan North Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Tel: +86-10-65905566
Centrally located in the Chaoyang Commercial District, The Great Wall Hotel Beijing offers accommodations just 300 m from Agricultural Exhibition Center Metro Station. It features 4 dining options and an indoor pool. Yonghe Temple and Guozijian are both a 20-minute drive from The Great Wall Hotel Beijing. Beijing Train Station is a 25-minute drive away. Beijing West Station is a 1-hour car journey away. It takes 30 minutes to reach Beijing Capital International Airport by car from the property. Stylish rooms feature modern interiors and floor-to-ceiling windows. Tastefully decorated, all rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV, mini-bar and cozy seating area. A bathtub and shower facilities are in the private bathroom. Silk Road Trattoria restaurant serves a variety of Italian dishes, while French specialties are offered at the French Bistro. At The 21st Floor Chinese Restaurant, guests can enjoy panoramic views of the city while sampling Cantonese and Sichuan food. Recreational choices include relaxing in the sauna, having a body massage, or exercising at the gym. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with currency exchange and car rental services.
Deluxe Hotel: Local 5-star Grand Noble Hotel Xian
Add: No. 334 East Street, Beilin District, Xian
Tel: +86-29-87690000
Located in the central business area of Xi'an, Grand Noble Hotel is only a 10-minute walk from the Bell and Drum Tower as well as the Muslim Food Street. It features 6 dining options, a spa and wellness center, while guestrooms offer iPod and MP3 stations and free WiFi access in all areas. Hotel Grand Noble is a 5-minute drive from Xi'an Railway Station and a 10-minute drive from Xi'an History Museum. It takes about 40 minutes by taxi to Xianyang International Airport or Terracotta Warriors. All guest rooms have private bathroom facilities, a mini-bar, and a safety deposit box. Free branded toiletries are offered in the private bathroom. Coffee/tea maker can also be found in the rooms. Guests can work out at the well-equipped fitness center, or make use of the bicycle rental facilities. The hotel also offers a tour desk to arrange day activities.
Deluxe Hotel: 5-star China Hotel Guangzhou
Add: No. 122 Liuhua Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
Tel: +86-20-8666888
China Hotel has undergone renovation, completing its first stage with 850 new guests rooms boasting a modern décor and world-class Marriott facilities. With an ideal location in the center of Guangzhou, China Hotel - A Marriott Hotel is a 35-minute drive to the Baiyun International Airport. Opposite the hotel is the Guangzhou Jinhan Exhibition Center and the Yuexiu Park Metro Station, providing a hassle-free transportation for guests with direct access to CIEF Pazhou Complex. Easily accessible are top attractions including Museum of Western Han Dynasty, Mausoleum of the Nanyue King, Chen's Clan Temple, and the Night Cruise on the Pearl River. For on-site activities, guests can also take advantage of the huge selection of leisure activities to enjoy, including an outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, 24-hour fitness center, Jacuzzi, as well as a steam and sauna room. There are seven bars and restaurants to choose from such as Café Veranda, which offers a lavish international buffet, and also the luxurious Four Seasons serving the finest Cantonese cuisine. For a post-meal drink, guests can enjoy a refreshing cocktail at Sapphire Lounge. China Hotel - A Marriott Hotel offers the best possible comfort for all of their guests.
Standard Hotel: 4-star Beijing 5L Hotel
Add: No. 1 Jianguomenwai Street, Chaoyang District Beijing
Tel: +86-10-65052277
Offering free WiFi, Beijing 5L Hotel offers rooms in Beijing, 6 km from Wangfujing Street and 6.3 km from Guijie Street. Well located in the Chaoyang district, this hotel is located 6.6 km from Tiananmen Square. Yonghegong Temple is 8 km away and Forbidden City is 8 km from the hotel. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at Beijing 5L Hotel. At the accommodation you'll find a restaurant serving Chinese cuisine. Staff at the reception can help around the clock with guidance on the area. Qianmen Street is 8 km from Beijing 5L Hotel, while Nan Luo Gu Xiang is 8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Beijing Nanyuan Airport, 20.9 km from the hotel. This is our guests' favorite part of Beijing, according to independent reviews. This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Beijing! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.
Standard Hotel: 4-star Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel
Add: No. 172 Lianhu Lu, Lianhu District, Xian
Tel: +86-29-87216868
Located next to the city wall, the friendly staff at this location can make any stay in Xian effortless and memorable. With 480 rooms, Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel can accommodate a large amount of people, and they usually do because of their popularity and reputation for excellence. The staff realizes that it is difficult to travel in a city where most visitors don’t speak the language, and as a consequence, they make visiting the major tourist sites in the area effortless and efficient. Considered by many to be the best place to stay in Xian, the Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel will not disappoint, and it is definitely worth a look. Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel can be easily booked with our secure online booking form. Simply enter your dates and click to proceed.
Standard Hotel: 4-star Ocean Hotel Guangzhou
Add: 412 Huangshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
Tel: +86-20-87765988
This business class hotel, located just 15 minutes from the Chinese Export Complex, is uniquely situated in the business center. The New Baiyun International Airport is just a quick 40-minute drive away, giving guests the perfect location for international connections. The two on-site dining venues serve a comprehensive compilation of Western and authentic local dishes and features a full bar. Ocean Hotel also features a shopping center, karaoke lounge, beauty salon, and a spa. The Ocean Hotel is the perfect business traveler venue due to its ideal location, vast selection of on-site facilities, and its world-class staff.
Budget Hotel: 3-star City Inn Happy Valley Hotel
Add: Vecchio Shopping Street, North Xiaowuji Road, East 4th Ring, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Tel: +86-10-67376688
City Inn Happy Valley Beijing is a chain of fine business hotel brand developed by the OCT IHMC, located in the center of Beijing City that gives traveler the great location for business and financial purposes. The hotel is also easily reachable the city’s major shopping area and famous attractions nearby such as Beijing National Stadium, the Summer Palace. The hotel boasts excellent accommodation among Beijing hotels, good service and well appointed facility. In the hotel there are 224 rooms that have contemporary interiors and diverse room types. It offers the ideal setting for conferences, meetings, special events, business trips, and the Internet access helps guests keeping in touch with their friends and family when traveling in Beijing. Free broad video and self-help laundry house are available for guests. Restaurants, Bars, Sauna, Foot Massage, Beauty Salon, Supermarket, Banks, and Hospital are all around the hotel. An attentive and professional staff is always pleased to provide you all the necessary information for your successful Beijing travel.
Budget Hotel: 3-star Xian Chenggong International Hotel
Add: 59 Heping Men, Beilin District, Xi'an
Xian Chenggong International Hotel is the former Ibis Xi'an Heping. It is located 4.8 km from Xi'an Station. This hotel features self parking, a business center, and dry cleaning. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance. All 201 rooms offer free WiFi, coffee makers, and TVs with cable channels. Free newspapers, free bottled water, and hair dryers are among the other amenities that guests will find.
Budget Hotel: 3-star Furama Hotel Guangzhou
Add: No. 316 Changdi Road, 510120 Guangzhou
Tel: +86-20-8132 3288
The Furama is situated in the bustling Beijing Road and is quite close to the famous shopping center--Haizhu Plaza. It was opened in 1993 and newly decorated in 2001. Elegantly furnished rooms with pleasant panoramic views of the Pearl River and the whole city, it offers a combination of 360 suites and guest rooms.
Get Your Visa before Entering China
Nearly every visitor to China will need a tourist 'L' visa before arriving. We cannot obtain your visa, but we will provide you with an official Visa Invitation Letter for your visa application after deposit payment is completed. You need to download Application Forms from the official website of China embassy of your country. On the application, you will need to provide your travel dates, travel itinerary, and proof of onward travel. The application must be typed with no hand written corrections or it will not be accepted. Please bring the Visa Application Forms together with our Visa Invitation Letter to the Chinese embassy or consulate to apply for China visa. We recommend getting your visa at least two months before trip departure to avoid logistical problems. 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. Please note that if you plan to leave China to visit or do business in another nearby country and then go back to China before returning to your country of origin, you need to apply for Double Entry Visa. If you leave China to visit Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan and then go back to China, you need a Double Entry Visa.
Arrival in Xian
This tour starts in Xian. Xian Xianyang International Airport (XIY) is 50 km to the city center. Upon your arrival at Xian airport, ICT tour guide will hold IslamiChina welcome sign with your name and wait at the airport arrival hall.
Departure from Guangzhou
This tour ends in Guangzhou. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is the major airport of Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province. Both airport codes were inherited from the former Baiyun Airport, and the IATA code is derived from Guangzhou's historical romanization Canton. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport was China's third-busiest and world's 13th-busiest airport by passenger. You will be transferred to your airline terminal building of Guangzhou airport on the last day.
Deposit Payment
A deposit of $200 USD per person is required to secure your reservation. Once your deposit has been received, we will send your confirmation letter, materials for your visa application, packing list, and general information to prepare for your trip to China. We will send you Visa Invitation Letter once we receive deposit payment if you need Visa Invitation Letter.
Full Payment
Full payment should be made 30 days prior to departure. Once full payment has been made, hotels, tour guides, domestic flights/trains and land transportation will be confirmed.
Cancellation
Cancellations made 31 days or more prior to the scheduled departure date, will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations made within 22 - 30 days will incur a 10% fee. Cancellations made within 15 - 21 days will incur a 30% fee. Cancellations made within 8 - 14 days will incur a 50% fee. Cancellations made within 0 - 7 days will not receive a refund. After the tour has commenced, there is no refund for canceled services due to non-participation, early departure, late arrival, or missed days on tours. Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is determined based Beijing time. Please allow 2-5 business days to process and confirm your cancellation request. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.