Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes Day Tour

Duration9h - 15h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, Russian, Korean, English, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore Shaolin Temple and the UNESCO-listed Longmen Grottoes with a guide, main admission tickets, round-trip scenic shuttles, air-conditioned transport and vegetarian lunch. Experience basic kung fu, meditation, Zen tea and calligraphy in a Chan culture course. Choose a 9-hour Luoyang small-group or private tour, a 10-hour Luoyang private tour with Water Banquet, or a 14-15-hour Zhengzhou private tour with or without Water Banquet. Luoyang courses last about one hour; Zhengzhou courses about two hours. Water Banquet is included only in options explicitly stating it is included. Choose a '+ Headset' option to include a guide headset. Kung fu shows and Longmen night views depend on venue arrangements and are not guaranteed. No shopping stops.

Options

Luoyang Private English Tour

Private 1-6 guests, 9 hours: Private guide and vehicle. Central Luoyang hotel pickup, tickets, shuttles, vegetarian lunch and 1-hour Chan course. Solo bookings welcome; no extra solo surcharge. No Water Banquet.
Pickup included

Luoyang Private EN + Headset

Private 1-6 guests, 9 hours; guide headset included; no Water Banquet
Pickup included

Luoyang English Small Group

9-hour shared tour, max 15: Meet at Luoyang Railway Station Parking Lot. English guide, admission tickets, scenic shuttles, vegetarian lunch and 1-hour Chan course. No hotel pickup or Water Banquet.

Zhengzhou No Banquet + Headset

Private 2-6 guests, 14-15 hours; guide headset included; no Water Banquet
Pickup included

Zhengzhou Banquet + Headset

Duration: 15 hours
Private 2-6; Water Banquet and guide headset included
Pickup included

Zhengzhou Private With Banquet

Private 2-6 guests, 15 hours: Private English guide, vehicle, agreed Zhengzhou hotel or railway-station transfers, tickets, shuttles, vegetarian lunch, 2-hour Chan course and shared Luoyang Water Banquet.
Pickup included

Luoyang Private + Water Banquet

Private 2-6 guests, 10 hours: Private English guide and vehicle, central Luoyang hotel pickup, main tickets, shuttles, vegetarian lunch, 1-hour Chan course and shared Luoyang Water Banquet.
Pickup included

Luoyang Banquet + Headset

Private 2-6 guests, 10 hours; guide headset and shared Water Banquet included
Pickup included

Zhengzhou Private No Banquet

Private 2-6 guests, 14-15 hours: Private English guide, vehicle, agreed Zhengzhou hotel or railway-station transfers, tickets, shuttles, vegetarian lunch and 2-hour Chan course. Dinner and Water Banquet excluded.
Pickup included

Luoyang Private Multilingual

Private 2-6 guests, 9 hours: Private guide in selected language and vehicle. Central Luoyang hotel pickup, main tickets, shuttles, vegetarian lunch and 1-hour Chan course. No Water Banquet.
Pickup included

Luoyang Small Group + Headset

Shared English tour, 9 hours, max 15 guests; guide headset included; no Water Banquet

Luoyang Multilingual + Headset

Private 2-6 guests, 9 hours; guide headset included; no Water Banquet
Pickup included

What's included

Shared vegetarian lunch and Chan culture course: meditation, Zen tea, basic kung fu and calligraphy
Shaolin Temple & Longmen Grottoes main tickets and round-trip scenic shuttles at both sites
Guide headset included only in tour options explicitly marked '+ Headset'.
Shared Luoyang Water Banquet only in options explicitly stating Water Banquet is included
Professional guide and air-conditioned transport, with pickup/return as specified in your option

Pickup/drop-off outside the stated service area is not part of this tour.
Headset not included in options without '+ Headset'; no on-site headset purchases.
Dinner/Water Banquet unless selected; extra food/drinks, gratuities and personal expenses

What to expect

Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple)
4h · Admission ticket included

Explore Shaolin Temple, its halls and Pagoda Forest with your guide and learn about Chan Buddhism and Shaolin culture. Watch a kung fu demonstration if the venue schedule allows; performances and seating are not guaranteed. Join a Chan culture course with basic kung fu, meditation, Zen tea and calligraphy (about 1 hour for Luoyang departures or 2 hours for Zhengzhou departures), and enjoy a shared vegetarian lunch. Main admission and round-trip scenic shuttles are included. Timing varies by option.
Longmen Grottoes
2h 30m · Admission ticket included

Visit the UNESCO-listed Longmen Grottoes with your guide. Explore the West Hill caves and Fengxian Temple with its monumental Vairocana Buddha. Main entrance tickets and round-trip scenic shuttles are included. Allow about 2.5 hours on Luoyang tours or around 2 hours on Zhengzhou tours. Zhengzhou evening visits depend on seasonal opening hours and site arrangements; lighting and night views are not guaranteed and a daytime visit may be substituted.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

For the Luoyang small-group option, meet at Luoyang Railway Station Parking Lot, Daonan Road. Look for the guide holding a sign with the lead traveler’s name. Arrive 15 minutes before departure. Private-tour guests should follow their separately confirmed hotel or station pickup instructions.

End point

For the Luoyang small-group option, meet at Luoyang Railway Station Parking Lot, Daonan Road. Look for the guide holding a sign with the lead traveler’s name. Arrive 15 minutes before departure. Private-tour guests should follow their separately confirmed hotel or station pickup instructions.

Pickup details

Pickup depends on the option booked. Luoyang private tours include central Luoyang hotel pickup. Zhengzhou private tours include agreed hotel pickup or transfers from Zhengzhou East Railway Station or Zhengzhou Railway Station, around 08:00-08:20. Please provide your hotel or railway station details after booking. We confirm the exact pickup location and time before departure. Transfers outside the included area are not provided by this product. The Luoyang small-group option meets at Luoyang Railway Station Parking Lot; hotel pickup is not included.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Infant safety seats require advance reservation. Strollers must be folded and carried on steps. Expect extensive walking and stairs. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Cancellation policy

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