Starting from Luoyang hotel, you will enjoy a hassle-free private tour offered by locals who know their hometown best. Your personal tour guide will navigate your way through out the whole trip and reveal the mysterious Longmen Grottoes and its grand sulptures and small niches in the morning. In the afternoon, drive to Shaolin Temple and dive deeper in the Buddhism culture, and enjoy a authentic Kungfu Show performed by monks. At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at your Luoyang Hotel or wherever you prefer.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private Transfer Service from and to Luoyang Hotel
✔ Certified English-speaking guide
✔ Round-trip shuttle bus in Longmen Grottoes
✔ Bottled water
✔ Single-trip shuttle bus in Shaolin Temple
✖ Lunch
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Waku Yushe Hotel
2. Christian's Hotel
3. Dongshan Hotel
4. Hyatt Place Luoyang
5. Mudu Lee Royal International Hotel
6. Yading Peninsula Hotel Luoyang
7. New Friendship Hotel
8. Xinjiayun Apartment Hotel Luoyang Zhengda International Plaza
Additional Info: Luoyang centrally-located hotel pick up and drop off service is offered. Any starting point far away from the city center will incur extra compensation.
Itinerary
1
Longmen Grottoes
Pick up at 9:00 a.m and visit the world-famous Longmen Grottoes. Set on the banks of the Yi River, 12 km south of Luoyang City, the Longmen Grottoes are ranked the first of the Four Great Grottoes in China, together with the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, Yungang Grottoes in Datong and Mount Maiji Grottoes in Tianshui. It was also listed into the World Cultural Heritages and Relics by UNESCO in 2000 for its broad collections and profound cultural influence in the world. Dotted between Xiangshan Mountain and the Longmen Mountain, with the Yi River flowing below, the Longmen Grottoes are harmonious with mountains, forests and rivers displaying a serene and peaceful atmosphere.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple)
After lunch, you will go to the Shaolin Temple, which is in the region of the Song Mountain, Dengfeng City, Henan Province, and is reputed to be “The Number One Temple under Heaven”. Included on UNESCO's World Cultural and Heritage List in 2010, it is the cradle of Chinese Zen Buddhism and Shaolin Martial Arts such as the Shaolin Cudgel.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• The duration of transfers is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
