Day 1 Arrival in Beijing, Greet & Meet at Airport, Transfer to Hotel
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.
Meals Included: Dinner at local Halal restaurant
Deluxe Hotel: 5-star Great Wall Hotel Beijing (former Great Wall Sheraton Beijing) or similar
Standard Hotel: 4-star 5L Hotel Beijing (former Traders Hotel Beijing) or similar
Budget Hotel: 3-star City Inn Happy Valley Beijing or similar
Day 2 Beijing, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Niujie Mosque, Fresh Water Pearl, Temple of Heaven
Explore Beijing from Tiananmen Square in the morning. Located in the center of Beijing, Tiananmen Square is the largest city square in the world and it has great cultural significance as it was the site of many important events in Chinese history such as Chairman Mao's declaration of the establishment of the People's Republic of China on Oct, 01, 1949. Next walk to the Forbidden City. As the royal residences of the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties from the 15th to 20th century, the Forbidden City was the centre of state power in late feudal China and witnessed the enthronement of 14 Ming and 10 Qing emperors over 505 years. Visit fresh water pearl shop and the Temple of Heaven after lunch at a local Halal restaurant and Salat at the 900 year old Niujie Mosque. The Temple of Heaven, built between 1406 and 1420 by the same emperor who was responsible for building the Forbidden City, is where the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties would worship the god of heaven and pray for good harvest. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site regarded as a masterpiece of architectural and landscape design.
Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel, lunch & dinner at local Halal restaurants
Deluxe Hotel: 5-star Great Wall Hotel Beijing (former Great Wall Sheraton Beijing) or similar
Standard Hotel: 4-star 5L Hotel Beijing (former Traders Hotel Beijing) or similar
Budget Hotel: 3-star City Inn Happy Valley Beijing or similar
Day 3 Beijing, Great Wall, Jade Carving, Sacred Way of Ming Tombs, Photo Stop at Olympic Venues
Vsit the Great Wall of China and jade carving factory in the morning. The Great Wall was continuously built from the 3rd century BC to the 17th century AD on the northern border of China as the great military defense project of successive Chinese Empires. Today, the wall is still impressive at 3,750 miles in length, stretching from the Bohai Sea to the Gobi Desert. The Great Wall embodies unparalleled significance as the national symbol for safeguarding the security of the country and Chinese people. Visit the Sacred Way of the Ming Tomb after lunch and Salat at a local Halal restaurant. The Sacred Way is a stone paved path which stretches as long as one kilometer to the north of the main gate of the Ming Tombs. Next, make a photo stop at the 2008 Olympic Venues of Bird Nest (National Stadium) and Water Cube (National Aquatics Center).
Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel, lunch & dinner at local Halal restaurants
Deluxe Hotel: 5-star Great Wall Hotel Beijing (former Great Wall Sheraton Beijing) or similar
Standard Hotel: 4-star 5L Hotel Beijing (former Traders Hotel Beijing) or similar
Budget Hotel: 3-star City Inn Happy Valley Beijing or similar
Day 4 Beijing, Summer Palace, High Speed Train to Xian (about 5 hours)
Morning visit to the largest and best-preserved royal garden in China, the Summer Palace. Using Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill as the basic framework, the Summer Palace combined political and administrative, residential, spiritual, and recreational functions within a landscape of lakes and mountains, in accordance with the Chinese philosophy of balancing the works of man with nature. The natural landscape of hills and open water is combined with artificial features such as pavilions, halls, palaces, temples and bridges to form a harmonious ensemble of outstanding aesthetic value. Board second class high speed train to Xian in the afternoon. Xian is the ancient capital city of China and the starting point of Silk Road.
Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel, lunch & dinner at local Halal restaurants
Deluxe Hotel: Local 5-star Grand Noble Hotel Xian or similar
Standard Hotel: 4-star Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel Xian or similar
Budget Hotel: 3-star Xian Chenggong International Hotel (former Ibis Xian Heping) or similar
Day 5 Xian, Terracotta Warriors & Reproduction Factory, Great Mosque, Bell & Drum Tower Square, Muslim Quarter
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.
Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel, lunch & dinner at local Halal restaurants
Deluxe Hotel: Local 5-star Grand Noble Hotel Xian or similar
Standard Hotel: 4-star Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel Xian or similar
Budget Hotel: 3-star Xian Chenggong International Hotel (former Ibis Xian Heping) or similar
Day 6 Departure from Xian
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Wish you a pleasant journey home and thank you for traveling with IslamiChina.
Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Deluxe Prices (5-star hotel accommodation)
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Valid Time
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Room Type
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2-3 Pax
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4-5 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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USD1158
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USD1008
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USD858
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USD768
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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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USD1048
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USD908
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USD778
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USD698
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Single Room Supplement
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USD250
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USD250
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USD250
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USD200
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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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2-3 Pax
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4-5 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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USD1068
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USD908
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USD758
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USD668
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Single Room Supplement
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USD230
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USD230
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USD230
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USD190
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Dec to Feb
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Double/Triple Occupancy
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USD968
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USD818
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USD688
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USD608
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Single Room Supplement
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USD190
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USD190
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USD190
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USD130
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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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2-3 Pax
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4-5 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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USD978
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USD818
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USD668
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USD578
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Single Room Supplement
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USD120
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USD120
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USD120
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USD100
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Dec to Feb
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Double/Triple Occupancy
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USD878
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USD728
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USD598
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USD518
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Single Room Supplement
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USD120
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USD120
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USD120
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USD100
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Pricing Policy
• 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
• Departure dates: Upon request at your time of convenience
• 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
• Second class high speed train ticket from Beijing to Xian
• Hotel accommodations with daily breakfast
• Halal meals as specified in the itinerary
• 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
Performing Salat at Beijing Niujie Mosque
Beijing Niujie mosque was originally built by Nasruddin in 996. Major renovation projects were carried out during the time of Emperor Kangxi (1662-1722) of the Qing Dynasty. It is the largest and oldest mosque in Beijing. The buildings inside the mosque are symmetrically arranged. The main buildings include a minaret which is in traditional Chinese style, the Prayer Hall, and the Stele Pavilion. Many important cultural relics, such as steles from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and cupreous hollowware from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), are preserved in the mosque. Now Niujie area outside the mosque is the residential place for more than 13,000 Chinese speaking Hui Muslims in Beijing.
Performing Salat at Beijing Madian Mosque
Beijing Madian Mosque is one of the famous mosques in Beijing with a long history. The area of Madian became a place where Chinese speaking Hui Muslims inhabitated in the Ming Dynasty. It is recorded that the number of Hui Muslims in Madian area was more or less the same like in Niujie area (the place with Niujie Mosque, the largest Hui Muslim commnunity in Beijing). Due to the large Hui Muslim population in Madian area, the mosque was built here during Qing Dynasty Emperor Kangxi's reign (1661-1772). During the Culture Revolution (1966-1976), Madian Mosque was turned into a factory and the prayer room became the workshop. In 1982, the factory was moved away and Madian Mosque was returned to the local Muslim community. However, the prayer room was no longer suitalbe for salat. Local Muslims raised money to rebuid the prayer room and lecture rooms. Covering an area of 3,800 square meters, the newly renovated Madian Mosque is in traditional Chinese courtyard style.
Performing Salat at Beijing Nandouya Mosque
Beijing Nandouya Mosque was first built in the Yuan Dynasty (1279-1644) with a main entrance, prayer hall and other facilities. The original entrance of Nandouya Mosque had an Islamic lintel with crescent moon on the top. In 2003, Nandouya Mosque was relocated to its current place which is about 100 meters southwest of its original site due to the improvement of Beijing’s infrastructure. With a total investment of eight million Chinese Yuan from Beijing city government and local Muslims’ donation, Nandouya Mosque was newly built in traditional Chinese courtyard house style. Nandouya Mosque is now the best example of how new mosque are built using modern material and technique while traditional Chinese and Islamic styles are still well maintained.
Performing 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.
Performing Salat at Xian Daxuexixiang Mosque
Xian Daxuexixiang Mosque was built during the Yuan & Song Dynasties. Buildings inside the mosque include screen wall, minaret (a traditional Chinese Tower) and prayer hall which can accommodate 500 people to pray at the same time. The minaret was said to be built in Song Dynasty, and was renovated for several times after Zhenghe finished his fourth voyages. The well known Zhenghe Stele, or the Rebuilding of Qingjing Temple Stele, is erected inside the South Stele Pavilion.
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 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 (Deluxe, Standard 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.
Deluxe Hotels for Beijing & Xian Tour 6 Days
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Beijing
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Great Wall Hotel Beijing or similar
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Xian
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Grand Noble Hotel Xian or similar
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Standard Hotels for Beijing & Xian Tour 6 Days
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Beijing
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5L Hotel Beijing or similar
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Xian
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Grand New World Hotel Xian or similar
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Budget Hotels for Beijing & Xian Tour 6 Days
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Beijing
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City Inn Happy Valley Beijing or similar
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Xian
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Xian Tianyou International Hotel or similar
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Deluxe Hotel: 5-star Great Wall Hotel Beijing
Add: No.10 East 3rd ring 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: 5-star Grand Noble Hotel Xian
Add: No.334 East Street Beilin District, Xian
Tel: +86-02-87690000
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.
Standard Hotel: 4-star Beijing 5L Hotel
Add: No. 1 Jianguomenwai Street (Jianguomenwai Dajie) 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 New World Hotel
Add: No. 172 Lian Hu 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 New World 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. Be sure to check out the Terra-Cotta Warriors, and the Temple of the Eight Immortals is certainly worth a look as well. Considered by many to be the best place to stay in Xian, the Grand New World Hotel will not disappoint, and it is definitely worth a look. Grand New World Hotel can be easily booked with our secure online booking form. Simply enter your dates and click to proceed.
Budget Hotel: 3-star City Inn Happy Valley Hotel Beijing
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 Tianyou International Hotel
Add: 12 West 2nd Ring Road (Xi Erhuan Nanduan) Lianhu District Xi'an
Tel: +86-29-87918888
The Xi'an Tianyou International Hotel (Tianyou Guoji Jiudian) is located approximately 32 km (20 mi) from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport. Guests can dine on Chinese dishes at the on-site restaurant and unwind with a drink in the cafe. Business travelers are invited to make the most of the business center and meeting rooms.In their free time, guests can relax in the sauna or treat themselves to a massage. This hotel provides Wi-Fi access in rooms and public areas as well as free parking.
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 Beijing
This tour starts in Beijing. Beijing has two international airports, Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) and Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). Beijing Capital Airport is 29 km (15 miles) to the city center while Beijing Daxing Airport is 46 km (29 miles) to the center of Beijing. Upon your arrival at Beijing airport, ICT tour guide will hold islamiChina welcome sign with your name and wait at the airport arrival hall.
Departure from Xian
This tour ends in Xian. Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) is the 7th busiest airport by traffic movements in China. It is located about 50km northwest of Xian. Normally, it takes about one hour to drive from the airport to downtown Xian.
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.