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

9:00AM

Flight MU2104 from Beijing Daxing to Xi'an

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

11:30AM

Taxi to Greentree Inn Xi'an District Dayanta Furongyuan

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

12:15PM

Check-in & quick freshen up

Settle into your room and prepare for an afternoon of exploring the city.
INR 3,600 approx. per night, 30m

12:45PM

Lunch at Evergreen Vegetarian Restaurant

Enjoy a delicious vegetarian lunch with traditional Chinese dishes close to your hotel.
INR 500, 1h

1:45PM

Visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda

A short walk from your hotel, visit the iconic Buddhist landmark, open until 6pm, and enjoy the peaceful gardens.
Entry: INR 600, 1h

2:45PM

Bike on Xi'an City Wall

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

5:00PM

Muslim Quarter & Great Mosque visit

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

6:30PM

Return to hotel for rest

Take Metro back to Dayanta and relax at the hotel before dinner.
Metro: INR 80, 30m

7:00PM

Dinner at Pure Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant

Enjoy creative vegetarian dishes at Pure Lotus, renowned for fresh, healthy cuisine just a short walk from your hotel.
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

Take a taxi to Xi'an North Station to board your high-speed train to Luoyang Longmen Station.
INR 800, 40m

7:30AM

High-Speed Train to Luoyang

Enjoy a comfortable 1.5-hour high-speed train ride from Xi'an to Luoyang Longmen.
INR 1,500, 1h30m

9:00AM

Breakfast at Lotus Blossom Vegetarian Café

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

10:00AM

Bus to Shaolin Temple

Catch the tourist bus from Luoyang Bus Station to Shaolin Temple (approx. 1.5 hours).
INR 360 round trip, 1h30m

11:30AM

Tour Shaolin Temple and Pagoda Forest

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

2:30PM

Lunch at Temple Veggie Delight

Savor authentic Buddhist vegetarian dishes minutes from Shaolin Temple's entrance.
INR 700, 1h

3:30PM

Return to Luoyang & visit Longmen Grottoes

Take bus 100 to Longmen Grottoes to admire ancient Buddhist carvings; site closes at 6pm.
Entry: INR 1,080, 2h

5:30PM

Walk Luoyang Old Town

Explore charming old town streets and 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

Taxi to Luoyang Railway Station and Night Train to Zhangjiajie

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