 Beijing is also home to the oldest mosque in China, home to millions of Muslims that live in the city; the Niujie mosque which was first built in 966 during the Liao dynasty. At that time, it was forbidden to from constructing other than in the Chinese style, and hence today the Nuijie mosque is eclectic and the most unique place of worship in the Muslim world we have come across.  Beijing, China’s capital city, is home to the sprawling Tiananmen Square, a must see for all those interested in recent history. For those interested in slightly older history, the expansive Forbidden City is just opposite and is the world’s largest palace complex. Home to almost 20 emperors and two major dynasties for over 500 years, the UNESCO World Heritage site consists of 980 beautiful buildings. Unfortunately there’s no prize for visiting them all, although we did try! Legend has it that if you rub one of the brass door nails in the Forbidden City, you will have a long and happy marriage, something we had to try for ourselves. We’ll let you know how that worked out……. Contact us for more information on 0203 397 4397 or mail@serendipity.travel |
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Halal Muslim Tours of China and Tibet
Our Muslim friendly tours encompasses one of the oldest civilisations in the world. China has thousands of years of history to explore, from Tiananmen Square to The Silk Road, the country has oodles of the ancient, the weird and the wonderful. Serendipity Tailormade provides halal Muslim friendly tours throughout your journey of this quite amazing country.
The hubbub that is Beijing is one of the most fascinating cities in Asia, if not the world. The gorgeous Summer Palace leading towards the Temple of Heaven is expansive as jaw-dropping, and overlooking the man-made lake is a beautiful way to spend an afternoon learning about China’s history. The Great Wall of China is an incredible feat of engineering as it's historical importance, and a short climb is well worth the experience. Shanghai, the largest city in Asia, is the modern capital and home to some cool architecture, as well as the amazing 400/kph bullet train. A short hop away is Xi’an, home to The Terracotta Warriors, is also home to the largest Muslim population in China. To really experience the Muslim diaspora in this country, then a visit along the Silk Route or into Tibet will make your halal friendly holiday complete. We'll take care of obtaining your travel permit to Tibet, and you can spend a couple of nights marvelling at the Patola Palace. The small but friendly Muslim community provides great company, and is one of the highlights of our Tibet itinerary. |
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Our 8 day China tour takes is the perfect sample of China visiting Beijing and Shanghai. Includes return flights, 7 nights 4* accommodation, full board including halal traditional Chinese cuisine, internal transfers, high-speed train journey between the two cities, sightseeing with local English speaking guide and entry fees. Read more... |
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Discover China on our 11 day itinerary taking in the sights and sounds from Beijing to Xian, Hangzhou, Suzhou & Shanghai. Includes return flights, 10 nights accommodation, full board including halal traditional Chinese cuisine, internal transfers, local English speaking guide and entry fees. Read more... |
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One of our favourite tours, discover the inquisitive yet solitary Uyghur minorities of western China in our Silk Road discovery tour. After spending a few nights in Beijing, you'll fly west to Turpan, Kashgar and Urumqi to find out about the Uyghur's unique history, share stories with locals and sample local Xinjiang cuisine. A great discovery of the spread of Islam throughout China. Read more... |
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