Beijing Cultural & Historic Tour with Indian Dining, Datong Day Trip by Train and Public Transport

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, ₹290). Transfer to Line 13 towards Xiju and get off at Jianxiangqiao Station, Exit A. Walk 5 minutes to Yi Se Hotel Apartment at No. 10 Jinhui Road, Chaoyang District.
₹290, 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.
₹1050, 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 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 ₹410.
₹410, 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 and Local Transport

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.
₹60, 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. ₹2400.
₹2400, 2h14m

9:15am

Local Bus to Yungang Grottoes

Take local bus 4 or 61 from Datong Bus Station to Yungang Grottoes, about 45 minutes, bus fare ₹50. Entrance fee ₹1200. Open 8am–5pm.
₹1250, 3h

12:30pm

Lunch at Tandoori Grill Datong

Take local bus back to city center (₹50). Enjoy Indian food at Tandoori Grill, No. 8 Nanguan Street, open 11am–9pm.
₹1050, 1h

1:45pm

Bus to Hanging Monastery

Take bus K905 from Datong Bus Station to Hanging Monastery area, approx. 1.5 hours, fare ₹90. Entrance fee ₹960.
₹1050, 2h

4:30pm

Bus back to Datong Station

Take bus K905 back to Datong Bus Station (₹90) to catch evening train.
₹90, 1h30m

5:50pm

High-Speed Train to Beijing

Board train G570 at 5:50pm, arrive Beijing West at 8:17pm. Ticket approx. ₹2400.
₹2400, 2h27m

8:45pm

Dinner at Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant near Hotel

Take Line 7 from Beijing West Station to Guangqumennei Station (7 stops, 22 mins), then walk 10 minutes to Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant. Open until 11pm.
₹1170, 1h
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Day 3: Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace & The Place

Beijing, China on August 22, 2025

7:00am

Bus to Mutianyu Great Wall

From Jianxiangqiao Station take Line 13 to Dongzhimen (4 stops, 10 mins), then walk 5 minutes to Dongzhimen Bus Terminal. Take public bus 916 Express to Huairou North Bus Station (about 1h20m, ₹100). At Huairou North transfer to local bus H23 to Mutianyu Village (about 40 mins, ₹40). Entrance fee ₹650; optional toboggan ride ₹1150.
₹1830, 4h

12:30pm

Lunch at Bella Vita Pizza near Summer Palace

Return to Beijing by bus (approx. 2h) then Metro to Summer Palace vicinity. Bella Vita Pizza near Summer Palace, open 11am–9pm.
₹1050, 1h

2:00pm

Visit Summer Palace

Explore Summer Palace (₹780), open 7am–7pm. Wander the gardens and lake for 3 hours.
₹780, 3h

5:30pm

Metro to The Place Mall

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

8:00pm

Dinner at Ganges Indian Restaurant

Take Line 1 and Line 14 to Jianxiangqiao Station, walk 5 min back to hotel area. Dinner at Ganges Indian Restaurant, open till 11pm.
₹1050, 1h
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Day 4: Forbidden City, Coal Hill Peak & Badaling Night Visit

Beijing, China on August 23, 2025

8:00am

Forbidden City and Jingshan Park

Walk from hotel to Jianxiangqiao Station, take Line 13 to Dongzhimen (4 stops), then Line 2 to Qianmen Station (4 stops). Walk 10 minutes to Forbidden City. Tickets ₹780, open 8am–5pm. Visit Jingshan Park nearby (₹130) for views from Coal Hill Peak.
₹910, 4h

12:30pm

Lunch at Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant

Walk back to Qianmen Station, take Line 2 then transfer to Line 7 at Guangqumennei Station (accessible by metro, 25 mins). Enjoy lunch at Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant, open 11am–3pm and 5pm–10pm.
₹1050, 1h

2:30pm

Train and Bus to Badaling Great Wall

Take Line 7 to Beijing North Railway Station (20 mins). Board suburban train S2 to Badaling Station (about 1h15m, ₹90). Entrance fee ₹520.
₹610, 2h

6:00pm

Badaling Great Wall Night Visit with Zipline

Enjoy night views and zipline (₹1950). Badaling open until 9:30pm.
₹1950, 3h30m

9:45pm

Return to hotel via Train and Metro

Take S2 suburban train back to Beijing North (1h15m), then metro Line 2 to Jianguomen Station, transfer to Line 1 and Line 14 to Jianxiangqiao Station (1h).
₹260, 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).
₹390, 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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