• Longmen Grottoes - Begin your day with a morning pickup from your accommodation in Luoyang city center at 8:00 am. Meet your private guide and board your comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, heading straight to the Longmen Grottoes.

With your knowledgeable tour guide, explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Longmen Grottoes feature over 2,300 caves and niches carved into the steep limestone cliffs along a 1 km stretch. Marvel at the largest and most impressive collection of Chinese art from the late Northern Wei and Tang Dynasties (316-907). You will also visit the Fengxian Temple and the Wanfo Cave.

• Shaolin Monastery (Shaolin Temple) - Enjoy a 1.5-hour drive to the Shaolin Temple. Your tour guide will share fascinating histories and stories along the way, and you are welcome to ask any questions!

Upon arrival at the Shaolin Temple, savor a local lunch, then experience authentic Kungfu performed by Shaolin monks. Explore the Shaolin Temple, originally constructed in 495 A.D. Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-557) commissioned the temple to house the Indian master Batuo. As the birthplace of Chinese Kungfu, Shaolin Temple is also recognized as the origin of Chan Buddhism and the cradle of Kungfu. Learn about the history, culture, and stories of Shaolin Temple.

• Pagoda Forest of Shaolin Temple - Next, explore the Pagoda Forest, a collection of tomb pagodas for the temple’s eminent monks and abbots.

With over 240 tomb pagodas of various sizes from the Tang, Song, Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties (618-1911), it is the largest pagoda forest in China.

After your tour concludes, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Luoyang.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Bottled water
• Entrance fees
• Lunch
• Driver with air-conditioned comfortable vehicle (include DIDI)
• Professional English guide

• Gratuities

Participate in this exclusive day tour from Luoyang to the Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes. Witness an impressive kung-fu show featuring remarkable martial arts techniques; Explore the rich history and culture of the Shaolin Temple; Marvel at China’s largest pagoda forest; Visit the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site - Longmen Grottoes, showcasing thousands of Buddhist statues intricately carved into the towering limestone cliffs. This private tour offers a delicious local lunch, all entrance fees, an English-speaking guide, and transportation by private vehicle.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.