3-Day Xi’an Itinerary Including Longmen Grottoes, Huaqing Palace, City Wall, Cultural Shows, and Flight to Zhangjiajie

Day 1: Arrival & Longmen Grottoes

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

11:30am

Arrival at Xi’an Xianyang International Airport

Reach Xi’an by flight and prepare for transfer to hotel.
N/A, 30m

12:00pm

Travel to Green Inn Hotel near Ganesha Indian Restaurant

Take a taxi from airport to Green Inn Hotel, approx. 50 minutes, cost INR 1700 (400 CNY). Check-in and freshen up.
INR1700, 50m

1:00pm

Lunch at Ganesha Indian Restaurant

Enjoy a flavorful Indian lunch at Ganesha Indian Restaurant near the hotel. Open 11:00am–10:00pm with meal costs around INR 700 (160 CNY).
INR700, 1h

2:00pm

Travel from Xi’an to Luoyang Longmen Station

Walk 7 minutes to Beidajie Metro Station, take Metro Line 1 to Xi’an North Railway Station (3 stops). Then take high-speed train G3834 departing around 2:40pm to Luoyang Longmen Station (1h 20m). Total cost approx. 200 INR (47 CNY).
INR200, 2h

4:15pm

Bus 75 to Longmen Grottoes

From Luoyang Longmen Station, take Bus 75 approx. 30 minutes to Longmen Grottoes. Cost approx. 20 INR (5 CNY).
INR20, 30m

4:45pm

Visit Longmen Grottoes

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site featuring thousands of Buddhist statues. Open 8:00am–6:30pm, ticket approx. 180 INR (42 CNY).
INR180, 2h

6:45pm

Night view of Longmen Grottoes

Though night tours inside grottoes aren't standard, the best place for night viewing is near the Yi River bridge adjacent to the site where the grottoes are illuminated. Enjoy the scenic light displays from this vantage point free of charge.
Free, 1h

7:45pm

Return to Luoyang Longmen Station by Bus 75

Bus ride approx. 30 minutes, cost INR 20 (5 CNY).
INR20, 30m

8:30pm

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

Approx. 1h20m journey, cost approx. INR 170 (40 CNY).
INR170, 1h 20m

9:50pm

Dinner at Indian Restaurant near Xi’an North Railway Station

Choose from Indian restaurants open near the station such as Ganesha or others nearby; open till 10:00pm, meal cost approx. INR 700 (160 CNY).
INR700, 1h

10:50pm

Taxi or Metro to Green Inn Hotel

Taxi or metro for approx. 20-30 minutes back to hotel.
INR50-100, 30m
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Day 2: Huaqing Palace & Evening Show

Xi’an, China on August 25, 2025

07:00am

Breakfast at Green Inn Hotel

Starting the day with hotel breakfast.
Included, 30m

08:00am

Travel to Huaqing Palace

Take Metro Line 1 from Beidajie Metro Station to Bell Tower Station (3 stops), then transfer to Bus K305 or tourist shuttle bus from Huaqing Palace scenic area direct bus stop, approx. 1h travel time. Cost approx. INR 80 (18 CNY) by bus, metro fare approx. INR 20 (5 CNY). Alternatively, direct taxi approx. INR 1200 (280 CNY) with 40 minutes travel.
INR100 (bus + metro) or INR1200 (taxi), 1h

9:00am

Visit Huaqing Palace

Explore the historic imperial hot springs and palace complex. Open 8:00am–7:00pm, entry approx. INR 400 (95 CNY).
INR400, 3h

12:00pm

Lunch Options Nearby (casual or prepare own snacks)

Local casual eateries near Huaqing Palace or pack snacks, as lunch options in palace area are limited; an alternative is to return to city for lunch later.
Approx. INR 400, 1h

1:00pm

Free time or light exploration around Huaqing Palace area

Relax at palace area or stroll nearby gardens and Yi River scenic spots.
Free, 3h

4:00pm

Early Dinner at Ganesha Indian Restaurant

Take taxi back to Green Inn Hotel area for a relaxing Indian dinner at Ganesha, open till 10:00pm, meal cost around INR 700 (160 CNY). Taxi approx. INR 1200 (280 CNY), 40 minutes ride.
INR1900 (INR 1200 taxi + INR 700 meal), 1h 30m

6:30pm

Attend Tang Dynasty Show near Huaqing Palace

Taxi or prearranged transport to Huaqing Palace (approx. INR 1200, 40 minutes). The outdoor Tang Dynasty Romance show starts at 7:00pm lasting 1h 30m, tickets approx. INR 900 (210 CNY).
INR2100 (Taxi + Ticket), 2h

8:30pm

Visit Datang Everbright City

After the show, travel to Datang Everbright City by taxi approx. 40 minutes (INR 1000) for vibrant nightlife, shopping and cultural scenes open till 11:00pm, free entry.
INR1000, 1h 30m

10:00pm

Return to hotel

Taxi from Datang Everbright City to Green Inn Hotel approx. 20-30 minutes, cost INR 600.
INR600, 30m
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Day 3: Terracotta Army, Shaanxi Museum & Flight

Xi’an, China on August 26, 2025

07:30am

Breakfast at Green Inn Hotel

Hotel breakfast included.
Included, 30m

08:15am

Bus 306 to Terracotta Army Museum

Walk 7 minutes to Beidajie Bus Station, then take Bus 306 for approx. 1 hour. Ticket approx. INR 15 (3.5 CNY). Cheapest travel option.
INR15, 1h

9:30am

Visit Terracotta Army Museum

Open 8:30am–5:30pm, entry approx. INR 300 (70 CNY), world-famous archaeological site.
INR300, 3h

12:30pm

Return to city by Bus 306

Bus ride approx. 1 hour, ticket INR 15 (3.5 CNY).
INR15, 1h

1:45pm

Lunch at Indian Restaurant near Shaanxi History Museum

Dine at a nearby Indian restaurant in the city center offering authentic cuisine. Costs approx. INR 600 (140 CNY).
INR600, 1h

2:45pm

Walk to Shaanxi History Museum

15-minute walk, free entry with advance online booking, open 9:00am–6:00pm.
Free, 1h 15m

4:00pm

Depart for Xi’an Xianyang International Airport

Take taxi or prearranged transport, approx. 50 minutes ride, INR 1700 (400 CNY), to reach airport comfortably before 7:50pm flight.
INR1700, 50m

5:00pm

Dinner at Plaza Premium Lounge, Xi’an Airport

Enjoy a relaxing dinner at the Plaza Premium Lounge, located in Terminal 2 of the airport. The lounge serves a variety of international cuisines and beverages, a comfortable place to unwind before your flight.
INR1500 approx. (35 USD) for access if not included with ticket, 1h 30m
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