Get your discount tickets for the Luoyang Longmen & Shaolin Private Day Tour from Xian by HSR Train, save up to 9% !
Overview
Experience two Chinese legends in one seamless day trip from Xi'an via high-speed rail. Discover the awe-inspiring Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO site with thousands of ancient Buddhist carvings. Then, journey to the legendary Shaolin Temple, the birthplace of Kung Fu. Witness an electrifying martial arts display and feel the history in its sacred halls. We handle all logistics for a hassle-free adventure. This is your chance to walk through centuries of culture, art, and martial tradition, returning to Xi'an by nightfall with unforgettable memories. We are flexible to provide only land service if you would like to book the high speed train tickets on own; or if you want to upgrade the high speed train with 1st class seats, just contact us or make a note when place order, the tailor-made service is available!
Redemption Instructions
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel • The ticket for high speed train will be sent to you by our staff or your driver Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
Pickup Information
We pickup hotels within 2nd ring road of Xian downtown area. If your hotel beyond the range, it might occur extra transfer fee.
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Your driver in Xi'an will pick you up from your hotel lobby around 6:50 am and transfer you to Xi'an North Railway Station to catch the high-speed train G3154 (08:39-10:18) or similar train from Xi'an to Luoyang (approx. 1.5 hours).
2. Upon your arrival in Luoyang, our local guide and driver will meet you at the railway station and take you to 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).
3. 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.
4. After you visit Shaolin Temple, your guide will take you to Luoyang Longmen Railway Station for train G1933 (19:08-20:38) or a similar train back to Xi'an (approx. 1.5 hours).
5. Xi'an driver will pick you up at Xi'an North Railway Station and transfer you back to your hotel in Xi'an.
Inclusion
Round way 2nd-seat bullet train tickets: Xi'an-Luoyang-Xian(if selected)
Entrance tickets as mentioned in the itinerary
Xian North Railway Station Drop-off and Pickup by Private Vehicle
Luoyang Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle with licensed driver
Bottle of mineral water
English-speaking tour guide service in Luoyang
Exclusion
Guide service on the train
Any Meal
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Age under 2 is free to join and children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
Passport information for all travelers are required in order to book train tickets.
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.
Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within 2nd ring road of Xian city. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.
You are suggested to wear comfortable shoes on tour day.
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Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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