# 2 day private tour of luoyang including shaolin temple longmen grottoes and white horse temple from xi an

2 day private tour of luoyang including shaolin temple longmen grottoes and white horse temple from xi an

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Leave Xian and discover the rich culture and heritage of Luoyang on this 2-day guided tour of the citys significant historical sites. Enjoy a kung fu performance at the Shaolin Temple and gain an insight into this age-old Chinese martial-arts tradition. Learn about Buddhist art and history with visits to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Longmen Grottoes and White Horse Temple, and explore the Luoyang Museum to see various ancient relics from Chinas Zhou period. Having your own private guide gives you the flexibility to explore these sites leisurely and decide on your own schedule.

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Location: Xian, China
Duration: 2 days, 1 night

Price: Starting from € 380.00

Tour type: Multi-day Tours - Multi-day Tours - Private & Custom Tours
Category: Private Tours

Day 1: Shaolin Temple

After pickup from your Xian hotel, head to the Xian North Railway Station to take the fast train to Luoyang. Afterwards, a scenic 2-hour drive through gorgeous valleys will bring you to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Shaolin Temple. Take a guided tour of the temple to see its impressive halls like the Guanyin Hall, containing frescoes of fighting Shaolin monks. Then, watch a live kung fu performance and witness an incredible display of concentration and skill, with stunts such as breaking a metal bar with bare hands!

As this is a private tour, the time you eat meals is flexible, depending on when you finish sightseeing. They can be enjoyed at local restaurants (at your own expense).

Overnight: 3- to 4-star hotel in Luoyang

Day 2: Longmen Grottoes, White Horse Temple, Luoyang Museum

After enjoying a complimentary breakfast, you will be driven approximately 30 minutes to the Longmen Grottoes, where many Buddhist sculptures are delicately carved from caves next to the Yi River. With your guide, explore the sites Fengxian Temple and the Wanfo Cave, all of which hold various ancient artifacts and feature intricate decors.

Re-board the minivan for another scenic 30-minute drive to the White Horse Temple, considered the first Buddhist temple in China. Walk around inside the temple with your guide and admire the intricate architecture of the Hall of the Great Buddha and the Hall of Heavenly Kings. Then, continue to the Luoyang Museum, exhibiting various folk art collections from Chinas Zhou period. Tour the museum and get an insight into the rich heritage of the region.

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to the Longmen Train Station for the fast train back to Xian. A private minivan will be waiting for you to transport you to your Xian hotel.

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