Packed 4-Day Beijing & Datong Tour with Indian Cuisine and Overnight Train to Xi'an

Day 1: Beijing Arrival, Indian Food

Beijing, China on August 20, 2025

9:00am

Check-In Near Indian Restaurant

Stay in a hotel within 1 km of the Indian restaurant Rajinder Da Dhaba in Chaoyang District for convenient access to authentic Indian food.
CNY500, 1h

10:30am

Forbidden City Tour

Explore Beijing's iconic Forbidden City, home to Chinese emperors. It opens at 8:30am and closes by 5pm. Tickets cost CNY60.
CNY60, 3h

1:30pm

Lunch at Rajinder Da Dhaba

Enjoy flavorful North Indian dishes with vegetarian options at Rajinder Da Dhaba, open 11am-11pm.
CNY80, 1h

3:00pm

Temple of Heaven Visit

Visit the serene Temple of Heaven park, a masterpiece of architecture and landscape, open 6am-10pm with entry ticket of CNY35.
CNY35, 2h

6:00pm

Dinner at Mughal Indian Restaurant

Savor an elegant dinner at Mughal Indian Restaurant in Chaoyang, known for its authentic tandoori dishes. Open till 10:30pm.
CNY120, 1h30m
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Day 2: Great Wall & Indian Meals

Beijing, China on August 21, 2025

7:00am

Great Wall at Mutianyu

Take a taxi (approx 1.5h, CNY150 one way) to Mutianyu section of Great Wall, open 7:30am-6pm, entry CNY45. Cable car optional CNY100 round trip.
CNY295, 5h

12:30pm

Lunch at Rajinder Da Dhaba

Return to Beijing and have a comforting lunch of Indian kebabs and curries at Rajinder Da Dhaba.
CNY80, 1h

2:30pm

Summer Palace Visit

Visit the beautiful Summer Palace, open 6:30am-7pm, entry fee CNY60, famous for lakes, gardens, and architecture.
CNY60, 3h

6:00pm

Dinner at Spice Indian Restaurant

Enjoy a variety of Indian dishes at Spice Indian Restaurant, open till 10pm, located within walking distance of your hotel.
CNY120, 1h30m
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Day 3: Beijing Museums & Markets

Beijing, China on August 22, 2025

9:00am

National Museum of China

Visit the National Museum of China to explore its vast collection of Chinese history and art. Open 9am-5pm, closed Mondays. Free entry but ID required.
CNY0, 3h

12:30pm

Lunch at Rajinder Da Dhaba

Return for a midday meal at Rajinder Da Dhaba enjoying samosas and curry dishes.
CNY80, 1h

2:00pm

Wangfujing Street Market

Stroll through Wangfujing Street to sample street food and shop for souvenirs. Open all day, no entry fee.
CNY0, 3h

6:30pm

Dinner at Mughal Indian Restaurant

Have a sumptuous farewell dinner at Mughal Indian Restaurant to enjoy flavorful Indian cuisine.
CNY130, 1h30m
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Day 4: Day Tour Datong & Train

Beijing & Datong, China on August 23, 2025

6:30am

Train to Datong

Catch the high-speed train (G557, approx 2h15m, CNY200) from Beijing West Station to Datong for a day tour.
CNY200, 2h15m

9:00am

Datong Yungang Grottoes

Visit the famous Yungang Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage site with remarkable Buddhist cave art. Open 8am-5pm, entry CNY100.
CNY100, 2h

11:30am

Datong Hanging Monastery

Explore the Hanging Monastery built into cliffs near Datong. Open 8am-5:30pm, entry CNY80.
CNY80, 2h

2:00pm

Lunch at Indian Restaurant in Datong

Dine at Tandoori Grill in Datong offering Indian cuisine, open 11am-9pm.
CNY90, 1h

3:30pm

Return Train to Beijing

Take afternoon high-speed train back to Beijing West Station, approx 2h15m, CNY200.
CNY200, 2h15m

6:00pm

Overnight train Beijing to Xi'an

Board overnight sleeper train (Z19, departs 7:00pm) from Beijing West to Xi'an, approx 11h, ticket costs around CNY550 for hard sleeper.
CNY550, 11h
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