Optimized 3-Day Xi’an Itinerary with Indian Dining, Hua Qing Gong & Song of Everlasting Sorrow Show 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: Hua Qing Gong & Longmen Grottoes

Xi’an, China and Luoyang, China on August 25, 2025

07:00am

Hotel Breakfast

Breakfast at Green Inn Hotel to fuel up for early start.
Included, 30m

07:45am

Transfer to Longmen Grottoes

Taxi approx. 1 hour 30 minutes, fare INR 1600. Alternatively, take Metro Line 1 to Xi’an North Railway Station then high-speed train to Luoyang Longmen Station (approx. 1h 20m, INR 170), followed by Bus 75 to grottoes area (INR 20, 30m). Taxi recommended for time saving.
Taxi INR1600, Taxi 1h 30m

9:30am

Explore Longmen Grottoes

Visit UNESCO World Heritage site famous for Buddhist stone carvings, open 8am-6:30pm, entry INR 180.
INR180, 3h

12:30pm

Lunch near Longmen Grottoes

Local eateries near the grottoes serve traditional dishes, approx. INR 300.
INR300, 1h

1:30pm

Return to Xi’an

Taxi approx. 1 hour 30 minutes fare INR 1600. Or train and metro combo approx. 2h costing INR 200.
Taxi INR1600, Taxi 1h 30m

3:00pm

Rest and Refresh

Short rest at Green Inn Hotel prior to afternoon sightseeing.
Included, 1h

4:00pm

Visit Hua Qing Gong (Huaqing Palace)

Taxi approx. 40 minutes, fare INR 850. Visit the historic imperial hot spring palace and gardens, open 8am-7pm, entry INR 180. Located at the northern base of Mt. Li.
INR180 + Taxi INR850, 2h

6:15pm

Dinner nearby Hua Qing Gong

Enjoy local Chinese cuisine at a nearby restaurant, approx. INR 400, before the evening show.
INR400, 45m

7:15pm

Walk to Song of Everlasting Sorrow Show venue

The renowned outdoor performance held near the foot of Mt. Li at Huaqing Pool, approx. 10-minute walk.
Free, 10m

7:30pm

Attend Song of Everlasting Sorrow Show

World-class live performance depicting Emperor Xuanzong and Yang Guifei’s love story, runs about 1 hour 20 minutes. Ticket approx. INR 800. Begins at 7:30pm.
INR800, 1h 20m

9:00pm

Return to Green Inn Hotel

Taxi approx. 40 minutes, fare INR 850.
Taxi INR850, Taxi 40m
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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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