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Beijing & Datong Cultural Tour with Indian Dining, Great Wall Hiking, Forbidden City 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 your accommodation near Ganges Indian Restaurant within 1 km.

CNY60, 1h30m

7:00pm

Dinner at Ganges Indian Restaurant

Begin your Beijing culinary experience at Ganges Indian Restaurant, serving authentic Indian cuisine and open until 11pm.

CNY90, 1h

8:30pm

Temple of Heaven Night Visit

Explore the Temple of Heaven Park under evening lights, open until 9pm. Enjoy local Tai Chi practice and serene surroundings. Entrance fee CNY35.

CNY35, 1h

9:30pm

Evening Hutong Walk and Visit Soho Mall

Stroll through atmospheric hutongs and visit Soho Mall for shopping and lively evening ambiance until mall closing (around 10pm).

Free, 1h30m

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Day 2: Datong Day Tour

Beijing - Datong, China on August 21, 2025

6:30am

Depart by High-Speed Train to Datong

Board train G557 at Beijing West at 6:45am, arriving Datong at 8:59am. Ticket costs about CNY200; travel time 2h14m.

CNY200, 2h14m

9:30am

Visit Yungang Grottoes

Explore UNESCO-listed Buddhist caves open 8am–5pm; entrance fee CNY100.

CNY100, 2h30m

12:15pm

Lunch at Tandoori Grill Datong

Enjoy Indian cuisine at Tandoori Grill, located at No. 8 Nanguan Street, Datong. Currently operational with positive reviews, open from 11am to 9pm.

CNY90, 1h

1:30pm

Hanging Monastery Visit

Visit the remarkable Hanging Monastery on cliffs, open until 5:30pm. Entrance fee CNY80.

CNY80, 2h

3:45pm

Nine Dragon Screen or Tea House

Optional visit to Nine Dragon Screen or relax at a local tea house before departing for train station.

Free, 1h

5:50pm

Return High-Speed Train to Beijing

Board train G570 from Datong at 5:50pm; arrive Beijing West at 8:17pm. Ticket approx CNY200.

CNY200, 2h27m

8:45pm

Dinner at Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant

Dine late at Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant near your hotel, open until 11pm.

CNY100, 1h

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Day 3: Mutianyu Wall & Summer Palace

Beijing, China on August 22, 2025

7:00am

Taxi to Mutianyu Great Wall

Take a taxi (~1.5 hours, CNY150) to Mutianyu Great Wall. Entrance fee CNY45; optional toboggan ride CNY80.

CNY275, 5h

12:30pm

Lunch at Bella Vita Pizza near Summer Palace

Since Ganges is too far for lunch after Mutianyu, enjoy pizza and Italian-inspired dishes at Bella Vita Pizza located near Summer Palace, open 11am–9pm.

CNY80, 1h

2:00pm

Summer Palace Visit

Explore the Summer Palace with entrance fee CNY60, open until 7pm. Enjoy lakes, gardens, and historic structures.

CNY60, 3h

6:00pm

Return to Soho Mall

Relax or shop at Soho Mall with many dining options and vibrant nightlife until around 10pm.

Free, 2h

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Day 4: Forbidden City & Badaling Wall

Beijing, China on August 23, 2025

8:00am

Forbidden City Visit and Coal Hill Peak

Arrive early at the Forbidden City (CNY60) to explore and then walk to Jingshan Park (CNY10) to climb Coal Hill Peak for panoramic city views. Open 8am–5pm.

CNY70, 4h

12:30pm

Lunch at Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant

Enjoy lunch at Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant near hotel, open 11am–3pm and 5pm–10pm.

CNY90, 1h

2:30pm

Taxi to Badaling Great Wall

Take taxi (~1 hour, CNY200) to Badaling Great Wall. Entrance fee CNY40.

CNY240, 4h

6:00pm

Badaling Night Visit & Zipline

Enjoy illuminated night views of Badaling Great Wall and optional zipline adventure (CNY150). Open for night visits until 9:30pm.

CNY150, 3h30m

9:45pm

Return to The Place

Taxi back to The Place for late-night ambiance and impressive LED ceiling display, open until 11pm.

CNY150, 1h

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Day 5: Flight to Xi’an

Beijing, China on August 24, 2025

6:30am

Check-out and Taxi to Beijing Daxing Airport

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

CNY150, 1h

9:00am

Flight to Xi’an

Board flight from Beijing to Xi’an, approx. 2 hour flight. Booking price varies.

Depends on booking, 2h

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Beijing & Datong Cultural Tour with Indian Dining, Great Wall Hiking, Forbidden City and Flight to Xi’an

Day 1: Arrival, Temple of Heaven & Hutongs

3:00pm

7:00pm

8:30pm

9:30pm

Day 2: Datong Day Tour

6:30am

9:30am

12:15pm

1:30pm

3:45pm

5:50pm

8:45pm

Day 3: Mutianyu Wall & Summer Palace

7:00am

12:30pm

2:00pm

6:00pm

Day 4: Forbidden City & Badaling Wall

8:00am

12:30pm

2:30pm

6:00pm

9:45pm

Day 5: Flight to Xi’an

6:30am

9:00am

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