Private Tour: 2-Day Luoyang Highlights of Shaolin Temple
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About This Tour in Luoyang
Why Visit Luoyang?
Luoyang, China offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Luoyang provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Luoyang
You can reach Luoyang, China by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Entrance tickets as mentioned in the itinerary
- Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle with licensed driver
- English-speaking tour guide service
- A bottle of water per pax per day
What's Not Included
- Accommodation
- Gratuities
- Meals
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour guide will contact you the evening before the tour date.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Please leave a note when booking if you have any special requirement about the tour, such as diet.
- 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.
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
Customer's Luoyang downtown hotel or Luoyang Longmen Train Station
End Point
Customer's Luoyang downtown hotel or Luoyang Longmen Train Station
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available or meet at start point
Itinerary
Luoyang
Your tour guide and driver will meet you... 2 hours
Your tour guide and driver will meet you at your own booked Luoyang hotel lobby at around 9am and take you to visit the White Horse Temple. Established by Emperor Mingdi in 68 AD, White Horse Temple is the first Buddhist temple in China and has earned the reputation of "No.1 Ancient Temple of China".
Later on we will go to the famous... 3 hours
Later on we will go to the famous Shaolin Temple that is known for Shaolin Kung Fu. You will have a chance to see the Kung Fu show performed by actual 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, but now Shaolin Temple is reputed as the "Number One Temple under Heaven" listed as UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage in 2010 as part of the "Historic Monuments of Dengfeng". In the afternoon, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Luoyang.
Luoyang
In the morning, you will be driven within... 2 hours 30 minutes
In the morning, you will be driven within 30 minutes to visit 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).
After lunch at local restaurant, we will drive to visit Luoyang Museum 2 hours
After lunch at local restaurant, we will drive to visit Luoyang Museum. It is a historical museum of China and houses over 1,700 cultural and historical relics in 5 showrooms — a presentation of 5 different social development periods such as the Primitive Society, the Slavery Society, and the Feudal Society. Note:Luoyang Museum is Closed every Monday.
Later, have a visit to Luoyang Old Street... 1 hour
Later, have a visit to Luoyang Old Street where you will find some interesting stalls selling crafts and snacks with local historical appealing. Then you will be dropped off at your hotel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure…
How do I book this tour?
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
