7 Days Beijing and Xian Muslim Tour Package
Tour Overview
This 7-day Beijing and Xian Muslim tour is the best choice for anyone who wants to dive into China’s imperial history and Islamic traditions. The whole journey is designed to connect you with different Muslim communities. We’ll provide private transfers and expert English-speaking guides to travel with you, thus expect everything along the way to be perfectly prepared.
Beijing will be your first stop. The grand gardens and palaces can show you a sense of going back to China’s profound history. Take a walk in the Forbidden City and trace the splendor of imperial China painted in its red walls. Then hike the majestic Mutianyu Great Wall to embrace a view of the whole city in the wind blowing since thousands of years ago. And also wander through the artistic 798 Art District, to see how art has gradually merged into local people’s life.
And after arriving at Xi’an, we’ll get to uncover the thousands-year-old secrets of the Terracotta Warriors, and explore the city’s iconic Muslim Quarter to taste both culture and incredible flavors carried by the local snacks.
Travel destinations: Beijing, Xian
Suitable for: Muslim Travelers, History & Culture and History Lovers
Tour type: Private
Highlights of this tour:
- Walk the Great Wall at Mutianyu: Hike one of China’s most scenic stretches of the Great Walland see the city in a broad view.
- Discover Beijing’s Muslim Heritage: Explore Niujie Mosque, Beijing’s oldest Islamic site and walk in its market for halal treats.
- Step into the Forbidden City: Immerse yourself in the 600-year-old imperial palaces.
- Learn the stories of Terracotta Army: Appreciate the delicately made life-sized clay soldiers in Xi’an which have been standing there for thousands of years.
- Savor Xi’an’s Muslim Quarter: Dive into a foodie paradise and shop for embroidered lanterns in this vibrant alley.
Day-by-day Itinerary
- Day 1: Beijing Arrival
Welcome to our 7-day Beijing and Xi’an Muslim tour! Upon arrival at Beijing airport or train station, the professional tour guide will pick you up at the exit by holding a welcome board "China Xian Tour". Then a private vehicle transfers you to the well-selected hotel for check-in.
The resting day is free for you to explore the city on your own if energy permits. We recommend wandering along the Houhai Lake area in the late afternoon and perhaps staying longer to experience the lively Beijing nightlife at a lakeside bar.
- Day 2: Beijing Great Wall of ChinaEnjoy a Great Wall Hike and Seek Out the Secret of Ming Dynasty Emperor's Tomb
In the morning, drive for 2 hours to reach the Mutianyu Great Wall, the longest Great Wall section which has a total length of 5400 meters and a vegetation coverage rate of over 98%. Compared to Badaling (more famous among Chinese), it's not so crowded here. In each season, Mutianyu welcomes tourists with its unique scenery. The suggested hiking duration is 2 hours on the winding wall.
To save energy, the cable car is available and you can ask the guide to assist in purchasing tickets on site. We also suggest taking a tobbgan down the Great Wall for more fun.
Friendly notes:
- Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult on the tobbgan.
- It is not recommended for tourists over 60 years old to take the tobbgan.
Mutianyu Great Wall After hiking on the Great Wall, transfer to the underground palace of Dingling. It is the burial site of the 13th emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Shenzong and his two empresses, Xiaoduan and Xiaojing. Dingling is the only imperial tomb among the Thirteen Tombs that has been fully excavated.
Afterward, board the vehicle to return your hotel. On the way, make a stop at Water Cube and Bird's Nest where you can see the gyms specially built for the 2008 Beijing Olympics from outside.
- Day 3: Beijing Muslim ExplorationExperience Beijing's Muslim Life and Local Muslim Cuisine
After breakfast, have a relaxing rickshaw ride through Beijing Hutongs. It is the city's most traditional neighborhoods. To enrich your experience, consider visiting a local Siheyuan courtyard or taking a calligraphy class (available at an extra cost).
Next, head to the Niujie Mosque, the oldest and largest mosque in Beijing. It looks like a glazed tile roof of a Chinese palace, but its interior decoration strictly follows Islamic teachings such as Arabic carvings and a layout facing west (towards Mecca).
After that, enjoy a food tour in Muslim Supermarket, also known as the Niujie Muslim Food Street. This is not only a religious and cultural center, but also a place for the city's culinary legacy. Here is your chance to enjoy authentic Muslim snacks and cuisine. Give a try for local halal dishes, such as beef / mutton kebabs, beef shaobing (crispy beef-stuffed flatbread), etc.
Last, head to the Summer Palace, built during the Qing Dynasty as a ‘royal back garden’ around Kunming Lake and Wanshou Hill. It was planned based on the layout of the West Lake in Hangzhou, showing the combination of nature and architechure. In addition to the landscape, enjoy a boat ride on the lake and get a special view of Wanshou Hill (available from mid-March to early November at an extra cost).
Niujie Mosque - Day 4: Beijing City SightseeingExplore Historical Palaces and Modern Art District
It's the Beijing downtown highlights day today. In the morning, visit the world's largest city square, Tiananmen Square.
Walk north along Chang'an Street for 10 minutes and reach the Forbidden City. As the largest and most well preserved ancient wooden imperial palace complex in the world, it was home to 24 emperors for nearly 600 years. When exploring, you'll find it resembling a micro city with over 8700 rooms which once housed a court society of nearly ten thousand people including emperors, concubines, eunuchs, and palace maids.
Forbidden City After lunch, wander around the 798 Art District. It is a wonderful place to enjoy art exhibitions. Besides, the buildings here are unique: serrated roofs and high side windows are typical Bauhaus style, providing natural lighting for the former factories.
After that, explore the Wangfujing Pedestrian Street, a famous commercial pedestrian street with a history of hundreds of years, and known as the "Golden Street" in Beijing. Here, you can experience a mix of modern shopping malls and time-honored stores. After all visits, drive you back to your hotel.
798 Art District - Day 5: Beijing to Xian by Bullet Train
Enjoy some free time in the morning and Sanlitun is a good place to stroll around and go shopping. Around 12:00, the private driver will send you to the train station for the high-speed train to Xi'an (Suggested: G367/14:05-18:30 or similar schedule).
Upon arrival in Xi'an, the local driver will meet you at the high-speed railway station and then escort you to the hotel in the city center for check-in. Please have a good rest for tomorrow’s journey.
- Day 6: Xi'an's EssenceOptionally Make a Mini Clay Warrior & Enjoy Tang Dynasty Show with Dumpling Banquet
After one hour drive from downtown Xian, you will arrive at the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, a great discovery in the world's archaeological history. The knowledgeable tour guide first leads you to the largest pit - Pit No.1, where more than 6000 life-sized warriors and horses are standing in formation in front of you. The underground military formation is solemn and dignified.
Then move to explore Pit No.2 which houses 1300 terra cotta soldiers holding various weapons. You can carefully observe their facial expressions and uncover the secrets of the Qin army's formation. Pit No.3, the smallest one, is recognized as the command center of the first and second pits.
Terracotta Warriors and Horses In the afternoon, drive back to the downtown area to visit the landmark of Xi'an - the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Xuanzang presided over the construction of the pagoda to preserve the Buddhist scriptures and statues brought back via the Silk Road from India.
Afterwards, immerse yourself in the lively Grand Tang Ever-bright City. Admire some replicas of Tang Dynasty architecture, stroll along bustling markets and watch lively street performances.
Finally, enjoy a dumpling banquet with nearly 20 different flavors, covering various fillings such as vegetables, meat, and seafood. Halal flavors will be specially arranged for you.
After the meal, watch a performance showcasing the extraordinary legend of the only empress in ancient China, Wu Zetian. There are real-time synchronized English subtitles provided on both sides of the stage.
Tang Dynasty Dance Show - Day 7: Departure from Xi'anEnjoy Muslim Exploration in Xian from Mosque to Food
Today is your last day in Xi’an. Follow your guide into the Xi'an Museum Scenic Area. It is a comprehensive museum that integrates cultural relic collection, social education and garden leisure. Also within the same scenic area is the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, a heritage of Tang Dynasty architectural art boasting a beautiful and elegant shape.
Then, ascend to Ancient City Wall - the most complete and oldest city defenses in China with ancient walls, ramparts, gates, watchtowers and horse passages. Walk on the wall to get some good views of the city, or you can rent a bicycle to add more fun to your trip (optional, at your own expense).
Our customers ride on the City Wall in February 2023 Afterwards, go to the photography landmark - Bell and Drum Tower Square where you can see the Bell Tower with a history of over 600 years and the largest drum tower in China.
Not far from the Bell Tower is the Muslim Quarter where you will first visit the Great Mosque. This is the combination of traditional Chinese architectural culture and Islamic elements, a concrete manifestation of the diversity and unity of Chinese culture.
Great Mosque in Xian After that, your driver will transfer you to the airport/station for departure. Please book the ticket after 20:30 pm. Thank you for choosing China Xian Tour. Safe travels!
Tour Price Per Person
The price varies depending on the activity, number of people, travel date, and selected hotel. Please contact us for a specific price.
