7 Days Beijing & Xian Muslim SIC Tour

Detailed Itinerary:
After breakfast you will be transferred to visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Both Tianamen Square and Forbidden City are iconic attractions of Beijing. Tonight you will enjoy a fantastic Acrobatic Show.

Tiananmen Square: Tiananmen Square is named after Tiananmen Gate which is the entrance to the Forbidden City. As the world’s third largest square, Tiananmen Square occupies 440,000 square meters and has witnessed some of the most significant events in China’s history.

Forbidden City: The Forbidden City was built under the reign of the third Ming Emperor Yongle. The palace was designed by three architects and took 14 years to complete this extraordinary structure. Whilst creating this magnificent building, architectures took into account Feng Shui and how to harmonize buildings. 

Detailed Itinerary:
This morning after breakfast you will take a trip to Juyongguan Great Wall which is located in Beijing’s Changping District. The highlights of Juyongguan Great Wall are the Cloud Platform and Ancient Cannon. Later, you will be transferred to one of Beijing’s most popular commercial areas Wangfujing Street. At Wangfujing Street there are many time honored brand stores and traditional Beijing handicrafts.

After, you will visit the Beijing Olympic Stadium, you will not enter the stadium but you will have the chance to take photos and admire the stadium from the outside.

Juyongguan Great Wall: Juyongguan Great Wall is not just a military stronghold, but also a beautiful scenic spot. Around the pass, beautiful flowers and trees cover the mountains. As early as the Jin Dynasty (1115-1234), it was named as one of the best sceneries of Beijing. 

Wangfujing Street: Wangfujing Street has a history that spans over 700 years and is a cultural symbol of Beijing. The entrance of Wangfujing Snack Street is marked by an ancient majestic archway (Paifang) which is over 10 meters in height.

Olympic National Stadium: The Beijing Olympic Stadium is also known as the Bird’s Nest. The stadium was designed for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and since the end of the games it is now used as a center for international and domestic sport competitions.

Detailed Itinerary:
After breakfast you will visit the luxurious Summer Palace which was the royal gardens of the Qing Dynasty. At the Summer Palace you will be able to see the famous Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake. Later, you will be transferred to Xuanwu District where you will visit Niujie Mosque, the oldest mosque in Beijing. You will also visit the Niujie Muslim Supermarket.

Summer Palace: In 1998 the Summer Palace was listed into World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. The Summer Palace boasts the top royal garden in China with regard to scale and preservation and is recoginized long as “The Museum of Royal Gardens”.

Niujie Mosque: Niujie Mosque is the oldest and largest mosque of Beijing. Built in 996 AD during the Northern Song Dynasty, the mosque was designed by Nazruddin, who was the son of an Arabic priest who traveled to China to spread the word of Islam. 

Detailed Itinerary:
Once you have finished breakfast you will head to Xiushui Market also known as the Silk Market which is located in Chaoyang District. After having lunch you will be transferred to take the high-speed train to Xian (second class seats at your own expense). Once you arrive at the train station in Xian your guide will be there to pick you up and transfer you to the restaurant for dinner. After dinner you will check-in to your hotel. 

Xiushui Market: The Silk Street Market was renovated from the old Xiushui Street Market, which has a history of three decades as a major shopping market in Beijing. Now, the Silk Street Market has gained its wide reputation and has been China's most influential international tourism shopping market in the world. 

Detailed Itinerary:

Detailed Itinerary:
After breakfast at the hotel you will take a trip to Xian Museum which is located in the Small Wild Goose Pagoda. Later, you will visit the Great Mosque which is the largest mosque in China. Then you will make your way to Bell and Drum Tower Square both of which are symbolic attractions of Xian. Lastly, you will visit Muslim Street which is well-known for its Muslim culture and range of Halal snacks. Once you have finished dinner you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home.

Xian Museum: Xian Museum is the best place to learn about the development of Xian. At the museum you can learn about the culture, development and history of the once ancient capital.

Bell & Drum Tower Square: A historic tour to Xian usually includes trips to the famous Bell Tower and Drum Tower. The Bell Tower and Drum Tower that is located at the center of Xian are symbols of the city. These two architectures are both built during the Ming Dynasty and when standing on the towers you will get beautiful panoramic views of Xian city.

Muslim Street: Muslim Street, also known as Huimin Street or Muslim Quarter, is a famous and popular tourist spot to experience the authentic Muslim culture and try various delicious Muslim food and snacks in Xian. The Muslim Street is a Muslim community located in the north of the West Street in the city center of Xian.