Luoyang KungFu Travel : Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes Day Tour
Departing from Luoyang, your private tour group's exclusive vehicle will kick off an efficient and convenient one-day trip. The first stop is Shaolin Temple in Dengfeng, a place where Chinese martial arts and Buddhist culture intertwine. Here, you can visit core areas such as the Main Temple Courtyard and the Pagoda Forest, experience the solemn tranquility of this millennium-old monastery, and have the opportunity to watch Shaolin martial arts performances to appreciate the essence of this ancient fighting art.
Afterward, you'll return to Luoyang by car, with a brief rest along the way. Upon arrival at the Longmen Grottoes, the focus will be on exploring the Western Hill Grottoes, including iconic sites like the Vairocana Buddha (Lusheana Buddha) and the Binyang Caves, where you can admire the pinnacle of stone carving art from the Northern Wei to the Tang dynasties. The Eastern Hill Grottoes and Xiangshan Temple can be visited based on personal interest, offering panoramic views of both banks of the Yi River.
The entire itinerary is free of shopping stops, with the private tour group providing flexibility and freedom. A professional guide will accompany you throughout, helping you gain a deeper understanding of the historical significance of these two UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
This route starts and ends in Luoyang, connecting the two major attractions in a clockwise direction to minimize detours and ensure a balance of cultural immersion and travel efficiency.
Warm Reminder(About Group Tour package):
1.Please Inform that Group tour package only include Transfer Bus and First-Door entrance ticket to the sights,not include the Guide.
2.The Driver only speak Chinese,our online staff can provide English reception service.
3.The itinerary not include (you can pay on site): Electric cart fee in Shaolin Temple Scenic Area: 25 yuan per person and Electric cart fee in Longmen Grottoes Scenic Area: 20 yuan per person.
4. As April is the peak tourist season, starting from tomorrow (April 1st), we will nolonger be able to provide hotel pick-up service. Therefore, we kindly ask you to gatherat the designated location and board the vehicle together. The specific gatheringlocation and time will be sent to you before 10 p.m. tonight. Considering theinconvenience caused to you, we will refund you CNY10 per person. Thank you for yourunderstanding.
Warm Reminder(About Private Tour package):
I. About Departure Time:
The standard departure time is about 8:40 AM daily, and your private tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. As a customized itinerary, both departure and touring times are flexible. After placing your order, you can negotiate with customer service to adjust to a more suitable departure time. During holidays, it is recommended to depart earlier to avoid peak crowds.
II. About End Time:
The itinerary usually ends and arrives back at the hotel around 5:00 PM. The actual return time will be flexibly adjusted based on the departure time and the progress of the tour, with an overall service duration of 8-9 hours.
III. About Pick-up and Drop-off Areas:
We offer complimentary pick-up and drop-off services within the city area (within the main urban area of Luoyang). If the service exceeds this area, additional fees will be involved, and the specific amount will be confirmed with you by customer service after order confirmation.
