Beijing, Jing for short, is the nation's political, economic, cultural and educational center as well as China's most important center for international trade and communications. Together with Xian, Luoyang, Kaifeng, Nanjing and Hangzhou, Beijing is one of the six ancient cities in China. It has been the heart and soul of politics and society throughout its long history and consequently there is an unparalleled wealth of discovery to delight and intrigue travelers as they explore Beijing's ancient past and enjoy its exciting modern development.

 

Although now Beijing is a modern and fashionable city complete with a full 21st Century vitality, you can experience authentic Beijing life and become acquainted with 'old Beijing' by exploring its many teahouses, temple fairs, Beijing's Hutong and Courtyard and enjoy the Peking Opera. Add any or all of these to your Beijing tour and you will leave with a feeling of special appreciation in your heart for this ancient city that has truly seen it all and tells its story with matchless grace, charm and vigor.

 

Muslim street stalls were a common sight in Old Beijing, and there are lots of Muslim restaurants in Beijing today. It's hard to walk more than a few city blocks without spotting their signs, painted on a give-away green background, often advertising noodles as their flagship dish. Beijing residents consider Muslim food to be one of the authentic styles of local Beijing cuisine, and the emergence of noodles as a popular restaurant food had a lot to do with Muslim.

 

Muslims who speak a dialect of Turkish. Closer to the centre of China is where most of the Chinese-speaking Muslims live, in the provinces of Gansu and Ningxia. You will also find Chinese-speaking Muslim communities living along the traditional trade-routes, such as between the west of China and Beijing, and from Beijing down along the Grand Canal to Shanghai.

 

Muslim Cuisine in Beijing, also known as Islamic Cai and Hui Cai, is a religiours cuisine wide spread among the Muslims. The Muslims has (and still hold) many religious taboos in eating. They never eat pork, dog, donkey, horse, ferocious birds and beasts, nor naturally dead animals or those killed without prayers. The cuisine excels at cooking mutton, and Muslim Cuisine is characterized by its fresh yet dense flavor. The best dish of Muslim Cuisine is Whole Sheep Banquet which has won wide praise. It is known as the saint banquet of the Muslims.

 

CTC Harmoni Holidays offers a wide variety of customized out-bound travel packages to destinations such as Japan, Korea, China and Turkey especially for the Muslim community. Harmoni Holidays aims to address the difficulties Muslim customers face in obtaining halal meals and carrying out their religious obligations conveniently when traveling overseas.

 

The tour packages have also been designed specially to cater to Muslim considerations - with Halal meals and mosque visits (for selected packages) included in the itineraries to ensure Muslim travelers with maximum convenience and ease during their trips. Muslim customers can explore destinations in various continents with good English/Malay speaking guides, and fulfill their religious obligations including halal meals, prayer times, and mosque visits.
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