Luoyang Private Day Trip to Zhongyue Temple and Shaolin Temple

Luoyang, China
Duration8h - 9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, Chinese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Join this private day tour to explore the Zhongyue Temple and Shaolin Temple from luoyang. Explore the largest and oldest intact building complex among the Five Holy Mountains in China at Zhongyue Temple. Accompanied by your knowledgeable tour guide, get to know the detailed history and stories. At the Shaolin Temple, you will have plenty time to watch a kung-fu performance that displays amazing martial arts moves, discover the history and culture and admire the biggest pagoda forest in China. This private tour includes local dinner, all entrance fee, an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle. Luoyang hotel pick up and drop off also included.

What's included

  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off( For hotels in Luoyang city)
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fee
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple)
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Following  a pickup from your accommodation in Luoyang at 8:30am,  meet your private guide and hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle. Heading directly to Shaolin Temple, which will takes about 1.5 hours. Your tour guide will explain the relate histories and stories along the way, feel free to ask any questions if you have!

    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. Pagoda Forest of Shaolin Temple
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Afterwards, you will explore the Pagoda Forest which is a concentration of tomb pagodas for eminent monks and abbots of the temple.
  3. Zhongyue Temple
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Enjoy a delicious lunch in the local restaurant, then heading to Zhongyue Temple.

    Zhongyue Temple was first built during the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC) and was the place where emperors and ministers from various historical periods paid their respects to the God of Mount Songshan in central China. It is the largest and oldest intact building complex among the Five Holy Mountains in China. It is praised as the palace museum in central China and the sixth paradise of Taoism.

    Afterwards, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Luoyang.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick you up from your hotel in Luoyang city, please offer the hotel information when make

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Additional information

  • 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
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation policy

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