#1 Solat Asar in Masjid Huaisheng (Day 1)
Masjid Huaisheng, the oldest masjid in China, is also one of the oldest masjid in the world. Built by the uncle of Nabi Muhammad s.a.w., Saad ibn Abi Waqqas around 627 A.D. (5H).
Our arrival was welcomed by the Imam himself.
We then performed the Asar prayer. I felt peace.
It was a serene and tranquil place. For the peace we found there, definitely it was the best experience we had throughout our vacation.
#2 Hong Kong Disneyland (Day 4)
Finally we left today and entered the world of yesterday, tomorrow and fantasy!!
The reason we came down to Hong Kong from Guangzhou was Disneyland. I've planned this for the kids to enjoy. But at the end of the day, me and Atiz enjoyed it too. It was like a dream come true.
The Greatest Moment in Disneyland was the "Disney in the Stars" fireworks finale. The synchronized lighting, fireworks and pyrotechnics were coordinated to orchestrated classic Disney music.
The other great moment here was the "It's a Small World" boat ride featuring brightly costumed audio-animatronic dolls in the style of children of the world, frolicking in a spirit of international unity and singing the ride's title track , which has a theme of global peace.
#3 Panda (Day 2)
We wanted to meet the real Po, the Kung Fu Panda. Where else to see the great giant Panda if not in the Chimelong Xiangjiang Safari Park in Panyu District, the largest animal park in all of China.
There were 10 Pandas here, the most Pandas you can see in a place. The Pandas were well kept and protected. These Pandas were actually the survivors of the 2008 earthquake in Xichuan Wolong Reserve.
Besides Pandas, there were more than 460 species here including more than 100 White Tigers, that is almost half of the total global population.
#4 Pearl River Night Cruise (Day 1)
We took a one-and-half hour night cruise along the Zhujiang River (Pearl River) from Tianzi Pier. We were captivated by the beautiful night scenery and cool breeze. The lights from the buildings, bridges and river bank were so fascinating, with jade-coloured water and coloured lights on shore.
Helmi said: "Ma, look! That's our hotel....(translated la!)"
#5 The Symphony of Light (Day 3)
Last but not least, my fifth pick was the spectacular night scenery along the Avenue of Stars in Hong Kong, especially during The Symphony of Light show, a synchronized building exterior decorative light and laser multimedia display, featuring 44 buildings on both sides of Victoria Harbour, accompanied by music.
Besides my Top 5 Best Moments above, I also need to mention the delicious muslim Uighur food. The best was seeing how they make your pull noodle by hand in front of you and then cooked them.
The best restaurant we had dinner was the Abdullah Qinghai in Sanyuanli. Over half of the patrons were Malay tourist groups! Other recommended are Nurbostan in Guangta Lu and Halid in Renmin Nan Lu.
