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4-Day Beijing & Datong Excursion with Indian Dining, Great Wall Highlights, 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 lands at 3:00pm. Use Airport Express Subway to Dongzhimen Station then taxi to hotel near Indian restaurants in Chaoyang district (~1h).
CNY30 (subway) + CNY50 (taxi), 1h30m

4:30pm

Hotel Check-in near Indian Restaurants

Recommended: Days Hotel & Suites Beijing Wangjing or Pentahotel Beijing, within 1 km of top Indian eateries.
From CNY480/night, 1h

6:00pm

Dinner at Rajinder Da Dhaba

Experience authentic Punjabi flavors at Rajinder Da Dhaba, open until 11pm.
CNY80, 1h

7:30pm

Wangfujing Street Night Market

Explore diverse street foods and vibrant shopping at Wangfujing Street, lively till late night.
Free, 1h30m

9:30pm

Evening Walk at Houhai Lake

Relax by scenic Houhai Lake with its lively nightlife atmosphere, open late.
Free, 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 on train G557 at 6:45am. Journey about 2h15m, ticket CNY200.
CNY200, 2h15m

9:15am

Visit Yungang Grottoes

Marvel at ancient Buddhist cave art, open 8am-5pm, ticket CNY100.
CNY100, 2h

11:30am

Tour Hanging Monastery

Explore cliffside Hanging Monastery, open 8am-5:30pm, ticket CNY80.
CNY80, 2h

2:00pm

Lunch at Tandoori Grill Datong

Savor authentic northern Indian dishes in Datong, open 11am-9pm.
CNY90, 1h

3:30pm

Return Train to Beijing

Depart Datong 3:45pm, arrive Beijing West ~6:00pm, ticket CNY200.
CNY200, 2h15m

7:30pm

Dinner at Spice Indian Restaurant

Indian cuisine near hotel, open till 10pm.
CNY120, 1h30m

9:30pm

Acrobatic Show at Chaoyang Theatre

Enjoy dynamic Beijing acrobatics, show starts 9:45pm, duration 1h20m, ticket CNY180.
CNY180, 1h20m
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Day 3: Mutianyu & Summer Palace

Beijing, China on August 22, 2025

7:00am

Mutianyu Great Wall

Taxi (~CNY150, 1.5h) to Mutianyu Great Wall; open 7:30am-6pm. Entry CNY45 plus optional cable car round trip CNY100.
CNY295, 5h

12:30pm

Lunch at Rajinder Da Dhaba

Return for classic North Indian dishes, open till 11pm.
CNY80, 1h

2:30pm

Summer Palace Visit

Visit exquisite imperial gardens by the lake, open 6:30am-7pm, ticket CNY60.
CNY60, 3h

6:30pm

Dinner at Mughal Indian Restaurant

Indulge in Mughal-Indian cuisine including tandoori specialties, open till 10:30pm.
CNY130, 1h30m

8:30pm

Nightlife at Sanlitun Bar Street

Experience vibrant nightlife at Sanlitun’s diverse bars and clubs, open late.
Free entry, 2h
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Day 4: Badaling Wall & Landmarks

Beijing, China on August 23, 2025

7:30am

Taxi to Badaling Great Wall

Take taxi (~CNY200, ~1h) to iconic Badaling Great Wall. Open 7am-7pm. Entry CNY40 plus cable car round trip CNY90 optional.
CNY330, 4h

12:00pm

Lunch at Rajinder Da Dhaba

Return for hearty Indian meal near hotel, open till 11pm.
CNY80, 1h

1:30pm

Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City

Taxi (~CNY30, 30min) to Tiananmen Square then walk to Forbidden City. Forbidden City open 8:30am-5pm, ticket CNY60. Explore China’s historic royal palace.
CNY90, 3h

4:30pm

Temple of Heaven Visit

Taxi (~CNY30, 20min) to Temple of Heaven Park, open 6am-9pm, entry CNY35. Famous for imperial sacrificial ceremonies and beautiful gardens.
CNY65, 1h30m

6:30pm

Early Dinner at Spice Indian Restaurant

Have early dinner of Indian specialities ahead of departure, open till 10pm.
CNY120, 1h

7:30pm

Taxi to Beijing West Railway Station

Taxi (~CNY50, 40min) to station to board overnight train to Xi'an.
CNY50, 40m

9:00pm

Board Overnight Train to Xi'an

Board sleeper train Z19, approx 11-hour journey, ticket hard sleeper approx CNY550.
CNY550, 11h
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