Private Tour
Luoyang Private Day Tour of Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Luoyang is located in the center of China and considered as the most important cradle of the Chinese civilization. As one of the six ancient capitals, the world famous attractions in Luoyang are the Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes. The Longmen Grottoes contains the largest and most impressive collection of Chinese art from the late Northern Wei and Tang Dynasties (316-907) entirely devoted to the Buddhist religion. Don't miss Shaolin Temple! It is famous for Shaolin Kung Fu that linked martial arts to Zen Buddhism. This full-day tour will take you to visit all the amazing places in Luoyang.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children under 2 years old are free and children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Tour guide will contact you the evening before the tour date
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.
You are suggested to wear comfortable shoes on tour day.
Please leave a note when booking if you have any special requirement about the tour, such as diet.
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Entrance fees
Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle with licensed driver
One bottle of mineral water per person
English-speaking tour guide service
Gratuities
Personal expense
Meals
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Longmen Grottoes
Following pick up at your hotel in Luoyang at 9am, start your tour at Longmen Grottoes, which are considered a treasure house of ancient stone-carving art with more than 100,000 stone statues varying from 2 cm to 17.14 m high. Longmen Grottoes extends for about 1,094 yards along both banks of Yi River and approx. 12 km far away from Luoyang city. It is one of the three most valuable Buddhist Cave and rock carvings in China.
Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple)
Drive to Shaolin Temple that is famous 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" and also listed as UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage in 2010. The temple is the cradle of the Chinese Zen Buddhism and the Shaolin martial arts. After the tour is concluded, you will be escorted back to your hotel in Luoyang.
Options
Private Day Tour
Private Day Tour. Your guide will meet you in your hotel's lobby at 9am. The Luoyang Private Day Tour is about 8 hours.
Pickup included
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent Guide
janetl973,
Dec 7, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Prisciella spoke good english and was very knowlegeable in the history of luoyang. Both the driver and guide were good. We had a wonderful time.
Good weather is vital for making...
Michael P,
Apr 13, 2017
- Review from Viator
1.00Good weather is vital for making what might, potentially be a wonderful tour. Plan on lots of exercise.
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