Luoyang Private Day Tour: Longmen Grottoes and Ancient Culture Street with Boat Ride

Luoyang, China
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, Chinese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This is a fun tour which combines the history and culture. With an expert guide,  you will experience the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site - Longmen Grottoes to view thousands of Buddhist statues carved into the steep limestone cliffs. Admire awesome views of the surrounding area. Take the boat along the river to enjoy the grottoes in a different view. Discover Luoyang’s most evocative and history-rich old town. Walk from Drum tower to Lijing gate through the old town, taste a range of delicacies in the snack street, then stroll around the shops along the way. This private tour includes English speaking tour guide, private vehicle, entrance fee, boat cruise and lunch.

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Battery bus at Longmen Grottoes
  • One way boat cruise at Longmen Grottoes
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Longmen Grottoes
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Following a morning pickup from your accommodation in Luoyang city center at your prearranged time, meet your private guide and hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle. Heading directly to Longmen Grottoes.

    Accompanied by your knowledgable tour guide to explore this UNESCO Site -The Longmen Grottoes comprise more than 2,300 caves and niches carved into the steep limestone cliffs over a 1km long stretch. Admire the largest and most impressive collection of Chinese art of the late Northern Wei and Tang Dynasties (316-907).Then, take the boat cruise along the river to enjoy the grottoes in a different aspect.
  2. LuoYang LaoCheng LiShi WenHua GuJie
    1h
    After a delicious lunch in the local restaurant, you will explore the Ancient Culture Street. 

    Start your walking tour from Drum tower which used to be the location announce time to the public. Now is a great place to see how Luoyang' market place used to be. Stroll around the old allays with your tour guide, explore the shops, taste different street food( on your own expense), your tour guide will offer suggestions on how to negotiate price and what to order.
  3. Lijing Gate
    10m
    Continue to the Lijing Gate which used to be the entrance to Luoyang Old Town. It was first built in Sui Dynasty (581-618) when Luoyang was the capital. Go up to the tower to tell your wish if you have, Chinese believe your wish will come true after paying here.

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

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick you up from you hotel in Luoyang ,please provide hotel information when make booking

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Cancellation policy

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