Beijing Cultural & Historic Tour via Metro with Indian Dining and Datong Day Trip

Day 1: Arrival, Temple of Heaven & City Highlights

Beijing, China on August 20, 2025

3:00pm

Arrival and Metro to Yi Se Hotel Apartment

Arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport. Take Airport Express Line from Terminal 3 to Dongzhimen Station (8 stops, ~20 mins, CNY25). Transfer to Line 13 towards Xiju and get off at Jianxiangqiao Station, Exit A. Take a short 5-minute walk to Yi Se Hotel Apartment at No. 10 Jinhui Road, Chaoyang District.
CNY25, 45m

5:00pm

Explore Galaxy SOHO via Metro

Walk 10 minutes to Jianxiangqiao Station, take Line 14 towards Beijing South Railway Station and get off at Dongdaqiao Station (3 stops, ~7 mins). Walk 5 minutes to Galaxy SOHO. Open until 10pm.
Free, 30m

6:30pm

Dinner at Ganges Indian Restaurant

Return via Line 14 and Line 13 to Jianxiangqiao Station, walk 5 minutes to Ganges Indian Restaurant near your hotel. Open until 11pm.
CNY90, 45m

8:00pm

Temple of Heaven Night Visit by Metro

Walk 5 minutes to Jianxiangqiao Station, take Line 13 to Dongzhimen Station (2 stops, 6 mins), transfer to Line 5 towards Tiantongyuan North Station and get off at Tiantan East Gate Station (2 stops, 5 mins). Walk 10 minutes to Temple of Heaven Park. Park closes at 9pm, entrance CNY35.
CNY35, 1h

9:15pm

Stroll Wangfujing Street via Metro

Walk back to Tiantan East Gate Station, take Line 5 to Dongdan Station (2 stops, 5 mins), then walk 8 minutes to Wangfujing Street, open until 10:30pm.
Free, 45m
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Day 2: Datong Day Tour by High-Speed Train

Beijing - Datong, China on August 21, 2025

5:50am

Metro to Beijing West Railway Station

From Jianxiangqiao Station, take Line 13 (13 stops, 30 mins) to Beijing West Railway Station. Purchase tickets in advance for G557 train to Datong.
CNY5, 30m

6:45am

High-Speed Train Departure to Datong

Board train G557 at Beijing West Station at 6:45am, arrive Datong at 8:59am, ticket approx. CNY200.
CNY200, 2h14m

9:30am

Yungang Grottoes Visit

Take local taxi (approx. CNY50, 20 mins) from Datong Station to Yungang Grottoes. Open 8am–5pm, entrance CNY100.
CNY150, 3h

12:30pm

Lunch at Tandoori Grill Datong

Return taxi to city center (CNY50), enjoy Indian food at Tandoori Grill, No. 8 Nanguan Street, open 11am–9pm.
CNY90, 1h

1:45pm

Visit Hanging Monastery

Taxi to Hanging Monastery (approx. 1h, CNY150). Open until 5:30pm; entrance CNY80.
CNY230, 2h

4:15pm

Return to Datong Station by Taxi

Taxi back to Datong Station (CNY150, 1h) to catch evening train.
CNY150, 1h

5:50pm

High-Speed Train to Beijing

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

8:45pm

Dinner at Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant near Hotel

Take Line 7 from Beijing West Station to Guangqumennei (Line 7, 7 stops, 22 mins), then a short taxi (CNY15) or walk if nearby. Open until 11pm.
CNY100, 1h
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Day 3: Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace, The Place

Beijing, China on August 22, 2025

7:00am

Metro and Bus to Mutianyu Great Wall

From Jianxiangqiao Station take Line 13 to Dongzhimen (4 stops, 10 mins), transfer to Airport Express bus H24 directly to Huairou North Bus Station (approx. 1h40m, CNY20). From Huairou North take local bus or taxi (CNY30, 15 mins) to Mutianyu Great Wall entrance. Entrance fee CNY45; optional toboggan CNY80.
CNY175, 3h30m

12:30pm

Lunch at Bella Vita Pizza Near Summer Palace

Return by bus and metro (approx. 2h) to Summer Palace area. Bella Vita Pizza near Summer Palace, open 11am–9pm.
CNY80, 1h

2:00pm

Visit Summer Palace

Enter Summer Palace (CNY60), open 7am–7pm. Explore the expansive gardens, lakes, and historic buildings.
CNY60, 3h

5:30pm

Metro to The Place Mall

Take metro Line 4 at Beigongmen Station to Xuanwumen Station (approx. 30 mins), transfer to Line 1, get off at Dawanglu Station (5 stops, 15 mins). Walk 7 minutes to The Place LED canopy mall, open till 11pm.
Free, 1h

8:00pm

Dinner at Ganges Indian Restaurant

Take metro Line 1 and Line 14 to Jianxiangqiao Station, walk 5 min back to hotel area. Dinner at Ganges Indian Restaurant, open till 11pm.
CNY90, 1h
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Day 4: Forbidden City, Coal Hill Peak & Badaling Great Wall Night Visit

Beijing, China on August 23, 2025

8:00am

Forbidden City and Jingshan Park Visit

Walk 10 minutes to Tiananmen East Station, take metro Line 1 to Tiananmen West (2 stops), walk 8 minutes to Forbidden City. Tickets CNY60, open 8am–5pm. Walk to Jingshan Park nearby, entrance CNY10, for panorama from Coal Hill Peak.
CNY70, 4h

12:30pm

Lunch at Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant

From Tiananmen West walk back to Qianmen Station, take Line 2 and then transfer to Line 7 to Guangqumennei Station (approx. 25 mins), where Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant is located, open 11am–3pm and 5pm–10pm.
CNY90, 1h

2:30pm

Metro and Bus to Badaling Great Wall

Take Line 7 from Guangqumennei to Beijing North Railway Station (20 mins), then take suburban train S2 to Badaling Station (1h15m). Entrance fee CNY40.
CNY40, 2h

6:00pm

Badaling Great Wall Night Visit and Zipline

Badaling is open till 9:30pm. Enjoy beautiful night views and zipline adventure (CNY150).
CNY150, 3h30m

9:45pm

Return to hotel via Train and Metro

Take suburban train S2 back to Beijing North Station (1h15m), then Line 2 to Jianguomen Station, transfer to Line 1 and Line 14 to Jianxiangqiao Station (1h).
CNY20, 2h30m
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Day 5: Departure to Xi’an

Beijing, China on August 24, 2025

6:30am

Checkout and Metro to Beijing Daxing Airport

Walk 5 minutes to Jianxiangqiao Station, take Line 14 to Jiaomen West Station (9 stops, 25 mins), transfer to Daxing Airport Express Line to airport terminal (~30 mins).
CNY30, 1h

9:00am

Flight to Xi’an

Catch morning flight to Xi’an from Beijing Daxing International Airport. Flight takes approx. 2 hours; cost depends on booking.
Varies, 2h
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