Embark on an exclusive day trip that takes you to two monumental historical sites in Luoyang, the Longmen Grottoes and the Shaolin Temple. Be impressed by the age-old artistic endeavors of Buddhist devotees and equally captivated by the martial arts demonstrations by Shaolin monks. The package includes a lunch meal.
Embark on an exclusive day trip that takes you to two monumental historical sites in Luoyang, the Longmen Grottoes and the Shaolin Temple. Be impressed by the age-old artistic endeavors of Buddhist devotees and equally captivated by the martial arts demonstrations by Shaolin monks. The package includes a lunch meal.
Your guide will meet you in the lobby of your Luoyang hotel or upon your arrival at at the exit of Luoyang Railway Station holding a welcome sign to pick you up for a day of exploration in Luoyang. Located 8 miles (13 kilometers) to the west of Luoyang, Longmen Grottoes is one of the four largest grotto complexes in China. The cultural relics lie amid…
Your guide will meet you in the lobby of your Luoyang hotel or upon your arrival at at the exit of Luoyang Railway Station holding a welcome sign to pick you up for a day of exploration in Luoyang. Located 8 miles (13 kilometers) to the west of Luoyang, Longmen Grottoes is one of the four largest grotto complexes in China. The cultural relics lie amid lush green mountains and serpentine rivers. Listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000, the grottoes of differing sizes that were carved in different dynasties are a feast for your eyes. Lunch will be served at a a local restaurant.
After lunch break, you will head to Shaolin Temple, which takes about one and a half hours by car. Shaolin Temple is shrouded in legend and mystery. The origin of martial arts and kung fu is part of the mystique of Shaolin Temple and the Shaolin monks. This is probably the most famous temple in China, not just because of its long history but also because of its role in Chinese Buddhism and its martial arts, or also known as wu shu. You will also enjoy a half-hour kung fu show at the theater to see different weapons demonstrated by Shaolin monks. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to the railway station at Luoyang to catch the train to your next destination.
Points of Interest
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Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple)
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Longmen Grottoes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Driver/guide
- Lunch
- Transport by air-conditioned private vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Driver/guide
- Lunch
- Transport by air-conditioned private vehicle
- Gratuities
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Drinks
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
