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Beijing & Datong Immersive Cultural Tour with Indian Cuisine, Great Wall Adventures, and Flight to Xi’an

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Day 1: Arrival, Temple of Heaven & Hutongs

Beijing, China on August 20, 2025

3:00pm

Arrival and Transfer to Hotel

Arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport. Take Airport Express Line to Dongzhimen Station (CNY25), then a short taxi to Yi Se Hotel near Ganges Indian Restaurant within 1 km.

CNY60, 1h30m

7:00pm

Dinner at Ganges Indian Restaurant

Start your trip with rich and authentic Indian dishes; open until 11pm.

CNY90, 1h

8:30pm

Temple of Heaven Night Visit

Visit the Temple of Heaven Park open until 9pm. Enjoy the beautiful illuminated grounds and witness locals practicing Tai Chi in the cooler evening air. Entrance CNY35.

CNY35, 1h

9:30pm

Evening Walk Through Hutongs

Explore Beijing’s atmospheric hutongs after dark when the lanterns light up the narrow alleys. Free to stroll and soak in night vibes.

Free, 1h30m

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Day 2: Full Day Datong Tour

Beijing - Datong, China on August 21, 2025

6:30am

Depart Beijing by High-Speed Train G557

Board train G557 from Beijing West at 6:45am, arriving at Datong at 8:59am. Ticket approx CNY200, duration 2h14m.

CNY200, 2h14m

9:30am

Yungang Grottoes Exploration

Spend ample time at UNESCO-listed Buddhist cave sculptures open 8am-5pm. Entry CNY100.

CNY100, 2h30m

12:15pm

Lunch at Tandoori Grill Datong

Enjoy authentic Indian cuisine conveniently near the city center, open 11am-9pm.

CNY90, 1h

1:30pm

Visit Hanging Monastery

Explore the dramatic Hanging Monastery perched on cliffs, allowing 2 hours for hiking and views. Open till 5:30pm, ticket CNY80.

CNY80, 2h

3:45pm

Additional Time in Datong

Optionally visit Datong city sites such as Nine Dragon Screen or relax at a tea house while waiting for return train.

Free, 1h

5:50pm

Return by High-Speed Train G570

Depart Datong 5:50pm arriving Beijing West at 8:17pm. Duration 2h27m, ticket approx CNY200.

CNY200, 2h27m

8:45pm

Dinner at Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant

Try nearby Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant close to hotel as Ganges may be closed after 9pm; serves late dinners till 11pm.

CNY100, 1h

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Day 3: Mutianyu, Summer Palace & Forbidden City

Beijing, China on August 22, 2025

7:00am

Taxi to Mutianyu Great Wall

Taxi (~1.5h, CNY150) to Mutianyu section for hiking with toboggan descent (CNY45 entrance, CNY80 toboggan).

CNY275, 5h

12:30pm

Lunch at Ganges Indian Restaurant

Return to hotel vicinity for a hearty Indian meal before afternoon sightseeing.

CNY80, 1h

2:00pm

Summer Palace and Drum Tower Visit

Tour Summer Palace (8am-7pm, CNY60) enjoying lakes, gardens, then visit Drum Tower (CNY40) to experience traditional music culture.

CNY100, 3h

5:30pm

Forbidden City and Jingshan Park

Late afternoon tour of Forbidden City closed at 7pm (ticket CNY60) with Jingshan Park (CNY10) for panoramic city views at sunset.

CNY70, 2h

7:30pm

Dinner at Ganges Indian Restaurant

Finish the day with rich Indian cuisine served until 10:30pm.

CNY130, 1h30m

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Day 4: Badaling Wall Night Entry

Beijing, China on August 23, 2025

12:00pm

Leisurely Morning and Lunch

Relax in hotel surroundings and have lunch at nearby Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant, open till late afternoon.

CNY90, 1h

3:30pm

Taxi to Badaling Great Wall

Travel by taxi (approx CNY200, 1h) to Badaling area for afternoon entrance (CNY40).

CNY240, 4h

6:00pm

Badaling Night Entry & Zipline

Enjoy extended access to the wall plus zipline adventure (CNY150) under illuminated conditions until 9:30pm.

CNY150, 3h30m

9:45pm

Return to Hotel

Taxi back to hotel (CNY200), rest to prepare for next day transfer.

CNY200, 1h

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Day 5: Flight to Xi’an

Beijing, China on August 24, 2025

6:30am

Check-out and Taxi to Daxing Airport

Take taxi (approx CNY150, 1h) to Beijing Daxing International Airport for morning flight.

CNY150, 1h

9:00am

Flight to Xi’an

Depart Beijing Daxing for Xi’an. Flight cost and time vary; book accordingly.

Depends on booking, Approx 2h

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Beijing & Datong Immersive Cultural Tour with Indian Cuisine, Great Wall Adventures, and Flight to Xi’an

Day 1: Arrival, Temple of Heaven & Hutongs

3:00pm

7:00pm

8:30pm

9:30pm

Day 2: Full Day Datong Tour

6:30am

9:30am

12:15pm

1:30pm

3:45pm

5:50pm

8:45pm

Day 3: Mutianyu, Summer Palace & Forbidden City

7:00am

12:30pm

2:00pm

5:30pm

7:30pm

Day 4: Badaling Wall Night Entry

12:00pm

3:30pm

6:00pm

9:45pm

Day 5: Flight to Xi’an

6:30am

9:00am

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