NAJLA RESIDENCE · FOR VISITORS & BUYERS

The Najla Residence China Guide

Travel, halal food, markets, hotels, buying and shipping. Explore the complete guide here, or save a PDF for your trip.

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EDITION 01 · 2026–27

中国

The Najla

China
Guide

Travel · Halal food · Markets · Shopping · Hotels

Guangzhou广州

Shenzhen深圳

Shanghai上海

Beijing北京

Hong Kong香港

For visitors & buyers from Saudi Arabianajlapsa.com

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Welcome

Your trusted guide to China

Whether you come to buy for your business or to visit with your family, this guide answers the questions our guests ask us every day.

How to read this guide

HalalHalal food or halal-listed

WholesaleWholesale market — bulk orders

TipAdvice from experience

WarningImportant — read before you go

HighHigh-end / luxury

MidMid-range

BudgetBudget

4.5Rating · source · number of reviews

Copy the Chinese into DiDi

Drivers and map apps need Chinese. Wherever you see this label, copy the Chinese text and paste it into DiDi (taxi) or Amap (maps):

Copy to DiDi 南方大厦国际电子数码城

In the PDF you can select and copy the text. You can also show the page to the driver.

Every city has its own colour tab

The coloured tab on the edge of each page and the small caption above each table always tell you which city you are reading about.

Planning a trip or a shipment?

Through our partner office in Guangzhou we help arrange flights, hotels, drivers, interpreters and shipping to Saudi Arabia.

Please note

Shops, prices and rules in China change quickly. Information was checked in November 2026. Always confirm opening hours and halal status on arrival.

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Contents

Inside this guide

01EssentialsVisa · seasons · Canton Fair · culture · safetyRead
02Money: Alipay, WeChat & cardsSet up, pay, Alinma UnionPay, Saudi banking appsRead
03Phone, maps & transportInternet · apps · Amap · DiDi · metro · trainsRead
04Halal food & mosquesThe halal sign · mosques in every cityRead
05GuangzhouBab Alyemen · halal · hotels · markets · sightsRead
06ShenzhenHuaqiangbei electronics · parks · hotelsRead
07ShanghaiHalal · markets · the Bund · Disneyland · hotelsRead
08BeijingNiujie halal · Great Wall · markets · hotelsRead
09Hong KongHalal · shopping · outlets · hotelsRead
10Trade cities & mapsWhat each city around the big cities makesRead
11Buying & shippingShop vs factory · step by step · customsRead
12Plan your tripReady-made itinerariesRead
13Phrases & emergenciesShow-the-seller card · numbersRead

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须知

PART 01

Essentials

Everything to sort out before you fly: visa, the best season, the Canton Fair, Chinese etiquette and staying safe.

Visa, seasons & Canton FairRead
Culture: what to avoidRead
Safety & your passportRead

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01 · Essentials

Before you travel

Visa

Passport	Status · November 2026
UAE, Qatar	Visa-free up to 30 days.
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain	Check with the Chinese embassy before booking. Confirm
Hong Kong	Separate entry. Hong Kong → mainland counts as a new entry: get a multiple-entry visa if you go back and forth.

When to go

Period	What to expect
Mar–Apr, Oct–Dec	Best weather in the south (Guangzhou, Shenzhen, HK).
Apr–May, Sep–Oct	Best weather in Beijing and Shanghai.
May–Sep	Hot and humid; typhoons in the south.
Chinese New Year · 6 Feb 2027	Avoid for business: markets and factories close 2–4 weeks.
Golden Week · 1–7 Oct	Very crowded; hotels and trains sell out.

Canton Fair · Guangzhou

Session	Phase 1	Phase 2	Phase 3
Autumn 2026	15–19 Oct	23–27 Oct	31 Oct–4 Nov
Spring 2027	~15–19 Apr	TBA

Book early

Guangzhou hotel prices can double or triple during the fair.

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01 · Essentials · Culture

Normal at home — avoid in China

Chinese people are welcoming to Gulf visitors. These small differences help you make a good impression.

Raising your voice or arguing in public

Shouting at a seller, driver or staff makes them “lose face” — they may stop helping you. Stay calm and smile, even when bargaining.

Arriving late to meetings

Business meetings start on time. Being 15–30 minutes late is seen as disrespect. Tell your supplier early if you will be late.

Hugs and cheek kisses

Greet with a light handshake or a nod. Hugging or kissing is uncomfortable for most Chinese people. Many Chinese women shake hands — if you prefer not to, place your hand on your chest and smile.

Giving out religious material

Preaching or distributing religious books to the public is illegal for foreigners in China. Praying in mosques and carrying your own Quran is fine.

Talking about politics

Avoid topics like Taiwan, Tibet, Xinjiang or the government — even as a joke.

Photographing people, police or officials

Ask before you photograph people. Never photograph police, soldiers or government buildings.

Gifts that bring bad luck

Never give a clock (it sounds like “attending a funeral”), knives, or things in sets of 4. Avoid white or black wrapping. Dates, Saudi coffee or perfume make great gifts.

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01 · Essentials · Culture

Good to know

Use two hands

Give and receive business cards, gifts and money with both hands. Read a card before putting it away — don't write on it.

Toasts without alcohol

Business dinners include toasts with alcohol (baijiu). Say early that you don't drink for religious reasons and toast with tea or juice — it is fully accepted.

Chopsticks

Never stand chopsticks upright in rice — it looks like a funeral offering. Lay them across the bowl.

No tipping

Tipping is not expected in mainland China and can confuse people. In Hong Kong, restaurants add a 10% service charge.

Bargain in markets — not in malls

Bargaining is normal in markets (start at 50–60%). Prices in malls and brand stores are fixed.

Normal in China — may surprise you

Loud talking, pushing in queues

It is not rudeness — just local habit. Hold your place politely.

People taking photos of you

Gulf dress attracts friendly curiosity, especially in smaller cities. Say no politely if you prefer — with family, ask them not to photograph the women.

Personal questions

Questions about your salary, age or marriage are normal small talk.

Smoking

Still common in restaurants and offices outside the big malls. Ask for a non-smoking room 无烟房 when booking.

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01 · Essentials

Safety & your passport

Keep your passport in the hotel safe

Inside the city, carry a clear copy (paper + photo on your phone) and leave the original in the hotel safe — passports are easy to lose or have stolen in crowded markets. Take the original when you check in to a hotel, take a train or plane, travel to another city, or visit a bank.

Risk	How to avoid it
Fake brands	Common in tourist markets. Buy genuine goods in malls, outlets or Hong Kong — fakes are seized at Saudi customs.
“Tea house” scam	Friendly strangers invite you for tea or an art show, then a huge bill. Politely say no.
Unlicensed taxis	Use DiDi or the official taxi queue at stations and airports.
Electronics	Test before paying; ask for the international version 国际版.
Paying suppliers	Never 100% upfront. Get a written invoice and inspect before paying the balance.
Pickpockets	Crowded markets and metro: keep your phone and wallet in a front pocket.

Emergency numbers

	Mainland China	Hong Kong
Police	110	999
Ambulance	120	999
Fire	119	999

Save these in your phone

The Saudi Embassy in Beijing, the Saudi Consulate General in Guangzhou, your hotel's Chinese address and the Najla WhatsApp +966 56 125 7814.

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支付宝

PART 02

Money:
Alipay, WeChat & cards

In mainland China almost everyone pays by phone. Set up Alipay and WeChat Pay at home in 15 minutes, bring the right cards, and keep your Saudi banking apps working.

Alipay: why, set-up, paying, feesRead
WeChat & WeChat PayRead
Saudi bank apps & Nafath in ChinaRead
Alinma UnionPay card & ATMsRead

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02 · Money

Why you need Alipay 支付宝

Many shops, taxis and market stalls in mainland China do not accept foreign cards, and some refuse cash. With Alipay you link your own Visa or Mastercard and pay like a local.

Alipay
Free · App Store & Google Play

Alipay home screen in English

Pay anywhere

Malls, restaurants, markets, even street stalls.

Taxis (DiDi)

DiDi is built in — order a car in English.

Metro & bus

Show a QR code at the gate in most big cities.

Translate

Point the camera at a menu or sign.

Not for paying suppliers

Alipay is for personal spending. Never pay factory deposits or big orders through personal Alipay or WeChat — limits are low and there is no trade protection.

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02 · Money

Set up Alipay in 6 steps

Do this at home, before you fly. About 15 minutes.

Download “Alipay”App Store or Google Play — Google Play does not work inside China.
Register with your Saudi numberKeep roaming on in China to receive SMS codes.
Verify with your passportMe → Settings → Account → Identity verification → Passport. Scan the photo page and take a selfie. Can take 1–3 days.
Add your cardTap Add Credit or Debit Card on the home screen (see picture), or Me → Bank Cards → +.
Switch to EnglishSettings → General → Language → English
Test itPay for a coffee or water on day one.

“Add Credit or Debit Card” on the home screen

Before you leave home

Call your bank to enable international payments. Install WeChat and add the same card as a backup.

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02 · Money

How to pay

A · You scan them

Market stalls, small shops, taxis

Tap Scan
Scan the seller's QR code
Type the amount and confirm
Show the seller the “Success” screen

B · They scan you

Supermarkets, malls, chain restaurants

Tap Pay / Receive
Show the barcode (picture)
The cashier scans it — done

Your payment code

Bargaining tip

Ask the seller to type the price on a calculator. Type the same amount in Alipay and show them before you confirm.

Fees & limits

Item	Typical rule
Payment ¥200 or less	Usually free
Payment above ¥200	3% on the full amount (¥1,000 → ¥30)
Your bank's fee	May add 1–3% foreign-currency fee
Limits (after passport check)	≈ US$5,000 per payment · US$50,000 per year

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02 · Money

WeChat & WeChat Pay 微信

WeChat is China's WhatsApp, Instagram and wallet in one. Every supplier, driver and hotel will ask for your WeChat.

WeChat
Free · App Store & Google Play

Set up

Sign up with your Saudi number. A friend may need to verify you — your hotel or Najla's team can help.
Add contacts by scanning their QR code: + → Scan.
Translate any message: press and hold → Translate.

Chats — just like WhatsApp

WeChat Pay

Me → Services (Pay) → Wallet → Cards → Add a card
Add your Visa or Mastercard and verify with your passport.
Pay the same two ways as Alipay: scan, or show your code. The same 3% over ¥200 rule applies.

Tip from suppliers

Save each supplier's WeChat with the shop name and stall number, and send yourself photos of the products and prices.

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02 · Money

Saudi bank apps & Nafath in China

Important: use your Saudi SIM's own internet

Saudi banking apps, Nafath, receiving new bank cards and approving payments often only work when your internet comes directly from your Saudi SIM (roaming data). Connecting through hotel Wi-Fi, a Chinese SIM, a travel eSIM or a phone hotspot may fail — and the app may block the connection or temporarily lock your account for security.

What to do

Activate a roaming data packagefrom your Saudi provider (STC, Mobily, Zain) before you fly.
Turn Wi-Fi OFFbefore opening your bank app or Nafath.
Do sensitive tasks at home firstactivate new cards, raise limits, update your number and Absher details before you travel.
Keep your Saudi SIM in the phone— you need it for SMS codes. If you use a second SIM for cheap data, put it in a second phone or use dual-SIM.

Good to know

Roaming data also lets WhatsApp, Google and Instagram work in mainland China, because your traffic goes through your Saudi network.

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02 · Money · For Saudi travellers

Bring the Alinma UnionPay card

UnionPay 银联 is China's own card network — accepted at almost every shop terminal and ATM in mainland China, far more widely than Visa or Mastercard, and in Hong Kong too.

Alinma Bank UnionPay card

The first UnionPay card in Saudi Arabia (credit card, launched Dec 2020).
One of the most widely accepted cards in China and East Asia.
Request it in the Alinma app; activate in the app or at an Alinma ATM.
Ask Alinma about fees and currency charges before travelling.

ATM tip from our experience: add a 0 to your PIN

When withdrawing cash with the Alinma UnionPay card at a Chinese ATM, enter 0 before your PIN (for example PIN 1234 → type 01234). Chinese ATMs often expect a 6-digit PIN.

Your travel wallet

Role	What to bring
Main	Visa or Mastercard credit card → linked to Alipay and WeChat Pay
Backup	Alinma UnionPay card → shop terminals & ATM cash
Emergency	¥500–1,000 in cash

mada cards

A mada-only debit card (without a Visa, Mastercard or UnionPay logo) may not work in China.

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02 · Money

Cash, ATMs & quick fixes

Carry some cash

¥500–1,000 — small sellers may have no change for big notes.

Which ATMs

Bank of China, ICBC, China Construction Bank — usually accept foreign cards and UnionPay.

Exchange

Hong Kong money changers usually give good rates.

PIN tip

Alinma UnionPay: add a 0 before your PIN.

Common problems

Problem	What to do
Card rejected	Call your bank to allow payments in China; try your backup card.
No SMS code	Turn roaming on; your Saudi SIM must be in the phone.
“Limit exceeded”	Finish passport verification, split the payment, or use card/cash.
App asks for Chinese ID	Choose Passport / International user.
Bank app or Nafath blocked	Turn off Wi-Fi and use Saudi roaming data only.

Need help on the ground?

Message our team on WhatsApp +966 56 125 7814.

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交通

PART 03

Phone, maps
& transport

Google does not work in mainland China. Here is how to stay online, which apps to install, and how to use Amap, DiDi, the metro and the bullet trains.

Internet & SIMRead
Apps to installRead
Amap — your map in ChinaRead
DiDi taxisRead
MetroRead
Trains between citiesRead

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03 · Phone, maps & transport

Internet & SIM

Google, Google Maps, WhatsApp, Instagram, YouTube and X are blocked in mainland China. Hong Kong has no restrictions.

Option	Blocked apps	Notes
Saudi roaming ★	Work	Easiest, and needed for Saudi bank apps and Nafath. Check package prices with STC / Mobily / Zain.
Travel eSIM	Usually work	Cheaper data. Install before you fly. Not good for bank apps.
Chinese SIM	Blocked	Cheapest, bought in a shop with your passport.
Hotel Wi-Fi	Blocked	Fine for WeChat and Chinese apps.

Saudi bank apps & Nafath

Use your Saudi SIM's roaming data with Wi-Fi turned off — not Wi-Fi, a Chinese SIM or a hotspot. Otherwise the app may block you.

Why Google Maps does not work

Even with roaming, Google Maps in China is out of date and shifted by up to 500 m, has no metro directions and no DiDi. Use Amap instead (next pages).

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03 · Phone, maps & transport

Install before you fly

Scan the QR with your iPhone camera to open the App Store. On Android, search the Google Play name shown.

Alipay 支付宝

Pay everywhere · DiDi · metro QR

App Store · Google Play: com.eg.android.AlipayGphone

Open link

WeChat 微信

Chat with suppliers · WeChat Pay

App Store · Google Play: com.tencent.mm

Open link

AMap Global 高德地图

Maps & metro directions in English

App Store · Google Play: search “AMap”

Open link

DiDi 滴滴

Taxis in English (also inside Alipay)

App Store · Google Play: com.sdu.didi.psnger

Open link

Trip.com

Hotels, flights and train tickets in English

App Store · Google Play: ctrip.english

Open link

Download at home

Google Play does not work in mainland China — install everything before you leave.

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03 · Phone, maps & transport

Useful extras

Scan the QR with your iPhone camera to open the App Store. On Android, search the Google Play name shown.

Dianping 大众点评

Restaurant reviews — search 清真 for halal

App Store · Google Play: com.dianping.v1

Open link

MetroMan China

Offline metro maps for 40+ cities

App Store · Google Play: search “MetroMan”

Open link

Muslim Pro

Prayer times, Qibla, halal finder

App Store · Google Play: com.bitsmedia.android.muslimpro

Open link

Octopus for Tourists

Hong Kong transport card on your phone

App Store · Google Play: search “Octopus for Tourists”

Open link

Translation

Alipay and WeChat both translate signs and menus with the camera. Microsoft Translator works offline after you download Chinese and Arabic.

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03 · Phone, maps & transport

Amap — your map in China 高德地图

Amap (Gaode) is the map Chinese people use. AMap Global is in English, accurate, and shows metro lines, exits and walking routes.

Set up

Install AMap Global. No account needed for maps and metro.
If menus are in Chinese: Profile → Settings ⚙ → 通用设置 → 语言 → English
On Wi-Fi, download the offline map of the cities you will visit.

AMap Global

Find a place

Copy the Chinese name from this guide (the label) and paste it in the search box — Chinese gives the exact place.
Tap Route → choose Transit (metro/bus), Walk or Taxi.
Transit shows the line, the station to board, how many stops and which exit (A, B, C…) to use.
Taxi: link Alipay or WeChat Pay to call a car inside Amap (or use DiDi).

Save your hotel

Search your hotel's Chinese name and tap ☆ to save it — one tap to get back every evening.

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03 · Phone, maps & transport

Taxis with DiDi 滴滴

DiDi is China's Uber. Fixed price shown before you ride, paid automatically — no cash, no bargaining.

Order a car

Open DiDi — or in Alipay tap Transport → DiDi.
Your pick-up point is your GPS location; move the pin to the exact door.
Paste the Chinese destination from this guide.
Choose the car type → Confirm.
Check the plate number before you get in.

Messages are auto-translated with the driver

Example — the destination field: Copy to DiDi 广州白马服装市场

Talking to the driver

Use the in-app chat — your English messages are translated into Chinese automatically. Drivers often call; if you can't talk, send a message instead.

At airports and stations

Go to the signposted ride-hailing pick-up zone 网约车上车点 — drivers cannot stop at the door.

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03 · Phone, maps & transport

Using the metro

Plan the route in AmapLine number, colour, direction (last station) and exit.
Pay with AlipayOpen Alipay → Transport → metro code for your city, and scan it at the gate (see picture). Or buy a single ticket at the machine with cash.
Security checkPut bags through the X-ray at every station.
Follow the colour and the end stationSigns and announcements are in English.
Scan again to exitThen use the exit letter Amap told you.

Alipay metro code

City	Pay at the gate with
Guangzhou · Shenzhen · Shanghai · Beijing	Alipay / WeChat metro QR code, or a single ticket
Hong Kong	Octopus card (or tap your Visa/Mastercard)

Avoid rush hour

7:30–9:30 and 17:30–19:30 are extremely crowded — with luggage or family, take a DiDi instead.

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03 · Phone, maps & transport

Bullet trains between cities

China's high-speed trains (G and D trains) are fast, clean and on time — often better than flying between nearby cities.

Book on Trip.comEnter your name exactly as in your passport. Tickets open ~15 days ahead and sell out on holidays.
Check the station nameBig cities have several stations (e.g. Guangzhou South 广州南, Guangzhou East 广州东). Copy the Chinese name into DiDi.
Arrive 45–60 minutes earlyPassport check at the entrance, then a security scan.
Your passport is your ticketUse the manual gate for foreign passports if the scanner doesn't read it.
Find your gateScreens show train number → gate (检票口). Boarding closes 5 minutes before departure.
Coach and seatWait at the coach number painted on the platform.

Class	Notes
Second class 二等座	5 seats per row, comfortable, cheapest.
First class 一等座	4 seats per row, more space — good with family.
Business 商务座	Lie-flat seats, lounge access.

Hong Kong ↔ mainland

At Hong Kong West Kowloon, both immigration checks happen inside the station before boarding — allow 60 minutes.

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03 · Phone, maps & transport

Travel times

Route	Best way	Time
Hong Kong ↔ Guangzhou	Train · West Kowloon ↔ Guangzhou South	~50 min
Hong Kong ↔ Shenzhen	MTR to Lo Wu / Lok Ma Chau, or train to Futian	30–60 min
Shenzhen ↔ Guangzhou	Train · Shenzhen North ↔ Guangzhou South	30–40 min
Guangzhou ↔ Foshan	Guangfo metro line	30–60 min
Guangzhou ↔ Shanghai	Flight, or train (~7 hr)	~2.5 hr
Guangzhou ↔ Beijing	Flight, or train (~8 hr)	~3 hr
Shanghai ↔ Beijing	Train (city centre to centre)	~4.5 hr
Shanghai ↔ Yiwu	Train · Hongqiao ↔ Yiwu	1.5–2 hr
Beijing ↔ Tianjin	Train	~30 min

Prefer a private driver?

Najla can arrange a driver and interpreter for your days in Guangzhou and day trips to factories. WhatsApp +966 56 125 7814.

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04 · Halal food & mosques

How to spot halal food

Halal in Chinese is 清真 (qīngzhēn). Halal restaurants show it on a green sign, often with Arabic writing and a crescent.

清真

qīng zhēn · halal

Finding halal food

Hui and Uyghur Muslim restaurants (Lanzhou beef noodles 兰州牛肉面, Xinjiang food) are in every city.
In Dianping or Amap, search 清真 to see the nearest halal places.
Ask: 这是清真的吗？ — “Is this halal?”

“Muslim-friendly” is not always halal

Some restaurants say “no pork” but serve alcohol or use non-halal meat. Look for the 清真 sign, or ask.

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04 · Halal food & mosques

Mosques in every city

City	Mosque	Address
Guangzhou	Huaisheng Mosque 怀圣寺 One of the oldest mosques in the world Copy to DiDi 怀圣寺	56 Guangta Rd, Yuexiu
	Xianxian Mosque 先贤古墓清真寺 Copy to DiDi 先贤古墓清真寺	Jiefang North Rd, Yuexiu
	Xiaodongying Mosque 小东营清真寺 Copy to DiDi 小东营清真寺	Yuexiu District
Shenzhen	Shenzhen Mosque 深圳清真寺 Copy to DiDi 深圳清真寺	Meilin, Futian
Shanghai	Xiaotaoyuan Mosque 小桃园清真寺 Largest in Shanghai; women's mosque next door Copy to DiDi 小桃园清真寺	52 Xiaotaoyuan St, Huangpu
Beijing	Niujie Mosque 牛街礼拜寺 Beijing's oldest and largest Copy to DiDi 牛街礼拜寺	Niujie St, Xicheng
	Dongsi Mosque 东四清真寺 Copy to DiDi 东四清真寺	Dongsi South St
Hong Kong	Kowloon Mosque	105 Nathan Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui
	Ammar Mosque & Islamic Centre	40 Oi Kwan Rd, Wan Chai

Friday prayer

Times change with the season — confirm at the mosque or with the Muslim Pro app. Mainland mosques may ask to see your passport.

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广州

PART 05

Guangzhou

South China's trading capital — home of the Canton Fair, the biggest wholesale markets in China, and a lively Arab quarter in Xiaobei full of Yemeni, Syrian and Turkish restaurants.

Featured: Bab AlyemenRead
Halal restaurantsRead
Where to stayRead
Electronics & phone marketsRead
Clothing & outletsRead
Building & hotel suppliesRead
Malls, sights & theme parksRead
Michelin-star restaurantsRead

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Guangzhou 广州

Featured restaurant

05 · Guangzhou · Halal · Yemeni

Bab Alyemen Restaurant

亚曼都尔餐厅 · Bab Alyemen · مطعم باب اليمن

Traditional Yemeni cooking in the heart of the Arab quarter — fragrant mandi, freshly baked bread and Yemeni hospitality, a short walk from Xiaobei metro.


	1/F, Huizhou Building annex, 315 Huanshi Middle Rd, Yuexiu Copy to DiDi 广州市越秀区环市中路315号惠州大厦副楼一楼
	70 m from Xiaobei Metro, Exit C 小北地铁站C口
	020-6300 1680
	Every day 7:00 – 01:00
	4.3 · InstaHop

Open link

Add on WeChat

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Guangzhou 广州

05 · Guangzhou

Halal restaurants

Ratings: Tripadvisor (TA) and Zabihah (Z) · November 2026

Guangzhou Shami House

Syrian · 304 Huanshi Middle Rd

4.4TA · 49

Sultan Restaurant 苏丹餐厅

Turkish · Huanshi East Rd, opposite Garden Hotel

Copy to DiDi 苏丹餐厅环市东路

4.3TA · 648

Bosphorus 铂斯西餐厅

Turkish grill · Zhaoqing Bldg, 304 Huanshi Middle Rd

Copy to DiDi 铂斯西餐厅肇庆大厦

4.2TA · 342

Antalya Turkish Restaurant 安塔利亚土耳其餐厅

Turkish · Xingsheng Rd, Tianhe

Copy to DiDi 安塔利亚土耳其餐厅

4.1TA · 49

SABA Restaurant 沙巴餐厅

Yemeni, since 2003 · Tianxiu Bldg, 300 Huanshi Middle Rd

Copy to DiDi 沙巴餐厅天秀大厦

3.9TA · 49

Xinyue Muslim Restaurant 新月穆斯林餐厅

Uyghur · 76 Tianhe North Rd

Copy to DiDi 新月穆斯林餐厅

4.7Z · 3

Hui Min Restaurant 回民饭店

Cantonese halal, since 1956 · 325 Zhongshan 6th Rd

Copy to DiDi 回民饭店中山六路

5.0Z · 1

Al Bustan

Yemeni · 187 Huanshi West Rd

5.0Z · 1

Nur Bustan

Uyghur · 43 Guangta Rd, opposite Huaisheng Mosque

4.0Z · 1

Xiaobei — the Arab quarter

Most of these are around Xiaobei metro and Huanshi Middle Rd, a short walk apart. See also Bab Alyemen on the previous page.

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Guangzhou 广州

05 · Guangzhou

Where to stay

Pick the area by what you came for. No airport hotels — the centre is 45 minutes away.

Huanshi East Rd / Xiaobei Best for halal & wholesale

Guangzhou · Hotels · Huanshi East Rd / Xiaobei
High	China Hotel, A Marriott · next to Yuexiu Park & Baima Copy to DiDi 中国大酒店
High	Dong Fang Hotel · historic hotel opposite China Hotel Copy to DiDi 东方宾馆
Mid	The Garden Hotel · opposite Sultan Restaurant Copy to DiDi 花园酒店
Mid	Asia International Hotel · next to Xiaobei Copy to DiDi 亚洲国际大酒店
Budget	Vienna · Hanting · Ji Hotel near Xiaobei or Taojin metro — search on Trip.com

Tianhe Malls & electronics

Guangzhou · Hotels · Tianhe
High	Mandarin Oriental · connected to Taikoo Hui Copy to DiDi 广州文华东方酒店
High	The Westin Guangzhou · Tianhe Rd Copy to DiDi 广州威斯汀酒店
Mid	Sheraton Guangzhou · next to Taikoo Hui Copy to DiDi 广州喜来登酒店
Mid	Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe · Guangzhou Marriott Tianhe
Budget	Hanting Hotel Tiyu Xilu 3.0 · ¥280–450

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Guangzhou 广州

05 · Guangzhou

More areas

Zhujiang New Town CBD · Canton Tower

Guangzhou · Hotels · Zhujiang New Town
High	Four Seasons (IFC) Copy to DiDi 广州四季酒店
High	Rosewood (CTF Finance Centre) Copy to DiDi 广州瑰丽酒店
High	The Ritz-Carlton · Park Hyatt Copy to DiDi 广州丽思卡尔顿酒店
High	W Guangzhou · Conrad · Grand Hyatt Copy to DiDi 广州富力君悦大酒店
Mid	Holiday Inn Zhujiang New Town · Atour (≈ ¥500)

Pazhou · Canton Fair Fair week

Guangzhou · Hotels · Pazhou · Canton Fair
High	Shangri-La Guangzhou · walk to the fair Copy to DiDi 广州香格里拉大酒店
High	Langham Place Guangzhou Copy to DiDi 广州朗豪酒店
Mid	Business hotels on Metro Line 8 — book 2–3 months ahead

Booklet page 33

Guangzhou 广州

05 · Guangzhou

Old town & family areas

Liwan · Shamian Old town

Guangzhou · Hotels · Liwan · Shamian
High	White Swan Hotel Copy to DiDi 白天鹅宾馆
Mid	voco Guangzhou Shifu · Guangdong Victory Hotel (≈ $95)

Panyu · Chimelong Families

Guangzhou · Hotels · Panyu · Chimelong
High	Chimelong Hotel · Chimelong Panda Hotel · inside the resort Copy to DiDi 长隆酒店

Budget chains everywhere

Hanting, Ji Hotel, Atour, Vienna and Orange Hotel have clean branches near most metro stations — search the area name on Trip.com.

Booklet page 34

Guangzhou 广州

05 · Guangzhou · Shopping

Electronics & phone markets

Guangzhou · Electronics
Market	What you find
Nanfang Dasha 南方大厦 Copy to DiDi 南方大厦国际电子数码城	1F phones & cameras · 2–3F accessories · 4F+ parts
New Asia 新亚洲 Copy to DiDi 新亚洲国际电子数码城	Biggest for phone accessories
Gangding computers 岗顶 Copy to DiDi 太平洋电脑城岗顶	Laptops, PC parts, monitors
Dashatou 大沙头 Copy to DiDi 大沙头二马路	Used phones, laptops, cameras, repairs
Shengxian Camera City 盛贤摄影器材城 Copy to DiDi 盛贤摄影器材城	New & used cameras, lenses, drones
Haiyin Electronics 海印电子市场 Copy to DiDi 海印电子市场	Chargers, earphones, power banks
Yide Road toys 一德路 Copy to DiDi 一德路玩具批发市场	Toys, RC cars, toy drones

Shenzhen is 30 minutes away

For the biggest choice of electronics and drones, take the train to Huaqiangbei (Part 06).

Booklet page 35

Guangzhou 广州

05 · Guangzhou · Shopping

Clothing markets & outlets

Guangzhou · Clothing wholesale
Market	Quality	Notes
Baima 白马服装城 Copy to DiDi 白马服装市场	High	Women's wear · next to the railway station
Shisanhang 十三行 Copy to DiDi 十三行新中国大厦	Mid–high	3F and up is better · small orders OK
Zhanxi · Liuhua 站西 · 流花 Copy to DiDi 站西服装批发市场	Mid	Export clothing, menswear
Zhongda Fabric Market 中大布匹市场 Copy to DiDi 中大布匹市场	—	Fabric for your own production

Wholesale markets open 6–9 am; many close in the afternoon. Ask 可以零售吗? to buy one piece.

Guangzhou · Outlets
Outlet	Level	Notes
Florentia Village 佛罗伦萨小镇 Copy to DiDi 佛罗伦萨小镇广佛	Luxury	Prada, Gucci, Armani · Nanhai, Foshan · tax refund
Wanguo Outlets 万国奥特莱斯 Copy to DiDi 万国奥特莱斯	Mid	Sportswear · 40 Qianjin Rd
Haiyin Youyicheng 海印又一城 Copy to DiDi 海印又一城	Mid	Panyu

Booklet page 36

Guangzhou 广州

05 · Guangzhou · Shopping

Building, finishing & hotel supplies

Guangzhou · Building & finishing
Market	What you find
Yuejing Hardware & Electrical 粤景五金交电 Copy to DiDi 粤景五金交电批发市场	Cables, switches, electrical supplies · 83 Nanzhou Rd
Dade Road 大德路 Copy to DiDi 大德路五金	Hardware & power-tools street
Feima Decoration Centre 飞马装饰总汇 Copy to DiDi 飞马装饰总汇	Kitchens, bathrooms, tiles, hardware, lighting
Yibao Decoration City 亿宝装饰材料城 Copy to DiDi 亿宝装饰材料城	Plumbing & electrical, doors, flooring
Tianying Jianbohui 天盈建博汇 Copy to DiDi 天盈建博汇	100,000 m² of building materials + lighting hall
Jisheng Weibang 吉盛伟邦 Copy to DiDi 吉盛伟邦番禺	Furniture & home · Panyu

Guangzhou · Hotel supplies
Market	What you find
Nantian Hotel Supplies Market 南天国际酒店用品 Copy to DiDi 南天国际酒店用品批发市场	1,600+ shops: amenities, linen, kitchen, hotel furniture · Haizhu

Factory towns are 1–3 hours away

Tiles, furniture, lighting, faucets and stone come from nearby towns — see Part 10 for the map.

Booklet page 37

Guangzhou 广州

05 · Guangzhou

Malls & sights

Malls

Taikoo Hui 太古汇

Luxury · Hermès, LV, Chanel · Tianhe Rd
Copy to DiDi 太古汇

Parc Central · IGC · K11

Luxury & design · Tianhe / Zhujiang New Town
Copy to DiDi 天环广场

Grandview Mall 正佳广场

Mid-range · aquarium & ice rink
Copy to DiDi 正佳广场

TeeMall 天河城

Mid-range · Zara, Uniqlo · Tianhe Rd
Copy to DiDi 天河城

Top sights

Canton Tower 广州塔

City views; Pearl River night cruise nearby.
Copy to DiDi 广州塔

Huaisheng Mosque 怀圣寺

One of the world's oldest mosques.
Copy to DiDi 怀圣寺

Chen Clan Hall 陈家祠

Carved Lingnan architecture.
Copy to DiDi 陈家祠

Shamian Island 沙面

Colonial streets by the river.
Copy to DiDi 沙面

Beijing Road & Shangxiajiu

Pedestrian shopping streets.
Copy to DiDi 北京路步行街

Baiyun Mountain 白云山

Cable car and city views.
Copy to DiDi 白云山

Booklet page 38

Guangzhou 广州

05 · Guangzhou · Fine dining

Michelin-star restaurants

Michelin stars mark the best cooking in each city. Book 1–4 weeks ahead on the restaurant's WeChat or by phone (your hotel concierge can help).

Guangzhou · Michelin Guide 2026
Stars	Restaurant	Cuisine / notes
✿✿	Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine Copy to DiDi 御宝轩	Cantonese
✿✿	Jiang by Chef Fei Copy to DiDi 江	Cantonese · Mandarin Oriental
✿✿	Taian Table Copy to DiDi 泰安门	Innovative
✿	Bingsheng Mansion Copy to DiDi 炳胜公馆	Cantonese · one of 17 one-star restaurants

Guangzhou in the guide

No three-star restaurant yet; 20 starred restaurants in total (2026).

Halal note

Michelin-starred restaurants in China are not halal-certified and most serve pork and alcohol. Tell them when booking that you need no pork, no alcohol in cooking, and choose seafood or vegetarian dishes — or pick the halal-listed places shown.

Booklet page 39

Guangzhou 广州

05 · Guangzhou

Theme parks & family

The Chimelong resort in Panyu has five parks — plan one park per day.

Chimelong Safari Park 长隆野生动物世界

Pandas, koalas, drive-through safari — best for families.
Copy to DiDi 长隆野生动物世界

Chimelong Paradise 长隆欢乐世界

Roller coasters and thrill rides.
Copy to DiDi 长隆欢乐世界

Chimelong Water Park 长隆水上乐园

Open in summer.
Copy to DiDi 长隆水上乐园

International Circus 长隆国际大马戏

Evening show; book ahead.
Copy to DiDi 长隆国际大马戏

Chimelong Ocean Kingdom 长隆海洋王国

Huge aquarium park in Zhuhai, ~2 hours.
Copy to DiDi 珠海长隆海洋王国

Sunac Snow World 融创雪世界

Indoor skiing · Huadu.

Tickets

Buy online on Trip.com to skip the queue; bring your passport.

Booklet page 40

深圳

PART 06

Shenzhen

China's technology city, 30 minutes from Guangzhou by train — home of Huaqiangbei, the world's biggest electronics market, plus beaches and theme parks.

Huaqiangbei electronicsRead
Shopping, sights & parksRead
Michelin-star restaurantsRead
Where to stayRead

Booklet page 41

Shenzhen 深圳

06 · Shenzhen · Huaqiangbei 华强北

Electronics & phones

Shenzhen · Huaqiangbei · Metro Huaqiang Rd
Market	Best for
Huaqiang Electronic World 华强电子世界 Copy to DiDi 华强电子世界	Drones (DJI dealers), action cameras, smartwatches — easiest first stop
SEG Electronics Market 赛格电子市场 Copy to DiDi 赛格电子市场	Components, chips, computer parts
Yuanwang Digital Mall 远望数码商城 Copy to DiDi 远望数码商城	New phones wholesale (3F) and accessories
SEG Communication Market 赛格通讯市场 Copy to DiDi 赛格通讯市场	Phone accessories wholesale

Booklet page 42

Shenzhen 深圳

06 · Shenzhen · Huaqiangbei

Phones, parts & used

Shenzhen · Huaqiangbei
Market	Best for
Longsheng Accessories 龙胜配件城 Copy to DiDi 龙胜配件城	Cases, cables · screens & flex cables
Feiyang Times 飞扬时代 Copy to DiDi 飞扬时代大厦	Used & refurbished iPhones
Tongtiandi 通天地通讯市场 Copy to DiDi 通天地通讯市场	Used phones · screens, chips, parts
Pacific Security Market 太平洋安防市场 Copy to DiDi 太平洋安防市场	CCTV, security cameras, smart home

Check before you pay

Test every device and ask for the international version 国际版 if you need Arabic/English software.

Opening hours

Most malls open about 9:30–18:00; arrive in the morning, when sellers have time to talk.

Booklet page 43

Shenzhen 深圳

06 · Shenzhen

Shopping, sights & parks

Shenzhen · Shopping
Place	Notes
MixC 万象城 Copy to DiDi 深圳万象城	Luxury mall · Luohu
Nanyou clothing 南油服装批发 Wholesale Copy to DiDi 南油服装批发市场	China's top high-end women's wear wholesale · buildings 110 & 111
Shanshan Outlets 杉杉奥特莱斯 Copy to DiDi 杉杉奥特莱斯松岗	Luxury & mid outlet · Bao'an
South China City 华南城 Copy to DiDi 华南城	Hotel supplies, building materials · Pinghu

Ping An Finance Centre 平安金融中心

Viewing deck on the 116th floor.
Copy to DiDi 平安金融中心

Window of the World 世界之窗

World landmarks in miniature · OCT.
Copy to DiDi 世界之窗

Happy Valley 欢乐谷

Thrill rides · OCT.
Copy to DiDi 深圳欢乐谷

Shenzhen Bay Park 深圳湾公园

15 km seaside walk.
Copy to DiDi 深圳湾公园

Booklet page 44

Shenzhen 深圳

06 · Shenzhen · Fine dining

Michelin-star restaurants

Michelin stars mark the best cooking in each city. Book 1–4 weeks ahead on the restaurant's WeChat or by phone (your hotel concierge can help).

Shenzhen · Michelin Guide 2026
Stars	Restaurant	Cuisine / notes
✿✿	The Bay by Chef Fei	Cantonese & Chaozhou
✿✿	Yun Jing	Contemporary Cantonese, city & sea views
✿	Xin Rong Ji Copy to DiDi 新荣记	Taizhou seafood
✿	Chao Shang Chao Copy to DiDi 潮上潮	Chaozhou
✿	Ensue · Fumée · Opus 388	Modern / European

Shenzhen in the guide

Shenzhen joined the Michelin Guide in 2026 with 7 starred restaurants.

Halal note

Booklet page 45

Shenzhen 深圳

06 · Shenzhen

Where to stay

Futian · Huaqiangbei Best for electronics

Shenzhen · Hotels · Futian · Huaqiangbei
High	Four Seasons Copy to DiDi 深圳四季酒店
High	Shangri-La Futian Copy to DiDi 深圳福田香格里拉大酒店
High	The Ritz-Carlton · Park Hyatt Copy to DiDi 深圳丽思卡尔顿酒店
Mid	Hampton by Hilton Huaqiangbei · 60 Zhenhua Rd · walk to the markets
Mid	Novotel Futian · Atour Huaqiangbei · Meyo+
Budget	Holiday Inn Express Futian Center · Vienna Hotel · Hanting Zhenxing Rd

Luohu MixC · HK border

Shenzhen · Hotels · Luohu
High	Grand Hyatt · connected to MixC Copy to DiDi 深圳君悦酒店
High	St. Regis (KK100) Copy to DiDi 深圳瑞吉酒店

OCT · Shekou Theme parks · sea

Shenzhen · Hotels · OCT · Shekou
High	InterContinental · next to Window of the World Copy to DiDi 深圳华侨城洲际大酒店
High	Hilton Shekou Nanhai · ferries to HK Copy to DiDi 深圳蛇口希尔顿南海酒店

Booklet page 46

上海

PART 07

Shanghai

China's biggest city — the Bund, the Lujiazui skyline, Shanghai Disneyland, and one hour by train from Yiwu, the world's biggest small-goods market.

Halal restaurantsRead
Markets & shoppingRead
Sights & theme parksRead
Michelin-star restaurantsRead
Where to stayRead

Booklet page 47

Shanghai 上海

07 · Shanghai

Halal restaurants

Ratings: Tripadvisor (TA) halal list · November 2026

Efes Turkish & Mediterranean

Turkish

4.7TA · 1,223

Tajine Moroccan Restaurant

Moroccan

4.6TA · 665

Tandoor Indian Restaurant

Indian

4.7TA · 68

Red Salt

Indian & Pakistani

4.9TA · 29

Kapya Turkish Restaurant

Turkish

5.0TA · 26

Yershari 耶里夏丽

Xinjiang · several branches

Copy to DiDi 耶里夏丽

4.4TA · 183

Pasha Turkish Restaurant

Turkish

4.3TA · 153

Hong Chang Xing 洪长兴

Lamb hotpot since 1891 · 419 Nanjing East Rd

Copy to DiDi 洪长兴南京东路

Xiaotaoyuan Muslim Restaurant 小桃园

Next to the main mosque · beef noodles, mutton

Copy to DiDi 小桃园清真寺

Halal is harder to find here

Shanghai has fewer halal places than other cities — save these in Amap before you go out.

Booklet page 48

Shanghai 上海

07 · Shanghai · Shopping

Markets & shopping

Shanghai · Markets
Market	What you find
Qipu Road 七浦路 Wholesale Copy to DiDi 七浦路服装批发市场	Shanghai's biggest clothing wholesale market · busiest 6–10 am
South Bund Fabric Market 南外滩轻纺面料市场 Copy to DiDi 南外滩轻纺面料市场	Fabric & tailors — a suit in 3–7 days · 399 Lujiabang Rd
AP Plaza 亚太新阳 Copy to DiDi 亚太新阳服饰礼品市场	Souvenirs, bags — most “brands” are replicas

Booklet page 49

Shanghai 上海

07 · Shanghai · Shopping

Malls & outlets

Shanghai · Malls & outlets
Place	Level	Notes
IFC Mall 国金中心 Copy to DiDi 上海国金中心商场	Luxury	Lujiazui
Plaza 66 · HKRI Taikoo Hui 恒隆广场 · 兴业太古汇 Copy to DiDi 恒隆广场	Luxury	Jing'an · Nanjing West Rd
Nanjing Road 南京路步行街 Copy to DiDi 南京路步行街	Mid	Famous shopping street
Red Star Macalline · Easyhome 红星美凯龙 · 居然之家 Copy to DiDi 红星美凯龙	Home	Furniture, tiles, bathrooms, lighting
Shanghai Village 上海奕欧来购物村 Copy to DiDi 上海奕欧来购物村	Outlet	Luxury outlet next to Disneyland
Florentia Village Shanghai 上海佛罗伦萨小镇 Copy to DiDi 上海佛罗伦萨小镇	Outlet	Luxury & mid outlet

Booklet page 50

Shanghai 上海

07 · Shanghai

Sights & theme parks

The Bund 外滩

Riverside walk with the skyline — best at night.
Copy to DiDi 外滩

Shanghai Tower 上海中心大厦

China's tallest building; observation deck.
Copy to DiDi 上海中心大厦

Yu Garden 豫园

Classical garden and old bazaar.
Copy to DiDi 豫园

Xiaotaoyuan Mosque 小桃园清真寺

Shanghai's main mosque.
Copy to DiDi 小桃园清真寺

Zhujiajiao water town 朱家角

Canals and bridges, 1 hour west.
Copy to DiDi 朱家角古镇

Shanghai Disneyland 上海迪士尼乐园

Full day; book tickets online.
Copy to DiDi 上海迪士尼乐园

Haichang Ocean Park 海昌海洋公园

Marine park with shows.
Copy to DiDi 上海海昌海洋公园

Happy Valley Shanghai 上海欢乐谷

Thrill rides.
Copy to DiDi 上海欢乐谷

Booklet page 51

Shanghai 上海

07 · Shanghai · Fine dining

Michelin-star restaurants

Michelin stars mark the best cooking in each city. Book 1–4 weeks ahead on the restaurant's WeChat or by phone (your hotel concierge can help).

Shanghai · Michelin Guide 2026
Stars	Restaurant	Cuisine / notes
✿✿✿	Taian Table Copy to DiDi 泰安门	Innovative · Shanghai's only three-star
✿✿	Fu He Hui Copy to DiDi 福和慧	Vegetarian · no meat
✿✿	T'ang Court Copy to DiDi 唐阁	Cantonese · The Langham
✿✿	Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Copy to DiDi 御宝轩	Cantonese
✿✿	Canton 8 · Bao Li Xuan · Ji Pin Court Copy to DiDi 喜粤8号	Cantonese
✿✿	The House of Rong · Amazing Chinese Cuisine Copy to DiDi 荣府宴	Chinese
✿✿	8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana · Da Vittorio	Italian
✿✿	102 House · Tou Zao	Chinese

Meat-free option

Fu He Hui is fully vegetarian — a good choice if you want fine dining without meat concerns (ask about alcohol in sauces).

Halal note

Booklet page 52

Shanghai 上海

07 · Shanghai

Where to stay

The Bund · People's Square Best for first visits

Shanghai · Hotels · The Bund · People's Square
High	The Peninsula Shanghai · Fairmont Peace Hotel (historic) Copy to DiDi 上海半岛酒店
High	W Shanghai – The Bund Copy to DiDi 上海外滩W酒店
Mid	Hotel Indigo on the Bund · Central Hotel Shanghai Copy to DiDi 上海外滩英迪格酒店
Budget	Campanile Bund · Hanting / Ji Hotel near Nanjing Rd

Lujiazui (Pudong) Skyline · business

Shanghai · Hotels · Lujiazui (Pudong)
High	Park Hyatt · Ritz-Carlton Pudong · Pudong Shangri-La Copy to DiDi 浦东香格里拉大酒店

Jing'an Shopping · walkable

Shanghai · Hotels · Jing'an
High	Bulgari Hotel Shanghai Copy to DiDi 上海宝格丽酒店
Mid	Hotel Indigo Jing'an · Holiday Inn Express

Booklet page 53

北京

PART 08

Beijing

The capital — the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, world-class malls, and Niujie, a historic Muslim quarter full of halal food.

Halal restaurantsRead
Shopping & marketsRead
Sights & theme parksRead
Michelin-star restaurantsRead
Where to stayRead

Booklet page 54

Beijing 北京

08 · Beijing

Halal restaurants

Ratings: Tripadvisor (TA) · November 2026

Turkish Feast, Wangfujing

Turkish

4.9TA · 31

Punjabi Indian Restaurant

Indian · Chaoyang Park Rd

4.4TA · 142

Jubaoyuan 聚宝源

Copper-pot lamb hotpot · 5-2 Niujie Xili · go early

Copy to DiDi 聚宝源牛街

4.3TA · 24

Niujie Manhengji 满恒记 Michelin Bib

Halal hotpot · Ping'anli West St

Copy to DiDi 牛街清真满恒记

Qingzhen Tulufan 吐鲁番餐厅

Uyghur · Niujie

Copy to DiDi 吐鲁番餐厅

4.2TA · 11

Crescent Moon 弯弯月亮

Uyghur · 16 Dongsi Liutiao

Copy to DiDi 新疆弯弯月亮维吾尔餐厅

4.0TA · 114

Hong Bin Lou 鸿宾楼

Hui banquet since 1853 · 11 Zhanlanguan Rd

Copy to DiDi 鸿宾楼展览馆路

4.0TA · 6

Donglaishun 东来顺

Mutton hotpot · Wangfujing APM 5/F

Copy to DiDi 东来顺王府井

3.8TA · 171

Kaorouji 烤肉季

Barbecued lamb · Qianhai (Shichahai)

Copy to DiDi 烤肉季前海

Niujie — Beijing's Muslim quarter

Halal snacks, a halal supermarket and the Niujie Mosque on one street. Copy to DiDi 牛街

Booklet page 55

Beijing 北京

08 · Beijing · Shopping

Shopping & markets

Beijing · Malls
Place	Level	Area
SKP / SKP-S Copy to DiDi 北京SKP	Luxury	Dawanglu
China World Mall 国贸商城 Copy to DiDi 国贸商城	Luxury	Guomao CBD
WF Central 王府中環 Copy to DiDi 王府中環	Luxury	Wangfujing
Taikoo Li Sanlitun 三里屯太古里 Copy to DiDi 三里屯太古里	Luxury · trendy	Sanlitun

Tax refund

Big malls offer instant VAT refund for foreign visitors — ask for Tax Free 离境退税 and show your passport.

Booklet page 56

Beijing 北京

08 · Beijing · Shopping

Markets & outlets

Beijing · Markets & outlets
Market	Notes
Wukesong Camera City 五棵松摄影器材城 Copy to DiDi 五棵松摄影器材城	Cameras, many used-camera shops · Line 1
Kemao Electronics 科贸电子城 Copy to DiDi 科贸电子城	Used laptops, repairs · Zhongguancun
Muxiyuan Fangshitong 木樨园方仕通 Copy to DiDi 方仕通	Phones & accessories wholesale
Easyhome · Red Star Macalline 居然之家 · 红星美凯龙 Copy to DiDi 居然之家	Furniture & building materials (many branches)
Florentia Village 佛罗伦萨小镇 Copy to DiDi 京津佛罗伦萨小镇	Luxury outlet · Wuqing, Tianjin · 30 min by train
Scitech · Yansha Outlets 赛特奥莱 · 燕莎奥莱 Copy to DiDi 赛特奥莱	Luxury & mid outlets · Chaoyang

Beijing's old wholesale clothing markets closed; traders moved to Tianjin and Hebei (see the map in Part 10).

Booklet page 57

Beijing 北京

08 · Beijing

Sights & theme parks

Forbidden City 故宫

Book online in advance with your passport.
Copy to DiDi 故宫博物院

Great Wall · Mutianyu 长城

The best section; cable car up.
Copy to DiDi 慕田峪长城

Temple of Heaven 天坛

Ming temple and park.
Copy to DiDi 天坛公园

Summer Palace 颐和园

Lake, gardens, boats.
Copy to DiDi 颐和园

Niujie Mosque 牛街礼拜寺

Beijing's oldest mosque.
Copy to DiDi 牛街礼拜寺

Universal Beijing 环球度假区

Harry Potter, Kung Fu Panda.
Copy to DiDi 北京环球度假区

Booklet page 58

Beijing 北京

08 · Beijing · Fine dining

Michelin-star restaurants

Michelin stars mark the best cooking in each city. Book 1–4 weeks ahead on the restaurant's WeChat or by phone (your hotel concierge can help).

Beijing · Michelin Guide 2026
Stars	Restaurant	Cuisine / notes
✿✿✿	Xin Rong Ji Copy to DiDi 新荣记	Taizhou seafood
✿✿✿	Chao Shang Chao Copy to DiDi 潮上潮	Chaozhou
✿✿	King's Joy Copy to DiDi 京兆尹	Vegetarian · near the Lama Temple
✿✿	Lamdre	Vegetarian
✿✿	Jingji · Lu Shang Lu · Shanghai Cuisine · Blackswan	Chinese / innovative
Bib	Niujie Halal Manhengji 满恒记 Halal Copy to DiDi 牛街清真满恒记	Bib Gourmand — Michelin-listed halal hotpot

Halal & Michelin

Michelin marks a few Beijing Bib Gourmand places as halal — Niujie Halal Manhengji is the best known. King's Joy and Lamdre are fully vegetarian.

Halal note

Booklet page 59

Beijing 北京

08 · Beijing

Where to stay

Wangfujing · Qianmen Best for sightseeing

Beijing · Hotels · Wangfujing · Qianmen
High	The Peninsula Beijing Copy to DiDi 北京王府半岛酒店
High	Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing · in WF Central Copy to DiDi 北京王府井文华东方酒店
High	Grand Hyatt · Oriental Plaza · Waldorf Astoria Copy to DiDi 北京东方君悦大酒店
Mid	Novotel Xinqiao · walk to the Forbidden City Copy to DiDi 北京新侨诺富特饭店
Mid	Park Plaza Wangfujing · Holiday Inn Wangfujing · Atour Wangfujing
Budget	Hanting Wangfujing · 365 Inn Qianmen (hostel)

Guomao CBD · Sanlitun Malls · dining

Beijing · Hotels · Guomao CBD · Sanlitun
High	China World Hotel · in the mall Copy to DiDi 中国大饭店
High	Park Hyatt · Rosewood Copy to DiDi 北京瑰丽酒店
High	The Opposite House · Taikoo Li Copy to DiDi 北京瑜舍
Mid	Courtyard by Marriott · Novotel · ¥700–1,100

Near Niujie

Stay near Xuanwumen or Caishikou metro, or in Qianmen, then take a short taxi to Niujie.

Booklet page 60

香港

PART 09

Hong Kong

No sales tax, genuine brands, easy card payments and harbour views — with a mosque and halal food right on Nathan Road.

Halal restaurantsRead
Shopping & outletsRead
Sights & theme parksRead
Michelin-star restaurantsRead
Where to stayRead

Booklet page 61

Hong Kong 香港

09 · Hong Kong

Halal restaurants

Ratings: Tripadvisor (TA) · November 2026

Islamic Centre Canteen

Halal dim sum · 5/F, 40 Oi Kwan Rd, Wan Chai

4.3TA · 289

Bushra

Lebanese · 66 Mody Rd, TST

4.9TA · 310

Chutney Tandoor House

Indian · Central

4.9TA · 397

Maison du Mezze

Lebanese · Tung Chung

4.9TA · 155

Moti Palace

Indian · Chungking Mansions, TST

4.7TA · 101

Jo Jo Indian Cuisine

Indian · Lockhart Rd, Wan Chai

4.6TA · 718

Wai Kee Duck Rice

Halal roast duck · Bowrington Rd, Wan Chai

4.4TA · 74

Islam Food

HK-style halal · Kowloon City

4.1TA · 190

Halal Western food

Fog Antipasto Express (Italian, TST) · Pasteako (pasta & steak, Central) · Crispi Bun · Cheeky Buns (burgers)

Check the certificate

Some places are “halal-friendly” and serve alcohol — see the Islamic Community Fund's certified list.

Booklet page 62

Hong Kong 香港

09 · Hong Kong · Shopping

Shopping & outlets

Hong Kong · Malls
Mall	Level	Area
Harbour City — 700+ shops	Luxury	TST
The Landmark · IFC · Pacific Place	Luxury	Central
K11 Musea · Elements	Luxury	TST
Times Square · Hysan Place	Mid–luxury	Causeway Bay

Hong Kong · Electronics & phones
Place	Best for
Golden Computer Centre, Sham Shui Po	PC parts
Apliu Street · Exit A2	Used phones, gadgets
Sin Tat Plaza, 83 Argyle St	New & used phones, repairs
Sai Yeung Choi St South	Camera shops · Sim City (used)
DJI / Hasselblad Store, 129 Nathan Rd	Official drones

Hong Kong · Outlets
Outlet	Notes
Citygate Outlets, Tung Chung	Largest · 150+ brands, 30–70% off
Florentia Village, Kwai Chung	Luxury outlet
Horizon Plaza, Ap Lei Chau	Lane Crawford Warehouse · furniture

Booklet page 63

Hong Kong 香港

09 · Hong Kong

Sights & theme parks

Victoria Peak

Peak Tram and the famous skyline view.

Star Ferry

Cross the harbour for a few dollars.

Symphony of Lights

8 pm every night from the TST promenade.

Ngong Ping 360

Cable car to the Big Buddha.

Kowloon Mosque

105 Nathan Rd, TST

Hong Kong Disneyland

Includes World of Frozen.

Ocean Park

Pandas, aquarium, rides, cable car.

Water World

Water park at Ocean Park.

Booklet page 64

Hong Kong 香港

09 · Hong Kong · Fine dining

Michelin-star restaurants

Michelin stars mark the best cooking in each city. Book 1–4 weeks ahead on the restaurant's WeChat or by phone (your hotel concierge can help).

Hong Kong · Michelin Guide 2026
Stars	Restaurant	Cuisine / notes
✿✿✿	T'ang Court	Cantonese · The Langham
✿✿✿	Forum	Cantonese · abalone
✿✿✿	8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana	Italian
✿✿✿	Caprice	French · Four Seasons
✿✿✿	Amber	French · The Landmark Mandarin Oriental
✿✿✿	Ta Vie	Innovative French-Japanese
✿✿✿	Sushi Shikon	Sushi

Hong Kong & Macau

Seven three-star restaurants in Hong Kong (2026) — more than any other Chinese city. Macau adds Robuchon au Dôme and Jade Dragon.

Halal note

Booklet page 65

Hong Kong 香港

09 · Hong Kong

Where to stay

Tsim Sha Tsui Mosque & halal food

Hong Kong · Hotels · Tsim Sha Tsui
High	The Peninsula · Rosewood (K11) · Regent
High	Marco Polo (Harbour City) · The Langham
Mid	The Salisbury – YMCA · next to the Peninsula, best value
Mid	Hotel ICON
Budget	Hop Inn

Central · Admiralty IFC · Pacific Place

Hong Kong · Hotels · Central · Admiralty
High	Four Seasons (IFC) · Island Shangri-La · Conrad
High	Landmark Mandarin Oriental · Mandarin Oriental
Mid	Ibis Central & Sheung Wan

Causeway Bay · Wan Chai Shopping

Hong Kong · Hotels · Causeway Bay · Wan Chai
Mid	Holiday Inn Express Causeway Bay · The Hari · The Fleming
Budget	Charterhouse · Burlington Hotel · Mini Hotel Causeway Bay

Mong Kok Electronics

Hong Kong · Hotels · Mong Kok
High	Cordis · connected to Langham Place
Mid	Dorsett Mongkok

Booklet page 66

产业

PART 10

Trade cities
& maps

Around each big city are towns that make most of the world's furniture, tiles, lighting, clothing and small goods. These maps show what each one is known for.

Around Guangzhou (map)Read
Furniture, stone & tilesRead
Plumbing, lighting & finishingRead
Hotel supplies, clothing & toysRead
Around Shanghai (map)Read
Around Beijing (map)Read
Where to stayRead

Booklet page 67

Trade cities 产业城市

10 · Trade cities

What the cities around Guangzhou make

Arrows show each city's real direction; bars show travel time by train or car.

Trade cities · Around Guangzhou
City	Known for	Copy to DiDi / Amap
Foshan	Furniture (Lecong), tiles, aluminium, sanitary ware	Copy to DiDi 乐从家具城
Dongguan	Women's & kids' clothing (Humen), furniture (Houjie)	Copy to DiDi 虎门服装城
Zhongshan	Lighting capital (Guzhen)	Copy to DiDi 古镇灯饰城
Kaiping	Faucets & bathroom fittings (Shuikou)	Copy to DiDi 开平水口
Yunfu	Stone: marble, quartz, tabletops	Copy to DiDi 云浮石材
Chaozhou · Shantou	Ceramic toilets, stainless steel, toys (Chenghai)	Copy to DiDi 澄海玩具

Booklet page 68

Trade cities 产业城市

10 · Trade cities

Furniture, stone & tiles

Trade cities · Furniture
Town	Time	Markets
Lecong, Foshan 乐从 Copy to DiDi 乐从国际家私城	~1 h	Lecong Furnishing City, Louvre 罗浮宫, Sunlink 顺联 — the world's biggest furniture market · plan 3–5 days
Longjiang, Foshan 龙江 Copy to DiDi 龙江家具	~1 h	Factory town — sofas, bedrooms, factory prices
Houjie, Dongguan 厚街 Copy to DiDi 厚街名家具	1–1.5 h	Higher-end and export furniture

Trade cities · Stone & tiles
Town	Time	Notes
Yunfu 云浮 Copy to DiDi 云浮石材	1.5–2 h	China's stone capital — marble, quartz, tabletops
China Ceramics City, Foshan 中国陶瓷城 Copy to DiDi 中国陶瓷城	~45 min	China's biggest tile market · Nanzhuang showrooms

Showroom or factory?

Many Lecong showrooms are traders. Ask to visit the factory before a big order (see Part 11).

Booklet page 69

Trade cities 产业城市

10 · Trade cities

Plumbing, lighting & finishing

Trade cities · Plumbing & bathrooms
Place	Time	Notes
Shuikou, Kaiping 开平水口 Copy to DiDi 开平水口水暖城	1.5–2 h	China's faucet capital
Casa Sanitary Ware Mall, Foshan	~45 min	Complete bathrooms
Fengxi, Chaozhou 潮州枫溪 Copy to DiDi 枫溪陶瓷	2.5–3 h	Ceramic toilets and basins

Trade cities · Lighting & finishing
Place	Time	Notes
Guzhen, Zhongshan 中山古镇 Copy to DiDi 古镇灯饰城	~1.5 h	China's lighting capital — chandeliers, LED, outdoor
Fengchi, Dali 大沥凤池 Copy to DiDi 凤池建材	~45 min	Aluminium profiles, doors & windows, hardware
Huayi Decoration Market, Foshan 华艺装饰 Copy to DiDi 华艺国际装饰材料市场	~45 min	Panels, mouldings, decorative materials

In Guangzhou itself

Electrical, hardware and decoration markets in the city are listed in Part 05 (Building & hotel supplies).

Booklet page 70

Trade cities 产业城市

10 · Trade cities

Hotel supplies, clothing & toys

Trade cities · Hotel & kitchen supplies
Place	Time	Notes
Nantian Hotel Supplies 南天国际酒店用品 Copy to DiDi 南天国际酒店用品批发市场	Guangzhou	1,600+ shops · amenities, linen, kitchen, furniture
South China City 华南城 Copy to DiDi 深圳华南城	Shenzhen	Tableware, linen, hotel furniture
Caitang, Chaozhou 彩塘 Copy to DiDi 彩塘不锈钢	2.5–3 h	Stainless steel kitchenware
Yangjiang 阳江 Copy to DiDi 阳江刀具	~2.5 h	Knives, kitchen tools

Trade cities · Clothing & toy towns
Town	Time	Specialty
Humen, Dongguan 虎门 Copy to DiDi 虎门富民服装城	1–1.5 h	Women's & kids' wear, small orders
Xintang, Zengcheng 新塘 Copy to DiDi 新塘牛仔城	~1 h	Jeans capital
Shaxi, Zhongshan 沙溪 Copy to DiDi 沙溪服装城	~1.5 h	Men's casual wear
Chenghai, Shantou 澄海 Copy to DiDi 澄海玩具城	2.5–3 h	Toy capital — RC toys, toy drones

Booklet page 71

Shanghai 上海

10 · Trade cities

What the cities around Shanghai make

Shanghai · Around Shanghai
City	Market
Yiwu	Yiwu International Trade City — the world's biggest small-goods market Copy to DiDi 义乌国际商贸城
Keqiao	China Textile City — fabric Copy to DiDi 柯桥中国轻纺城
Hangzhou	Sijiqing clothing market Copy to DiDi 四季青服装市场
Suzhou	Huqiu wedding dress city · silk Copy to DiDi 虎丘婚纱城
Danyang	Eyeglasses & lenses city Copy to DiDi 丹阳眼镜城
Changshu	Changshu Garment City Copy to DiDi 常熟服装城

Booklet page 72

Beijing 北京

10 · Trade cities

What the cities around Beijing make

Beijing · Around Beijing
City	Market	Copy to DiDi / Amap
Tianjin	Wanglanzhuang International Trade City — 3,000+ clothing shops	Copy to DiDi 王兰庄国际商贸城
Yongqing, Langfang	Yunshang Town — clothing wholesale	Copy to DiDi 永清云裳小镇
Wuqing, Tianjin	Florentia Village luxury outlet	Copy to DiDi 京津佛罗伦萨小镇
Baigou, Hebei	Bags & luggage market	Copy to DiDi 白沟箱包市场

Booklet page 73

Trade cities 产业城市

10 · Trade cities

Where to stay

Most trade towns are an easy day trip from Guangzhou or Shanghai. Stay over for Lecong, Chaozhou or Yiwu.

Lecong, Foshan Furniture

Trade cities · Hotels · Lecong, Foshan
High	Sofitel Foshan Shunde · connected to the Louvre furniture centre Copy to DiDi 佛山顺德索菲特酒店
Mid	Vienna Hotel Lecong Furniture City · Park Lane Hotel · Fortuna Hotel
Budget	Aishang Hotel · 600 m from the market

Foshan city Tiles · outlet

Trade cities · Hotels · Foshan city
High	InterContinental Foshan · Shangri-La Foshan Copy to DiDi 佛山香格里拉大酒店

Chaozhou Sanitary · stainless

Trade cities · Hotels · Chaozhou
High	Crowne Plaza Chaozhou Riverside · Jiangnan House
Mid	East Sea Hotel · historic, in the old town

A driver for factory visits

Najla can arrange a driver and interpreter for day trips from Guangzhou. WhatsApp +966 56 125 7814.

Booklet page 74

采购

PART 11

Buying &
shipping

How Chinese markets and factories work — and how to get your goods home to Saudi Arabia.

Market shop or factory?Read
Buying step by stepRead
Shipping & customsRead

Booklet page 75

11 · Buying & shipping

Buy from a market shop, or order from a factory?

There are two ways to buy in China. Choose by how much you need and whether you want your own brand.

Market shop

You buyReady-made goods from a stall, often the same day

Minimum quantityLow — a few pieces to a few hundred

PriceHigher (the seller is often a middleman)

Your logo / designUsually not possible

TimeTake it now or in a few days

Factory order

You orderGoods made for you, from samples

Minimum quantityHigher — hundreds to thousands

PriceLowest (direct from the maker)

Your logo / designYes — your brand, colours, packaging

TimeProduction 2–6 weeks + shipping

Choose the market if…

You are testing a product, need small quantities of many items, or want goods now.

Choose a factory if…

You sell in volume, want the lowest price, or want your own logo and packaging.

Market tips

Markets open early (6–9 am); many close mid-afternoon.
Many stalls are wholesale only — ask 可以零售吗?
Compare at least 3 stalls, and add sellers on WeChat.

Booklet page 76

11 · Buying & shipping

Buying step by step

ResearchChoose the right city and market with this guide and the maps in Part 10.
Visit and comparePhotograph products and price tags; add sellers on WeChat.
Ask the key questionsPrice per piece, minimum order, colours and sizes, production time, packaging.
Order samplesAlways before a big order.
NegotiatePrices drop with quantity — ask for the factory price.
Get a proforma invoice (PI)Product details, price, quantity, delivery date, packaging and payment terms in writing.
Pay a depositUsually 30%, the balance before shipping. Never 100% upfront to an unknown seller.
Check qualityInspect the goods before paying the balance.
ShipSee the next page.

An interpreter makes a big difference

Prices and terms are clearer in Chinese. Najla can arrange an interpreter and a driver for your market days.

Booklet page 77

11 · Buying & shipping

Shipping & customs

Sea · full container

Furniture, tiles, stone, large volumes · 2–6 weeks

Sea · shared container

Medium volumes · a little longer

Air freight

Light, valuable or urgent goods · 3–10 days

Courier

Samples, small parcels · 3–7 days

Times are approximate and depend on route and season.

Term	Meaning
EXW	You collect from the factory and handle everything.
FOB	Supplier delivers to the Chinese port; you pay the sea freight.
CIF	Supplier pays freight and insurance to your port.
DDP	Delivered to your door, duties paid — simplest for you.

Documents

Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or air waybill
HS code for each product — it decides the import duty
Saudi product conformity through SABER, and a certificate of origin
No fake brands — they are seized at customs

Shipping to Saudi Arabia

Tell Najla what you are shipping and where — our team agrees the details and costs with you. WhatsApp +966 56 125 7814.

Booklet page 78

12 · Plan your trip

Ready-made itineraries

5-day buying trip · Guangzhou

Day	Plan
1	Arrive · stay in Xiaobei · dinner at Bab Alyemen
2	Baima / Zhanxi clothing → Xidi phone markets
3	Foshan: Lecong furniture or China Ceramics City
4	Train to Shenzhen → Huaqiangbei electronics
5	Follow up with suppliers → fly home

7-day family trip · HK, Shenzhen, Guangzhou

Day	Plan
1	Hong Kong: TST, Kowloon Mosque, Symphony of Lights
2	Hong Kong Disneyland or Ocean Park
3	Victoria Peak, Star Ferry, Big Buddha
4	Shenzhen: Window of the World
5	Guangzhou: Chimelong Safari Park + Circus
6	Canton Tower, river cruise, Huaisheng Mosque
7	Taikoo Hui / TeeMall → fly home

Booklet page 79

12 · Plan your trip

More itineraries

Canton Fair week

Day	Plan
1	Register (passport + invitation) · stay in Pazhou
2	Fair halls — collect catalogues and WeChat contacts
3	Fair halls — shortlist suppliers
4	Factory visits in Foshan or Dongguan
5	Compare market prices, order samples

4-day Shanghai + Yiwu

Day	Plan
1	Shanghai: the Bund, Nanjing Road, Xiaotaoyuan Mosque
2	Early train to Yiwu → International Trade City
3	Yiwu market (second district) → train back
4	Lujiazui, Shanghai Tower → fly home

Let us arrange it

Najla coordinates flights, hotels, drivers and interpreters around your plan. WhatsApp +966 56 125 7814.

Booklet page 80

13 · Phrases & emergencies

Show this to the seller

English	Chinese	Say it
How much?	多少钱？	duō shao qián
Cheaper, please	便宜一点	pián yi yì diǎn
Is this halal?	这是清真的吗？	zhè shì qīng zhēn de ma
No pork, no lard, no alcohol	不要猪肉，不要猪油，不要酒	bú yào zhū ròu, zhū yóu, jiǔ
Can I buy just one?	可以零售吗？	kě yǐ líng shòu ma
Minimum order?	起订量是多少？	qǐ dìng liàng shì duō shao
Do you have samples?	有样品吗？	yǒu yàng pǐn ma
Factory price, please	可以给工厂价吗？	gěi gōng chǎng jià ma
Add my WeChat	加个微信吧	jiā ge wēi xìn ba
Can I pay with Alipay?	可以用支付宝吗？	yòng zhī fù bǎo ma
Take me here	请带我去这里	qǐng dài wǒ qù zhè lǐ
Where is the mosque?	清真寺在哪里？	qīng zhēn sì zài nǎ lǐ
Where is the toilet?	洗手间在哪里？	xǐ shǒu jiān zài nǎ lǐ
Thank you	谢谢	xiè xie

	Mainland China	Hong Kong
Police	110	999
Ambulance	120	999
Fire	119	999

Booklet page 81

Credits

Photos & sources

City photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under their Creative Commons licences:

Photo	Author	Licence
guangzhou	William Alen	CC BY 3.0
shenzhen	Charlie fong	CC BY-SA 4.0
shanghai	King of Hearts	CC BY-SA 4.0
beijing	User:kallgan	CC BY-SA 3.0
hongkong	Wilfredor	CC0
halal_sign	Alpha	CC BY-SA 2.0
huaqiangbei	Mx. Granger	CC0
train	N509FZ	CC BY-SA 4.0
metro	Thyristorchopper	CC BY-SA 3.0
greatwall	Velatrix	CC0
huaisheng	Rc1959	CC BY-SA 4.0
cantonfair	Tim Wu	CC BY-SA 4.0

Other photos from Unsplash and Pixabay (free licences): Andy Li, Sabhyata Sahu, Kit, Jessica Hearn, 五玄土 ORIENTO, wang xuesong, viarami, jonathanvalencia5, 直树桑. App icons and screenshots are from the official App Store listings of each app and belong to their owners. Bab Alyemen photo, logo and QR code belong to the restaurant. Ratings: Tripadvisor, Zabihah, InstaHop. Michelin selections: MICHELIN Guide 2026 editions.

Disclaimer

Information was gathered in November 2026 and may change. Najla Residence is not responsible for third-party businesses listed in this guide. Always confirm visa rules with the official embassy.

Booklet page 82

China Travel & Shipping

Your Guangzhou trip,
arranged with you.

Flights, hotels, drivers, interpreters and shipping to Saudi Arabia — coordinated through our partner office in Guangzhou.

Before you travelFlight tickets and hotel reservations.

DriversTransport for your journeys in Guangzhou.

InterpretersHelp to communicate at markets and meetings.

Shipping to Saudi ArabiaDetails and costs agreed for your shipment.

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Canton Fair · Guangzhou

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Normal at home — avoid in China

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Good to know

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Normal in China — may surprise you

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Keep your passport in the hotel safe

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Why you need Alipay 支付宝

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Metro & bus

Translate

Not for paying suppliers

Set up Alipay in 6 steps

Before you leave home

How to pay

A · You scan them

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Set up

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Saudi bank apps & Nafath in China

Important: use your Saudi SIM's own internet

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Good to know

Bring the Alinma UnionPay card

Alinma Bank UnionPay card

ATM tip from our experience: add a 0 to your PIN

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