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4-Day Beijing & Datong Adventure with Indian Cuisine, Evening Activities, and Overnight Train to Xi'an

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Day 1: Arrival & Culture

Beijing, China on August 20, 2025

3:00pm

Arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport

Flight arrives at 3:00pm. Take Airport Express Subway to Dongzhimen Station, then taxi to hotel near Indian restaurants in Chaoyang district (approx. 1h total).

CNY30 (subway) + CNY50 (taxi), 1h30m

4:30pm

Check-in Hotel Near Indian Restaurants

Recommended hotels within 1 km of Indian dining: Days Hotel & Suites Beijing Wangjing (from CNY480/night) or Pentahotel Beijing (from CNY600/night), offering comfort and easy access.

CNY480+, 1h

6:00pm

Dinner at Rajinder Da Dhaba

Enjoy authentic North Indian cuisine at Rajinder Da Dhaba, open until 11:00pm, highly rated for flavorful Punjabi dishes.

CNY80, 1h

7:30pm

Wangfujing Street Market Evening Visit

Explore the vibrant street food and shopping scene at Wangfujing Street, open till late, ideal to experience Beijing’s local life.

CNY0, 1h30m

9:30pm

Evening Stroll at Houhai Lake

Relax with a peaceful lakeside walk at Houhai, surrounded by bars and cafes that offer lively nightlife ambiance until midnight.

CNY0, 1h30m

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Day 2: Datong Day Trip

Beijing & Datong, China on August 21, 2025

6:30am

High-Speed Train to Datong

Depart Beijing West Station on train G557 at 6:45am. Journey takes approx 2h15m, ticket cost CNY200.

CNY200, 2h15m

9:15am

Yungang Grottoes Visit

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Buddhist cave complex, open 8am-5pm, ticket price CNY100.

CNY100, 2h

11:30am

Hanging Monastery Tour

Visit the fascinating Hanging Monastery built into cliffs, open 8am-5:30pm, ticket CNY80.

CNY80, 2h

2:00pm

Lunch at Tandoori Grill Datong

Enjoy northern Indian cuisine at Tandoori Grill Datong, open 11am-9pm, a great spot for authentic Indian flavors.

CNY90, 1h

3:30pm

Return High-Speed Train to Beijing

Train departs Datong at 3:45pm, arrives Beijing West at about 6:00pm, ticket price CNY200.

CNY200, 2h15m

7:30pm

Dinner at Spice Indian Restaurant

Dine on flavorful Indian dishes at Spice Indian Restaurant near your hotel, open till 10pm.

CNY120, 1h30m

9:30pm

Night Show at Chaoyang Theatre - Acrobatic Show

Experience a thrilling Beijing acrobatic performance showcasing agility and artistry. Show starts at 9:45pm, runs 1h20m. Ticket approx CNY180.

CNY180, 1h20m

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Day 3: Great Wall & Summer Palace

Beijing, China on August 22, 2025

7:00am

Great Wall at Mutianyu

Taxi to Mutianyu Great Wall (approx CNY150, 1.5h). Wall open 7:30am-6:00pm. Entry CNY45 plus optional cable car round trip CNY100.

CNY295, 5h

12:30pm

Lunch at Rajinder Da Dhaba

Return to city and enjoy classic North Indian dishes at Rajinder Da Dhaba, open till 11pm.

CNY80, 1h

2:30pm

Visit the Summer Palace

Tour the imperial gardens and lake at the Summer Palace, open 6:30am-7pm, entry CNY60.

CNY60, 3h

6:30pm

Dinner at Mughal Indian Restaurant

Savor Mughal-style Indian cuisine including tandoori and rich curries; open until 10:30pm.

CNY130, 1h30m

8:30pm

Evening at Sanlitun Bar Street

Explore the lively nightlife of Sanlitun with its diverse bars and clubs, open late into the night, perfect for evening entertainment.

CNY0 entry, 2h

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Day 4: Relax & Overnight Journey

Beijing, China on August 23, 2025

9:00am

Breakfast at Hotel

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your hotel near Indian eateries, preparing for your upcoming journey.

Included in hotel, 1h

10:30am

Leisure Walk at Ritan Park

Take a calming morning stroll at Ritan Park, a peaceful oasis with historic temples, open 6am-9pm, free entry.

CNY0, 1h30m

12:00pm

Lunch at Rajinder Da Dhaba

Have a final flavorful Indian meal before departure, open till 11pm.

CNY80, 1h

2:30pm

Optional Visit to 798 Art District

Explore contemporary art galleries and cafes in the 798 Art Zone, open 10am-6pm, free entry to most galleries.

CNY0, 2h

5:30pm

Early Dinner at Spice Indian Restaurant

Enjoy an early dinner of Indian specialities before heading to the train station, open till 10pm.

CNY120, 1h

7:00pm

Taxi to Beijing West Railway Station

Take a taxi (~CNY50, ~40min) to board the overnight sleeper train to Xi'an.

CNY50, 40m

9:00pm

Board Overnight Train to Xi'an

Board train Z19 sleeper at Beijing West, journey about 11 hours, ticket approx CNY550 for hard sleeper.

CNY550, 11h

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4-Day Beijing & Datong Adventure with Indian Cuisine, Evening Activities, and Overnight Train to Xi'an

Day 1: Arrival & Culture

3:00pm

4:30pm

6:00pm

7:30pm

9:30pm

Day 2: Datong Day Trip

6:30am

9:15am

11:30am

2:00pm

3:30pm

7:30pm

9:30pm

Day 3: Great Wall & Summer Palace

7:00am

12:30pm

2:30pm

6:30pm

8:30pm

Day 4: Relax & Overnight Journey

9:00am

10:30am

12:00pm

2:30pm

5:30pm

7:00pm

9:00pm

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