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The Saleh Family’s travelogue Is China Muslim-Friendly? We Traveled With Our Kids to Find Out takes viewers on a ten day exploration of China through a Muslim family’s eyes. They partner with Islamic Travel AU to discover how Muslim heritage, halal food, and family-friendly sights intersect with China’s ancient landmarks. The journey starts in Beijing, where they land tired but excited for a 10 day Islamic tour, noting the country’s surprising cleanliness, pervasive surveillance yet strong safety, and the ease of traveling as a group with a pre arranged itinerary. The family experiences rickshaw rides through old Beijing, visits Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, and then moves on to the Summer Palace before tackling the Great Wall via a nerve wracking but unforgettable gondola like chairlift ride that tests the mother’s fear of heights while keeping the kids entertained. In Xi’an, they explore the ancient mosque, highlight how the mosque blends traditional Chinese architecture;
More about the current video:(Published on 2026-01-23)
The Saleh Family travels across China for ten days with a group tour arranged by Islamic Travel AU, discovering a deep Muslim heritage woven into Chinese history. They begin in Beijing, where they greet the cold, prepare for travel with their kids, and marvel at the ancient mosque in Xi’an and the Great Wall, describing the experience as awe inspiring yet terrifying for some. They ride rickshaws through old Beijing, visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, and note how cameras and police presence create a sense of safety. The trip includes a boat ride through Shanghai’s harbor and a visit to Shanghai’s garden and a Venice of China canal town. They also visit the Terracotta Army in Xi’an, marvel at the city wall, and reflect on the long history of Muslims in China. The family emphasizes hospitality, the convenience of a packaged tour, and the value of experiencing diverse cultures together as a family. The narrative touches on sensitive political realities and honors Uyghur suffering while celebrating Muslim heritage within China. The Saleh Family thanks Islamic Travel AU and especially Yousef for making the trip memorable and concludes with a recommendation to travel to China to explore its Muslim history and modern cityscapes with halal dining options. They invite questions and suggest future trips. The overall tone blends curiosity, caution, gratitude, and a sense of wonder about the layered history and contemporary life in China.
