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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
Join this private day tour to Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes from Luoyang. You will watch a kung-fu performance that displays amazing martial arts moves; Discover the history and culture of the Shaolin Temple; Admire the biggest pagoda forest in China; Experience the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site - Longmen Grottoes to view thousands of Buddhist statues carved into the steep limestone cliffs. This private tour includes tasty local lunch, all entrance fee, an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle.
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Entrance fee
Lunch
Driver with air-conditioned comfortable vehicle （include DIDI）
Professional English guide
Gratuities
What to expect
Longmen Grottoes
2h · Admission ticket included
Following a morning pickup from your accommodation in Luoyang city center at 8:00am, 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), you will also visit the Fengxian Temple and the Wanfo Cave.
Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple)
2h · Admission ticket included
Enjoy a 1.5 hours ride to Shaolin Temple. Your tour guide will explain the relate histories and stories along the way, feel free to ask any questions if you have!
Once arrive at Shaolin Temple, enjoy a local lunch, then witness the real Kungfu performed by Shaolin monks. Explore the Shaolin Temple which 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. Get you know the histories and related stories about Shaolin Temple - culture, people and soul.
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.
There are more than 240 tomb pagodas of various sizes from the Tang, Song, Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties (618-1911), making it the biggest pagoda forest in China.
After your tour finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Luoyang.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We will pick you up at the arrival hall.
The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead traveler's name.
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
