Efficient 3-Day Xi’an Itinerary with Longmen Grottoes, Tang Paradise, City Wall Cycling, and Flight to Zhangjiajie

Day 1: Longmen Grottoes Day Trip

Xi’an, China to Luoyang, China on August 24, 2025

08:00am

Breakfast at Green Inn Hotel

Start the day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel to prepare for the day’s journey.
Included, 30m

08:40am

Travel from Green Inn Hotel to Xi’an North Railway Station

Walk approx. 7 minutes (600m) from Green Inn Hotel to Beidajie Metro Station. Take Metro Line 1 (direction Fangzhicheng) for 3 stops to Xi’an North Railway Station. Cost: INR 8 (around 2 CNY).
INR8, 20m

09:05am

Take high-speed train G3834 to Luoyang Longmen Station

Train departs at 09:20am, journey duration approx. 1 hour 20 minutes, cost approx. INR 170 (40 CNY).
INR170, 1h 20m

10:45am

Travel from Luoyang Longmen Station to Longmen Grottoes

Take Bus No. 75 from Luoyang Longmen Station to Longmen Grottoes scenic area entrance. Duration approx. 30 minutes, cost approx. INR 20 (5 CNY).
INR20, 30m

11:15am

Visit Longmen Grottoes

UNESCO World Heritage site featuring over 100,000 Buddhist statues. Open 8:00am–6:30pm. Address: Longmen Scenic Area, Luolong District, Luoyang City, Henan Province, China. Ticket price approx. INR 180 (42 CNY).
INR180, 3h

2:15pm

Lunch near Longmen Grottoes

Eat at local restaurant near the grottoes serving traditional Luoyang cuisine. Approximate cost INR 300 (70 CNY).
INR300, 1h

3:15pm

Bus 75 back to Luoyang Longmen Station

Bus takes about 30 minutes. Fare approx. INR 20 (5 CNY).
INR20, 30m

4:00pm

Take high-speed train G3845 back to Xi’an North Railway Station

Train journey approx. 1h 20m, cost approx. INR 170 (40 CNY).
INR170, 1h 20m

5:20pm

Take Metro Line 1 from Xi’an North Railway Station to Beidajie Station

Metro ride approx. 25 minutes, fare INR 8 (around 2 CNY).
INR8, 25m

5:45pm

Return walk to Green Inn Hotel

7-minute walk from Beidajie Metro Station to Green Inn Hotel.
Free, 7m

6:15pm

Dinner at Sinner Restaurant

Highly recommended local eatery approx. 10 minutes walk from hotel, open 11:00am–10:00pm. Serving varied Chinese cuisine, average meal approx. INR 500 (115 CNY).
INR500, 1h 15m

7:30pm

Visit Datang Everbright City

Taxi approx. 20 minutes, fare INR 250 (60 CNY). Alternatively, walk 10 minutes to Beidajie Metro Station, take Metro Line 2 to Qujiang Pool Station followed by short walk (~10 minutes). Total metro time about 35 minutes, cost INR 8. Open 6:00pm–10:00pm. Enjoy street performances, shops, and nightlife. Free entry.
Taxi INR250 or Metro INR8, Taxi 20m or Metro 35m

9:00pm

Return to Green Inn Hotel

Taxi or metro same as before. Taxi cost approx. INR 250.
Taxi INR250, 20m
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Day 2: City Wall & Cultural Sights

Xi’an, China on August 25, 2025

07:00am

Breakfast at Green Inn Hotel

Fuel up before a full day of sightseeing.
Included, 30m

07:45am

Cycle on Xi’an City Wall

Walk approx. 10 minutes to South Gate of Xi’an City Wall (Address: 1 Youyi West Rd). Bike rental available, 30-minute cycle approx. INR 120 (30 CNY). Wall open 8:00am–10:00pm.
INR120, 45m

08:30am

Visit Bell Tower of Xi’an

Take a 15-minute walk north to Bell Tower (Address: 158 West Street). Open 8:00am–8:30pm, entry INR 50 (12 CNY). Historic symbol of Xi’an built in 1384
INR50, 45m

09:30am

Visit Drum Tower of Xi’an

Just 5-minute walk from Bell Tower at 255 Yanta West Road. Open 8:30am–8:30pm, entry INR 30 (7 CNY). Offers panoramic city views.
INR30, 30m

10:15am

Travel to Tang Paradise

Take Metro Line 2 from Bell Tower Station to Qujiang Pool Station (6 stops), approx 30 minutes, fare INR 8. Walk approx. 10 minutes to Tang Paradise (Address: 1 Tangda East Rd). Park open 9:00am–9:00pm. Entry approx. INR 450 (100 CNY).
INR8 + INR450, 45m

11:15am

Explore Tang Paradise

Visit the elegant Tang Dynasty theme park with gardens and cultural performances.
Included, 2h

1:15pm

Lunch at Tang Paradise Area

Choose from multiple restaurants and cafes inside Tang Paradise or nearby, approx. INR 400 (90 CNY).
INR400, 1h

2:30pm

Travel to Giant Wild Goose Pagoda

Walk back to Qujiang Pool Metro Station, take Metro Line 3 from Qujiang Pool to Dayanta Station (3 stops), approx. 10 minutes ride, cost INR 5. Giant Wild Goose Pagoda located at 4 Dacien Rd. Open 8:00am–5:30pm. Entry approx. INR 50 (12 CNY).
INR5 + INR50, 30m

3:00pm

Visit Giant Wild Goose Pagoda

Historic Buddhist pagoda and temple complex, important cultural and religious site.
Included, 1h 30m

4:30pm

Return to hotel for rest

Take Metro Line 3 from Dayanta Station to Beidajie Station, approx. 30 minutes, cost INR 5; walk 7 minutes to hotel.
INR5, 40m

5:15pm

Dinner at Redfort Indian Restaurant

Walk 10 minutes or taxi 5 minutes (INR 60) to popular Indian restaurant near hotel, open 11:00am–10:00pm, meal approx. INR 800 (180 CNY).
INR800, 1h 30m

7:00pm

Return to hotel or optional evening walk

Relax at hotel or explore local markets.
Free, 2h
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Day 3: Terracotta Army & Flight

Xi’an, China on August 26, 2025

07:30am

Breakfast at Green Inn Hotel

Light breakfast included at hotel before departure.
Included, 30m

08:15am

Travel to Terracotta Army Museum

Walk 7 minutes to Beidajie Bus Station, take Bus 306 to Terracotta Army site (approx. 1 hour), cost approx. INR 15 (3.5 CNY). Taxi approx. 45 minutes, INR 700 (160 CNY). Bus recommended for cheapest travel.
INR15, 1h

9:30am

Visit Terracotta Army Museum

Open 8:30am–5:30pm, entry INR 300 (70 CNY), famous archaeological site with thousands of life-sized warrior statues.
INR300, 3h

12:30pm

Lunch at Museum Restaurant

Onsite restaurant offering local dishes, approx. INR 150 (35 CNY).
INR150, 1h

1:30pm

Return to city center

Take Bus 306 back to Beidajie Bus Station (1 hour, INR 15) or taxi (45 minutes, INR 700).
INR15, 1h

2:45pm

Walk to Shaanxi History Museum

15-minute walk. Museum address: 91 Xiao Zhai East Road. Free entry with advance online booking required. Open 9:00am–6:00pm.
Free, 2h

4:45pm

Return to hotel and rest

Short walk and rest before dinner and flight preparations.
Free, 30m

6:15pm

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

Walk 10 minutes or taxi to this Indian restaurant serving flavorful dishes, open till 10:00pm, meal approx. INR 600 (140 CNY).
INR600, 1h

7:15pm

Travel to Xi’an Xianyang International Airport

Taxi approx. 50 minutes, fare INR 1700 (400 CNY). Alternatively, Metro Line 1 from Beidajie Station to Airport Station approx. 70 minutes, INR 30 (7 CNY). Taxi recommended for timely arrival for 19:50 flight.
Taxi INR1700, 50m
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