Xi’an Private Tour to Luoyang Longmen Grottoes & Shaolin Temple

Xian, China

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9 to 10 Hours

Mobile ticket Pickup offered

Offered in: , Mandarin, English

Overview

Embark on this private guided tour from Xi'an to visit two famous UNESCO sites in Luoyang: Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin Temple. Travel by bullet train, watch a kung-fu performance that displays amazing martial arts moves at Shaolin Temple, discover the history and culture behind and admire the biggest pagoda forest in China. Admire the impressive Longmen Grottoes, a network of caves with more than 110,000 Buddhist stone statues carved into limestone walls. Tour including hotel pick up and drop off, round trip bullet train tickets, English speaking tour guide, entrance fee and lunch.

What's Included

Round Trip Train Tickets
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Bottled water
Lunch
Battery bus at Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin Temple
Transport by private vehicle
Entrance Fee

Gratuities

Meeting And Pickup

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Pickup details

We will pick you up from you hotel in Xi'an ,please provide hotel information when make booking

What To Expect

Longmen Grottoes

Following an afternoon pickup from your accommodation in Xi'an city, meet our driver and hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle. Heading directly to railway station. Enjoy a 1.5 hour bullet train ride on your own. Once arrive Luoyang, our guide will hold a sign with your name on waiting for you at the exit of the arrival hall

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included

Longmen Grottoes

The grottoes and niches of Longmen contain the largest and most impressive collection of Chinese art of the late Northern Wei and Tang Dynasties (316-907). These works, entirely devoted to the Buddhist religion, represent the high point of Chinese stone carving.These contain almost 110,000 Buddhist stone statues, more than 60 stupas and 2,800 inscriptions carved on steles. The grottoes are formed in 1 km of the stretch of Yi river and were carved on both banks, in limestone formations creating the Longmen Caves. Most of the work was done on the western bank, while the eastern bank caves, of smaller numbers, served as residences for the large groups of monks. Accompanied by your tour guide, take the shuttle bus to enter the attraction, your will explore most caves on the western bank. Then, enjoy stunning carvings from the boat cruise (Not open during bad weather).

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included

Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple)

Enjoy lunch in the local restaurant, next move on to the Shaolin Temple. First, you will have a chance to witness the real Kungfu performed by Shaolin monks. As a UNESCO Site, the Shaolin Temple was first constructed in 495 A.D. Later, Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-557) had the temple built to accommodate the Indian master Batuo. As Chinese Kungfu also originated from Shaolin Temple, it has been recognized as the origin of Chan Buddhism and the cradle of Kungfu. Accompanied by your knowledgable tour guide, you will get you know the histories and related stories about Shaolin Temple - culture, people and soul.

2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included

Pagoda Forest of Shaolin Temple

Afterwards, you will explore the Pagoda Forest which is a concentration of tomb pagodas for eminent monks and abbots of the temple.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Operated by Discover Beijing Tours

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Product code: 11301P591

Xi’an Private Tour to Luoyang Longmen Grottoes & Shaolin Temple

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Overview

What's Included

Meeting And Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

What To Expect

Longmen Grottoes

Longmen Grottoes

Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple)

Pagoda Forest of Shaolin Temple

Additional Info

Cancellation Policy

Questions?

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Xi’an Private Tour to Luoyang Longmen Grottoes & Shaolin Temple

Select Date and Travelers

Overview

What's Included

Meeting And Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

What To Expect

Longmen Grottoes

Longmen Grottoes

Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple)

Pagoda Forest of Shaolin Temple

Additional Info

Cancellation Policy

Questions?

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