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4-Day Beijing & Datong Tour with Indian Dining at Ganges Restaurant, Great Wall Adventures, and Overnight Train to Xi'an

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Day 1: Arrival & Local Sights

Beijing, China on August 20, 2025

3:00pm

Arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport

Flight arrives at 3:00pm. Take the Airport Express Subway to Dongzhimen Station, then taxi (~CNY50) to Yi Se Hotel on Jinhui Road, located within 1 km of Ganges Restaurant.
CNY30 (subway) + CNY50 (taxi), 1h30m

4:30pm

Hotel Check-in at Yi Se Hotel

Check into Yi Se Hotel, conveniently situated for easy access to nearby Indian dining and local attractions.
From CNY460/night, 1h

6:00pm

Dinner at Ganges Restaurant

Enjoy a delicious dinner serving authentic North Indian cuisine with a range of flavorful dishes, open until 11pm.
CNY90, 1h

7:30pm

Wangfujing Street Night Market

Stroll through Wangfujing’s bustling night market featuring an array of street food and shopping stalls, lively into the late evening.
Free, 1h30m

9:30pm

Evening Walk at Houhai Lake

Relax with a scenic walk by Houhai Lake and enjoy its vibrant nightlife atmosphere and lakeside views.
Free, 1h30m
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Day 2: Datong Day Trip

Beijing & Datong, China on August 21, 2025

6:30am

High-Speed Train from Beijing West to Datong

Depart at 6:45am on train G557 for a 2h15m journey; fare CNY200. Prepare for a full day of sightseeing.
CNY200, 2h15m

9:15am

Visit Yungang Grottoes

Explore these famous ancient Buddhist cave carvings, open 8am to 5pm, entrance fee CNY100.
CNY100, 2h

11:30am

Hanging Monastery Tour

Discover the architectural marvel of the Hanging Monastery, open 8am-5:30pm, ticket CNY80.
CNY80, 2h

2:00pm

Lunch at Tandoori Grill Datong

Enjoy an Indian-style lunch at Tandoori Grill, open 11am to 9pm, offering delicious northern Indian dishes.
CNY90, 1h

3:30pm

Return High-Speed Train to Beijing

Board return train at 3:45pm, arriving Beijing West around 6pm; fare CNY200.
CNY200, 2h15m

7:30pm

Dinner at Ganges Restaurant

Relish dinner at Beijing’s Ganges Restaurant near hotel, offering authentic Indian cuisine, open till 10pm.
CNY120, 1h30m

9:30pm

Acrobatic Show at Chaoyang Theatre

Enjoy an impressive Beijing acrobatic performance starting at 9:45pm, duration 1h20m, ticket CNY180.
CNY180, 1h20m
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Day 3: Mutianyu Wall & Summer Palace

Beijing, China on August 22, 2025

7:00am

Taxi to Mutianyu Great Wall

Take a taxi (~CNY150, approx 1.5h) to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, open 7:30am-6pm. Entry CNY45 plus cable car round trip CNY100 optional.
CNY295, 5h

12:30pm

Lunch at Ganges Restaurant

Return to hotel area for a flavorful Indian lunch at Ganges Restaurant, open until 11pm.
CNY80, 1h

2:30pm

Visit Summer Palace

Explore the beautiful imperial gardens of the Summer Palace, open 6:30am-7pm, ticket CNY60.
CNY60, 3h

6:30pm

Dinner at Ganges Restaurant

Enjoy a second dinner at Ganges Restaurant, featuring rich Mughlai and North Indian specialties, open till 10:30pm.
CNY130, 1h30m

8:30pm

Nightlife at Sanlitun Bar Street

Experience the lively nightlife of Sanlitun with its many bars and establishments, open late.
Free, 2h
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Day 4: Badaling Wall & City Landmarks

Beijing, China on August 23, 2025

7:30am

Taxi to Badaling Great Wall

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

12:00pm

Lunch at Ganges Restaurant

Return for a hearty Indian lunch at Ganges Restaurant, located near hotel and open until 11pm.
CNY80, 1h

1:30pm

Visit Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City

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

4:30pm

Temple of Heaven Park

Taxi (~CNY30, 20min) to Temple of Heaven, open 6am-9pm, entry CNY35. Enjoy traditional park atmosphere and imperial heritage.
CNY65, 1h30m

6:30pm

Early Dinner at Ganges Restaurant

Have an early flavorful Indian dinner at Ganges Restaurant ahead of departure, open till 10pm.
CNY120, 1h

7:30pm

Taxi to Beijing West Railway Station

Taxi (~CNY50, 40min) to Beijing West Railway Station to board overnight train to Xi'an.
CNY50, 40m

9:00pm

Board Overnight Train Z19 to Xi'an

Board sleeper train Z19 for approximately 11-hour overnight journey. Hard sleeper ticket costs about CNY550.
CNY550, 11h
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