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Beijing & Datong Tour with Indian Cuisine, Great Wall Night Visit, and Flight to Xi'an

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Day 1: Arrival & Wall Night Visit

Beijing, China on August 20, 2025

3:00pm

Arrival and Transfer to Hotel

Arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport and take Airport Express followed by taxi to Yi Se Hotel close to Indian restaurant Ganges, ensuring under 1 km distance for easy access.

CNY80, 1h30m

6:00pm

Dinner at Ganges Restaurant

Enjoy classic North Indian flavors at Ganges Restaurant, open until 11pm to help you relax after your journey.

CNY90, 1h

7:30pm

Night Visit to Badaling Great Wall

Travel by taxi (~CNY200, 1h) for a mesmerizing night walk on the illuminated Badaling Great Wall. Experience this iconic site without daytime crowds; the visit lasts about 2 hours.

CNY40 for entrance + taxi, 3h

10:30pm

Return to Hotel

Taxi back to hotel (approx CNY200) allowing restful sleep after adventure.

CNY200, 1h

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Day 2: Datong Adventure

Beijing & Datong, China on August 21, 2025

6:30am

High-Speed Train Beijing to Datong

Depart on train G557 at 6:45am, a 2h15m journey to Datong for a full day of sightseeing.

CNY200, 2h15m

9:15am

Explore Yungang Grottoes

Admire the UNESCO-listed Buddhist cave art, open 8am-5pm, ticket CNY100, providing moderate walking among rock formations.

CNY100, 2h

11:30am

Hiking and Climbing at Hanging Monastery

Engage in a thrilling hike to visit the engineering marvel of Hanging Monastery, open 8am-5:30pm, entry CNY80.

CNY80, 2h

2:00pm

Indian-style Lunch at Tandoori Grill Datong

Savor authentic Indian dishes to recharge after hiking, open 11am-9pm.

CNY90, 1h

3:30pm

Return Train to Beijing

Board 3:45pm train arriving Beijing West at 6pm.

CNY200, 2h15m

7:30pm

Dinner at Ganges Restaurant

Hearty Indian dinner near hotel prep for next day.

CNY120, 1h30m

9:30pm

Relaxed Evening at Wudaokou

Explore the vibrant yet laid-back nightlife at Wudaokou with cafes and bars, a less crowded alternative to Sanlitun.

Free, 2h

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Day 3: Badaling Day Hike & City

Beijing, China on August 22, 2025

7:30am

Taxi to Badaling Great Wall

Taxi (~CNY200, 1h) to Badaling for daytime hiking on the Great Wall. Entry ticket CNY40, explore multiple vantage points over about 3 hours.

CNY240, 4h

12:00pm

Lunch at Ganges Restaurant

Return to hotel area for flavorful Indian lunch close by.

CNY80, 1h

1:30pm

Visit Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City

Explore Beijing's historic heart, Forbidden City open until 5pm, ticket CNY60, Tiananmen is free entry.

CNY60, 3h

4:30pm

Temple of Heaven Park

Stroll the park and join locals practicing Tai Chi, entry CNY35, open until 9pm.

CNY35, 1h30m

6:30pm

Dinner at Ganges Restaurant

Enjoy traditional Indian dishes to finish the day.

CNY120, 1h

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Day 4: Mutianyu Wall & Summer Palace

Beijing, China on August 23, 2025

7:00am

Taxi to Mutianyu Great Wall

Travel by taxi (~CNY150, 1.5h) for hiking the restored Mutianyu section with toboggan descent (CNY80). Entrance costs CNY45, cable car CNY100 optional.

CNY375, 5h

12:30pm

Lunch at Ganges Restaurant

Return for authentic Indian lunch close to hotel.

CNY80, 1h

2:30pm

Visit Summer Palace

Explore imperial gardens; open 6:30am-7pm, ticket CNY60, optional bike rental CNY40/hour.

CNY100, 3h

6:30pm

Dinner at Ganges Restaurant

Savor Mughlai specialties for your final Beijing dinner.

CNY130, 1h30m

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Day 5: Flight to Xi'an

Beijing, China on August 24, 2025

6:00am

Taxi to Beijing Daxing International Airport

Take early morning taxi (~CNY150, 1h) to airport for 9:00am flight to Xi'an.

CNY150, 1h

9:00am

Flight to Xi'an

Flight from Beijing Daxing (PKX) to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, approx 2h flight duration, typical cost CNY600.

CNY600, 2h

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Beijing & Datong Tour with Indian Cuisine, Great Wall Night Visit, and Flight to Xi'an

Day 1: Arrival & Wall Night Visit

3:00pm

6:00pm

7:30pm

10:30pm

Day 2: Datong Adventure

6:30am

9:15am

11:30am

2:00pm

3:30pm

7:30pm

9:30pm

Day 3: Badaling Day Hike & City

7:30am

12:00pm

1:30pm

4:30pm

6:30pm

Day 4: Mutianyu Wall & Summer Palace

7:00am

12:30pm

2:30pm

6:30pm

Day 5: Flight to Xi'an

6:00am

9:00am

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