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

Day 2: Longmen & Shaolin Temple

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 North 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 takes approx. 55 minutes, ticket cost approx. INR 170.
INR170, 55m

09:00am

Bus 75 from Luoyang Station to Longmen Grottoes

Board Bus 75 at Luoyang Railway Station to Longmen Grottoes, approx. 30 minutes, ticket INR 20. Bus stop: Longmen Grotto Scenic Area.
INR20, 30m

09:35am

Visit Longmen Grottoes

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

11:45am

Bus 75 back to Luoyang Railway Station

Return by Bus 75, 30-minute ride to Luoyang station, cost INR 20.
INR20, 30m

12:20pm

Train K9096 Luoyang to Dengfeng

Train takes approx. 1 hour 15 minutes, ticket approx. INR 120. From Luoyang to Dengfeng Railway Station.
INR120, 1h 15m

1:45pm

Lunch at local restaurant in Dengfeng

Enjoy authentic local cuisine around Dengfeng Railway Station, approx. INR 350.
INR350, 1h

2:45pm

Bus 63 to Shaolin Temple

Take Bus 63 from Dengfeng Train Station to Shaolin Temple Scenic Area, approx. 30 minutes, ticket INR 10.
INR10, 30m

3:15pm

Visit Shaolin Temple grounds

Explore historic temple open until 5pm, entry INR 180.
INR180, 1h 15m

4:30pm

Shaolin Kungfu Show

Authentic Shaolin Kungfu Show held at Shaolin Theater. Shows at 4:30pm and 7:30pm, ticket INR 400. Attend the 4:30pm show immediately after touring.
INR400, 1h

5:45pm

Taxi from Shaolin Temple to Huaqing Palace

Approximate 1 hour 30 minutes drive (INR 900).
INR900, 1h 30m

7:15pm

Visit Huaqing Palace

Open until 8pm, ticket INR 150; historic hot springs and gardens lit up at night for a scenic visit.
INR150, 45m

8:00pm

Dinner near Huaqing Palace

Local restaurants offering dinner, approx. INR 450.
INR450, 1h

9:00pm

Taxi back to Xi’an Green Inn Hotel

Approx. 1.5 hour ride (INR 900), late hour recommends taxi.
INR900, 1h 30m

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