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Beijing & Datong Tour with Indian Cuisine, Forbidden City Early Visit, Temple of Heaven, and Badaling Night Wall Experience

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Day 1: Arrival & Temple 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 near Indian restaurant Ganges for convenience and dining within 1 km.
CNY80, 1h30m

5:00pm

Visit Temple of Heaven Park

Explore the Temple of Heaven, open until 9pm, where locals gather for cultural activities and Tai Chi. Entry CNY35.
CNY35, 2h

7:30pm

Dinner at Ganges Restaurant

Enjoy authentic Indian cuisine at Ganges Restaurant, offering a comforting menu and open till late evening.
CNY90, 1h30m
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Day 2: Datong Adventure

Beijing & Datong, China on August 21, 2025

6:30am

High-Speed Train Beijing to Datong

Depart Beijing on train G557 at 6:45am, a 2h15m ride to Datong for sightseeing.
CNY200, 2h15m

9:15am

Visit Yungang Grottoes

Marvel at the ancient Buddhist cave statues. Open 8am-5pm, ticket CNY100.
CNY100, 2h

11:30am

Tour Hanging Monastery

Explore the iconic cliff-hanging temple, open 8am-5:30pm, entrance CNY80.
CNY80, 2h

2:00pm

Lunch at Tandoori Grill Datong

Relish Indian-style lunch after climbing, open 11am-9pm.
CNY90, 1h

3:30pm

Train Return to Beijing

Depart Datong by train at 3:45pm, arriving Beijing West station at 6pm.
CNY200, 2h15m

7:30pm

Dinner at Ganges Restaurant

Enjoy a comforting dinner of Indian cuisine near your hotel.
CNY120, 1h30m
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Day 3: Forbidden City & Wall Night

Beijing, China on August 22, 2025

7:30am

Earliest Entry to Forbidden City

Beat the crowds by entering Forbidden City at earliest opening time 7:30am; explore imperial palace grounds with ticket CNY60.
CNY60, 3h

11:00am

Lunch at Ganges Restaurant

Return nearby for flavorful Indian lunch close to the hotel within walking distance.
CNY90, 1h

1:00pm

Afternoon Leisure

Relax or visit local markets near hotel to experience Beijing's daily life before evening excursion.
Free, 4h

5:00pm

Train from Beijing North to Badaling Great Wall

Take Line S2 train (~1h) from Huangtudian or Huangtudu station to Badaling for night wall visit. Train cost ~CNY15 one-way.
CNY15, 1h

6:30pm

Night Tour on Badaling Great Wall

Enjoy the illuminated night view of Badaling Great Wall, less crowded and stunning in the evening. Entrance CNY40.
CNY40, 2h

8:30pm

Train Return to Beijing

Return by S2 train back to Beijing city (~CNY15).
CNY15, 1h

9:30pm

Light Dinner or Relax

Optional light Indian dinner near hotel or rest after busy day.
CNY50, 1h
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Day 4: Mutianyu Wall & Summer Palace

Beijing, China on August 23, 2025

7:00am

Taxi to Mutianyu Great Wall

Taxi (~CNY150, 1.5h) to explore Mutianyu Great Wall including cable car or toboggan descent; tickets total approx CNY125.
CNY275, 5h

12:30pm

Lunch at Ganges Restaurant

Return for well-deserved Indian lunch close to hotel.
CNY80, 1h

2:30pm

Visit Summer Palace

Explore the sprawling imperial gardens, open 6:30am-7:00pm, ticket CNY60.
CNY60, 3h

6:30pm

Dinner at Ganges Restaurant

Enjoy Indian dinner with Mughlai specialties to end your Beijing stay.
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

Taxi to airport (~CNY150, 1h) for morning flight.
CNY150, 1h

9:00am

Flight to Xi'an

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