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01 Introduction

04 Beijing

06 Fujian

07 Gansu

08 Guangdong

09 Hainan

10 Henan

11 Inner Mongolia

14 Jiangsu

15 Ningxia

16 Shaanxi

17 Shangdong

18 Shanghai

20 Sichuan

21 Tianjin

22 Xinjiang

23 Yunnan

24 Zhejiang

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Introduction WHEN Did It All Start? It is recorded that the religion of Islam has existed in China for over 1,300 years; it started in the beginning of the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Although there is no exact date as to when Islam had entered China, historians have affirmed that diplomatic relations started between the Tang Empire and Halifa Empire in early 651, and it is certain that Muslims had already existed during the Tang Dynasty.

WHO Believe in IslamThe entire Muslim population in China is approximately 28 million. At present, the ethnic groups that believe in Islam are the Hui, Uygur, Kazakhs, Sala, Dongxiang, Bao’an, Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Tatar, Tajik.

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Introduction WHEN Did It All Start? It is recorded that the religion of Islam has existed in China for over 1,300 years; it started in the beginning of the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Although there is no exact date as to when Islam had entered China, historians have affirmed that diplomatic relations started between the Tang Empire and Halifa Empire in early 651, and it is certain that Muslims had already existed during the Tang Dynasty.

WHO Believe in IslamThe entire Muslim population in China is approximately 28 million. At present, the ethnic groups that believe in Islam are the Hui, Uygur, Kazakhs, Sala, Dongxiang, Bao’an, Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Tatar, Tajik.



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Islam, imperial rulers protected Muslims and during this time, many people started converting to Islam.

From Ming and Qing Dynasties onwardsDuring the Ming Dynasty, Huihui was eventually established as an ethnic group. This group of people communicated in Han language but adopted Arab and Persian as their religious languages. As many Huihui could not read original Islam texts written in Arab and Persian, Chinese translations of these texts began to emerge. This was how Islam and traditional Chinese culture was fused together.

WHAT Are The Functions Of A Mosque?Many might already know that a mosque is where Muslims gather together to pray. It is also a place where major ceremonies, such as weddings and funerals take place. In China, many Muslims often hold weddings in mosques, and when Muslims pass away, the mosque will provide them with facilities to cleanse the corpse and host the funeral rituals. Since the Ming Dynasty, the mosques in China also featured Scripture teaching halls where students were enrolled. The Imam would also impart Islamic knowledge to them. Students were required to eat, live and study in the mosque.

HOW Did It Spread?Tang DynastyDuring the Tang Dynasty, there were several groups of traders, ambassadors and soldiers who were migrating to China from Arabia. Most of them arrived via the route that connected China and Western Asia; the world renowned Silk Road – a land route that traverses from Xi’an through middle Asia to Persia and Tazi.

Song DynastyDuring the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the shipping trade in China flourished and out of all the foreign countries that traded with the Song Empire, the Arabs formed the majority. Many historians inferred that there were more Muslims during the Song Dynasty than in the Tang Dynasty. During the Tang and Song Dynasties, several mosques were also built in China. For example, the Guangzhou Huaisheng mosque was built since the Tang Dynasty, the Shengyou mosque in Quanzhou was built in 1009-1010, and the Yangzhou mosque was built in the Song Dynasty (1275).

Yuan DynastyIt was recorded that Islam enjoyed the peak of its popularity during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), where authorities in China held a permissive attitude towards


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Islam, imperial rulers protected Muslims and during this time, many people started converting to Islam.

From Ming and Qing Dynasties onwardsDuring the Ming Dynasty, Huihui was eventually established as an ethnic group. This group of people communicated in Han language but adopted Arab and Persian as their religious languages. As many Huihui could not read original Islam texts written in Arab and Persian, Chinese translations of these texts began to emerge. This was how Islam and traditional Chinese culture was fused together.

WHAT Are The Functions Of A Mosque?Many might already know that a mosque is where Muslims gather together to pray. It is also a place where major ceremonies, such as weddings and funerals take place. In China, many Muslims often hold weddings in mosques, and when Muslims pass away, the mosque will provide them with facilities to cleanse the corpse and host the funeral rituals. Since the Ming Dynasty, the mosques in China also featured Scripture teaching halls where students were enrolled. The Imam would also impart Islamic knowledge to them. Students were required to eat, live and study in the mosque.

HOW Did It Spread?Tang DynastyDuring the Tang Dynasty, there were several groups of traders, ambassadors and soldiers who were migrating to China from Arabia. Most of them arrived via the route that connected China and Western Asia; the world renowned Silk Road – a land route that traverses from Xi’an through middle Asia to Persia and Tazi.

Song DynastyDuring the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the shipping trade in China flourished and out of all the foreign countries that traded with the Song Empire, the Arabs formed the majority. Many historians inferred that there were more Muslims during the Song Dynasty than in the Tang Dynasty. During the Tang and Song Dynasties, several mosques were also built in China. For example, the Guangzhou Huaisheng mosque was built since the Tang Dynasty, the Shengyou mosque in Quanzhou was built in 1009-1010, and the Yangzhou mosque was built in the Song Dynasty (1275).

Yuan DynastyIt was recorded that Islam enjoyed the peak of its popularity during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), where authorities in China held a permissive attitude towards


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Islamic Attractions in China

Introduction Beijing, one of the largest cities in the People’s Republic of China is the country’s educational, cultural and political centre. Despite being a fast-growing, modern metropolis, it has also managed to retain its grandeur past through its various opulent palaces, temples, and huge stone walls, art treasures and other historical attractions.

Main Attractions in BeijingTouted as the city with the most number of World Cultural Heritage Sites, history buffs and nostalgic individuals will find that Beijing is a sightseeing heaven with lots to explore. The six sites that every visitor should check out when they are here include, The Great Wall, The Forbidden City, The Summer Palace, The Temple of Heaven, “Peking Man” Site at Zhoukoudian and The Ming Tombs.

Ming TombsForbbiden City

The Great Wall

“Peking Man” Site at Zhoukoudian

BEIJING 北京

Islamic Attractions in BeijingIt has been recorded that Islam was introduced in Beijing during the early 10th century, and it was during both the Ming and Qing Dynasty that saw a large number of mosques sprouting up all over the city. In recent years, the Islamic community has been growing rapidly, which result in not only an increase in the number of mosques in this city, but also Muslim restaurants. Here are some of the must-visit Islamic attractions if you are here.


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MosquesBuilt in 996 AD, the Beijing Niujie Mosque is said to be the oldest and most important mosques in China. Tourists who are keen to visit can travel down to Xuanwu district of Beijing, where the magnificent architecture stands.

Constructed between 1447 and 1450, the Dongsi Mosque, also known as the Faming Mosque is located at Dongsi Nan Street, within the Dongcheng District of Beijing. What you should know is that this place is also a treasure trove of precious books and artefacts.

With a rich history of over 200 years, the Beijing Nandouya Mosque, which is located in Douban Hutong, within the Dongcheng District of Beijing, was built during the Qing Dynasty.

Located in the South Village of Maidian, within the Haidian District of Beijing, the Beijing Madian Mosque was built during the rein of Emperor Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty.

Built during the late Qing Dynasty, the Beijing Dewai Mosque is located in Dewai Street, within the Xicheng District of Beijing.

Located in Dongzhimenwai, within the Dongcheng District of Beijing, the Beijing Dongzhimen Mosque was first built during the Yuan Dynasty, thereafter; it was rebuilt and moved to Dongzhimen.

Built during the late Ming Dynasty, the Beijing Haidian Mosque is located in Haidian Town, within the Haidian District of Beijing.

With a long history of over 500 years, the Beijing Huashi Mosque is one of the four largest mosques in Beijing. Interested visitors can catch a glimpse of this place, which is located at Xihuashi Street, within the Chongwen

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District of Beijing. Located at Jinshifang Street, within

the Xicheng District of Beijing, the Jinshifang Street Mosque is considered to be one of the four most famous mosques in this city.

Built by the Hui people during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty, the Beijing Nanxiapo Mosque is located in Nanxiapo, outside the Chaoyang gate.

Built during the Zhengde period of the Ming Dynasty, the Beijing Changying Mosque is located in Changying Minzu Village, within the Chaoyang District of Beijing.

• BUDGET Located in Nanluogu Alley within the

Dongcheng District of Beijing, the Qing Zhu Yuan Inn is a decent place for

budget travellers to reside. This value

for money accommodation is also

located within close proximity to a

couple of tourist attractions.

• MID-RANGE Located in Xinjiekou South Street

within the Xicheng District of Beijing,

Red Lantern House is a quaint and

tranquil accommodation option for

travellers who appreciate being close

to nature, and also, for those who

would like to experience living in

ancient Chinese homes.

• LUXE If you would like to choose a more

luxurious hotel in Beijing, you can go

for Qianmen Jianguo Hotel, which is

located in Yong’an Road within the

Xuanwu District. It is also located

within a couple of minutes from local

attractions, such as the Forbidden City.

• BUDGET A place to go for cheap and delicious

Muslim food in this city is, Youyishun Restaurant, located in Huangsi Dajie,

within the Xicheng District of Beijing.

Here, visitors will be presented with

plenty of choices and some of their

signature dishes include, braised oxtail,

cashew prawn, sautéed ox tripe with

coriander and cold cake with sesame.

• MID-RANGE Located in Xizhimennei Dajie within

the Xicheng District of Beijing, visitors

can find a wide variety of Muslim food

in Dong Lai Shun Restaurant, one of

Beijing’s oldest Chinese Muslim

restaurants. This restaurant is

well-known for serving some of the best

hotpot in town.

• LUXE Touted as the best Muslim restaurant in

Beijing, the Hong Bin Lou Restaurant, which is located in Zhanglan Lu, within

the Xicheng District, serves up a couple of

Muslim delicacies here. Some of the

recommended dishes include, braised

shark fin with sliced chicken, stewed

sheep head with sauce in casserole,

stewed sheep belly, and the braised

deep-fried cattle tail in brown sauce.

Interior of Niujie Mosque

Shopping Mall in Beijing


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Islamic Attractions in China

Introduction Beijing, one of the largest cities in the People’s Republic of China is the country’s educational, cultural and political centre. Despite being a fast-growing, modern metropolis, it has also managed to retain its grandeur past through its various opulent palaces, temples, and huge stone walls, art treasures and other historical attractions.

Main Attractions in BeijingTouted as the city with the most number of World Cultural Heritage Sites, history buffs and nostalgic individuals will find that Beijing is a sightseeing heaven with lots to explore. The six sites that every visitor should check out when they are here include, The Great Wall, The Forbidden City, The Summer Palace, The Temple of Heaven, “Peking Man” Site at Zhoukoudian and The Ming Tombs.

Ming TombsForbbiden City

The Great Wall

“Peking Man” Site at Zhoukoudian

BEIJING 北京

Islamic Attractions in BeijingIt has been recorded that Islam was introduced in Beijing during the early 10th century, and it was during both the Ming and Qing Dynasty that saw a large number of mosques sprouting up all over the city. In recent years, the Islamic community has been growing rapidly, which result in not only an increase in the number of mosques in this city, but also Muslim restaurants. Here are some of the must-visit Islamic attractions if you are here.


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MosquesBuilt in 996 AD, the Beijing Niujie Mosque is said to be the oldest and most important mosques in China. Tourists who are keen to visit can travel down to Xuanwu district of Beijing, where the magnificent architecture stands.

Constructed between 1447 and 1450, the Dongsi Mosque, also known as the Faming Mosque is located at Dongsi Nan Street, within the Dongcheng District of Beijing. What you should know is that this place is also a treasure trove of precious books and artefacts.

With a rich history of over 200 years, the Beijing Nandouya Mosque, which is located in Douban Hutong, within the Dongcheng District of Beijing, was built during the Qing Dynasty.

Located in the South Village of Maidian, within the Haidian District of Beijing, the Beijing Madian Mosque was built during the rein of Emperor Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty.

Built during the late Qing Dynasty, the Beijing Dewai Mosque is located in Dewai Street, within the Xicheng District of Beijing.

Located in Dongzhimenwai, within the Dongcheng District of Beijing, the Beijing Dongzhimen Mosque was first built during the Yuan Dynasty, thereafter; it was rebuilt and moved to Dongzhimen.

Built during the late Ming Dynasty, the Beijing Haidian Mosque is located in Haidian Town, within the Haidian District of Beijing.

With a long history of over 500 years, the Beijing Huashi Mosque is one of the four largest mosques in Beijing. Interested visitors can catch a glimpse of this place, which is located at Xihuashi Street, within the Chongwen

Sundial

District of Beijing. Located at Jinshifang Street, within

the Xicheng District of Beijing, the Jinshifang Street Mosque is considered to be one of the four most famous mosques in this city.

Built by the Hui people during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty, the Beijing Nanxiapo Mosque is located in Nanxiapo, outside the Chaoyang gate.

Built during the Zhengde period of the Ming Dynasty, the Beijing Changying Mosque is located in Changying Minzu Village, within the Chaoyang District of Beijing.

• BUDGET Located in Nanluogu Alley within the

Dongcheng District of Beijing, the Qing Zhu Yuan Inn is a decent place for

budget travellers to reside. This value

for money accommodation is also


couple of tourist attractions.

• MID-RANGE Located in Xinjiekou South Street

within the Xicheng District of Beijing,

Red Lantern House is a quaint and

tranquil accommodation option for

travellers who appreciate being close

to nature, and also, for those who

would like to experience living in

ancient Chinese homes.

• LUXE If you would like to choose a more

luxurious hotel in Beijing, you can go

for Qianmen Jianguo Hotel, which is

located in Yong’an Road within the

Xuanwu District. It is also located

within a couple of minutes from local

attractions, such as the Forbidden City.

• BUDGET A place to go for cheap and delicious

Muslim food in this city is, Youyishun Restaurant, located in Huangsi Dajie,

within the Xicheng District of Beijing.

Here, visitors will be presented with

plenty of choices and some of their

signature dishes include, braised oxtail,

cashew prawn, sautéed ox tripe with

coriander and cold cake with sesame.

• MID-RANGE Located in Xizhimennei Dajie within

the Xicheng District of Beijing, visitors

can find a wide variety of Muslim food

in Dong Lai Shun Restaurant, one of

Beijing’s oldest Chinese Muslim

restaurants. This restaurant is

well-known for serving some of the best

hotpot in town.

• LUXE Touted as the best Muslim restaurant in

Beijing, the Hong Bin Lou Restaurant, which is located in Zhanglan Lu, within

the Xicheng District, serves up a couple of

Muslim delicacies here. Some of the

recommended dishes include, braised

shark fin with sliced chicken, stewed

sheep head with sauce in casserole,

stewed sheep belly, and the braised

deep-fried cattle tail in brown sauce.

Interior of Niujie Mosque

Shopping Mall in Beijing


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• BUDGET Located at Hexiang Dong Lu in

downtown Xiamen, Xinjiang Ah Fanti Restaurant is a Muslim fast food

shop sells great pizzas and Kebabs.

• MID-RANGE Located North of Youxizhou Bridge

in Fuzhou, the Jiejue Xinjiang Cuisine Restaurant serves up large

portions of Muslim dishes, be careful

not to over order as you might not be

able to finish them all.

• LUXE Located at Jiangtou West Road,

Xiamen, Indiano John’s Samrat is a

Northern Indian restaurant that

offers visitors with a long list of

classic dishes, including naan,

chicken tikka masala, and tandoori

chicken. Another signature dish that

you can consider ordering is rasam

– a fiery tomato-based soup.

• BUDGET Located at Wuyi Mid-Road within

Taijiang’s District in Fuzhou, Home Inns is a fairly affordable hotel that is

located close by to a couple of

transportation lines. The rooms here

are also big and comfortable – you can

be sure that you are getting the best

deal for the amount you are paying.

• MID-RANGE Located at Fengze Street in Quanzhou,

the World Trade Hotel is located

within close proximity to a couple of

tourist attractions, such as the Jiuri

Mountain and the Qingjing Mosque.

Aside from providing guests with

well-equipped rooms, there are also a

slew of recreational facilities that

guests can freely make use of, such as

the sauna and footbath rooms.

• LUXE If you prefer something more

exclusive, you can opt for Quanzhou City Garden Hotel, which is located

in Fengze District, just three

kilometres away from Quanzhou’s

Railway Station. Here, guests can

choose from various room options

such as standard, business, executive

or even deluxe rooms. Other

recreational facilities include a gym,

KTV rooms and a sauna.

Introduction Located on the southeast coast of mainland China, Fujian, a province of the People’s Republic of China is actively involved in an array of industries, such as fishing, agriculture, apparel and more, which makes it one of the more prosperous and outward-looking provinces in the country.

Main Attractions in Fujian With a lush mountainous terrain, Fujian offers adventurous travellers with tons of hiking opportunities, for those who prefer to stay indoors; there are a slew of historical museums you can visit. Here are some of the must-visit places in Fujian - Wuyishan, Gulangyu, Overseas Chinese Museum and the Maritime Museum in Quanzhou.

Wuyishan

Islamic Attractions in FujianIt was recorded that mosques were first built in Fujian during the ten century. Today, Fujian has four notable mosques, one in Fuzhou and the other in Shaowu, Xiamen and Quanzhou.

Fujian Tu Lou

MosquesLocated in the centre of Tumen Street in Quanzhou, the Qingjing Mosque, also known as the Ashab Mosque, was built in 1009 and is the oldest Arab-style mosque in China.

The Fuzhou Mosque, which is located under the Ankang Bridge in Fuzhou, was rebuilt during the Ming Dynasty after it was severely damaged in a devastating fire.

Located at Gongyuan Nan Road, the Xiamen Mosque is a considerably small mosque that was built during the Qing Dynasty.

First built in 1372, the Shaowu Mosque is located at Shaowu town of Fujian.

Wuyishan

Wuyishan


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GANSU 甘肃IntroductionLocated in the North West region of the People’s Republic of China, Gansu is a province that boasts rich cultural and historical sites. Situated along the Silk Road, visitors can marvel in the Silk Road lore, art lovers can revel in the countless Buddhist paintings and sculptures, and for the more adventurous and outgoing pack, they can embark on desert tours.

Main Attractions in GansuThe main highlights of this province are the

• BUDGET For cheap and good Muslim street

food, head to Night Market, which is

located on a lane just east of the

Friendship Hotel. Here you will find

Muslim food such as Kebabs and

Beef Noodles.

• MID-RANGE Located at Pingliang Road, Feicui Muslim Restaurant serves up

excellent beef noodles and a variety

of other Muslim specialties at fairly

affordable prices.

• LUXE Located at Dongguan West Road in

Chengguan District, Dexiang Building is where Muslim food lovers

will find unrivalled mutton hotpot.

Other recommended dishes include

the Instant –Boiled Mutton, Roasted

Gigot, and Sheep’s neck.

DunhuangMogao Caves

Ancient Building

• BUDGET Located at Tianshui Middle Road in

Chengguan District, the

Ningwozhuang Hotel, which

features decent guest rooms is

located within close proximity to

Yantan Park, the Yellow River

Waterwheel Park and a couple of

other tourist sites.

• MID-RANGE Located at West Minzhu Road in

Chengguan District, the Sapphire Hotel is located within close

proximity to Lanzhou’’s railway

station, which makes travelling

around the city a lot easier. The rooms

featured here have also been

tastefully decorated, which allows you

to unwind in a relaxing atmosphere.

• LUXE Located at Qingyang Road in

Chengguan District, the Grand Soluxe Hotel is a five-star hotel that

features well-maintained and

elegantly decorated rooms.

Mogao Caves, Xiahe’s Labrang Monastery, Langmusi and Mingsha Shan.

Islamic Attractions in GansuLanzhou, the capital city of Gansu, saw its first mosque, the Xiuheyan Mosque being built during the Ming Dynasty. Here are a few other famous mosques in Lanzhou, the Dongguan Mosque, Nanguan Mosque and the Xiguan Mosque.

MosquesLocated within the Chengguan District, Lanzhou Xiguan Mosque was first built during the Ming Dynasty.

The Lanzhou Nanguan Mosque, which was built during the Ming Dynasty, is located at Jiuquan Road.

First built in 1948 and later rebuilt in 1984, the Lanzhou Lianhuachi Mosque is located at West Street, within close proximity to West Lake.

The Lanzhou Nantan Mosque, which features a unique fusion of Arabic and modern architectural style, is located at Huzhu Lane.

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FUJIAN 福建

• BUDGET Located at Hexiang Dong Lu in

downtown Xiamen, Xinjiang Ah Fanti Restaurant is a Muslim fast food

shop sells great pizzas and Kebabs.

• MID-RANGE Located North of Youxizhou Bridge

in Fuzhou, the Jiejue Xinjiang Cuisine Restaurant serves up large

portions of Muslim dishes, be careful

not to over order as you might not be

able to finish them all.

• LUXE Located at Jiangtou West Road,

Xiamen, Indiano John’s Samrat is a

Northern Indian restaurant that

offers visitors with a long list of

classic dishes, including naan,

chicken tikka masala, and tandoori

chicken. Another signature dish that

you can consider ordering is rasam

– a fiery tomato-based soup.

• BUDGET Located at Wuyi Mid-Road within

Taijiang’s District in Fuzhou, Home Inns is a fairly affordable hotel that is

located close by to a couple of

transportation lines. The rooms here

are also big and comfortable – you can

be sure that you are getting the best

deal for the amount you are paying.

• MID-RANGE Located at Fengze Street in Quanzhou,

the World Trade Hotel is located

within close proximity to a couple of

tourist attractions, such as the Jiuri

Mountain and the Qingjing Mosque.

Aside from providing guests with

well-equipped rooms, there are also a

slew of recreational facilities that

guests can freely make use of, such as

the sauna and footbath rooms.

• LUXE If you prefer something more

exclusive, you can opt for Quanzhou City Garden Hotel, which is located

in Fengze District, just three

kilometres away from Quanzhou’s

Railway Station. Here, guests can

choose from various room options

such as standard, business, executive

or even deluxe rooms. Other

recreational facilities include a gym,

KTV rooms and a sauna.

Introduction Located on the southeast coast of mainland China, Fujian, a province of the People’s Republic of China is actively involved in an array of industries, such as fishing, agriculture, apparel and more, which makes it one of the more prosperous and outward-looking provinces in the country.

Main Attractions in Fujian With a lush mountainous terrain, Fujian offers adventurous travellers with tons of hiking opportunities, for those who prefer to stay indoors; there are a slew of historical museums you can visit. Here are some of the must-visit places in Fujian - Wuyishan, Gulangyu, Overseas Chinese Museum and the Maritime Museum in Quanzhou.

Wuyishan

Islamic Attractions in FujianIt was recorded that mosques were first built in Fujian during the ten century. Today, Fujian has four notable mosques, one in Fuzhou and the other in Shaowu, Xiamen and Quanzhou.

Fujian Tu Lou

MosquesLocated in the centre of Tumen Street in Quanzhou, the Qingjing Mosque, also known as the Ashab Mosque, was built in 1009 and is the oldest Arab-style mosque in China.

The Fuzhou Mosque, which is located under the Ankang Bridge in Fuzhou, was rebuilt during the Ming Dynasty after it was severely damaged in a devastating fire.

Located at Gongyuan Nan Road, the Xiamen Mosque is a considerably small mosque that was built during the Qing Dynasty.

First built in 1372, the Shaowu Mosque is located at Shaowu town of Fujian.

Wuyishan

Wuyishan


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GANSU 甘肃IntroductionLocated in the North West region of the People’s Republic of China, Gansu is a province that boasts rich cultural and historical sites. Situated along the Silk Road, visitors can marvel in the Silk Road lore, art lovers can revel in the countless Buddhist paintings and sculptures, and for the more adventurous and outgoing pack, they can embark on desert tours.

Main Attractions in GansuThe main highlights of this province are the

• BUDGET For cheap and good Muslim street

food, head to Night Market, which is

located on a lane just east of the

Friendship Hotel. Here you will find

Muslim food such as Kebabs and

Beef Noodles.

• MID-RANGE Located at Pingliang Road, Feicui Muslim Restaurant serves up

excellent beef noodles and a variety

of other Muslim specialties at fairly

affordable prices.

• LUXE Located at Dongguan West Road in

Chengguan District, Dexiang Building is where Muslim food lovers

will find unrivalled mutton hotpot.

Other recommended dishes include

the Instant –Boiled Mutton, Roasted

Gigot, and Sheep’s neck.

DunhuangMogao Caves

Ancient Building

• BUDGET Located at Tianshui Middle Road in

Chengguan District, the

Ningwozhuang Hotel, which

features decent guest rooms is

located within close proximity to

Yantan Park, the Yellow River

Waterwheel Park and a couple of

other tourist sites.

• MID-RANGE Located at West Minzhu Road in

Chengguan District, the Sapphire Hotel is located within close

proximity to Lanzhou’’s railway

station, which makes travelling

around the city a lot easier. The rooms

featured here have also been

tastefully decorated, which allows you

to unwind in a relaxing atmosphere.

• LUXE Located at Qingyang Road in

Chengguan District, the Grand Soluxe Hotel is a five-star hotel that

features well-maintained and

elegantly decorated rooms.

Mogao Caves, Xiahe’s Labrang Monastery, Langmusi and Mingsha Shan.

Islamic Attractions in GansuLanzhou, the capital city of Gansu, saw its first mosque, the Xiuheyan Mosque being built during the Ming Dynasty. Here are a few other famous mosques in Lanzhou, the Dongguan Mosque, Nanguan Mosque and the Xiguan Mosque.

MosquesLocated within the Chengguan District, Lanzhou Xiguan Mosque was first built during the Ming Dynasty.

The Lanzhou Nanguan Mosque, which was built during the Ming Dynasty, is located at Jiuquan Road.

First built in 1948 and later rebuilt in 1984, the Lanzhou Lianhuachi Mosque is located at West Street, within close proximity to West Lake.

The Lanzhou Nantan Mosque, which features a unique fusion of Arabic and modern architectural style, is located at Huzhu Lane.

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• BUDGET Located at Tianhe North Road within

Tianhe District, Xinyue Muslim Restaurant is where visitors will find

a wide variety of Muslim dishes and

Xinjiang local delicacies. Best of all,

it is very affordable.

• MID-RANGE Located at Sanyuanli Road within

the Yuexiu District, the Qinghai Muslim Restaurant, provides

Muslim food lovers with a clean and

conducive environment, where they

can indulge in a wide variety of

Muslim dishes.

• LUXE Located at Zhongshanliu Road

within the Yuexiu District, the

Wuyang Huimin Restaurant is

where visitors can order great tasting

Muslim food. Some of the signature

dishes here include the Peking Roast

Duck, Hot Pot, Garlic Duck, Cattle

and Sheep Soup, Lamb Shashliks

and Shallot Pancakes.Foshan Temple

• BUDGET Situated on East Huanshi Road

within the Yuexiu District, Colourful Days Hotel is a cheap yet decent

accommodation option for budget

travellers. The continental-style

rooms are also decently equipped

with a couple of hotel amenities.

• MID-RANGE Located at Zhang Qian Heng Road,

Elan Hotel is a famous three-star

hotel that is located within close

proximity to the railway station,

which allows easy access to its

visitors. Here, the rooms are also

well equipped with air

conditioning, international direct

dial telephones, internet access,

TVs and mini bars.

• LUXE Built in 1961, Dong Fang Hotel is a

five-star hotel that is located at

Liuhua Road within the Yuexiu

District. The rooms here are both

spacious and luxurious, also the

picturesque surroundings and

breath-taking sceneries which greets

visitors once they step into this

place, promises to give everyone an

unforgettable experience.

Introduction Located on the South China Sea coast of the People’s Republic of China, Guangdong is a province of the People’s Republic of China. Home to several production facilities and offices of multinational and Chinese corporations, Guangdong is rapidly growing, and it has been estimated that the economy of Guangdong is now equivalent to that of Turkey and Indonesia.

Main Attractions in GuangdongAlthough Guangdong does not boast as many cultural attractions as Beijing and Xi’an, it is still considered to be a treasure trove with several important historical and cultural sites.

These are some of the must-visit places, the Baiyun Hill in Guangzhou, Dr Sun Yat-sen’s Birthplace in Zhongshan, Mount Danxia in Shaoguan and Mount Sijiao in Foshan.

Islamic Attractions in GuangdongIt was recorded that Guangzhou, the capital city of Guangdong was one of the earliest cities that accepted Muslims in China. One of the earliest mosques built in China is also found in Guangzhou, it is the Guangzhou Huaisheng Mosque. Aside from mosques, another Islamic attraction that is worthy of your time is the Xianxian Tomb, which is located by the Liuhua village bridge.

MosquesWith a history of more than 1,000 years, the Guangzhou Huaisheng Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in China. Visitors who wish to visit this mosque can head over to Zhongshan Road within the Yuexiu District.

Located at Xiaodongying Street, the Guangzhou Xiaodongying Mosque was first built during the Ming Dynasty.

The Guangzhou Haopan Mosque, which is located at Rennin Middle Road within the Yuexiu District, was built during the Ming Dynasty.

Located at Jiefang North Road within the Yuexiu District, the Guangzhou Xianxian Mosque is the largest mosque in Guangzhou that was built during the Tang Dynasty.

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HAINAN 海南IntroductionA province of the People’s Republic of China, Hainan, used to be labeled as a “no-go zone” as it was a place of exile for failed officials. But today, the tables have been turned around. Hainan is attracting hordes of tourists with its beautiful landscapes, golden beaches and tropical climate.Main Attractions in HainanDo not judge a province by its size. Despite being the smallest province of

• BUDGET Easily available in almost any local

restaurant in Sanya, Dongshan Mutton is definitely a must-try dish

when you are here. This dish, which

can be prepared in a variety of ways

such as frying, stewing and boiling, has

been fanous since the Song Dynasty.

• MID-RANGE Located at Sanya Bay, Siluhuayu Xinjiangren Restaurant is a famous

Muslim restaurant in Sanya. They serve

up a variety of typical Muslim food at

very reasonable prices. Furthermore,

the sea views here are great.

• LUXE Located on Hexi Road, the

Xibeiyijiaren Restaurant is an

authentic Muslim restaurant that

serves a wide variety of Muslim

dishes as well as fresh seafood. The

local favourites include the Hui Fresh

Fish Soup.Pagoda in Hainan

• BUDGET Located at Huihui Market within

Fenghuang Town, Penghui Hotel Sanya is a budget hotel that offers

its guests with clean and decent

rooms. It is also situated close by to

several tourist attractions such as the

Luhuitou Park, TianYa Tropical Zoo

and the Dongtian Park.

• MID-RANGE Located at Sanya Bay Road, within

close proximity to Huixin Village,

Days Hotel & Suites Sanya Resort is

an average hotel that offers its visitors

with spacious rooms that boast

spectacular views of the sea. Here,

visitors can also make use of the hotel

facilities such as the swimming pool,

exquisite dining outlets and extensive

conference rooms.

• LUXE Located at Yalong Bay, within the

National Resort District, Sanya Marriot Yalong Bay Resort and Spa offers visitors with the perfect

getaway from the hustle and bustle

of city living. The Marriot hotel in

Sanya, which is nestled amidst

palm tree and along the shores of

the South China Sea, offers a

luxurious location for swimming,

snorkeling and rejuvenation.

China, Hainan boasts a couple of magnificent sites, which you should not miss. This includes the Sea Turtle 911, Volcano Park and Lava Rock Villages, Sanya Beach and many more.

Islamic Attractions in HainanIt has been recorded that Islam was brought into Sanya, the city of Hainan, during the Sui and Tang Dynasties, when Arab and Persian businessmen travelled to China via the marine Silk Road. Today, there are six mosques in Sanya, and here are the four of them you should visit if you are in Hainan.

Mosques Located at Huixin Village, the Sanya West Mosque, which boasts a distinct traditional Chinese architecture, was built in 1473 during the Ming Dynasty.

With a history of over 700 years, the Sanya Ancient Mosque (also known as the East Mosque) is one of the earliest mosques built in Hainan Island. Located at Huihui Village, it was built during the Southern Song Dynasty.

Located at Huihui Village, the Sanya North Mosque was constructed at the beginning of the Southern Song Dynasty.

Featuring a traditional Chinese palace architectural style, the Sanya South Mosque, which is located at Huixin Village, was built at the beginning of the Southern Song Dynasty. Scenic Spot in Hainan


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• BUDGET Located at Tianhe North Road within

Tianhe District, Xinyue Muslim Restaurant is where visitors will find

a wide variety of Muslim dishes and

Xinjiang local delicacies. Best of all,

it is very affordable.

• MID-RANGE Located at Sanyuanli Road within

the Yuexiu District, the Qinghai Muslim Restaurant, provides

Muslim food lovers with a clean and

conducive environment, where they

can indulge in a wide variety of

Muslim dishes.

• LUXE Located at Zhongshanliu Road

within the Yuexiu District, the

Wuyang Huimin Restaurant is

where visitors can order great tasting

Muslim food. Some of the signature

dishes here include the Peking Roast

Duck, Hot Pot, Garlic Duck, Cattle

and Sheep Soup, Lamb Shashliks

and Shallot Pancakes.Foshan Temple

• BUDGET Situated on East Huanshi Road

within the Yuexiu District, Colourful Days Hotel is a cheap yet decent

accommodation option for budget

travellers. The continental-style

rooms are also decently equipped

with a couple of hotel amenities.

• MID-RANGE Located at Zhang Qian Heng Road,

Elan Hotel is a famous three-star

hotel that is located within close

proximity to the railway station,

which allows easy access to its

visitors. Here, the rooms are also

well equipped with air

conditioning, international direct

dial telephones, internet access,

TVs and mini bars.

• LUXE Built in 1961, Dong Fang Hotel is a

five-star hotel that is located at

Liuhua Road within the Yuexiu

District. The rooms here are both

spacious and luxurious, also the

picturesque surroundings and

breath-taking sceneries which greets

visitors once they step into this

place, promises to give everyone an

unforgettable experience.

Introduction Located on the South China Sea coast of the People’s Republic of China, Guangdong is a province of the People’s Republic of China. Home to several production facilities and offices of multinational and Chinese corporations, Guangdong is rapidly growing, and it has been estimated that the economy of Guangdong is now equivalent to that of Turkey and Indonesia.

Main Attractions in GuangdongAlthough Guangdong does not boast as many cultural attractions as Beijing and Xi’an, it is still considered to be a treasure trove with several important historical and cultural sites.

These are some of the must-visit places, the Baiyun Hill in Guangzhou, Dr Sun Yat-sen’s Birthplace in Zhongshan, Mount Danxia in Shaoguan and Mount Sijiao in Foshan.

Islamic Attractions in GuangdongIt was recorded that Guangzhou, the capital city of Guangdong was one of the earliest cities that accepted Muslims in China. One of the earliest mosques built in China is also found in Guangzhou, it is the Guangzhou Huaisheng Mosque. Aside from mosques, another Islamic attraction that is worthy of your time is the Xianxian Tomb, which is located by the Liuhua village bridge.

MosquesWith a history of more than 1,000 years, the Guangzhou Huaisheng Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in China. Visitors who wish to visit this mosque can head over to Zhongshan Road within the Yuexiu District.

Located at Xiaodongying Street, the Guangzhou Xiaodongying Mosque was first built during the Ming Dynasty.

The Guangzhou Haopan Mosque, which is located at Rennin Middle Road within the Yuexiu District, was built during the Ming Dynasty.

Located at Jiefang North Road within the Yuexiu District, the Guangzhou Xianxian Mosque is the largest mosque in Guangzhou that was built during the Tang Dynasty.

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HAINAN 海南IntroductionA province of the People’s Republic of China, Hainan, used to be labeled as a “no-go zone” as it was a place of exile for failed officials. But today, the tables have been turned around. Hainan is attracting hordes of tourists with its beautiful landscapes, golden beaches and tropical climate.Main Attractions in HainanDo not judge a province by its size. Despite being the smallest province of

• BUDGET Easily available in almost any local

restaurant in Sanya, Dongshan Mutton is definitely a must-try dish

when you are here. This dish, which

can be prepared in a variety of ways

such as frying, stewing and boiling, has

been fanous since the Song Dynasty.

• MID-RANGE Located at Sanya Bay, Siluhuayu Xinjiangren Restaurant is a famous

Muslim restaurant in Sanya. They serve

up a variety of typical Muslim food at

very reasonable prices. Furthermore,

the sea views here are great.

• LUXE Located on Hexi Road, the

Xibeiyijiaren Restaurant is an

authentic Muslim restaurant that

serves a wide variety of Muslim

dishes as well as fresh seafood. The

local favourites include the Hui Fresh

Fish Soup.Pagoda in Hainan

• BUDGET Located at Huihui Market within

Fenghuang Town, Penghui Hotel Sanya is a budget hotel that offers

its guests with clean and decent

rooms. It is also situated close by to

several tourist attractions such as the

Luhuitou Park, TianYa Tropical Zoo

and the Dongtian Park.

• MID-RANGE Located at Sanya Bay Road, within

close proximity to Huixin Village,

Days Hotel & Suites Sanya Resort is

an average hotel that offers its visitors

with spacious rooms that boast

spectacular views of the sea. Here,

visitors can also make use of the hotel

facilities such as the swimming pool,

exquisite dining outlets and extensive

conference rooms.

• LUXE Located at Yalong Bay, within the

National Resort District, Sanya Marriot Yalong Bay Resort and Spa offers visitors with the perfect

getaway from the hustle and bustle

of city living. The Marriot hotel in

Sanya, which is nestled amidst

palm tree and along the shores of

the South China Sea, offers a

luxurious location for swimming,

snorkeling and rejuvenation.

China, Hainan boasts a couple of magnificent sites, which you should not miss. This includes the Sea Turtle 911, Volcano Park and Lava Rock Villages, Sanya Beach and many more.

Islamic Attractions in HainanIt has been recorded that Islam was brought into Sanya, the city of Hainan, during the Sui and Tang Dynasties, when Arab and Persian businessmen travelled to China via the marine Silk Road. Today, there are six mosques in Sanya, and here are the four of them you should visit if you are in Hainan.

Mosques Located at Huixin Village, the Sanya West Mosque, which boasts a distinct traditional Chinese architecture, was built in 1473 during the Ming Dynasty.

With a history of over 700 years, the Sanya Ancient Mosque (also known as the East Mosque) is one of the earliest mosques built in Hainan Island. Located at Huihui Village, it was built during the Southern Song Dynasty.

Located at Huihui Village, the Sanya North Mosque was constructed at the beginning of the Southern Song Dynasty.

Featuring a traditional Chinese palace architectural style, the Sanya South Mosque, which is located at Huixin Village, was built at the beginning of the Southern Song Dynasty. Scenic Spot in Hainan


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• BUDGET Located close to Jinshui Road, Red Sorghum Restaurant is where one

can find a variety of cheap and

delicious Muslim fast food.

• MID-RANGE Located at Daxue Road in Erqi

District, Meiguiyuan Restaurant is a

Muslim restaurant that serves a wide

variety of delectable dishes that will

surely delight the taste buds of all

Muslim food lovers.

• LUXE Located at Jinshui Road, Caolaomu Restaurant is where Muslims can

head to for a sumptuous buffet

spread. With so many dishes to

choose from, visitors will definitely

be spoilt for choice.

• BUDGET Located at Jiefang Road, Erqi Hotel is a budget accommodation for

those who do not wish to spend too

much money on hotels. Here, you

can choose between “no shower” or

“with shower” rooms, whichever

suits your budget.

• MID-RANGE A great value-for-money

accommodation choice, Holiday Inn Express, is located at Jinshui Road in

Jinshui District. The rooms offered

here are clean, comfortable and

spacious; on top of that, the rooms

also come fully equipped with

internet access, international dial

phones and more.

• LUXE Located at Chengdong Road, Sofitel is a five-star hotel that offers guests

with excellent rooms. There are also

a slew of cafes, restaurants and bars

here that serve great tasting food

and drinks.

HENAN 河南IntroductionWith a population of more than 100 million people, Henan is one of the most populous provinces, which is located in the Northern Central Region of the People’s Republic of China.

Main Attractions in HenanThe main highlights of Henan include the village of Guoliangcun, the legendary Shaolin Temple, Longmen Caves and the Henan Provincial Museum.

Islamic Attractions in HenanAs the Muslim population in Zhengzhou, the capital city of Henan, began to grow,

more mosques were built to accommodate these people. Here are some of the famous mosques in Zhengzhou and Kaifeng.

MosquesLocated at Beida Street, the Zhengzhou Beida Mosque is the first and largest mosque in Zhengzhou, which was built during the Yuan Dynasty.

Located at Beixia Street in Guancheng District, the Zhengzhou Beixiajie Mosque was built during the Qing Dynasty.

Located at Zhuxianzhen Town in Kaifeng City, Kaifeng Beidasi Mosque was first built in 1531.

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IntroductionLocated in the northern region of the People’s Republic of China, Inner Mongolia is where intrepid explorers can immerse themselves in the numerous grasslands, experience camel

• BUDGET Muslim snacks such as Shao Mai

(chicken dumpling) and Roasted

Mutton Cubes on Spit are extremely

popular in Hohhot. There is a

popular Muslim Food Street, which

is located in the east of the Islam

Style Street that you can visit for

cheap yet delicious Muslim snacks.

• MID-RANGE Located on Dianyingyuan Road in

Hohhot, Yili Muslim Restaurant is

where Muslim food lovers can find a

good selection of Hohhot favourites,

such as hotpot, mutton and a wide

variety of noodle dishes.

• LUXE Gufengxuan Restaurant is a famous

Muslim restaurant that is located on

Zhongshan West Road. Here, visitors

can expect to be treated to a wide

variety of Muslim dishes, such as

mince pie, barbequed mutton, roasted

beef, sesame mutton, and many more.

• BUDGET Budget travellers will be glad to bunk

in at Anda Guesthouse, which is a

Mongolian family guesthouse that is

located in the centre of Hohhot, just

twenty minutes away from the train

station. For the price you are paying,

you can be sure that you will be more

than satisfied with the facilities offered.

• MID-RANGE Located within walking distance from

Hohhot’s railway station, Hohhot Railway Hotel is also located within

close proximity to People’s Square. It

is the ideal accommodation choice

those who appreciate the easy access

you can get here.

• LUXE Located at West Wulanchabu Road,

the Inner Mongolia Hotel has been

designed and built according to

international, five-star hotels standard.

For those who are seeking luxury and

can afford it, the Inner Mongolia Hotel

is the perfect choice for you.

Gegentala Grassland

INNER MONGOLIA 内蒙古riding and even get involved in a bonfire party, which will allow them to have a taste of what it was like during the Mongol Empire.

Main Attractions in Inner MongoliaThere are lots of exotic things one can see and do in Inner Mongolia, and this include, the Gegentala Grassland, Dazhao Monastery, Five Pagoda Temple, Zhaojun Tomb, Genghis Khan’s Mausoleum and many more. Be sure to plan your itinerary well to ensure you don’t miss the important ones.

MosquesBuilt in 1693 during the reign of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty, the Great Mosque of Hohhot is the oldest and largest mosque in Hohhot, which is located in the southwestern part of Hohhot.

Islamic Attractions in Inner MongoliaIslam was first introduced in Inner Mongolia during the Yuan Dynasty but it was not until the end of the Ming Dynasty that Koran education spread like wild fire within this region. To date, there are more than 100 mosques in Inner Mongolia - here is one of the most famous mosques you should visit if you happen to be in Hohhot.

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• BUDGET Located close to Jinshui Road, Red Sorghum Restaurant is where one

can find a variety of cheap and

delicious Muslim fast food.

• MID-RANGE Located at Daxue Road in Erqi

District, Meiguiyuan Restaurant is a

Muslim restaurant that serves a wide

variety of delectable dishes that will

surely delight the taste buds of all

Muslim food lovers.

• LUXE Located at Jinshui Road, Caolaomu Restaurant is where Muslims can

head to for a sumptuous buffet

spread. With so many dishes to

choose from, visitors will definitely

be spoilt for choice.

• BUDGET Located at Jiefang Road, Erqi Hotel is a budget accommodation for

those who do not wish to spend too

much money on hotels. Here, you

can choose between “no shower” or

“with shower” rooms, whichever

suits your budget.

• MID-RANGE A great value-for-money

accommodation choice, Holiday Inn Express, is located at Jinshui Road in

Jinshui District. The rooms offered

here are clean, comfortable and

spacious; on top of that, the rooms

also come fully equipped with

internet access, international dial

phones and more.

• LUXE Located at Chengdong Road, Sofitel is a five-star hotel that offers guests

with excellent rooms. There are also

a slew of cafes, restaurants and bars

here that serve great tasting food

and drinks.

HENAN 河南IntroductionWith a population of more than 100 million people, Henan is one of the most populous provinces, which is located in the Northern Central Region of the People’s Republic of China.

Main Attractions in HenanThe main highlights of Henan include the village of Guoliangcun, the legendary Shaolin Temple, Longmen Caves and the Henan Provincial Museum.

Islamic Attractions in HenanAs the Muslim population in Zhengzhou, the capital city of Henan, began to grow,

more mosques were built to accommodate these people. Here are some of the famous mosques in Zhengzhou and Kaifeng.

MosquesLocated at Beida Street, the Zhengzhou Beida Mosque is the first and largest mosque in Zhengzhou, which was built during the Yuan Dynasty.

Located at Beixia Street in Guancheng District, the Zhengzhou Beixiajie Mosque was built during the Qing Dynasty.

Located at Zhuxianzhen Town in Kaifeng City, Kaifeng Beidasi Mosque was first built in 1531.

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IntroductionLocated in the northern region of the People’s Republic of China, Inner Mongolia is where intrepid explorers can immerse themselves in the numerous grasslands, experience camel

• BUDGET Muslim snacks such as Shao Mai

(chicken dumpling) and Roasted

Mutton Cubes on Spit are extremely

popular in Hohhot. There is a

popular Muslim Food Street, which

is located in the east of the Islam

Style Street that you can visit for

cheap yet delicious Muslim snacks.

• MID-RANGE Located on Dianyingyuan Road in

Hohhot, Yili Muslim Restaurant is

where Muslim food lovers can find a

good selection of Hohhot favourites,

such as hotpot, mutton and a wide

variety of noodle dishes.

• LUXE Gufengxuan Restaurant is a famous

Muslim restaurant that is located on

Zhongshan West Road. Here, visitors

can expect to be treated to a wide

variety of Muslim dishes, such as

mince pie, barbequed mutton, roasted

beef, sesame mutton, and many more.

• BUDGET Budget travellers will be glad to bunk

in at Anda Guesthouse, which is a

Mongolian family guesthouse that is

located in the centre of Hohhot, just

twenty minutes away from the train

station. For the price you are paying,

you can be sure that you will be more

than satisfied with the facilities offered.

• MID-RANGE Located within walking distance from

Hohhot’s railway station, Hohhot Railway Hotel is also located within

close proximity to People’s Square. It

is the ideal accommodation choice

those who appreciate the easy access

you can get here.

• LUXE Located at West Wulanchabu Road,

the Inner Mongolia Hotel has been

designed and built according to

international, five-star hotels standard.

For those who are seeking luxury and

can afford it, the Inner Mongolia Hotel

is the perfect choice for you.

Gegentala Grassland

INNER MONGOLIA 内蒙古riding and even get involved in a bonfire party, which will allow them to have a taste of what it was like during the Mongol Empire.

Main Attractions in Inner MongoliaThere are lots of exotic things one can see and do in Inner Mongolia, and this include, the Gegentala Grassland, Dazhao Monastery, Five Pagoda Temple, Zhaojun Tomb, Genghis Khan’s Mausoleum and many more. Be sure to plan your itinerary well to ensure you don’t miss the important ones.

MosquesBuilt in 1693 during the reign of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty, the Great Mosque of Hohhot is the oldest and largest mosque in Hohhot, which is located in the southwestern part of Hohhot.

Islamic Attractions in Inner MongoliaIslam was first introduced in Inner Mongolia during the Yuan Dynasty but it was not until the end of the Ming Dynasty that Koran education spread like wild fire within this region. To date, there are more than 100 mosques in Inner Mongolia - here is one of the most famous mosques you should visit if you happen to be in Hohhot.

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• BUDGET Located at Zhongshan Beilu,

Maxiangxing Restaurant is where

Muslim food lovers can go to for

delicious Muslim cuisines. One of the

dishes you should order here includes

the salted duck and beef noodles.

• MID-RANGE Located at Fuzimiao Square, Kui Guang Ge Teahouse is a Muslim teahouse that

was opened over a century ago. It is said

that the tea served here is truly fragrant

and unlike those you have anywhere

else. Aside from the tea, you should also

order some snacks to go with it, such as

the broad beans and spiced eggs.

• LUXE Located at North Zhongshan Road,

within close proximity to Ramada Plaza

Hotel, Kohinoor Restaurant Nanjing is

an exotic Indian restaurant that serves

both Indian and Pakistani cuisines.

Some of the signature dishes include the

vegetarian and non-vegetarian curries.

• BUDGET Located at Jiangning Road within the

Qinhuai District in Nanjing, the

Zhong Hua Men Hotel is situated

close by to the Temple of Confucius,

Zhonghua Men Gate, the Nanjing

Museum and a couple more

attractions. The rooms here are

decent and ideal for those who aren’t

too picky.

• MID-RANGE Located at Zhongshan Beilu, the

Nanjing Hotel is a relatively

affordable accommodation that

offers its visitors with comfortable,

clean and nicely furnished rooms.

• LUXE Located on Longpan Road within the

Xuanwu District in Nanjing, the

White Palace Hotel is located within

close proximity to a couple of tourist

attractions. Families will delight in

the deluxe suites as they are

spacious and comfortable.

JIANGSU 江苏 IntroductionMany have claimed that Jiangsu, a province located along the east coast of the People’s Republic of China, is where one can taste all the goodness the country has to offer. From ancient walls and historic tombs to delicate Huaiyang cuisines, there are many hidden treasures within this place.

Sun Yatsen Mausoleum

capital of city Jiangsu, was during the Song Dynasty. Currently, there are a total of 12 mosques in Nanjing, out of which four of them are located in the city area, the rest are located in the suburban areas. Here are some of them you have to know, Jingjue Mosque, Caoqiao Mosque, Jizhaoying Mosque and Hanximen Mosque.

MosquesLocated at Dading Lane, the Nanjing Caoqiao Mosque was first built during the Qing Dynasty. It was later rebuilt and removed many times.

The Nanjing Hanximen Mosque, which is located at Hanximen Mosque Lane, was first built during the Ming Dynasty. The existing mosque was later rebuilt in 1915.

Built during the middle age of Qing Dynasty, the Nanjing Jizhaoying Mosque is located at Jizhaoying, within the Xuanwu District in Nanjing.

The Nanjing Jingjue Mosque is considered to be one of the five largest mosques in ancient China. Located at Jiankang Road within the Qinhuai District of Nanjing, the Jingjue Mosque was first built during the Ming Dynasty.

Located at Nanmen Street in Yangzhou, the Xianhe Mosque was first built in 1265-1274 and later, it was rebuilt several times.

Main Attractions in JiangsuTouted as one of the most attractive tourism destination in Asia, there are plenty of historical and cultural sites in Jiangsu, especially in Nanjing, the capital city of Jiangsu. Some of the must-see on your itinerary should include the Sun Yatsen Mausoleum, Tiger Hill Pagoda, Nanjing City Wall, Qinhuai River and the Memorial Hall of the Nanjing Massacre.

Islamic Attractions in JiangsuAccording to records, the earliest mosque that was built in Nanjing, the

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• BUDGET Located at Jiefang Dongjie in

Yinchuan, De Long Lou Muslim Restaurant is where Muslim food

lovers will find delectable dishes

such as Shuang Yang Rou (mutton

slices), De Long Ba Ji (De Long

grilled chicken) and Tie Guo Dan (egg

cooked in iron pan).

• MID-RANGE Located at West Avenue, Liberation

Road in Xingqing District, Yingbin Restaurant is a famous Muslim

Restaurant that serves excellent hot

pot and instant-boiled mutton.

• LUXE Another famous Muslim restaurant

in Xingqing District is Xianhe Restaurant, which is located at

Xinhua Street. Some of the

recommended dishes here include,

Chinese dumplings, Fried Rib

Mutton, Sheep Neck, Yellow River

Carp and Cold Shredded Potato.

• BUDGET One of the best value-for-money

hotel accommodations you can ever

find in Yinchuan is Jinjiang Inn Yingchuan Drum Tower. Situated at

Gulou North Street in Xingqing

District, this hotel features decently

furnished rooms and a couple of

basic hotel amenities.

• MID-RANGE Located at Lijing Road in Xingqing

District, Jinjiang Inn Yingchuan Xinyue Square is a business-friendly

hotel that is situated close by to

several attraction sites such as the

South Gate of Yinchuan, Yinchuan

Nanguan Mosque and Haibao Ta.

Visitors can be assured that the

rooms here are clean and

comfortable, also, in-room

complimentary high-speed Internet

access is provided.

• LUXE For visitors who are in Yinchuan for

work and would like to have an

enjoyable stay here, they can

consider checking into Nine Continental International, a five-star

hotel, which is located at Jiefang

West Road in Xingqing District. This

hotel is also located within close

proximity to the Yinchuan Nanguan

Mosque, Haibao Ta and the South

Gate of Yinchuan.

NINGXIA 宁夏IntroductionLocated in Northwest China, Ningxia is a province of the People’s Republic of China. Among its population of 6.03 million, more than one third are Hui People. Hui People are famous for being extremely diligent, wise and clean. In addition, they are devout Muslims and strictly follow religious traditions.

Main Attractions in NingxiaThe main highlights of this province include the Western Xia Tombs outside Yinchuan, Xumi Shan, and town of Zhongwei, Guangzong Si and the Sikou Scenic Area.

Islamic Attractions in Ningxia Islam arrived in Yinchuan, the capital city of Ningxia during the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty. There are several mosques in this city but the most famous mosques are the Nanguan Mosque and the Najiahu Mosque.

MosquesLocated at Yuhuang Pavilion South Street in Xingqing District, Yinchuan Nanguan Mosque is the largest mosque in Yinchuan.

Built during the Ming Dynasty, the Tongxin Mosque, which features both traditional Chinese and Arabic styles, is located at the old city of Tangxin County.

Located on Najiahu Street in the Western part of Yongning County Seat, the Najiahu Mosque is a famous Muslim mosque that was built during the reign of Emperor Jia Jing of the Ming Dynasty.

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• BUDGET Located at Zhongshan Beilu,

Maxiangxing Restaurant is where

Muslim food lovers can go to for

delicious Muslim cuisines. One of the

dishes you should order here includes

the salted duck and beef noodles.

• MID-RANGE Located at Fuzimiao Square, Kui Guang Ge Teahouse is a Muslim teahouse that

was opened over a century ago. It is said

that the tea served here is truly fragrant

and unlike those you have anywhere

else. Aside from the tea, you should also

order some snacks to go with it, such as

the broad beans and spiced eggs.

• LUXE Located at North Zhongshan Road,

within close proximity to Ramada Plaza

Hotel, Kohinoor Restaurant Nanjing is

an exotic Indian restaurant that serves

both Indian and Pakistani cuisines.

Some of the signature dishes include the

vegetarian and non-vegetarian curries.

• BUDGET Located at Jiangning Road within the

Qinhuai District in Nanjing, the

Zhong Hua Men Hotel is situated

close by to the Temple of Confucius,

Zhonghua Men Gate, the Nanjing

Museum and a couple more

attractions. The rooms here are

decent and ideal for those who aren’t

too picky.

• MID-RANGE Located at Zhongshan Beilu, the

Nanjing Hotel is a relatively

affordable accommodation that

offers its visitors with comfortable,

clean and nicely furnished rooms.

• LUXE Located on Longpan Road within the

Xuanwu District in Nanjing, the

White Palace Hotel is located within

close proximity to a couple of tourist

attractions. Families will delight in

the deluxe suites as they are

spacious and comfortable.

JIANGSU 江苏 IntroductionMany have claimed that Jiangsu, a province located along the east coast of the People’s Republic of China, is where one can taste all the goodness the country has to offer. From ancient walls and historic tombs to delicate Huaiyang cuisines, there are many hidden treasures within this place.

Sun Yatsen Mausoleum

capital of city Jiangsu, was during the Song Dynasty. Currently, there are a total of 12 mosques in Nanjing, out of which four of them are located in the city area, the rest are located in the suburban areas. Here are some of them you have to know, Jingjue Mosque, Caoqiao Mosque, Jizhaoying Mosque and Hanximen Mosque.

MosquesLocated at Dading Lane, the Nanjing Caoqiao Mosque was first built during the Qing Dynasty. It was later rebuilt and removed many times.

The Nanjing Hanximen Mosque, which is located at Hanximen Mosque Lane, was first built during the Ming Dynasty. The existing mosque was later rebuilt in 1915.

Built during the middle age of Qing Dynasty, the Nanjing Jizhaoying Mosque is located at Jizhaoying, within the Xuanwu District in Nanjing.

The Nanjing Jingjue Mosque is considered to be one of the five largest mosques in ancient China. Located at Jiankang Road within the Qinhuai District of Nanjing, the Jingjue Mosque was first built during the Ming Dynasty.

Located at Nanmen Street in Yangzhou, the Xianhe Mosque was first built in 1265-1274 and later, it was rebuilt several times.

Main Attractions in JiangsuTouted as one of the most attractive tourism destination in Asia, there are plenty of historical and cultural sites in Jiangsu, especially in Nanjing, the capital city of Jiangsu. Some of the must-see on your itinerary should include the Sun Yatsen Mausoleum, Tiger Hill Pagoda, Nanjing City Wall, Qinhuai River and the Memorial Hall of the Nanjing Massacre.

Islamic Attractions in JiangsuAccording to records, the earliest mosque that was built in Nanjing, the

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• BUDGET Located at Jiefang Dongjie in

Yinchuan, De Long Lou Muslim Restaurant is where Muslim food

lovers will find delectable dishes

such as Shuang Yang Rou (mutton

slices), De Long Ba Ji (De Long

grilled chicken) and Tie Guo Dan (egg

cooked in iron pan).

• MID-RANGE Located at West Avenue, Liberation

Road in Xingqing District, Yingbin Restaurant is a famous Muslim

Restaurant that serves excellent hot

pot and instant-boiled mutton.

• LUXE Another famous Muslim restaurant

in Xingqing District is Xianhe Restaurant, which is located at

Xinhua Street. Some of the

recommended dishes here include,

Chinese dumplings, Fried Rib

Mutton, Sheep Neck, Yellow River

Carp and Cold Shredded Potato.

• BUDGET One of the best value-for-money

hotel accommodations you can ever

find in Yinchuan is Jinjiang Inn Yingchuan Drum Tower. Situated at

Gulou North Street in Xingqing

District, this hotel features decently

furnished rooms and a couple of

basic hotel amenities.

• MID-RANGE Located at Lijing Road in Xingqing

District, Jinjiang Inn Yingchuan Xinyue Square is a business-friendly

hotel that is situated close by to

several attraction sites such as the

South Gate of Yinchuan, Yinchuan

Nanguan Mosque and Haibao Ta.

Visitors can be assured that the

rooms here are clean and

comfortable, also, in-room

complimentary high-speed Internet

access is provided.

• LUXE For visitors who are in Yinchuan for

work and would like to have an

enjoyable stay here, they can

consider checking into Nine Continental International, a five-star

hotel, which is located at Jiefang

West Road in Xingqing District. This

hotel is also located within close

proximity to the Yinchuan Nanguan

Mosque, Haibao Ta and the South

Gate of Yinchuan.

NINGXIA 宁夏IntroductionLocated in Northwest China, Ningxia is a province of the People’s Republic of China. Among its population of 6.03 million, more than one third are Hui People. Hui People are famous for being extremely diligent, wise and clean. In addition, they are devout Muslims and strictly follow religious traditions.

Main Attractions in NingxiaThe main highlights of this province include the Western Xia Tombs outside Yinchuan, Xumi Shan, and town of Zhongwei, Guangzong Si and the Sikou Scenic Area.

Islamic Attractions in Ningxia Islam arrived in Yinchuan, the capital city of Ningxia during the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty. There are several mosques in this city but the most famous mosques are the Nanguan Mosque and the Najiahu Mosque.

MosquesLocated at Yuhuang Pavilion South Street in Xingqing District, Yinchuan Nanguan Mosque is the largest mosque in Yinchuan.

Built during the Ming Dynasty, the Tongxin Mosque, which features both traditional Chinese and Arabic styles, is located at the old city of Tangxin County.

Located on Najiahu Street in the Western part of Yongning County Seat, the Najiahu Mosque is a famous Muslim mosque that was built during the reign of Emperor Jia Jing of the Ming Dynasty.

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• BUDGET For a wide variety of cheap Muslim

street food, head down over to the

Muslim Quarter, also known as the

Islamic Street, which is located

behind the Drum Tower.

• MID-RANGE Located at Dongguan Main Street,

Xi’an Laosun Jia Restaurant is the

most famous Muslim restaurant in

Xi’an. Some of the must-try dishes

here include the Yangrou Paomo

(pancake in mutton or beef soup).

• LUXE Located at Shangde Road in New

City District, Xinjiang Restaurant is

where Muslim food lovers can head

to for an upscale dining experience.

Here, visitors can expect be treated

to a wide variety of Muslim dishes.

• BUDGET Located at Jiefang Road, Jinjiang Inn

is a budget hotel, which offers guests

with clean and modern rooms that

have been equipped with broadband

internet access.

• MID-RANGE A popular hotel choice among

tourists, City Hotel Xi’an, which is

located at Nan Dajie, is a hotel that

offers guests with modern and

stylish rooms.

• LUXE Located at Dongda Jie, Hyatt Regency Xi’an is perfect for travellers

who wish to be situated closely to the

historical attractions in Xi’an as this

hotel is located within close proximity

to the Army of Terracotta Warriors and

Banpo Museum.

SHAANXI 陕西 IntroductionWith a rich history spanning over 1,100 years, Shaanxi, a province of the People’s Republic of China boasts plenty of archaeological sites, which draws huge numbers of tourists every year.

Main Attractions in Shaanxi The main highlights in Shaanxi include the extraordinary Army of Terracotta

Warriors, Hua Shan, village of Dangjiacun and the Tomb of Emperor Jingdi.

Islamic Attractions in ShaanxiHere are some of the famous mosques located in Xi’an, the capital city of Shaanxi Province.

Army of Terracotta Warriors

MosquesLocated at Huajue Lane, in the centre of the city, Xi’an Great Mosque was first constructed in 742 AD.

Located at Xiaopi Lane, Xi’an Xiaopiyuan Mosque was first built during the Tang Dynasty.

Located at Dapiyuan in Beilin District, Xi’an Dapiyuan Mosque was first built during the Qing Dynasty.

Located at Guangji Street in Lianhu District, Xi’an North Guangji Street Mosque wss first built during the Ming Dynasty.

Located at Jianguo Lane in New Town District, Xi’an Dongxinjie Mosque was first built by Hui (Muslim) people in 1939.

Located at Huajuexiang, Xi’an Huajuexiang Mosque was first built during the Northern Song Dynasty. Xi’an Great Mosque

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SHANDONG 山东IntroductionShandong, the coastal province of the People’s Republic of China is often referred to the place where mythical and supernatural encounters take place. But this comes as no surprise as this province has for the past decades, served as a pivotal cultural and religious site for Taoism, Chinese Buddhism and Confucianism.

Main Attractions in ShandongSome of the main attractions that one should visit in Shandong include the Mount Taishan, the Thousand-Buddha Mountain, Daming Lake, Baotu Spring, Confucian Temple, Mount Laoshan and many more.

• BUDGET Located just west of Baotu Spring,

Jinan’s Muslim District is where you

will find a wide variety of affordable

local Muslim cuisines. Here, visitors

will be spoilt for choice.

• MID-RANGE Located on Quancheng Road,

Qingzhen Lou is a renowned Muslim

restaurant that is famous for its

Lamb served in green onions,

braised mutton and stewed croaker

in brown sauce.

• LUXE Located at Jing Eleven Road within

the Shizhong District, Xinjiang Residence is a small and simple

restaurant that serves pure Xinjiang

style dishes, which are mostly

Muslim food. The signature dishes

that you have to try are the Braised

Chicken with Potato and Green

Pepper, Nang Bao Rou (mutton

served in Nang cake), mutton

shashlik, Shou Zhua Rice (rice

cooked with mutton) and roast fish.

• BUDGET Located in downtown Jinan,

Shandong Hotel is a hotel that

provides easy access to its guest.

Budget travellers will love this hotel

not only because of its close

proximity to several attractions and

transport conditions but they will

also be happy with the relatively

lower price tag.

• MID-RANGE Located at Luoyuan Dajie, Sofitel Silver Plaxa Jinan is a modern and

stylish hotel that was opened in

1999. Visitors who are willing to pay

more for comfort and convenience

will certainly appreciate the spacious

guest rooms that have been

equipped with the latest

entertainment systems and many

other hotel amenities.

• LUXE Located in the centre of the city’s

business and financial district and

also within walking distance to Baotu

Spring, Daming Lake and the

Thousand Buddha Hill, the Crowne Plaza Hotel Jinan is an upscale,

five-star hotel that boasts an array of

facilities, spacious guest rooms and

international standard restaurants.

Islamic Attractions in JinanIt has been recorded that there are a total of 18 mosques in Jinan, but the two famous historical mosques in Jinan are the Jinan South Mosque and the Jinan North Mosque. Another Islamic attraction in Jinan that is worthy of your time is the King Dong’s Tomb.

MosquesLocated on Libai Street within the Shizhong District, the Jinan South Mosque was first built during the Yuan Dynasty.

Located on Yongchang Street within the Xiguan District, the Jinan North Mosque was first built during the Ming Dynasty.

The Jinan Xiaojinzhuang Mosque, which is located in Duandian Town within the Huaiyin District, was first built during the Ming Dynasty.

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• BUDGET For a wide variety of cheap Muslim

street food, head down over to the

Muslim Quarter, also known as the

Islamic Street, which is located

behind the Drum Tower.

• MID-RANGE Located at Dongguan Main Street,

Xi’an Laosun Jia Restaurant is the

most famous Muslim restaurant in

Xi’an. Some of the must-try dishes

here include the Yangrou Paomo

(pancake in mutton or beef soup).

• LUXE Located at Shangde Road in New

City District, Xinjiang Restaurant is

where Muslim food lovers can head

to for an upscale dining experience.

Here, visitors can expect be treated

to a wide variety of Muslim dishes.

• BUDGET Located at Jiefang Road, Jinjiang Inn

is a budget hotel, which offers guests

with clean and modern rooms that

have been equipped with broadband

internet access.

• MID-RANGE A popular hotel choice among

tourists, City Hotel Xi’an, which is

located at Nan Dajie, is a hotel that

offers guests with modern and

stylish rooms.

• LUXE Located at Dongda Jie, Hyatt Regency Xi’an is perfect for travellers

who wish to be situated closely to the

historical attractions in Xi’an as this

hotel is located within close proximity

to the Army of Terracotta Warriors and

Banpo Museum.

SHAANXI 陕西 IntroductionWith a rich history spanning over 1,100 years, Shaanxi, a province of the People’s Republic of China boasts plenty of archaeological sites, which draws huge numbers of tourists every year.

Main Attractions in Shaanxi The main highlights in Shaanxi include the extraordinary Army of Terracotta

Warriors, Hua Shan, village of Dangjiacun and the Tomb of Emperor Jingdi.

Islamic Attractions in ShaanxiHere are some of the famous mosques located in Xi’an, the capital city of Shaanxi Province.

Army of Terracotta Warriors

MosquesLocated at Huajue Lane, in the centre of the city, Xi’an Great Mosque was first constructed in 742 AD.

Located at Xiaopi Lane, Xi’an Xiaopiyuan Mosque was first built during the Tang Dynasty.

Located at Dapiyuan in Beilin District, Xi’an Dapiyuan Mosque was first built during the Qing Dynasty.

Located at Guangji Street in Lianhu District, Xi’an North Guangji Street Mosque wss first built during the Ming Dynasty.

Located at Jianguo Lane in New Town District, Xi’an Dongxinjie Mosque was first built by Hui (Muslim) people in 1939.

Located at Huajuexiang, Xi’an Huajuexiang Mosque was first built during the Northern Song Dynasty. Xi’an Great Mosque

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SHANDONG 山东IntroductionShandong, the coastal province of the People’s Republic of China is often referred to the place where mythical and supernatural encounters take place. But this comes as no surprise as this province has for the past decades, served as a pivotal cultural and religious site for Taoism, Chinese Buddhism and Confucianism.

Main Attractions in ShandongSome of the main attractions that one should visit in Shandong include the Mount Taishan, the Thousand-Buddha Mountain, Daming Lake, Baotu Spring, Confucian Temple, Mount Laoshan and many more.

• BUDGET Located just west of Baotu Spring,

Jinan’s Muslim District is where you

will find a wide variety of affordable

local Muslim cuisines. Here, visitors

will be spoilt for choice.

• MID-RANGE Located on Quancheng Road,

Qingzhen Lou is a renowned Muslim

restaurant that is famous for its

Lamb served in green onions,

braised mutton and stewed croaker

in brown sauce.

• LUXE Located at Jing Eleven Road within

the Shizhong District, Xinjiang Residence is a small and simple

restaurant that serves pure Xinjiang

style dishes, which are mostly

Muslim food. The signature dishes

that you have to try are the Braised

Chicken with Potato and Green

Pepper, Nang Bao Rou (mutton

served in Nang cake), mutton

shashlik, Shou Zhua Rice (rice

cooked with mutton) and roast fish.

• BUDGET Located in downtown Jinan,

Shandong Hotel is a hotel that

provides easy access to its guest.

Budget travellers will love this hotel

not only because of its close

proximity to several attractions and

transport conditions but they will

also be happy with the relatively

lower price tag.

• MID-RANGE Located at Luoyuan Dajie, Sofitel Silver Plaxa Jinan is a modern and

stylish hotel that was opened in

1999. Visitors who are willing to pay

more for comfort and convenience

will certainly appreciate the spacious

guest rooms that have been

equipped with the latest

entertainment systems and many

other hotel amenities.

• LUXE Located in the centre of the city’s

business and financial district and

also within walking distance to Baotu

Spring, Daming Lake and the

Thousand Buddha Hill, the Crowne Plaza Hotel Jinan is an upscale,

five-star hotel that boasts an array of

facilities, spacious guest rooms and

international standard restaurants.

Islamic Attractions in JinanIt has been recorded that there are a total of 18 mosques in Jinan, but the two famous historical mosques in Jinan are the Jinan South Mosque and the Jinan North Mosque. Another Islamic attraction in Jinan that is worthy of your time is the King Dong’s Tomb.

MosquesLocated on Libai Street within the Shizhong District, the Jinan South Mosque was first built during the Yuan Dynasty.

Located on Yongchang Street within the Xiguan District, the Jinan North Mosque was first built during the Ming Dynasty.

The Jinan Xiaojinzhuang Mosque, which is located in Duandian Town within the Huaiyin District, was first built during the Ming Dynasty.

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SHANGHAI 上海IntroductionOnce a small town, Shanghai, has since flourished and grew to become one of the most developed cities in the People’s Republic of China. Today, this bustling and vibrant global city is not just a major financial centre but also the busiest container port in the world.

City God Temple

• BUDGET Located in northern Jing’an, the

Friday Muslim Market is a place

where visitors can find tons of

cheap, street foods, such as

cooked lamb, naan, dried nuts and

fruits, and many more. The Friday

Muslim Market is only held on

Fridays, after the prayer service

held at the Shanghai Huxi

Mosque.

• MID-RANGE Located on East Nandan Road

within the Xuhui District, Sai Liang Mu Restaurant is a popular

Muslim restaurant that serves

delectable mutton and beef dishes

that taste just as good as it looks.

The signature dishes that you

should try are the shashliks, grilled

mutton chop, grilled gigot and the

dapan chicken.

• LUXE Opened since 1891, Hong Chang Xing Mutton Hot Pot restaurant is a famous Muslim restaurant

that serves unrivalled fresh mutton

hot pot in this city. Located on

North Guangxi Road within the

Huangpu District, visitors to this

restaurant should also try the

shashliks and mutton dumplings.

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• BUDGET Located on Changde Road within the

Putuo District, the Jin Chang Hotel is

a value-for-money accommodation

for those who do not wish to splurge

too much money but still hopes to

get a decent place to rest in.

• MID-RANGE Located on Fuyou Road within the

Huangpu District, the Shanghai Classic Hotel is both comfortable

and clean. It is also located within

close proximity to a couple of

attractions, such as the Bund.

• LUXE For a truly unforgettable experience,

check yourself into Sofitel Shanghai Sheshan Huanghe, which is located

within the Songjiang District. This

upscale hotel offers visitors with

well-appointed rooms that have

been equipped with air-conditioning,

lush furnishings and beddings, mini

bars, and more. The facilities here

include KTV rooms, a golf course,

and more.

Main Attractions in ShanghaiShanghai may not boast rich historic attractions, such as musty palaces, ancient temples and hoary monuments like its neighbour, Beijing. But it is still able to impress with its magnificent skylines and other landmarks such as The Bund, City God Temple and Yuyuan Garden. These are sights not to be missed.

Boasting a strong Arabic Islamic architectural style, the Shanghai Huxi Mosque is located on Changde Road within the Putuo District.

First built in 1935, the Shanghai Pudong Mosque is located on Yuansheng Road within the Pudong District.

The Shanghai Fuyou Road Mosque, which was first built during the Qing Dynasty, is located on Fuyou Road.

Not a regular tourist attraction, the Shanghai Songjiang Mosque, which is located on Middle Mountain Road within the Songjiang District, is the oldest Islamic mosque in Shanghai.

Pudong Financial Street Shanghai’s Street

Pudong’s sea view

Shanghai Museum Huangpu River

Islamic Attractions in ShanghaiIslam was first introduced to Shanghai during the Yuan Dynasty when army officials and their families moved in to this place; some of them brought Islam into this country. To date, there are seven mosques in Shanghai and here are the six famous mosques you should know of.

MosquesLocated at Xiaotaoyuan Street, the Shanghai Xiaotaoyuan Mosque, which was first built in 1917, is the largest mosque in the city of Shanghai.


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SHANGHAI 上海IntroductionOnce a small town, Shanghai, has since flourished and grew to become one of the most developed cities in the People’s Republic of China. Today, this bustling and vibrant global city is not just a major financial centre but also the busiest container port in the world.

City God Temple

• BUDGET Located in northern Jing’an, the

Friday Muslim Market is a place

where visitors can find tons of

cheap, street foods, such as

cooked lamb, naan, dried nuts and

fruits, and many more. The Friday

Muslim Market is only held on

Fridays, after the prayer service

held at the Shanghai Huxi

Mosque.

• MID-RANGE Located on East Nandan Road

within the Xuhui District, Sai Liang Mu Restaurant is a popular

Muslim restaurant that serves

delectable mutton and beef dishes

that taste just as good as it looks.

The signature dishes that you

should try are the shashliks, grilled

mutton chop, grilled gigot and the

dapan chicken.

• LUXE Opened since 1891, Hong Chang Xing Mutton Hot Pot restaurant is a famous Muslim restaurant

that serves unrivalled fresh mutton

hot pot in this city. Located on

North Guangxi Road within the

Huangpu District, visitors to this

restaurant should also try the

shashliks and mutton dumplings.

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• BUDGET Located on Changde Road within the

Putuo District, the Jin Chang Hotel is

a value-for-money accommodation

for those who do not wish to splurge

too much money but still hopes to

get a decent place to rest in.

• MID-RANGE Located on Fuyou Road within the

Huangpu District, the Shanghai Classic Hotel is both comfortable

and clean. It is also located within

close proximity to a couple of

attractions, such as the Bund.

• LUXE For a truly unforgettable experience,

check yourself into Sofitel Shanghai Sheshan Huanghe, which is located

within the Songjiang District. This

upscale hotel offers visitors with

well-appointed rooms that have

been equipped with air-conditioning,

lush furnishings and beddings, mini

bars, and more. The facilities here

include KTV rooms, a golf course,

and more.

Main Attractions in ShanghaiShanghai may not boast rich historic attractions, such as musty palaces, ancient temples and hoary monuments like its neighbour, Beijing. But it is still able to impress with its magnificent skylines and other landmarks such as The Bund, City God Temple and Yuyuan Garden. These are sights not to be missed.

Boasting a strong Arabic Islamic architectural style, the Shanghai Huxi Mosque is located on Changde Road within the Putuo District.

First built in 1935, the Shanghai Pudong Mosque is located on Yuansheng Road within the Pudong District.

The Shanghai Fuyou Road Mosque, which was first built during the Qing Dynasty, is located on Fuyou Road.

Not a regular tourist attraction, the Shanghai Songjiang Mosque, which is located on Middle Mountain Road within the Songjiang District, is the oldest Islamic mosque in Shanghai.

Pudong Financial Street Shanghai’s Street

Pudong’s sea view

Shanghai Museum Huangpu River

Islamic Attractions in ShanghaiIslam was first introduced to Shanghai during the Yuan Dynasty when army officials and their families moved in to this place; some of them brought Islam into this country. To date, there are seven mosques in Shanghai and here are the six famous mosques you should know of.

MosquesLocated at Xiaotaoyuan Street, the Shanghai Xiaotaoyuan Mosque, which was first built in 1917, is the largest mosque in the city of Shanghai.


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• BUDGET Located at Shuyuan West Street,

Zhanhai Lanzhou Noodle is where

one will find delectable and cheap

Muslim dishes.

• MID-RANGE Located at Xiyu Street, Tianfang Lou

is a Muslim restaurant that

specialises in Qiang Niu Jiang (spicy

cow hoof and Bang Bang Ji (cold

chicken breast meat cut in strips and

served with a mildly spicy sauce).

• LUXE Situated at Luoyang Road in

Chengdu City, the Sichuan Huangcheng Muslim Restaurant is

a very famous Islamic restaurant in

Chengdu. Some of their signature

dishes include roasted beef and

mutton, beef steak and hot-pot.

• BUDGET Located at First Ring Road North,

Sims Cosy Garden Hostel is one of

the best-run hostels in Chengdu. It is

the perfect choice for travellers who

are very particular about the little

details as they offer their guests with

everything they will ever need and

more. There are storage boxes in the

dorms to DVD players and reading

lamps in the doubles.

• MID-RANGE Located at Jinhe Road, City Inn is a

hotel that features a range of

contemporary rooms that are

equipped with broadband internet

access, self-service laundry and more

– perfect for business travellers.

• LUXE Located at Binjiang Donglu,

Shangri-La Hotel is Chengdu’s

newest luxury hotel. Aside from

offering spacious and comfortable

rooms, guests can also choose to

dine in the wide range of restaurants,

which are housed within this hotel,

and also make use of the pool, gym

and spa facilities.

SICHUAN 四川IntroductionSichuan, a province of the People’s Republic of China is where visitors will get the chance to experience two entirely different places within one region. In the east side of Sichuan, within the capital city of Chengdu is where things are fast paced – as with other Asian urban centres. But once visitors travel west of the capital, they will enter a different world, where grasslands, villages and mountains are aplenty.

Main Attractions in SichuanThe main highlights in Sichuan include the sacred Emei Shan, Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve, Chengdu’s Giant Panda Breeding Research Base and the traditional streets of Langzhong.

Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve

Islamic Attractions in SichuanHere are some of the famous mosques located in Sichuan Province.

MosquesLocated at Yongjing Street in Lichen District, the Chengdu Huangcheng Mosque is one of the oldest and most famous mosques in China.

Located at the South Street of Gulou, the Chengdu Guloujie Mosque was first

built during the Ming Dynasty. The Chengdu East Mosque is located

at Dongyu Street. The Chengdu Tuqiao Mosque is

located in Tuqiao Town. The Chengdu Jiangnan Mosque is

located at Jiangnanguan Street.The Chengdu West Mosque is

located at Ixia Street. The Chengdu Jiusixiang Mosque is

located at Jiusixiang.

Emei Shan

Chengdu’s Giant Panda Breeding Research Base




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TIANJIN 天津Introduction Located 120 kilometres southeast of Beijing on the Bohai Sea, Tianjin is both a historic city and bustling trade centre that is also well known for its concession architecture.

Main Attractions in TianjinTianjin may not boast as many tourist attractions as other cities in China, such as

• BUDGET Located in the southern part of

Tianjin, Nanshi Food Street is where

visitors will find over 100 famous

restaurants, serving Muslim cuisines,

vegetarian dishes and more.

• MID-RANGE As the Tianjin Great Mosque is

located within the Hongqiao District, visitors can enjoy a wide variety of

affordable muslim food around her.

• LUXE Located in Benxi Lu, within the

Hongqiao District, the Yang Shangshu Restaurant (Benxi Lu

branch) is a pork-free restaurant that

serves delectable barbecued lamb.

As the portion is considerably huge,

be sure to share it with your friends.

• BUDGET Located on Guangrong Avenue

within the Hongqiao District,

Jinjiang Star Hongqiao is a

value-for-money accommodation

choice for those keeping a tight hold

on the purse strings.

• MID-RANGE Located at Shuangjie Town

Longshun Dao West within the

Beichen District, Wanyuanlongshun Holiday Manor is a hotel that is


couple of tourist attractions. The

hotel is also well equipped with a

slew of facilities, which will ensure

you have a pleasant stay here.

• LUXE Situated in Jieyuan Road within the

Hongqiao District, Holiday Inn Tianjin Aqua City is an upscale hotel that is

located close to a handful of

attractions such as, the Drum Tower,

Tianjin Eye and Ancient Culture Street.

Shanghai and Beijing, but there are still a handful of historic sites that are worth your time when you are here. They include the Dabei Monastery, also known as the Monastery of Deep Compassion, Tianjin Old City, Ancient Culture Street, Antique Market and many more.

Islamic Attractions in TianjinIt has been recorded that it was during the Yuan Dynasty when Muslims began to plant themselves in Tianjin, and it was only much later, during the Ming Dynasty when the Islam and Muslim population began to increase rapidly,

Tianjin City

Bird’s Eye View of Tianjin City

resulting in a vibrant Muslim community in Tianjin. Here are some of the must-visit mosques here.

MosquesLocated South of Tianmu Village within the Beichen District, Tianjin South Mosque has a history of over 150 years.

The Tianjin Great Mosque, which is situated at the east side of Dafeng Road in the northwest of Hongqiao District, was built in 1644 during the Qing Dynasty. Tourist will be able to easily identify the building, which features a predominant Chinese architectural style.


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• BUDGET Located at Shuyuan West Street,

Zhanhai Lanzhou Noodle is where

one will find delectable and cheap

Muslim dishes.

• MID-RANGE Located at Xiyu Street, Tianfang Lou

is a Muslim restaurant that

specialises in Qiang Niu Jiang (spicy

cow hoof and Bang Bang Ji (cold

chicken breast meat cut in strips and

served with a mildly spicy sauce).

• LUXE Situated at Luoyang Road in

Chengdu City, the Sichuan Huangcheng Muslim Restaurant is

a very famous Islamic restaurant in

Chengdu. Some of their signature

dishes include roasted beef and

mutton, beef steak and hot-pot.

• BUDGET Located at First Ring Road North,

Sims Cosy Garden Hostel is one of

the best-run hostels in Chengdu. It is

the perfect choice for travellers who

are very particular about the little

details as they offer their guests with

everything they will ever need and

more. There are storage boxes in the

dorms to DVD players and reading

lamps in the doubles.

• MID-RANGE Located at Jinhe Road, City Inn is a

hotel that features a range of

contemporary rooms that are

equipped with broadband internet

access, self-service laundry and more

– perfect for business travellers.

• LUXE Located at Binjiang Donglu,

Shangri-La Hotel is Chengdu’s

newest luxury hotel. Aside from

offering spacious and comfortable

rooms, guests can also choose to

dine in the wide range of restaurants,

which are housed within this hotel,

and also make use of the pool, gym

and spa facilities.

SICHUAN 四川IntroductionSichuan, a province of the People’s Republic of China is where visitors will get the chance to experience two entirely different places within one region. In the east side of Sichuan, within the capital city of Chengdu is where things are fast paced – as with other Asian urban centres. But once visitors travel west of the capital, they will enter a different world, where grasslands, villages and mountains are aplenty.

Main Attractions in SichuanThe main highlights in Sichuan include the sacred Emei Shan, Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve, Chengdu’s Giant Panda Breeding Research Base and the traditional streets of Langzhong.


Islamic Attractions in SichuanHere are some of the famous mosques located in Sichuan Province.

MosquesLocated at Yongjing Street in Lichen District, the Chengdu Huangcheng Mosque is one of the oldest and most famous mosques in China.

Located at the South Street of Gulou, the Chengdu Guloujie Mosque was first

built during the Ming Dynasty. The Chengdu East Mosque is located

at Dongyu Street. The Chengdu Tuqiao Mosque is

located in Tuqiao Town. The Chengdu Jiangnan Mosque is

located at Jiangnanguan Street.The Chengdu West Mosque is

located at Ixia Street. The Chengdu Jiusixiang Mosque is

located at Jiusixiang.

Emei Shan

Chengdu’s Giant Panda Breeding Research Base




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TIANJIN 天津Introduction Located 120 kilometres southeast of Beijing on the Bohai Sea, Tianjin is both a historic city and bustling trade centre that is also well known for its concession architecture.

Main Attractions in TianjinTianjin may not boast as many tourist attractions as other cities in China, such as

• BUDGET Located in the southern part of

Tianjin, Nanshi Food Street is where

visitors will find over 100 famous

restaurants, serving Muslim cuisines,

vegetarian dishes and more.

• MID-RANGE As the Tianjin Great Mosque is

located within the Hongqiao District, visitors can enjoy a wide variety of

affordable muslim food around her.

• LUXE Located in Benxi Lu, within the

Hongqiao District, the Yang Shangshu Restaurant (Benxi Lu

branch) is a pork-free restaurant that

serves delectable barbecued lamb.

As the portion is considerably huge,

be sure to share it with your friends.

• BUDGET Located on Guangrong Avenue

within the Hongqiao District,

Jinjiang Star Hongqiao is a

value-for-money accommodation

choice for those keeping a tight hold

on the purse strings.

• MID-RANGE Located at Shuangjie Town

Longshun Dao West within the

Beichen District, Wanyuanlongshun Holiday Manor is a hotel that is


couple of tourist attractions. The

hotel is also well equipped with a

slew of facilities, which will ensure

you have a pleasant stay here.

• LUXE Situated in Jieyuan Road within the

Hongqiao District, Holiday Inn Tianjin Aqua City is an upscale hotel that is

located close to a handful of

attractions such as, the Drum Tower,

Tianjin Eye and Ancient Culture Street.

Shanghai and Beijing, but there are still a handful of historic sites that are worth your time when you are here. They include the Dabei Monastery, also known as the Monastery of Deep Compassion, Tianjin Old City, Ancient Culture Street, Antique Market and many more.

Islamic Attractions in TianjinIt has been recorded that it was during the Yuan Dynasty when Muslims began to plant themselves in Tianjin, and it was only much later, during the Ming Dynasty when the Islam and Muslim population began to increase rapidly,

Tianjin City

Bird’s Eye View of Tianjin City

resulting in a vibrant Muslim community in Tianjin. Here are some of the must-visit mosques here.

MosquesLocated South of Tianmu Village within the Beichen District, Tianjin South Mosque has a history of over 150 years.

The Tianjin Great Mosque, which is situated at the east side of Dafeng Road in the northwest of Hongqiao District, was built in 1644 during the Qing Dynasty. Tourist will be able to easily identify the building, which features a predominant Chinese architectural style.


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• BUDGET Located at Beijing Road in Xinshi

District, Du Er Dan Snack Bar is a

Muslim restaurant that is well known

for its yoghurt and kebabs.

• MID-RANGE Located at Tuanjie Road, Jiamu Restaurant is a famous Muslim

restaurant in Urumqi that serves

great noodles, grilled meat, roast leg

of lamb and many other famous

Xinjiang dishes.

• LUXE Located at Jiankang Road in Tianshan

District, Bostan Restaurant is a

Muslim restaurant that serves up a

wide variety of Muslim dishes. Here,

guests can also opt to dine in private

and luxurious rooms.

• BUDGET If you are looking for a budget hotel

to reside in during your visit to

Urumqi, you can consider checking

into Yijia Business Hotel, which is

located at West Jiefang Road in

Chong’an District. It is a budget hotel

that guarantees its guests with a

decent stay at a reasonable price.

• MID-RANGE Located at North Jiefang Road,

Xinjiang Hongxin Hotel is a four-star

hotel that offers its guests with

spacious and comfortable rooms, a

slew of recreational facilities and

furthermore, it is located within close

proximity to a couple of tourist sites.

• LUXE Located at the North Side of The

Western Region in Kashgar, Yambu International Hotel is an upscale

business and tourism hotel that

feature 120 luxurious rooms.

Recreational facilities here include

a gym and many more

entertainment rooms.

XINJIANG 新疆Introduction Located in the North West of China, Xinjiang is an autonomous region of the People’s Republic of China. With its abundant oil reserves, it is no wonder Xinjiang is the country’s largest natural gas-producing region. Another thing that you should know about Xinjiang is that mainland ethnic minority groups, such as the Mongols, Kazaks, Kyrgyzs and Uighurs, largely populate this place.

in Urumqi that was built during the Qing Dynasty.

Located at the far end of Jiefang Road, the Urumqi Tata Mosque features luxurious decorations.

Located in Kashi of Xinjiang Uygur Automonous Region, Kashgar Idkah Mosque is the largest mosque in China,

which was first built in 1442. First built in 1922, the Kucha Mosque,

which is the second largest mosque in Xinjiang, is located in the north of the old city of Kucha.

Located at Qiu Nian Zhong Road, the Sugong Tower Mosque was built in 1778 during the Qing Dynasty.

Main Attractions in XinjiangThe main highlights of Xinjiang include the ancient Silk Road, the Karakoram Hwy, Uighur village of Tuyoq, the old town of Kasghar and the Bayanbulak Grassland.

Islamic Attractions in Xinjiang As Islam is the main religion in Xinjiang, one can expect to see several mosques within this area. Here are some of the famous mosques in Urumqi, the capital city of Xinjiang and Kashgar, another city within this region.

MosquesLocated at South Jifang Road, the Urumqi South Mosque was first built in 1919; it was later rebuilt three times.

Located at Heping Road, the Urumqi Shanxi Mosque is the largest mosque

Mosque in Turpan

Culture Dance


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YUNNAN 云南 IntroductionFilled with gorgeous scenic spots, Yunnan, a province of the People’s Republic of China, is gradually becoming one of the most cited “dream destinations” among travellers.

Main Attractions in YunnanThe main highlights in Yunnan include the

• BUDGET Located at Huashan Road in Wuhua

District, Yihui Yuan is a cheaper

alternative as compared to Yitian

Yuan. The highlights here include the

Chicken cooked with Soy Sauce, Fish

cooked with Tofu and the Roast Duck.

• MID-RANGE Located at Linyu Road in Panlong

District, Yitian Yuan is said to be the

best Muslim restaurant in Kunming.

The signature dishes here include the

Mutton Shashlik and Roast Lamb.

• LUXE Located at Longquan Road in Wuhua

District, Wanhao Muslim Restaurant is where one will be able to enjoy a

wide variety of Muslim cuisines in a

pleasant environment.

• BUDGET Located at Beijing Road, Kunming Bestway Hotel is a budget hotel that

offers guests with decent rooms that

consists of the basic room amenities,

including an air-conditioner. There is

also a restaurant and café here, which

serves up a variety of cuisines.

• MID-RANGE Located at Dongfeng West Road in

Wuhua District, Kunming New Era Hotel is located within close

proximity to the public transportation

and a couple of tourist attractions.

The hotel is also equipped with 288

elegantly furnished rooms, which

have been fitted with a variety of

advanced facilities.

• LUXE Located at Cuihu South Road, the

Kunming Green Lake Hotel is the

perfect epitome of luxury and style.

Here, guests will not only enjoy

spacious and comfortable rooms, but

they can also enjoy easy access to

Kunming’s Eight Scenic Spots. There

are also shopping malls located close

by, which makes your shopping

experience much more convenient.

Yuanyang Rice Terraces, Lijiang’s old town, Shaxi and trekking at the Tiger Leaping Gorge. Islamic Attractions in YunnanHere are some of the famous mosques located in Kunming, the capital city of Yunnan Province.

MosquesLocated at Zhengyi Road in Wuhua District, Kunming Nancheng Mosque, which was first built during the Tang Dynasty, is the largest mosque in the city.

Located in Jinbi District, Kunming Chongde Mosque, which features Arabic-style architecture, has now become a scenic spot within this area.

Lijiang’s Old Town

Located at Shuncheng Street, the Kunming Shuncheng Street Mosque, which was built during the Ming Dynasty, is one of the most famous mosques in China.

Located at the West Section of Jinbi Road, Kunming Yongning Mosque was first built during the Yuan Dynasty.

Located at Jinniu Street in Panlong District, Kunming Jinniu Street Mosque was first built by Hui (Muslim) people during the Yuan Dynasty.

Located at Nanchang Street in Wuhua District, Kunming Yixigong Mosque was first built in 1898.

Ancient Buildings in Yunnan

River in Yunnan


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• BUDGET Located at Beijing Road in Xinshi

District, Du Er Dan Snack Bar is a

Muslim restaurant that is well known

for its yoghurt and kebabs.

• MID-RANGE Located at Tuanjie Road, Jiamu Restaurant is a famous Muslim

restaurant in Urumqi that serves

great noodles, grilled meat, roast leg

of lamb and many other famous

Xinjiang dishes.

• LUXE Located at Jiankang Road in Tianshan

District, Bostan Restaurant is a

Muslim restaurant that serves up a

wide variety of Muslim dishes. Here,

guests can also opt to dine in private

and luxurious rooms.

• BUDGET If you are looking for a budget hotel

to reside in during your visit to

Urumqi, you can consider checking

into Yijia Business Hotel, which is

located at West Jiefang Road in

Chong’an District. It is a budget hotel

that guarantees its guests with a

decent stay at a reasonable price.

• MID-RANGE Located at North Jiefang Road,

Xinjiang Hongxin Hotel is a four-star

hotel that offers its guests with

spacious and comfortable rooms, a

slew of recreational facilities and

furthermore, it is located within close

proximity to a couple of tourist sites.

• LUXE Located at the North Side of The

Western Region in Kashgar, Yambu International Hotel is an upscale

business and tourism hotel that

feature 120 luxurious rooms.

Recreational facilities here include

a gym and many more

entertainment rooms.

XINJIANG 新疆Introduction Located in the North West of China, Xinjiang is an autonomous region of the People’s Republic of China. With its abundant oil reserves, it is no wonder Xinjiang is the country’s largest natural gas-producing region. Another thing that you should know about Xinjiang is that mainland ethnic minority groups, such as the Mongols, Kazaks, Kyrgyzs and Uighurs, largely populate this place.

in Urumqi that was built during the Qing Dynasty.

Located at the far end of Jiefang Road, the Urumqi Tata Mosque features luxurious decorations.

Located in Kashi of Xinjiang Uygur Automonous Region, Kashgar Idkah Mosque is the largest mosque in China,

which was first built in 1442. First built in 1922, the Kucha Mosque,

which is the second largest mosque in Xinjiang, is located in the north of the old city of Kucha.

Located at Qiu Nian Zhong Road, the Sugong Tower Mosque was built in 1778 during the Qing Dynasty.

Main Attractions in XinjiangThe main highlights of Xinjiang include the ancient Silk Road, the Karakoram Hwy, Uighur village of Tuyoq, the old town of Kasghar and the Bayanbulak Grassland.

Islamic Attractions in Xinjiang As Islam is the main religion in Xinjiang, one can expect to see several mosques within this area. Here are some of the famous mosques in Urumqi, the capital city of Xinjiang and Kashgar, another city within this region.

MosquesLocated at South Jifang Road, the Urumqi South Mosque was first built in 1919; it was later rebuilt three times.

Located at Heping Road, the Urumqi Shanxi Mosque is the largest mosque

Mosque in Turpan

Culture Dance


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YUNNAN 云南 IntroductionFilled with gorgeous scenic spots, Yunnan, a province of the People’s Republic of China, is gradually becoming one of the most cited “dream destinations” among travellers.

Main Attractions in YunnanThe main highlights in Yunnan include the

• BUDGET Located at Huashan Road in Wuhua

District, Yihui Yuan is a cheaper

alternative as compared to Yitian

Yuan. The highlights here include the

Chicken cooked with Soy Sauce, Fish

cooked with Tofu and the Roast Duck.

• MID-RANGE Located at Linyu Road in Panlong

District, Yitian Yuan is said to be the

best Muslim restaurant in Kunming.

The signature dishes here include the

Mutton Shashlik and Roast Lamb.

• LUXE Located at Longquan Road in Wuhua

District, Wanhao Muslim Restaurant is where one will be able to enjoy a

wide variety of Muslim cuisines in a

pleasant environment.

• BUDGET Located at Beijing Road, Kunming Bestway Hotel is a budget hotel that

offers guests with decent rooms that

consists of the basic room amenities,

including an air-conditioner. There is

also a restaurant and café here, which

serves up a variety of cuisines.

• MID-RANGE Located at Dongfeng West Road in

Wuhua District, Kunming New Era Hotel is located within close

proximity to the public transportation

and a couple of tourist attractions.

The hotel is also equipped with 288

elegantly furnished rooms, which

have been fitted with a variety of

advanced facilities.

• LUXE Located at Cuihu South Road, the

Kunming Green Lake Hotel is the

perfect epitome of luxury and style.

Here, guests will not only enjoy

spacious and comfortable rooms, but

they can also enjoy easy access to

Kunming’s Eight Scenic Spots. There

are also shopping malls located close

by, which makes your shopping

experience much more convenient.

Yuanyang Rice Terraces, Lijiang’s old town, Shaxi and trekking at the Tiger Leaping Gorge. Islamic Attractions in YunnanHere are some of the famous mosques located in Kunming, the capital city of Yunnan Province.

MosquesLocated at Zhengyi Road in Wuhua District, Kunming Nancheng Mosque, which was first built during the Tang Dynasty, is the largest mosque in the city.

Located in Jinbi District, Kunming Chongde Mosque, which features Arabic-style architecture, has now become a scenic spot within this area.

Lijiang’s Old Town

Located at Shuncheng Street, the Kunming Shuncheng Street Mosque, which was built during the Ming Dynasty, is one of the most famous mosques in China.

Located at the West Section of Jinbi Road, Kunming Yongning Mosque was first built during the Yuan Dynasty.

Located at Jinniu Street in Panlong District, Kunming Jinniu Street Mosque was first built by Hui (Muslim) people during the Yuan Dynasty.

Located at Nanchang Street in Wuhua District, Kunming Yixigong Mosque was first built in 1898.

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• BUDGET Located near Qing He Fang, a

famous snack street in Hangzhou,

the Mutton Soup Restaurant is very

famous for its mutton soup and roast

mutton. Some of the recommended

dishes on their menu include the

Mutton Shao Mai, Cooked Chopped

Entrails of Sheep, Mutton Soup and

the Lamb Shashlik.

• MID-RANGE Located at Hu Shu Nan Road within

Shangcheng District, Xin XIbei Renjia is a resturant that serves

authentic Xinjiang dishes.

Recommended dishes here include

the Pita Bread Soaked in Lamb Soup,

Lamb Ribs, Lamb Shashlik and Naan.

• LUXE At first sight, one can instantly tell

the difference between Long Cui Ge Xinjiang Restaurant and most of

the Xinjiang restaurants in

Hangzhou, and that is it exudes

class and style, unlike the others,

which are barely furnished and

decorated. Located in Handnice

Hotel, some of the must-try dishes

here include the Lamb Shashlik,

Roast Baozi and Lamb Soup.

• BUDGET Located along Zhongshan Middle

Road in Shangcheng District, JJ Inns Central Hangzhou West Lake Avenue Hotel is a fuss-free

accommodation option for travellers

who are working on a tight budget,

yet still want to enjoy the amenities

and facilities of regular hotels. JJ Inns

Central is also located just opposite

Phoenix Mosque.

• MID-RANGE Located at Middle Zhongshan Road,

GreenTree Inn Hangzhou West Lake Avenue Business Hotel is also

situated close by to several famous

scenic spots and attractions, such as

the Hangzhou Phoenix Mosque.

• LUXE Looking for an upscale hotel to

reside in during your stay in

Hangzhou? Well, look no further than

Hyatt Regency Hangzhou Hotel, which is located at Hu Bin Road. The

luxurious and spacious rooms all offer

impressive views of the iconic West

Lake. Hyatt Regency also offers its

guests with deluxe amenities such as

a Health Club & Spa and a selection

of fine restaurants and bars.

ZHEJIANG 浙江IntroductionFamed for its picturesque landscapes, Zhejiang, a province in the People’s Republic of China, often attracts hordes of tourists as many yearn to catch a glimpse of the much talked about mountains and lakes.

Main Attractions in ZhejiangSome of the well-known mountains and lakes in Zhejiang include the Yandang, Putuo, Xuedo, Tianmu, and the lakes comprises of the West Lake in Hangzhou, the East Lake in Shaoxing, the South Lake in Jiaxing and the Dongqian Lake in Ningbo.

West Lake in Hangzhou

Islamic Attractions in ZhejiangTo date, there is only one mosque in Hangzhou, the capital city of Zhejiang province, which is the Phoenix Mosque.

MosquesLocated at Zhongshan Road, the Hangzhou Phoenix Mosque was first built during the Tang Dynasty.

Ancient Building in Zhejiang

Dried Goods


POPULATION 1.3 billion

TIME ZONE(UTC+8)

INTERNATIONAL DIALLING CODE+86

LANGUAGEThe national language of the People’s Republic of China is Standard Chinese. The official national spoken language is Putonghua or Standard Mandarin.

CURRENCYThe official currency of the People’s Republic of China is the Renminbi (RMB). It is the legal tender in mainland China, but not in Hong Kong and Macau.

HOW TO GET THEREThere are several international airlines that fly into various cities in China, but the main international gateway to mainland China are Beijing, Guangzhou and Shanghai. The international air routes take Beijing as the centre, and radiate to the east, west and south through the airports

in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Urumqi, Dalian, Kunming and Xiamen. The airlines include Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and more. There are also domestic flights, which links the cities within China, such as Shandong Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Air Macau, Xiamen Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines. The domestic air routes are mainly distributed in the areas east of the Harbin-Beijing-Xi’an-Chengdu-Kunming Line.

WHEN TO GODuring Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to early October), temperatures are reasonable throughout China and it is a delightful time to visit. For those who enjoy basking in the sun, they can visit during the Summer (June to end August), but do note that the weather can be extremely hot.

VISA REQUIREMENTSMost travellers will need to apply a visa if they wish to visit mainland China. This can be obtained from a Chinese embassy before departure.

GETTING AROUND China’s comprehensive public transport

system of trains, buses and ferries covers almost the entire nation. China’s rail network is one of the most efficient in the world and it is definitely one of the most secure and reliable ways to travel within the country. Railroad train is one of the favourite methods for travels as visitors can hop on a train from almost anywhere. There are also several options for you to choose from, depending on your budget.

There are also a slew of bus services that caters to ferrying passengers around the city and out of the city. City buses and long distance buses are ideal as they are generally inexpensive.

TRAVELLING TIP Tipping: Tipping is not a common practice anywhere in China.Taxes: Bills are subject to 13% VAT (value-added tax)Toilets: The toilets in China are generally clean and decent looking, especially those in the airports, hotels, mega malls and major tourist attractions.

FURTHER INFORMATIONwww.cnta.gov.cnwww.tourismchina.org

FAST FACT


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• BUDGET Located near Qing He Fang, a

famous snack street in Hangzhou,

the Mutton Soup Restaurant is very

famous for its mutton soup and roast

mutton. Some of the recommended

dishes on their menu include the

Mutton Shao Mai, Cooked Chopped

Entrails of Sheep, Mutton Soup and

the Lamb Shashlik.

• MID-RANGE Located at Hu Shu Nan Road within

Shangcheng District, Xin XIbei Renjia is a resturant that serves

authentic Xinjiang dishes.

Recommended dishes here include

the Pita Bread Soaked in Lamb Soup,

Lamb Ribs, Lamb Shashlik and Naan.

• LUXE At first sight, one can instantly tell

the difference between Long Cui Ge Xinjiang Restaurant and most of

the Xinjiang restaurants in

Hangzhou, and that is it exudes

class and style, unlike the others,

which are barely furnished and

decorated. Located in Handnice

Hotel, some of the must-try dishes

here include the Lamb Shashlik,

Roast Baozi and Lamb Soup.

• BUDGET Located along Zhongshan Middle

Road in Shangcheng District, JJ Inns Central Hangzhou West Lake Avenue Hotel is a fuss-free

accommodation option for travellers

who are working on a tight budget,

yet still want to enjoy the amenities

and facilities of regular hotels. JJ Inns

Central is also located just opposite

Phoenix Mosque.

• MID-RANGE Located at Middle Zhongshan Road,

GreenTree Inn Hangzhou West Lake Avenue Business Hotel is also

situated close by to several famous

scenic spots and attractions, such as

the Hangzhou Phoenix Mosque.

• LUXE Looking for an upscale hotel to

reside in during your stay in

Hangzhou? Well, look no further than

Hyatt Regency Hangzhou Hotel, which is located at Hu Bin Road. The

luxurious and spacious rooms all offer

impressive views of the iconic West

Lake. Hyatt Regency also offers its

guests with deluxe amenities such as

a Health Club & Spa and a selection

of fine restaurants and bars.

ZHEJIANG 浙江IntroductionFamed for its picturesque landscapes, Zhejiang, a province in the People’s Republic of China, often attracts hordes of tourists as many yearn to catch a glimpse of the much talked about mountains and lakes.

Main Attractions in ZhejiangSome of the well-known mountains and lakes in Zhejiang include the Yandang, Putuo, Xuedo, Tianmu, and the lakes comprises of the West Lake in Hangzhou, the East Lake in Shaoxing, the South Lake in Jiaxing and the Dongqian Lake in Ningbo.

West Lake in Hangzhou

Islamic Attractions in ZhejiangTo date, there is only one mosque in Hangzhou, the capital city of Zhejiang province, which is the Phoenix Mosque.

MosquesLocated at Zhongshan Road, the Hangzhou Phoenix Mosque was first built during the Tang Dynasty.

Ancient Building in Zhejiang

Dried Goods


POPULATION 1.3 billion

TIME ZONE(UTC+8)

INTERNATIONAL DIALLING CODE+86

LANGUAGEThe national language of the People’s Republic of China is Standard Chinese. The official national spoken language is Putonghua or Standard Mandarin.

CURRENCYThe official currency of the People’s Republic of China is the Renminbi (RMB). It is the legal tender in mainland China, but not in Hong Kong and Macau.

HOW TO GET THEREThere are several international airlines that fly into various cities in China, but the main international gateway to mainland China are Beijing, Guangzhou and Shanghai. The international air routes take Beijing as the centre, and radiate to the east, west and south through the airports

in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Urumqi, Dalian, Kunming and Xiamen. The airlines include Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and more. There are also domestic flights, which links the cities within China, such as Shandong Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Air Macau, Xiamen Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines. The domestic air routes are mainly distributed in the areas east of the Harbin-Beijing-Xi’an-Chengdu-Kunming Line.

WHEN TO GODuring Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to early October), temperatures are reasonable throughout China and it is a delightful time to visit. For those who enjoy basking in the sun, they can visit during the Summer (June to end August), but do note that the weather can be extremely hot.

VISA REQUIREMENTSMost travellers will need to apply a visa if they wish to visit mainland China. This can be obtained from a Chinese embassy before departure.

GETTING AROUND China’s comprehensive public transport

system of trains, buses and ferries covers almost the entire nation. China’s rail network is one of the most efficient in the world and it is definitely one of the most secure and reliable ways to travel within the country. Railroad train is one of the favourite methods for travels as visitors can hop on a train from almost anywhere. There are also several options for you to choose from, depending on your budget.

There are also a slew of bus services that caters to ferrying passengers around the city and out of the city. City buses and long distance buses are ideal as they are generally inexpensive.

TRAVELLING TIP Tipping: Tipping is not a common practice anywhere in China.Taxes: Bills are subject to 13% VAT (value-added tax)Toilets: The toilets in China are generally clean and decent looking, especially those in the airports, hotels, mega malls and major tourist attractions.

FURTHER INFORMATIONwww.cnta.gov.cnwww.tourismchina.org

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