Luoyang Private Day Tour to Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes: Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Dengfeng
Embark on a private day tour to the Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang. Discover the birthplace of Martial Arts and explore stunning Chinese Buddhist art at these UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple) - Your friendly tour guide and driver will pick you up from your downtown hotel in Luoyang and start your exciting day-tour. Transferred by an air-conditioned and comfort private vehicle to your first stop, Shaolin Temple (about 1.5 hours driving time), which locates in Dengfeng County, Henan province. It was originally built in 495 in the Northern Wei Dynasty (368-534), reputed to be ‘the Number One Temple under Heaven’. Accompanied by your tour guide, you will visit Shanmen Hall, Hall of Heavenly Kings,Thousand-Buddha Hall, Pagoda Forest and etc, watch a real Kungfu performed by Shaolin monks, enjoy a tasty lunch in the Temple.
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Longmen Grottoes - After lunch, drive back to Luoyang and visit Longmen Grottoes. It was built from A.D 493, one of the famous three grottoes in China.There are over 2,300 holes and niches, 2,800 steles, 1,300 caves and 100,000 statues in this Grotto.
Your tour conclude with your Luoyang hotel drop-off.
What's Included
- Professional tour guide
- Lunch included
- Entrance fee covered
- Private transportation provided
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a personalized tour to two prestigious UNESCO World Heritage Sites located in China’s Henan Province: The Shaolin Temple and The Longmen Grottoes. The Shaolin Temple is recognized as the cradle of Martial Arts and Chan Buddhism. The Longmen Grottoes, on the other hand, represent some of the best instances of Chinese Buddhist art and are amongst the top three renowned grottoes in China. The package includes a delightful lunch at the Shaolin Temple, entrance fees, and private transportation.
Location
Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple)
Songshan Mountain,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
