Louyang Day Tour from Xian: Longmen Grottoes, Shaolin Temple

A modern train, a large Buddha statue, and a person in yellow martial arts attire. 1

A traditional Chinese building with ornate architecture, red lanterns, and a staircase leading to the entrance. 2

By Joy China Tours

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Free cancellation available

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Features

Free cancellation available
10h+
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Marvel at UNESCO listed rock carving, Longmen Grottoes
Delve into the charm of Chinese Kung-fu
Witness traditional Chinese Kung Fu at Shaolin Temple

Activity location

- Luoyang
- Luoyang, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

- Luoyang
- Luoyang, China

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Dates

Travellers

Xian to Luoyang Tour Without Train Tickets

10h
English

With this option, the Xian hotel transfers, Luoyang land tour are included; but the Xian-Luoyang-Xian high speed train tickets are not included, you are suggest to book on own:
Xian-Luoyang: G2002/07:40-09:03
Luoyang-Xian: G1843/19:02-20:32

Language options: English

Starting time: 8:00AM

Price details

CA $663.48 x 1 AdultCA $663.48

Total

Until Wed, Sep 2

Xian to Luoyang Tour with Train Tickets

12h
English

If you choose this options, the Xian hotel transfers, round way train tickets, and Luoyang land tour are all included.

Language options: English

Starting time: 6:30AM

Price details

CA $768.89 x 1 AdultCA $768.89

Total

Until Wed, Sep 2

What's included, what's not

Professional Local English-speaking tour guide in Luoyang
Private transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed driver in Xian & Luoyang
Entrance tickets to Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes
Round-way 2nd-seat bullet train tickets: Xi'an-Luoyang-Xian (if selected）
One bottle of mineral water per person
Fuel surcharge & parking fee
Any Meal
Service charge (highly recommended)
Personal expenses (Any optional activity like shuttle bus, cable car, or cruise)
Guide service on the train

Know before you book

- Not allowed: Oversize luggage
- Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Your driver in Xi'an will pick you up from your hotel lobby around 6:50 am and transfer you to Xi'an North Railway Station to catch the high-speed train G3154 (08:39-10:18) or similar train from Xi'an to Luoyang (approx. 1.5 hours).

Upon your arrival in Luoyang, our local guide and driver will meet you at the railway station and take you to the Longmen Grottoes, which is a treasure house of ancient stone-carving art more than 100,000 stone statues here, varying from 2-centimeter to 17.14-meter high, and extending for about 1,094 yards along both banks of Yi River. About 12 kilometres far away from Luoyang city, it is one of the three most valuable Buddhist Cave and rock carvings in China (2 hours).

Then, head towards the famous Shaolin Temple (approx. 2.5 hours drive) which is known 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 centre 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 was also listed as UNESCO World Cultural & Natural Heritage in 2010 as part of the “Historic Monuments of Dengfeng”. The temple is the cradle of the Chinese Zen Buddhism and the Shaolin martial arts.

After you visit Shaolin Temple, your guide will take you to Luoyang Longmen Railway Station for train G1933 (19:08-20:38) or a similar train back to Xi'an (approx. 1.5 hours).

Xi'an driver will pick you up at Xi'an North Railway Station and transfer you back to your hotel in Xi'an.