Xi'an and Luoyang Adventure with Shaolin Temple Tour & Vegetarian Dining - Staying at Greentree Inn Dayanta Furongyuan

Day 1: Xi'an Arrival & Exploration

Xi'an, China on August 24, 2025

7:00AM

Flight MU2104 from Beijing to Xi'an

Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, arriving early morning to begin your adventure in Xi'an.
INR 5,200 approx., 2h30m

9:30AM

Taxi to Greentree Inn Xi'an District Dayanta Furongyuan

Take a taxi (approx. 40 min) from the airport to your hotel located near the Big Wild Goose Pagoda for convenient access to major sites.
INR 800 approx., 40m

10:30AM

Check-in at Greentree Inn Xi'an District Dayanta Furongyuan

Settle into your room and freshen up before heading out to explore the city.
INR 3,600 approx. per night, 30m

11:00AM

Brunch at Evergreen Vegetarian Restaurant

Enjoy a hearty vegetarian brunch with traditional Chinese dishes a short taxi ride from the hotel.
INR 500, 1h

12:15PM

Visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Walk from your hotel to the famous Big Wild Goose Pagoda, an iconic Buddhist landmark open until 6pm.
Entry: INR 600, 1h

1:30PM

Bike on Xi'an City Wall

Take Metro Line 3 from Dayanta Station to Yongningmen Station; rent a bike to cycle the massive ancient city wall.
Metro: INR 80, Bike rent: INR 650, 2h

3:45PM

Explore Muslim Quarter & Great Mosque

Take Metro Line 2 from Yongningmen to Beidajie Station; stroll the Muslim Quarter and visit the Great Mosque open until 5pm.
Metro: INR 80, Mosque entry: Free, 1h30m

5:30PM

Return to hotel and rest

Take Metro back to Dayanta station and return to your hotel to relax before dinner.
Metro: INR 80, 30m

7:00PM

Dinner at Pure Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant

Enjoy creative vegetarian dishes at Pure Lotus, a short walk from your hotel, known for fresh, healthy meals.
INR 1,200, 1h30m
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Day 2: Luoyang & Shaolin Temple Tour

Luoyang, China on August 25, 2025

6:30AM

Taxi to Xi'an North Railway Station

Depart early by taxi to Xi'an North Station for your train to Luoyang Longmen Station.
INR 800, 40m

7:30AM

High-Speed Train to Luoyang

Board a high-speed train, journey takes approx. 1.5 hours from Xi'an to Luoyang Longmen.
INR 1,500, 1h30m

9:00AM

Breakfast at Lotus Blossom Vegetarian Café

Enjoy light vegetarian breakfast with steamed buns and tea on Wangcheng Road in Luoyang.
INR 350, 1h

10:00AM

Bus to Shaolin Temple

Take tourist bus from Luoyang Bus Station directly to Shaolin Temple; trip is about 1.5 hours.
INR 360 round trip, 1h30m

11:30AM

Tour Shaolin Temple and Pagoda Forest

Explore the legendary Shaolin Temple, martial arts displays and surrounding Pagoda Forest open until 5pm.
Entry: INR 1,200, 3h

2:30PM

Lunch near Shaolin Temple at Temple Veggie Delight

Savor traditional Buddhist vegetarian dishes minutes from the temple entrance.
INR 700, 1h

3:30PM

Return to Luoyang & visit Longmen Grottoes

Take bus 100 to Longmen Grottoes, marvel at ancient Buddhist carvings, open until 6pm.
Entry: INR 1,080, 2h

5:30PM

Walk Luoyang Old Town

Explore the charming streets of Luoyang old town with local markets offering vegetarian snacks.
Free, 1h

6:30PM

Dinner at Indian Veggie Delight

Enjoy flavorful Indian vegetarian dishes at a popular Luoyang restaurant on Xiangyang Road.
INR 900, 1h

7:30PM

Night Train Departure to Zhangjiajie

Take a taxi to Luoyang Railway Station for your overnight train to Zhangjiajie to continue your journey.
INR 4,200 approx., Overnight
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