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Beijing Cultural & Historic Tour with Indian Dining, Great Wall Hikes, Shopping Hotspots and Datong Day Trip

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Day 1: Arrival, Temple of Heaven & City Highlights

Beijing, China on August 20, 2025

3:00pm

Arrival and Transfer to Hotel

Arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport. Take the Airport Express Line to Dongzhimen Station (CNY25), then a short taxi ride (CNY20) to your hotel near Ganges Indian Restaurant within 1 km.
CNY45, 1h30m

5:00pm

Visit Galaxy SOHO

Explore the futuristic Galaxy SOHO shopping and cultural complex. Located in downtown Beijing, easily accessible by taxi (CNY30, 15 mins) or subway. Open until 10pm.
Free, 1h

6:30pm

Dinner at Ganges Indian Restaurant

Enjoy authentic Indian cuisine at Ganges Indian Restaurant near your hotel, open until 11pm.
CNY90, 1h

8:00pm

Temple of Heaven Night Visit

Visit Temple of Heaven Park under nighttime illumination, open until 9pm, entrance fee CNY35. Enjoy peaceful atmosphere and local fitness activities.
CNY35, 1h

9:15pm

Stroll Wangfujing Street

Walk or take a taxi (CNY20, 15 mins) to Wangfujing Street, famous for bustling shopping and street food stalls. Open until around 10:30pm.
Free, 1h
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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 Station at 6:45am, arriving in Datong at 8:59am. Ticket costs about CNY200; travel duration approx. 2h14m.
CNY200, 2h14m

9:30am

Visit Yungang Grottoes

Explore the UNESCO-listed Buddhist caves, open 8am–5pm; entrance fee CNY100.
CNY100, 2h30m

12:15pm

Lunch at Tandoori Grill Datong

Savor Indian cuisine at Tandoori Grill, No. 8 Nanguan Street, open 11am–9pm.
CNY90, 1h

1:30pm

Visit Hanging Monastery

Tour the dramatic Hanging Monastery on cliffs, open until 5:30pm. Entrance fee CNY80.
CNY80, 2h

3:45pm

Nine Dragon Screen or Tea House Visit

Optional visit to Nine Dragon Screen or relax at a local tea house before returning to the station.
Free, 1h

5:50pm

Return High-Speed Train to Beijing

Board train G570 from Datong at 5:50pm and arrive Beijing West at 8:17pm. Ticket approx. CNY200.
CNY200, 2h27m

8:45pm

Dinner at Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant

Dine at Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant near hotel, open until 11pm.
CNY100, 1h
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Day 3: Mutianyu Wall, Summer Palace & The Place

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

Relish pizza and Italian dishes at Bella Vita Pizza close to the Summer Palace, open 11am–9pm.
CNY80, 1h

2:00pm

Summer Palace Visit

Visit the Summer Palace, entrance fee CNY60, open till 7pm. Explore lakes, gardens, and palaces.
CNY60, 3h

6:00pm

Taxi to The Place

Take a taxi (~30 min, CNY60) to The Place mall renowned for its massive LED canopy. Open till 11pm.
CNY60, 2h

8:00pm

Dinner at Ganges Indian Restaurant near Hotel

Return to hotel area for dinner at Ganges Indian Restaurant, open until 11pm.
CNY90, 1h
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Day 4: Forbidden City, Badaling Wall & Final Night

Beijing, China on August 23, 2025

8:00am

Forbidden City Visit & Coal Hill Peak

Explore the Forbidden City (CNY60) and Jingshan Park for Coal Hill Peak views (CNY10). Open 8am–5pm.
CNY70, 4h

12:30pm

Lunch at Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant

Enjoy lunch at Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant near your hotel, open 11am–3pm and 5pm–10pm.
CNY90, 1h

2:30pm

Taxi to Badaling Great Wall

Taxi (~1 hour, CNY200) takes you to Badaling Great Wall. Entrance fee CNY40.
CNY240, 4h

6:00pm

Badaling Night Visit & Zipline

Experience the Badaling Great Wall illuminated at night plus zipline adventure (CNY150). Night visits open till 9:30pm.
CNY150, 3h30m

9:45pm

Return Taxi to Hotel Area

Return by taxi (~1h, CNY150) to your hotel area close to Indian restaurants.
CNY150, 1h
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Day 5: Departure to Xi’an

Beijing, China on August 24, 2025

6:30am

Check-out and Taxi to Beijing Daxing Airport

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

9:00am

Flight to Xi’an

Catch morning flight from Beijing to Xi’an (around 2 hours). Flight cost varies depending on booking.
Depends on booking, 2h
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