Xi'an To Louyang Private Day Tour By High Speed Train: Longmen Grottoes And Shaolin Temple - Zhengzhou
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 14 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
6:00 AM Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
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Departure Details :
Bell Tower Hotel Xian, 110 South St, Zhong Lou Shang Quan, Beilin Qu, Xian Shi, Shaanxi Sheng, China
Traveler pickup is offered
We pickup hotels within 2nd ring road of Xian downtown area. If yo.. read more -
Return Details :
Returns to original departure point
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
If you have limited time in Xi'an, but don't want to miss some of the best attractions in China including Shaolin Temple, this private day tour traveling from Xi'an to Luoyang by the high speed train would be your best choice! Luoyang is located in the center of China as an important cradle of Chinese civilization. As one of the six ancient capitals, the world famous attractions in Luoyang includes Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin Temple. 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.
Highlights
Instant Confirmation
Private tour is operated with just your party and a guide/driver
Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
Informative, friendly and professional guide
All entrance fees included
Lunch included
Know More about this tour
After lunch 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.
After your visit at Shaolin Temple, our guide will take you to Luoyang Longmen Railway Station for train G2027 (19:20/20:39) or similar train back to Xi'an (approx. 1.5 hours). When you arrive in Xi'an, our driver will pick you up at Xi'an North Railway Station and transfer you back to your hotel in Xi'an.
Inclusions
Air-condition car and driver
English-speaking tour guide
All private transfer as per itinerary
Lunch
Entrance tickets as mentioned in the itinerary
2nd class bullet train tickets for round ways
1st class bullet train tickets for round way, if option selected
Entry/Admission - Shaolin Temple
Entry/Admission - Longmen Grottoes
Exclusions
Gratuities
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Age under 2 is free to join
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Passport information for all travelers are required in order to book train tickets.
This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund
Traveler Reviews
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Visiting the grottoes was good but the Shaolin was a bit let down. Too commercial, felt like disneyland. The tour guide was good as she introduced us to a local restaurant for lunch.