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 approx. 45 minutes, fare INR 850. Public transport alternative: Take Metro Line 1 from Airport Station to Beidajie Station (near hotel), approx. 70 minutes, cost INR 30.
Taxi INR850, Taxi 45m

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, fare 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, Taxi 20m

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

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, fare INR 250. Alternative: Metro Line 2 from Yongningmen to Beidajie Station (INR 8), total 30-35 minutes.
Taxi INR250, Taxi 20m
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Day 2: Shaolin & Longmen Grottoes

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

08:00am

Train K9096 Xi’an North to Dengfeng

Train takes approx. 1 hour 15 minutes, ticket approx. INR 120. Arrives at Dengfeng Railway Station for Shaolin Temple visit.
INR120, 1h 15m

9:30am

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

10:00am

Visit Shaolin Temple grounds

Explore historic temple open until 5pm, entry INR 180.
INR180, 1h 30m

11:30am

Shaolin Kungfu Show

Attend midday authentic Shaolin Kungfu Show held at Shaolin Theater. Ticket INR 400. Show duration approx. 1h.
INR400, 1h

12:30pm

Lunch at local restaurant in Dengfeng

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

1:45pm

Train G6377 Dengfeng to Luoyang Longmen

Train approx. 1 hour route, ticket INR 170. Arrive at Luoyang Longmen Station for Longmen Grottoes visit.
INR170, 1h

2:50pm

Bus 75 from Luoyang Station to Longmen Grottoes

Bus 75 approx. 30 minutes, ticket INR 20. Scenic Buddhist carvings site open 8am - 6:30pm, entry INR 180.
INR20, 30m

3:25pm

Explore Longmen Grottoes

Visit UNESCO World Heritage Buddhist caves and statues.
INR180, 2h

5:30pm

Bus 75 back to Luoyang Railway Station

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

6:00pm

Train back to Xi’an North Station

Train approx. 55-60 minutes, ticket cost approx. INR 170.
INR170, 1h

7:15pm

Dinner at Redfort Indian Restaurant

Enjoy North Indian cuisine, open till 10:30pm, approx. INR 800 per person. Located near hotel, short taxi or walk.
INR800, 1h 30m

8:45pm

Return to Green Inn Hotel

Walk or short taxi ride back to hotel, approx. 20 minutes.
Taxi INR250, 20m
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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

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

Taxi approx. 45 minutes, fare INR 700. Bus 306 back to Beidajie Bus Station (INR 15), approx. 1 hour.
Taxi INR700, 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, fare 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, Taxi 50m
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