Optimized 3-Day Xi’an Itinerary with Indian Dining and Public Transit Options Including 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 for transfer to hotel.
Free, 0m

12:15pm

Transfer to Green Inn Hotel

Taxi: Fastest is taxi (~45 min, INR 850). Public transport alternative: Take Metro Line 1 from Airport Station to Beidajie Station (near hotel), approx. 70 min travel time, cost INR 30.
Taxi INR850, Metro INR30, Taxi 45m, Metro 70m

1:00pm

Check-in and freshen up at Green Inn Hotel

Check in and prepare for afternoon activities.
Included, 1h

2:00pm

Lunch at Ganga Impression Indian Restaurant

Nearest and highly rated Indian restaurant near hotel, open 11am-10pm, offering authentic Indian cuisine, approx. INR 700 per person. Taxi (5 min, INR 60) or 10-minute walk.
INR700, 1h

3:15pm

Transfer to Tang Paradise

Taxi approx. 20 minutes (INR 250). Alternative: Metro Line 2 from Beidajie Station to Qujiang Pool Station, then 10-minute walk, total approx. 45 minutes, INR 8.
Taxi INR250, Metro INR8, Taxi 20m, Metro 45m

3:45pm

Explore Tang Paradise

Visit Tang Paradise park, open 9am-9pm, ticket price approx. INR 450. Walk scenic Tang dynasty gardens and architecture.
INR450, 2h

5:45pm

Travel to Datang Everbright City

Taxi about 20 minutes (INR 250). Alternate: Metro Line 2 back to Yongningmen Station, then 5-10 min walk, total approx. 35 minutes, INR 8.
Taxi INR250, Metro INR8, Taxi 20m, Metro 35m

6:15pm

Visit Datang Everbright City

Experience street performances, shops, and dinner options. Open 6pm-10pm, entry free.
Free, 2h

8:00pm

Dinner at Redfort Indian Restaurant

Popular Indian restaurant near Datang Everbright City serving North Indian cuisine, approx. INR 800 per person, open till 10:30pm. Taxi or short walk.
INR800, 1h 30m

9:30pm

Return to Green Inn Hotel

Taxi approx. 20 minutes (INR 250). Alternative: Metro Line 2 from Yongningmen to Beidajie Station (INR 8), total 30-35 minutes.
Taxi INR250, Metro INR8, Taxi 20m, Metro 35m
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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 fuel up for early start.
Included, 30m

07:15am

Transfer to Xi’an North Railway Station

Taxi approx. 25 minutes (INR 600). Alternative: Take Metro Line 2 from Beidajie to Xi’an Beizhan Station (INR 8), approx. 40 minutes.
Taxi INR600, Metro INR8, Taxi 25m, Metro 40m

08:00am

Train G6377 Xi’an North to Luoyang Longmen

High-speed train approx. 55 minutes, ticket INR 170.
INR170, 55m

09:00am

Bus 75 to Longmen Grottoes

Bus 75 from Luoyang train station to Longmen Grottoes, approx. 30 minutes, ticket INR 20.
INR20, 30m

09:35am

Visit Longmen Grottoes

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

11:45am

Taxi to Huaqing Palace

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

12:15pm

Tour Huaqing Palace

Open 8am-6pm; ticket INR 150; enjoy gardens and historic pools.
INR150, 1h

1:15pm

Lunch nearby Huaqing Palace

Choose local dining around palace, approx. INR 450.
INR450, 1h

2:15pm

Taxi to Shaolin Temple

Taxi approximately 1.5 hours (INR 900) to Shaolin Temple area.
INR900, 1h 30m

3:45pm

Visit Shaolin Temple

Historic temple grounds open until 5pm, entry INR 180.
INR180, 1h 15m

5:00pm

Dinner & Song of Everlasting Sorrow Show

Dinner onsite or nearby Shaolin Temple approx. INR 500, followed by 7:30pm Tang dynasty themed show ticket INR 600.
INR1100, 3h

10:30pm

Return to Xi’an Green Inn Hotel

Taxi back roughly 1.5 hours (INR 900). Public transit is limited at this hour; taxi recommended.
INR900, 1h 30m
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Day 3: Terracotta Army & Flight

Xi’an, China on August 26, 2025

07:30am

Hotel Breakfast

Light breakfast included at hotel to prepare for a busy day.
Included, 30m

08:15am

Travel to Terracotta Army

Bus option: Walk 7 minutes to Beidajie Bus Station, take Bus 306 (INR 15) approx. 1 hour. Taxi option: ~45 minutes (INR 700).
Bus INR15, Taxi INR700, Bus 1h, Taxi 45m

9:20am

Visit Terracotta Army Museum

Open 8:30am-5:30pm, entry INR 300, explore ancient warriors and site.
INR300, 3h

12:30pm

Lunch at Museum Restaurant

Local options within museum grounds, approx. INR 150.
INR150, 1h

1:30pm

Return to city center

Bus 306 back to Beidajie Bus Station (INR 15), approx. 1 hour. Taxi approx. 45 minutes (INR 700).
Bus INR15, Taxi INR700, Bus 1h, Taxi 45m

2:45pm

Walk to Shaanxi History Museum

15-minute walk; free entry with prior online booking required.
Free, 15m

3:00pm

Visit Shaanxi History Museum

Explore extensive exhibits on Shaanxi history over 2 hours.
Free, 2h

5:00pm

Return to Green Inn Hotel

15-minute walk, refresh before dinner and departure.
Free, 15m

6:15pm

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

Nearest Indian restaurant serving flavorful dishes, open until 10pm, approx. INR 600. Taxi or 10-minute walk.
INR600, 1h

7:15pm

Travel to Xi’an Xianyang International Airport

Taxi approx. 50 minutes (INR 1700). Alternative: Take Metro Line 1 from Beidajie to Airport Station, approx. 70 minutes, cost INR 30, but taxi recommended for 7:50pm flight.
Taxi INR1700, Metro INR30, Taxi 50m, Metro 70m
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