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Shanghai/Hangzhou/Suzhou Group Tour 5-Days

Shanghai/Hangzhou/Suzhou Group Tour 5-Days
Shanghai/Hangzhou/Suzhou Group Tour 5-Days
Tour Code: SMT003
Starting Price: USD220pp
Starts from: Shanghai
Departs from: Shanghai
Departure Dates: Every Friday
Features: Just for MH & AirAsia Passengers
Destinations: Shanghai, Hangzhou & Suzhou
  • Day 1: Arrival in Shanghai (Every Friday)
    Meals Included: No meal
    Hotel: Local 4-star Leisure Hotel Shanghai or similar class
     
    Arrive in Shanghai, China’s most developed city and financial center. With a history of more than 800 years, the city is the perfect combination of the old and the new. After a warm welcome, our driver will accompany you to hotel for check-in assistance. Please be aware that our package does not include your return AirAsia flight tickets to Shanghai.
    Day 2: Shanghai/Hangzhou by Coach (Saturday)
    Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel, lunch & dinner at local Halal restaurants
    Hotel: Local 4-star Tailong Hotel Hangzhou or similar class
     
    We will tour to People’s Square in the morning. Located in the city center, it has been viewing the changes all along. Neighbor Shanghai Government, The Grand Theater and City Planning Hall, it has inarguably became the symbol of Shanghai. Today’s prayer will be held at Xiaotaoyuan Mosque, the oldest one in the city. Stop by at Bamboo Charcoal Center before going to Hangzhou (by coach). What makes Hangzhou “Paradise on Earth” is its world renowned West Lake. Divided into 5 sub-lakes by two causeways and one hill, this perfect mixture of mountains, lakes, bridges and architectures has won countless praises around the world. And a Cruise will be ready for us to experience its breathtaking beauty. Check into hotel after a tasty Halal dinner. 
     
     
    Day 3: Hangzhou/Suzhou by Coach (Sunday)
    Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel, lunch & dinner at local Halal restaurants
    Hotel: Local 4-star Wanyue Holiday Hotel Suzhou or similar class
     
    The trip is of more worth to see other sights of West Lake, among them “Viewing Fish and Lotus in Flower Harbor” is the most highly recommended. It also helps in getting a better understanding of Chinese elegance. Coming up next is a visit to Tea Plantation, the hometown of the very well-known Dragon Well Tea. After the prayers at Phoenix Mosque (one of the Four Famous Mosques in China), we will take coach to Suzhou. A brief tour to Golden Rooster Lake will be the appetizer, together with a photo stop at “Suzhou Bird’s Nest”. Before check-in, we will take a look at the famous Guanqian Street.  
     
     
    Day 4: Suzhou/Shanghai by Coach (Monday)
    Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel, lunch & dinner at local Halal restaurants
    Hotel: Local 4-star Leisure Hotel Shanghai or similar class
     
    The “must see” place in Suzhou is its gardens, and Ouyuan (also named Lotus Garden) can be the best representation. First built in Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Boat Cruise will also be arranged then. Next, we will do some shopping at Silk Factory, where you will see the art of the exquisite Chinese embroidery. Leave for Shanghai by coach. Upon arrival, we will have a casual walk along The Bund, touring the most famous Najing Road. Coming up next is a professional Foot Massage provided free at the Herbal Medicine Center. Check into hotel for rest.
     
     
    Day 5: Departure from Shanghai (Tuesday)
    Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel, lunch & dinner at local Halal restaurants
     
    The morning time is for you to get packed, and check-out will be finished before noon. Then we will take a look at Puxi Mosque, which was built in 1922. After some shopping time at Jade Center and we will visit at Shanghai New World (also named Shanghai Xintiandi ) – the fanciest place to relax. After a tasty Halal dinner, we will head to the airport for the departure flight taking off at midnight. 
     
     
    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.

     

  • Tour Prices 
    Twin/triple: USD220pp; Single Supplement: USD110
     
    Departures: Every Friday in Shanghai
     
    Remarks
    Operation handling everyday on SIC basis
    Minimum of 4 adult travelers is required at the time of booking
    This package is only for Singapore, Malaysian travelers arriving Beijing by AirAsia or MH flights
    Minors Rates (above 2 years and below 18 years): with bed: 100% & without bed: 75%
    A cost make-up fee of USD30pp/day will be preceded for no-show pax during the tour
    A surcharge of USD60pp/shop will be preceded for duration less than 1 hour’s stay or cancellation on compulsory tourism shopping stops 
     
    Further Notifications
    Cost for extra airport transfer in Shanghai is USD70/way, without tour guide.
    The rates are only valid for Shanghai arrival as the very first destination from abroad.
    Payment with tips is required to be done via Telegraphic Transfer 12 days prior to the arrival date.
    Hotel extension is USD50pp/night based on twin or triple sharing. Extra bed is USD25/night with breakfast.
    The welcome board is “Cuti-Cuti Muslim Shanghai Suzhou Hangzhou”. 
    The prices above is not be valid during Chinese National Day Holiday (Oct 01 to Oct 07)
    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)
    Air-conditioned 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 (return AirAsia airfare to Shanghai is not included)
    Gratuities or tips to guides and drivers (CNY30pp/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 Shanghai Xiaotaoyuan Mosque  
    Located at Xiaotaoyuan Street in southern Shanghai, Xiaotaoyuan Mosque is one of the most famous mosques in Shanghai. This mosque was established in 1917 and rebuilt in 1925. The mosque features the Islamic architectural style. Inside the gate there is a rectangular courtyard. On the west side of the hall stands the great prayer hall of 500 square meters, which can hold 200 prayers. Shanghai Islam Association is located at this Mosque.
     
     
    Performing Salat at Hangzhou Phoenix Mosque
    Hangzhou Phoenix Mosque is one of the four greatest mosques in the coastal area of Southeast China. The Mosque was built in the Tang Dynasty (618-907), and was ruined in the Song Dynasty (960-1279). In 1281, Hangzhou Phoenix Mosque was reconstructed again on its original site. Hangzhou Phoenix Mosque was repaired and expanded during the period from 1451 to 1493 in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the current complex of the Phoenix Mosque was formed. At present, Hangzhou Phoenix Mosque covers an area of about 2,600 square meters. Many cultural relics and artworks, including some wooden couplets with Arabic calligraphy inscriptions on them and stone steles, are preserved in the mosque.
     
     
    Performing Salat at Shanghai Huxi Mosque
    Shanghai Huxi Mosque is one of the famous mosques in Shanghai City. Huxi Mosque was originally called Yaoshuinong Mosque and located at Xikang Road, and moved to Changde Road in April 1992. In 1914, Moslemss from Hubei, Shandong, Henan, and Anhui provinces lived together in the area near Xikang Road. They rented a small room as the temporary prayer room. In 1921, with the efforts of some local Muslims, they raised money and began the construction of the mosque. The construction was completed in 1922. There were three prayer halls, three wing halls and one wing room. After the repair in 1935, the prayer halls could accommodate 200 people. The mosque was re-opened again for prayers in 1979 after the Culture Revolution when it was closed. Shanghai Huxi Mosque is the first mosque that was rebuilt in Shanghai City after the founding of the People's Republic of China.
     
     
    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 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.
     
     
     
    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.

     

  • Leisure Hotel Shanghai
    Addr: No.169 Zhoukang Road, Pudong District, Shanghai
    Tel: +86-21-38010101 
     
    Situated in Kangqiao, Pudong New Area, the Leisure Hotel (Shanghai Lijue Shangwu Jiudian) is a business hotel adjacent to a shopping mall. It takes about 35 minutes' driving to Pudong Internation Airport. All rooms are equipped with international direct dial phones, digital TVs and free internet access. A banquet hall and on-site restaurant are on hand for business and private events and meetings. In terms of relaxation, guests can go to the foot massage center or game room.
     
     
     
    Tailong Business Hotel Hangzhou
    Addr: No.100 Fengqing Road, Gongshu District, Hangzhou 
    Tel: +86-571-88177999
     
    Hangzhou Tailong Business Hotel combines comfort and high standards for Hangzhou accommodation. The well appointed guestrooms include Refrigerator and Air conditioning. The grounds and 94 rooms are of 4-star quality, located near the Central sites. Travellers in Hangzhou on business can put Business centre and Internet access to good use. This Central hotel offers 24 hour reception and Room service. After a long day Massage and Games room make it easy to relax in Hangzhou. Another notable quality is Hangzhou Tailong Business Hotel's 33.7 kilometres from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport.
     
     
     
    Wanyue Holiday Hotel Suzhou
    Addr: No.226 Juyuan Street, Xiangcheng District, Suzhou
    Tel: +86-512-65758555
     
    Wanyue Holiday Hotel is situated in Suzhou and offers free wireless internet access in public areas. It also provides luggage storage, meeting rooms and a safe. The comfortable rooms at Wanyue Holiday Hotel include slippers, tea and coffee making facilities and bottled water. A hair dryer and a shower are also provided. The hotel is under a 35-minute drive from Sunan Shuofang International Airport. Master of the Nets Garden, Jinji Lake and Lion Grove Garden can be easily accessed by car. 
     
     
     

     

  • 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.