Louyang Day Tour from Xian: Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin Temple | 14 hours

9 Reviews | Xian
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2nd Seat Train Tickets
2 Adults x $499.00
$998.00
Approx Total
$998.00
with round way train tickets: 2nd-seat train tickets between Xi'an-Luoyang.
Pickup included
Without the Train Tickets
2 Adults x $430.19
$860.38
Approx Total
$860.38
without train tickets: If you choose this option,please book round way train tickets by yourself.
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Round way 2nd-seat bullet train tickets:Xi'an-Luoyang-Xian(if selected)
  • Entrance tickets as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle with licensed driver in Xian&Luoyang
  • Bottle of mineral water
  • English-speaking tour guide service in Luoyang
  • Gratuities
  • Guide service on the train
  • Any Meal

Overview

This private day tour will take you to visit Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin Temple in Luoyang from Xian by bullet trains. As one of the six ancient capitals, Luoyang is located in the center of China as an important cradle of Chinese civilization. It has many world famous attractions. The Longmen Grottoes has the largest and most impressive collection of Chinese art from the late Northern Wei and Tang Dynasties (316-907). The art is devoted to the Buddhism and considered the high point of Chinese stone carving. The Shaolin Temple is famous for linking martial arts with Zen Buddhism.

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Pickup details

We pickup hotels within 2nd ring road of Xian downtown area. If your hotel beyond the range, it might occur extra transfer fee. ... Read more â–¼

Itinerary

  • Xi'an

    Your driver in Xi'an will pick you up from your hotel lobby around 6:50 am and transfer you to Xi'an North Railway Station to catch the high-speed train G3154 (08:39-10:18) or similar train from Xi'an to Luoyang (approx. 1.5 hours).

    3 hours

  • Longmen Grottoes

    Upon your arrival in Luoyang, our local guide and driver will meet you at the railway station and take you to the Longmen Grottoes which is a treasure house of ancient stone-carving art more than 100,000 stone statues here, varying from 2-centimeter to 17.14-meter high, and extending for about 1,094 yards along both banks of Yi River. About 12 kilometers far away from Luoyang city, it is one of the three most valuable Buddhist Cave and rock carvings in China (2 hours).

    2 hours 30 minutes

  • Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple)

    We will start heading towards the famous Shaolin Temple (approx. 2.5 hours drive) that is known for Shaolin Kung Fu. You will have a chance to witness the real Kung Fu performed by Shaolin monks. Shaolin Temple is famous not only as one of China's most important Buddhist temples but also as the center of Chinese Kung Fu. First constructed in 495, the temple was mainly designed to accommodate Batuo, a famous Indian monk. Now Shaolin Temple is reputed as "the Number One Temple under Heaven" that is also listed as UNESCO World Cultural & Natural Heritage in 2010 as part of the "Historic Monuments of Dengfeng". The temple is the cradle of the Chinese Zen Buddhism and the Shaolin martial arts.

    2 hours 30 minutes

  • Xi'an

    After you visit Shaolin Temple, your guide will take you to Luoyang Longmen Railway Station for train G1933 (19:08-20:38) or a similar train back to Xi'an (approx. 1.5 hours).

    3 hours

  • Xi'an

    Xi'an driver will pick you up at Xi'an North Railway Station and transfer you back to your hotel in Xi'an.

    30 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Age under 2 is free to join and children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
  • Passport information for all travelers are required in order to book train tickets.
  • You will be contacted at least one day ahead of the travel day via email to advise the pickup info. The tour guide will also call you or leave you a message through your hotel room the night before tour about pickup time.
  • Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within 2nd ring road of Xian city. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.
  • You are suggested to wear comfortable shoes on tour day.

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Reviews

4.7

9 reviews

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 7 reviews with 5 stars

Very good

Published on Nov, 2024

The agency did a wonderful job. The guide was amazing with very good English and even Spanish. The trip is a bit long but it is ok and very worth it. They treated us very good!

Great job

Published on Jan, 2020

My trip was excellent, I have nothing to complain. The person who assisted me scheduled all my transfers and guide throw China. She was lovely and very kind! I recommend it!!

Excellent trip

Published on Jun, 2019

Everything was arranged promptly. Agency is very proactive in confirming details prior to the trip. All arrangements were made without much fuss. Train tickets were sent to hotel concierge in advance and explanations and advice were given beforehand on what to expect and bring. Tour guide, Fei, was very attentive and provided us with umbrella and handheld electronic fan as the weather was sweltering hot! Her explanation was detailed too. Highly recommended!

Wonderful guide and beautiful sights

Published on Apr, 2019

The visit to louyang - longmen caves and shaolin was really awesome! Thankful to the driver and guide whom explained and planned the journey well. Highly recommended! :)

Good knowledgeable tour guide!!

Published on Apr, 2019

Good fun day with friendly tour guide. Everything from high speed train to pick up at the hotel and train station went flawlessly.

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