Luoyang

White Horse Temple - The tour guide and driver will meet the guests at their pre-booked Luoyang hotel lobby around 9 am to begin the visit to the White Horse Temple. Founded by Emperor Mingdi in 68 AD, this temple is recognized as the first Buddhist temple in China and is renowned as the “No.1 Ancient Temple of China.”

Shaolin Temple (Monastero Shaolin) - Following this, the tour will proceed to the renowned Shaolin Temple, famous for Shaolin Kung Fu. Visitors will have the opportunity to watch a Kung Fu performance by authentic Shaolin monks. The Shaolin Temple is celebrated not only as a significant Buddhist temple in China but also as the heart of Chinese Kung Fu. Originally built in 495 to house Batuo, a notable Indian monk, the Shaolin Temple is now acclaimed as the “Number One Temple under Heaven” and was designated a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage site in 2010 as part of the “Historic Monuments of Dengfeng.” In the afternoon, guests will be transported back to their hotel in Luoyang.

Luoyang

Longmen Grottoes - In the morning, guests will be driven approximately 30 minutes to explore the Longmen Grottoes, a treasure trove of ancient stone-carving art featuring over 100,000 stone statues ranging from 2 centimeters to 17.14 meters in height, stretching about 1,094 yards along both banks of the Yi River. Located about 12 kilometers from Luoyang city, it is one of the three most significant Buddhist cave and rock carvings in China (2 hours).

Luoyang Museum - After enjoying lunch at a local restaurant, the tour will continue to the Luoyang Museum. This historical museum of China showcases over 1,700 cultural and historical artifacts across 5 galleries, representing 5 different periods of social development, including the Primitive Society, the Slavery Society, and the Feudal Society. Note: Luoyang Museum is closed every Monday.

LuoYang LaoCheng LiShi WenHua GuJie - Later, guests will visit Luoyang Old Street, where they can explore intriguing stalls offering crafts and snacks with local historical charm. Afterwards, they will be returned to their hotel.

• 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

• Accommodation
• Gratuities
• Meals

Luoyang, nestled in China’s central plains, plays a crucial role as a birthplace of Chinese civilization. Recognised as one of the six ancient capitals, Luoyang offers globally renowned sites like Shaolin Temple, Longmen Grottoes, White Horse Temple, and Luoyang Museum. Known for its contribution to martial arts within Zen Buddhism, Shaolin Temple and the Longmen Grottoes house the most extensive and spectacular array of Chinese art, all dating from the late Northern Wei and Tang Dynasties (316-907) and exclusively dedicated to Buddhism. This two-day private tour will guide you through all these illustrious attractions in Luoyang.

• 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

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 time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.