Efficient 3-Day Xi’an Itinerary Including Longmen Grottoes, Shaolin Temple & Terracotta Army with Flight to Zhangjiajie

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 or public transit options 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

12:15pm

Metro and Bus Option to Hotel

Alternatively, take Metro Line 2 from Airport Terminal 3 (starting station) to Beidajie Station, approx. 1 hour, INR 15 fare, then a 5-minute walk to the hotel.
INR15, 1h

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 Black Pepper Indian Restaurant (黑胡椒印度餐厅)

Black Pepper is the closest recommended Indian restaurant near the hotel, serving popular Indian dishes; open 11am-10pm, meal 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

Bus Option to Tang Paradise

Alternatively, take Bus No. 11 from Dashifang Bus Station (10-min walk from hotel) directly to Tang Paradise in approx. 50 minutes; fare INR 10.
INR10, 50m

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 about 20 minutes (INR 250) to Datang Everbright City to experience recreated 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

6:30pm

Dinner at Redfort Indian Restaurant

Redfort Indian Restaurant near Datang Everbright City offers excellent Indian food, open until 10:30 pm; meal approx. INR 800.
INR800, 1h 30m

9:30pm

Taxi or Metro back to Green Inn Hotel

Taxi is quickest at 20 minutes (INR 250). Alternatively, take Bus 10 (INR 10) or Metro Line 2 from North Square Station (near Datang Everbright) to Beidajie Station, approximately 40 minutes total.
INR10–250, 20–40m
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Day 2: Longmen, Huaqing & Shaolin Temple

Xi’an & Surrounding Area, 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 approx. 25 minutes (INR 600).
INR600, 25m

07:15am

Metro option to Xi’an North Railway Station

Alternatively, take Metro Line 2 from Beidajie Station to North Railway Station, approx. 40 minutes and INR 15 fare.
INR15, 40m

08:00am

Train G6377 Xi’an North to Luoyang Longmen

Fastest train to Luoyang, approx. 55 minutes journey, ticket approx. INR 170.
INR170, 55m

09:00am

Bus 75 to Longmen Grottoes

From Luoyang Longmen Station, bus No. 75 (INR 20) takes 30 minutes to Longmen Grottoes entrance.
INR20, 30m

09:35am

Visit Longmen Grottoes

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

11:45am

Taxi to Huaqing Palace

Taxi approx. 30 minutes (INR 400) to historic Huaqing Palace.
INR400, 30m

12:15pm

Tour Huaqing Palace

Explore scenic gardens and historic hot springs open 8am-6pm, ticket approx. INR 150.
INR150, 1h

1:15pm

Lunch nearby Huaqing Palace

Local restaurant with range of Chinese dishes, approx. INR 450.
INR450, 1h

2:15pm

Taxi to Shaolin Temple area

Taxi approx. 1.5 hours, INR 900.
INR900, 1h 30m

3:45pm

Visit Shaolin Temple

Historic temple open until 5pm, ticket approx. INR 180.
INR180, 1h 15m

5:00pm

Dinner and Evening Show

Dinner onsite or nearby Shaolin Temple approx. INR 500; after dinner attend 'Song of Everlasting Sorrow' show from 7:30pm, ticket INR 600.
INR1100, 3h

10:30pm

Taxi back to Xi’an Green Inn Hotel

Taxi approx. 1.5 hours (INR 900) back to hotel.
INR900, 1h 30m
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Day 3: Terracotta Army & Flight

Xi’an, China on August 26, 2025

07:30am

Hotel Breakfast

Breakfast at hotel preparing for last day sightseeing.
Included, 30m

08:15am

Bus 306 to Terracotta Army

Walk 7 minutes from hotel to Beidajie Bus Station and take Bus 306 for approx. 1 hour to Terracotta Army site; fare INR 15.
INR15, 1h

08:15am

Taxi to Terracotta Army Site

Alternatively, taxi approx. 45 minutes, approx. INR 450.
INR450, 45m

9:20am

Visit Terracotta Army Museum

Open 8:30am-5:30pm; entry INR 300. Explore archaeological site with famous life-sized sculptures.
INR300, 3h

12:30pm

Lunch at Museum Restaurant

Eat local Chinese dishes at museum restaurant, approx. INR 150.
INR150, 1h

1:30pm

Bus 306 back to Beidajie Station

Return bus 306, fare INR 15, approx. 1 hour.
INR15, 1h

2:45pm

Walk to Shaanxi History Museum

15-minute walk; free entry requiring online booking.
Free, 15m

3:00pm

Visit Shaanxi History Museum

Explore exhibits on Shaanxi’s culture and history for 2 hours.
Free, 2h

5:00pm

Walk back to Green Inn Hotel

15-minute walk to hotel for rest and packing.
Free, 15m

6:15pm

Dinner at Amber Palace Indian Restaurant

Nearest fine Indian dining option near the hotel with great menu; cost approx. INR 600.
INR600, 1h

7:15pm

Taxi to Xi’an Xianyang Airport

Taxi approx. 50 minutes (INR 1700) to catch the 7:50pm flight to Zhangjiajie.
INR1700, 50m

7:15pm

Public Transit Option to Airport

Alternatively, take Metro Line 1 from Beidajie Station to Jiaotong University Station, transfer to Airport Express Line to Airport Terminal 3, approx. 1h 30m total, fare INR 20.
INR20, 1h 30m
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