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Beijing & Datong Tour with Daily Indian Dining Staying at Yi Se Hotel Apartment and Overnight to Xi’an

Day 1: Arrival, Temple of Heaven & Evening Tour

Beijing, China on August 20, 2025

3:00pm

Arrival and Check-in at Yi Se Hotel Apartment

Arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport Terminal 3. Use Airport Express Line to Dongzhimen, transfer to Line 13 to Jianxiangqiao Station (Exit A). Walk 5 minutes to Yi Se Hotel Apartment. Typical metro cost INR 300, taxi approx. INR 1500 (40 mins).

Metro INR 300 / Taxi INR 1500, 45m-1h

5:00pm

Galaxy SOHO Visit

From hotel, take Line 14 from Jianxiangqiao to Dongdaqiao Station (3 stops, INR 20). Explore the modern architectural complex until 10 pm.

Metro INR 20, 30m

6:30pm

Dinner at Ganges Indian Restaurant near the Hotel

Walk or take metro Line 13 to nearby Ganges Indian Restaurant, serving authentic Indian cuisine until 11 pm. Meal approx INR 1100 per person.

Meal INR 1100, 45m

8:00pm

Temple of Heaven Park Night Visit

From hotel, take metro Line 13 to Dongzhimen, transfer to Line 5 to Tiantan Dongmen Station (Exit A). Walk 10 minutes to Temple of Heaven Park. Entry about INR 430. Park closes by 9 pm.

Metro INR 30, Entry INR 430, 1h

9:15pm

Wangfujing Street Stroll

Take Line 5 from Tiantan Dongmen to Dongdan Station (Exit C), short walk to Wangfujing Street for late night exploration until 10:30 pm.

Metro INR 20, 45m

10:30pm

Return to Yi Se Hotel Apartment

Take metro Line 1 to Dongzhimen and transfer to Line 13 to Jianxiangqiao Station. Walk back to hotel.

Metro INR 30, 30m

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Day 2: Datong Day Trip & Indian Dinner

Beijing & Datong, China on August 21, 2025

4:45am

Travel from Yi Se Hotel Apartment to Beijing West Railway Station

Walk to Jianxiangqiao Station, take metro Line 13 to Beijing West Station (13 stops, approx 80 INR). Taxi alternative 30 minutes, approx. INR 600.

Metro INR 80 / Taxi INR 600, 45m

6:45am

High-Speed Train Beijing to Datong

Board G557 train at Beijing West Station, arrives Datong at 8:59 am. Second-class ticket approx INR 2400.

Train INR 2400, 2h14m

9:15am

Travel to Yungang Grottoes

By local bus #16 (~40 mins, INR 150) or taxi (~20 mins, INR 600). Entry INR 1200, open 8 am – 5 pm.

Bus INR 150 / Taxi INR 600, Entry INR 1200, 3h

12:30pm

Lunch at Tandoori Grill Datong

Return to city center by bus #16. Dine at Tandoori Grill on Nanguan Street, open 11 am–9 pm, meal approx INR 1100.

Bus INR 150, Meal INR 1100, 1h

1:30pm

Visit Hanging Monastery

Travel by bus (~1.5 hours, INR 200) or taxi (~1 hour, INR 1800). Entry INR 950, open until 5:30 pm.

Bus INR 200 / Taxi INR 1800, Entry INR 950, 2h

4:15pm

Return to Datong Station

Taxi or bus back to Datong train station as per earlier costs and duration.

Bus INR 200 / Taxi INR 1800, 1h

5:50pm

Train back to Beijing

Board G570 train to Beijing West, arriving 8:17 pm. Ticket approx INR 2400 second class.

Train INR 2400, 2h27m

8:45pm

Indian Dinner at Himalayan Kitchen near Yi Se Hotel Apartment

Taxi about 20 mins (INR 350) to Himalayan Kitchen. Open till 11 pm, serving northern Indian food, meal approx. INR 1200.

Taxi INR 350, Meal INR 1200, 1h

10:00pm

Return to Yi Se Hotel Apartment

Short taxi or walk back, approx INR 100, 5 mins.

Taxi INR 100, 15m

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Day 3: Great Wall & City Highlights

Beijing, China on August 22, 2025

6:30am

Depart Yi Se Hotel Apartment to Mutianyu Great Wall

Take metro Line 13 to Dongzhimen, then Airport Express Bus H24 to Huairou North Bus Station (~1h40m, INR 300). Then minibus or taxi (~15 mins, INR 130). Entry fee INR 670, toboggan ride optional INR 1200.

Metro+Bus+Minibus INR 430, Entry+Toboggan INR 1870, 3h30m

12:15pm

Return to Beijing and Lunch at Bella Vita Pizza near Summer Palace

After returning by bus and metro, enjoy Italian lunch at Bella Vita Pizza. Open 11 am – 9 pm, meal approx INR 900.

Meal INR 900, 1h

2:00pm

Explore Summer Palace

Entry INR 700. Open 7 am – 7 pm. Scenic gardens and historic sites to explore.

Entry INR 700, 3h

5:30pm

Visit Bell and Drum Towers

Take metro Line 4 to Xisi Station (Exit B) then walk 10 minutes. Entry INR 400, open until 6 pm. Great views and history.

Metro INR 40, Entry INR 400, 1h

7:00pm

Dinner at Ganges Indian Restaurant near Yi Se Hotel Apartment

Return to hotel vicinity with metro Line 4 and 6 (INR 40). Authentic Indian dishes, meal approx INR 1100.

Metro INR 40, Meal INR 1100, 1h

8:30pm

Relax at Yi Se Hotel Apartment

Return on foot to hotel to rest after full day.

Free, Rest

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Day 4: Lama Temple, Parks & Night Olympic Park

Beijing, China on August 23, 2025

8:00am

Visit Lama Temple (Yonghe Temple)

From Yi Se Hotel, take metro Line 13 to Dongzhimen, transfer to Line 2 and get off at Yonghegong Lama Temple Station (Exit A). Entry INR 430. Open 8 am to 5 pm.

Metro INR 30, Entry INR 430, 1h30m

10:00am

Prince Gong Mansion

Walk 15 minutes or taxi (INR 180) from Lama Temple. Entry fee INR 700. Open 8:30 am to 5 pm.

Taxi INR 180, Entry INR 700, 1h30m

11:45am

Lunch at Masala Art Indian Restaurant

Taxi 20 mins (INR 350) to Masala Art near Beijing Wildlife Park. Open 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, meal approx INR 1100.

Taxi INR 350, Meal INR 1100, 1h

1:00pm

Beijing Wildlife Park Visit

Taxi 10 minutes (INR 120) to Wildlife Park. Entry INR 900. Open 9 am to 5 pm.

Taxi INR 120, Entry INR 900, 2h

3:15pm

Panjiayuan Antique Market

Taxi 25 mins (INR 400) to Panjiayuan Market. Open 9 am to 6 pm. Great for antiques and souvenirs.

Taxi INR 400, 1h30m

4:45pm

Tea Break with Indian-Style Chai near Market

Enjoy chai and snacks at nearby Indian cafe, approx INR 300.

INR 300, 30m

5:30pm

Travel to Olympic Park

Taxi 30 mins (INR 450) to Olympic Park. Free entry; view Bird’s Nest and Water Cube lit up until 10 pm.

Taxi INR 450, 2h

7:30pm

Dinner at Indian Pavilion Restaurant near Olympic Park

Taxi 10 mins (INR 200). Open until 10 pm, authentic Indian meals, approx INR 1200.

Taxi INR 200, Meal INR 1200, 1h30m

9:00pm

Return to Yi Se Hotel Apartment

Taxi about 40 mins, INR 600 back to hotel.

Taxi INR 600, 40m

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Day 5: Forbidden City & Badaling Great Wall Night

Beijing, China on August 24, 2025

7:45am

Depart Yi Se Hotel Apartment to Forbidden City

Walk 5 minutes to Jianxiangqiao Station, take metro Line 6 to Dongdan, transfer to Line 1 to Tiananmen East. Walk 5-8 minutes to Forbidden City entrance. Entry INR 700, Jingshan Park nearby INR 120. Open 8 am – 5 pm.

Metro INR 40, Entry INR 820, 4h

12:30pm

Indian Lunch at Taj Mahal Restaurant

Take metro Line 1 to Guomao, transfer to Line 7 to Guangqumennei Station. Open 11:30 am – 3 pm. Meal approx INR 1100.

Metro INR 40, Meal INR 1100, 1h

2:00pm

Travel to Badaling Great Wall

Metro Line 7 to Beijing North Railway Station, take suburban train S2 (~1h15m, INR 90) to Badaling. Entry INR 540. Taxi from hotel approx INR 1000.

Metro+Train INR 130, Entry INR 540, 2h

6:00pm

Evening at Badaling Great Wall Night Tour & Zipline

Explore illuminated Great Wall till 9:30 pm. Optional zipline INR 2000.

Zipline INR 2000, 3h30m

9:45pm

Return to Yi Se Hotel Apartment

Train and metro back to Jianxiangqiao, walk to hotel. Approx 2.5 hours, INR 130 metro/train fare.

Metro+Train INR 130, 2h30m

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Day 6: Flight to Xi’an

Beijing, China on August 25, 2025

6:00am

Check-out and Travel to Beijing Daxing Airport from Yi Se Hotel Apartment

Walk 5 minutes to Jianxiangqiao Station, take Line 14 to Dongzhimen, transfer to Airport Express Bus or metro to Daxing Airport (approx 1h, INR 120); Taxi option 45 mins approx INR 1200.

Metro+Bus INR 120 / Taxi INR 1200, 1h

9:00am

Flight from Beijing to Xi’an

Board flight departing Beijing Daxing Airport to Xi’an. Approximate flight time 2 hours. Price varies by booking.

Flight cost varies, 2h

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Beijing & Datong Tour with Daily Indian Dining Staying at Yi Se Hotel Apartment and Overnight to Xi’an

Day 1: Arrival, Temple of Heaven & Evening Tour

3:00pm

5:00pm

6:30pm

8:00pm

9:15pm

10:30pm

Day 2: Datong Day Trip & Indian Dinner

4:45am

6:45am

9:15am

12:30pm

1:30pm

4:15pm

5:50pm

8:45pm

10:00pm

Day 3: Great Wall & City Highlights

6:30am

12:15pm

2:00pm

5:30pm

7:00pm

8:30pm

Day 4: Lama Temple, Parks & Night Olympic Park

8:00am

10:00am

11:45am

1:00pm

3:15pm

4:45pm

5:30pm

7:30pm

9:00pm

Day 5: Forbidden City & Badaling Great Wall Night

7:45am

12:30pm

2:00pm

6:00pm

9:45pm

Day 6: Flight to Xi’an

6:00am

9:00am

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