- Longmen Grottoes - Following pick up at your hotel in Luoyang at 9am, start your tour at Longmen Grottoes, which are considered a treasure house of ancient stone-carving art with more than 100,000 stone statues varying from 2 cm to 17.14 m high. Longmen Grottoes extends for about 1,094 yards along both banks of Yi River and approx. 12 km far away from Luoyang city. It is one of the three most valuable Buddhist Cave and rock carvings in China.
- Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple) - Drive to Shaolin Temple that is famous for Shaolin Kung Fu. You will have a chance to witness the real Kung Fu performed by Shaolin monks. Shaolin Temple is famous not only as one of China’s most important Buddhist temples but also as the center of Chinese Kung Fu. First constructed in 495, the temple was mainly designed to accommodate Batuo, a famous Indian monk. Now Shaolin Temple is reputed as “the Number One Temple Under Heaven” and also listed as UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage in 2010. The temple is the cradle of the Chinese Zen Buddhism and the Shaolin martial arts.
After the tour is concluded, you will be escorted back to your hotel in Luoyang.
- Entrance fees included for all attractions
- Private, air-conditioned transfers with a licensed driver
- Complimentary bottle of mineral water per person
- Services of an English-speaking tour guide
- Gratuities
- Personal expense
- Meals
Luoyang, nestled in the heart of China, is viewed as a pivotal birthplace of Chinese civilization. As one of the historic six capitals, it’s home to globally renowned sites like the Shaolin Temple and the Longmen Grottoes. The Longmen Grottoes showcases the biggest and most remarkable assortment of Chinese art from the late Northern Wei and Tang Dynasties (316-907), which is entirely devoted to the Buddhist faith. The Shaolin Temple, a must-visit, is famed for intertwining martial arts with Zen Buddhism, known as Shaolin Kung Fu. This comprehensive day-long tour will guide you through the extraordinary landmarks of Luoyang.
- Children under 2 years old are free and children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Tour guide will contact you the evening before the tour date
- You will be contacted at least one day ahead of the travel day via email to advise the pickup info. The tour guide will also call you or leave you a message through your hotel room the night before tour about pickup time.
- You are suggested to wear comfortable shoes on tour day.
- Please leave a note when booking if you have any special requirement about the tour, such as diet.
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
