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Optimized 3-Day Xi’an Itinerary Including Song of Everlasting Sorrow, Huaqing Palace & Tang Paradise with Flight from Beijing

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Day 1: Arrival & Tang Paradise

Xi’an, China on August 24, 2025

11:30am

Arrive at Xi’an Xianyang International Airport

Flight MU2104 from Beijing arrives at 11:30 am. Proceed to airport taxi rank for transfer to hotel.
Free, 0m

12:15pm

Taxi to Green Inn Hotel

Fastest transfer by taxi to Green Inn Hotel near Beidajie Metro Station, approx. 45 minutes, cost around INR 850.
INR850, 45m

1:00pm

Check-in and freshen up at Green Inn Hotel

Check in and prepare for excursion to Tang Paradise.
Included, 1h

2:00pm

Lunch at Indian Aroma Restaurant

5-minute taxi (INR 60) to Indian Aroma Restaurant, open 11am-10pm, authentic North Indian cuisine, approx. INR 700 per person.
INR700, 1h

3:15pm

Taxi to Tang Paradise

A 20-minute taxi ride (INR 250) to Tang Paradise park, an expansive cultural theme park depicting Tang dynasty architecture and gardens.
INR250, 20m

3:45pm

Explore Tang Paradise

Visit Tang Paradise open 9am-9pm; ticket price INR 450. Walk the scenic gardens and ancient-style buildings.
INR450, 2h

5:45pm

Taxi to Datang Everbright City

Direct taxi transfer about 20 minutes (INR 250) to Datang Everbright City, an area recreating Tang dynasty urban life.
INR250, 20m

6:15pm

Visit Datang Everbright City

Experience street performances, shops, and dinner options from 6pm to 10pm; free entry.
Free, 2h

8:00pm

Dinner options at Datang Everbright City

Choose from multiple restaurants offering Chinese and some Indian dishes. Expect to spend approx. INR 800.
INR800, 1h 30m

9:30pm

Taxi back to Green Inn Hotel

Taxi ride approx. 20 minutes (INR 250) back to hotel to rest for next day.
INR250, 20m
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Day 2: Longmen, Huaqing Palace & Show

Xi’an, Luoyang, Dengfeng - China on August 25, 2025

06:30am

Hotel Breakfast

Breakfast at Green Inn Hotel to start an early packed day.
Included, 30m

07:15am

Taxi to Xi’an North Railway Station

Taxi to Xi’an North Railway Station, approx. 25 minutes, INR 600.
INR600, 25m

08:00am

Train G6377 Xi’an North to Luoyang Longmen

Fastest high-speed train to Luoyang (approx. 55 minutes), tickets INR 170.
INR170, 55m

09:00am

Bus 75 to Longmen Grottoes

Take Bus 75 (INR 20) for 30 minutes from train station to Longmen Grottoes entrance.
INR20, 30m

09:35am

Visit Longmen Grottoes

UNESCO World Heritage Site with ancient Buddhist rock carvings. Open 8am-6:30pm; entry approx. INR 180.
INR180, 2h

11:45am

Taxi to Huaqing Palace

30-minute taxi (INR 400) to Huaqing Palace, historic hot spring palace and legendary site.
INR400, 30m

12:15pm

Tour Huaqing Palace

Visit open 8am-6pm, entry fee approx. INR 150; enjoy beautiful gardens and historic features.
INR150, 1h

1:15pm

Lunch nearby Huaqing Palace

Have lunch at a nearby restaurant serving local cuisine, approx. INR 450.
INR450, 1h

2:15pm

Taxi to Shaolin Temple area

Taxi approx. 1.5 hours (INR 900) to Shaolin Temple for afternoon activities.
INR900, 1h 30m

3:45pm

Visit Shaolin Temple

Explore historic temple grounds; open until 5pm with a ticket price around INR 180.
INR180, 1h 15m

5:00pm

Dinner & Song of Everlasting Sorrow Show

Have dinner onsite or nearby (approx. INR 500), then attend the spectacular 'Song of Everlasting Sorrow' outdoor performance depicting Tang dynasty romance, starts at 7:30pm, ticket INR 600.
INR1100, 3h

10:30pm

Taxi back to Xi’an Green Inn Hotel

Return taxi approx. 1.5 hours (INR 900) to Xi’an to rest for next day.
INR900, 1h 30m
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Day 3: Terracotta Army & Flight

Xi’an, China on August 26, 2025

07:30am

Hotel Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast at hotel before departing for the Terracotta Army Museum.
Included, 30m

08:15am

Bus 306 to Terracotta Army Site

Walk 7 minutes to Beidajie Bus Station, take Bus 306 (INR 15) direct to Terracotta Army Museum – approx. 1 hour.
INR15, 1h

9:20am

Visit Terracotta Army Museum

Open 8:30am-5:30pm, entry ticket approx. INR 300, explore the famed archaeological site.
INR300, 3h

12:30pm

Lunch at Museum Restaurant

Enjoy local dishes at the museum restaurant, approx. INR 150.
INR150, 1h

1:30pm

Bus 306 back to Beidajie Station

Return by bus 306 (INR 15), approx. 1 hour ride.
INR15, 1h

2:45pm

Walk to Shaanxi History Museum

15-minute walk to museum; free entry with advance online booking.
Free, 15m

3:00pm

Visit Shaanxi History Museum

Spend two hours exploring exhibits showcasing Shaanxi’s rich history.
Free, 2h

5:00pm

Walk back to Green Inn Hotel

Short 15-minute walk back to hotel to rest and prepare for departure.
Free, 15m

6:15pm

Early Dinner near Hotel

Dine at nearby Indian Aroma Restaurant or local eateries, approx. INR 600.
INR600, 1h

7:15pm

Taxi to Xi’an Xianyang Airport

Take a 50-minute taxi to airport for 7:50pm flight to Zhangjiajie, approx. INR 1700.
INR1700, 50m
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