12-Day China Islamic Heritage Private Tour: Beijing, Xi'an, Zhangye, Lanzhou, Guangzhou & Shanghai
MUSLIM-FRIENDLY CHINA
12-Day
From US$3,968/pax
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🕌 Islamic Heritage Across Six Cities
Explore historic Muslim communities and mosques in Beijing, Xi'an, Lanzhou, Guangzhou and Shanghai, including Niujie Mosque, Xi'an Great Mosque, Xiguan Mosque, Huaisheng Mosque and Xiaotaoyuan Mosque, with scheduled prayer opportunities.
🏯 China's Imperial Landmarks
Visit the spectacular Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace and Terracotta Army, discovering the remarkable history of China's imperial capitals.
🌈 Zhangye Rainbow Mountains
Marvel at the naturally colorful sandstone formations of Zhangye Danxia National Geopark before continuing through Gansu to Lanzhou, a historic city along the Silk Road.
🌊 Guangzhou & Shanghai Cultural Discovery
Discover Guangzhou's Chen Clan Ancestral Hall and Pearl River, then explore Shanghai's Yuyuan Garden, the Bund and Shanghai Museum, combining vibrant modern cities with their Islamic heritage.
🍽️ Halal Dining & Seamless Connections
Enjoy scheduled Halal lunches and dinners, private sightseeing services, two second-class high-speed train journeys and three domestic flights connecting the major destinations of your tour.
Day
01
Day 12 - Departure from Shanghai
Shanghai Hotel → Shanghai Departure Airport Approx. 20–65 km / 0.5–1.5 hrs
Day
02
Day 11 - Shanghai Cultural Highlights & Xiaotaoyuan Mosque
Shanghai Hotel → Yuyuan Garden → Chenghuangmiao Market → The Bund → Nanjing Road → Silk Store → Xiaotaoyuan Mosque → People's Square → Shanghai Museum → Shanghai Hotel Approx. 25–50 km / 1–2.5 hrs
Day
03
Day 10 - Guangzhou Islamic Heritage → Flight to Shanghai
Guangzhou Hotel → Yuexiu Park → Muslim Sage's Tomb → Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport → Shanghai Airport → Shanghai Hotel Approx. 55–115 km / 1.5–3 hrs
Day
04
Day 9 - Guangzhou Cultural Heritage & Pearl River Cruise
Guangzhou Hotel → Chen Clan Ancestral Hall → Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall → Huaisheng Mosque → Pearl River Cruise → Guangzhou Hotel Approx. 20–45 km / 1–2 hrs
Day
05
Day 8 - Lanzhou Islamic Heritage → Flight to Guangzhou
Lanzhou Hotel → Gansu Provincial Museum → Waterwheel Park → Lanzhou Xiguan Mosque → Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport → Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport → Guangzhou Hotel Approx. 95–145 km / 2–3.5 hrs
Day
06
Day 7 - Zhangye Rainbow Mountains → Lanzhou
Zhangye Hotel → Zhangye Danxia National Geopark → Zhangye West Railway Station → Lanzhou West Railway Station → Lanzhou Hotel Approx. 95–145 km / 2–3 hrs
Day
07
Day 6 - Xi'an Heritage → Flight to Zhangye
Xi'an Hotel → Small Wild Goose Pagoda → Xi'an Museum → Xi'an Ancient City Wall → Xi'an Xianyang International Airport → Zhangye Ganzhou Airport → Zhangye Hotel Approx. 60–110 km / 1.5–3 hrs
Day
08
Day 5 - Terracotta Army & Xi'an Muslim Heritage
Xi'an Hotel → Terracotta Army → Terracotta Warrior Reproduction Factory → Xi'an Great Mosque → Bell & Drum Tower Square → Muslim Quarter → Xi'an Hotel Approx. 90–125 km / 2–3 hrs
Day
09
Day 4 - Summer Palace → High-Speed Train to Xi'an
Beijing Hotel → Summer Palace → Beijing Railway Station → Xi'an Railway Station → Xi'an Hotel Approx. 35–75 km / 1–2.5 hrs
Day
10
Day 3 - Great Wall & Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs
Beijing Hotel → Great Wall of China → Jade Carving Factory → Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs → Olympic Park Photo Stop → Beijing Hotel Approx. 160–220 km / 3–4.5 hrs
Day
11
Day 2 - Imperial Beijing & Niujie Mosque
Beijing Hotel → Tiananmen Square → Forbidden City → Niujie Mosque → Freshwater Pearl Shop → Temple of Heaven → Beijing Hotel Approx. 25–55 km / 1–2.5 hrs
Day
12
Day 1 - Arrival in Beijing
Beijing Airport → Beijing Hotel Approx. 25–65 km / 0.5–1.5 hrs
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01
Selected Hotel in Shanghai
Standard Double Room
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02
Selected Hotel in Shanghai
Standard Double Room
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03
Selected Hotel in Guangzhou
Standard Double Room
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04
Selected Hotel in Guangzhou
Standard Double Room
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05
Selected Hotel in Lanzhou
Standard Double Room
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06
Selected Hotel in Zhangye
Standard Double Room
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07
Selected Hotel in Xi'an
tandard Double Room
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08
Selected Hotel in Xi'an
Standard Double Room
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09
Selected Hotel in Beijing
Standard Double Room
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Selected Hotel in Beijing
Standard Double Room
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Selected Hotel in Beijing
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The Cost Includes
• Professional English-speaking private tour guide for scheduled sightseeing.
• Private air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver for scheduled ground transportation.
• 11 nights of selected hotel accommodation, based on the referenced 4-star standard package.
• 11 hotel breakfasts on Days 2–12.
• 10 Halal lunches on Days 2–11.
• 11 Halal dinners on Days 1–11.
• Second-class high-speed train tickets from Beijing to Xi'an and Zhangye to Lanzhou.
• Economy-class domestic flights from Xi'an to Zhangye, Lanzhou to Guangzhou and Guangzhou to Shanghai, including applicable taxes.
• Admission tickets to sightseeing attractions listed in the itinerary.
• Scheduled mosque visits and prayer opportunities as specified in the daily itinerary.
• Scheduled Pearl River cruise in Guangzhou.
• Applicable government taxes included in the original tour package.
The Cost Excludes
• International flights to Beijing and departing from Shanghai.
• China visa fees, if applicable.
• Single Room Supplement.
• Travel insurance and personal medical insurance.
• Optional excursions, including the Yellow River sheepskin raft experience in Lanzhou.
• Meals, drinks and refreshments not specified as included.
• Personal expenses, including laundry, shopping and souvenirs.
• Tips for tour guides and drivers.
• Additional transportation, activities and services not included in the confirmed itinerary.
• Any service not specifically listed under "The Cost Includes".
Booking Notice
• This private tour requires a minimum of 2 travelers.
• From US$3,968/pax is the original operator's 4-star reference price for 2 travelers sharing a room during December–February, not a confirmed Nacayo Travel quotation.
• Prices vary by season, group size, hotel category and availability. Published rates exclude specified Guangzhou Trade Fair periods.
• Valid passport details are required for flights, trains and attraction reservations.
• The itinerary includes two second-class high-speed train journeys and three economy-class domestic flights.
• Halal lunches and dinners are scheduled at local Chinese Halal restaurants. Restaurant arrangements and dietary requirements must be confirmed before booking.
• Mosque visits and prayer opportunities depend on local regulations and actual prayer times.
• Commercial visits include pearl, jade, Terracotta Warrior reproduction and silk shops. Purchases are optional.
• The Xi'an–Zhangye flight operates on limited schedules. Travel dates must be coordinated with available flights.
• Major attractions may require advance reservations or close on certain days. Visiting order may change.
• The Great Wall section, Pearl River cruise time and Shanghai Museum arrangements require confirmation.
• Shanghai departure transfer on Day 12 is driver-only, without a guide.
• Driving distances are estimates and exclude flights, rail journeys, waiting and sightseeing.
• Customized arrangements are subject to availability and revised pricing.
Refund Policy
【Cancellation Fees】
· Fees are based on the total tour price and days before departure:
- 45+ days: 0%
- 31–44 days: 10%
- 22–30 days: 20%
- 15–21 days: 30%
- 8–14 days: 50%
- 7 days or fewer / no-show: 100%
【Special Bookings & Non-Refundable Costs】
· Services requiring advance payment (accommodation, transport, flights, train tickets, permits, entrance tickets, foreign-language guides, etc.) may be non-refundable or partially refundable; we'll inform you before booking confirmation.
· Actual unrecoverable costs may be deducted from the refund even for cancellations 45+ days before departure, per the booking agreement and applicable law.
· Standard fees and non-refundable costs won't be charged twice for the same loss.
· Different terms may apply to groups of 10+ or special arrangements, communicated before confirmation.
【Booking Changes】
· Changes to dates, itineraries, or group size are subject to availability. Additional costs may apply and will be communicated before confirmation.
【Unexpected Circumstances】
· For cancellations caused by severe weather, natural disasters, government restrictions, or other circumstances beyond reasonable control, we'll assist with alternatives or applicable refunds per the booking agreement and relevant laws.
【Refund Processing】
· Contact your travel advisor to request a cancellation or refund. We'll review your booking, explain any charges, and provide a refund breakdown. Approved refunds are returned via the original payment method whenever possible; processing times vary by payment provider.
【Need Help With Your Booking?】
· Every booking is different. If you have questions about cancellations, changes, or refunds, contact your Nacayo Travel advisor — we're happy to review your situation and discuss the available options.
FAQ
Does the guide accompany the final airport transfer?
No. The original package specifies a driver-only airport transfer on Day 12.
Can the itinerary be customized?
Yes. Travel dates, hotel standards, visiting sequences and prayer arrangements can be adjusted, subject to availability and revised pricing.
Is the Pearl River cruise included?
The original itinerary schedules a Pearl River cruise on Day 9. Final sailing times and ticket arrangements must be confirmed.
Are shopping stops included?
Yes. The source includes visits to pearl, jade, Terracotta Warrior reproduction and silk shops. Purchases are optional.
Does this tour visit the Rainbow Mountains?
Yes. Day 7 includes Zhangye Danxia National Geopark, famous for its naturally colorful rock formations.
Can the tour be taken on any departure date?
Travel dates must be coordinated with flight availability, especially the limited Xi'an–Zhangye route. Hotel and attraction availability must also be confirmed.
What intercity transportation is included?
Two second-class high-speed train journeys, Beijing to Xi'an and Zhangye to Lanzhou, plus three economy-class domestic flights: Xi'an to Zhangye, Lanzhou to Guangzhou and Guangzhou to Shanghai.
Are prayer opportunities included?
Yes. The route schedules prayer opportunities at Niujie Mosque, Xi'an Great Mosque, Xiguan Mosque, Huaisheng Mosque, the Muslim Sage's Tomb and Xiaotaoyuan Mosque. Actual access depends on local regulations and prayer times.
How many meals are included?
The original itinerary includes 11 hotel breakfasts, 10 Halal lunches and 11 Halal dinners. The source operator states that it arranges meals at certified Chinese Halal restaurants. Nacayo Travel must independently confirm its own restaurant arrangements before providing the same guarantee.
Is this a private Muslim-friendly tour?
Yes. The source package includes an English-speaking private guide for scheduled sightseeing, private land transportation, scheduled Halal lunches and dinners, and visits to historical Islamic sites.
