Modi-Xi Summit in Chennai: Here's What To Expect

The Chinese President will travel by road in his Hongqi luxury car to the Unesco world heritage site to meet Modi.

Perhaps wishing that the Modi-Xi Summit be fruitful, Tamil Nadu government has put up a welcome arch near the Five Rathas with different kinds of fruits.

According to the officials about 20 different kinds of fruits -- all sourced from the different parts of Tamil Nadu -- have been used on the arch. Most of the fruits are organically grown.

Huge quantities of flowers were also used for decorating the monuments.

The two leaders will have guided tour of three monuments - Arjuna's Penance, Five Rathas/Five Chariots and the Shore Temple.

The two leaders will witness a cultural performance by the Kalakshetra team at the Shore Temple.

While Modi will spend Friday night at Taj Fisherman's Cove Resort and Spa beach resort near Mahabalipuram, the Chinese President will drive back to the ITC Grand Chola Hotel.

On Saturday morning, Xi will again go to Mahabalipuram by road and have discussions with Modi at the Taj Fisherman's Cove Resort and Spa.

"The two leaders would exchange views on a range of subjects unrestricted by a set agenda," the Ministry of External Affairs tweeted on Friday.

Meanwhile, police have arrested 11 Tibetans in Chennai when they tried to stage protest against Xi.

As Mahabalipuram is a coastal town, the Indian Coast Guard and the Navy have intensified patrolling.

Fishermen in the nearby villages have been instructed not to venture into the sea for the next two days.