Beijing, Luoyang tour
Embark on a 3-day private journey from Beijing to Luoyang, exploring the Shaolin Temple, Longmen Grottoes, and ancient Buddhist heritage by high-speed train.
This 3-day private tour from Beijing to Luoyang offers a seamless blend of history, spirituality, and martial arts. Depart Beijing West Railway Station by high-speed train to Zhengzhou, then transfer to the legendary Shaolin Temple, birthplace of Chan Buddhism and Shaolin Kung Fu, where you'll witness a live martial arts performance by monks. Over the following days, explore Luoyang's cultural treasures: the Luoyang Museum with its rich historical relics, the White Horse Temple—China's first Buddhist temple—and the awe-inspiring Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage site adorned with thousands of Buddha carvings. The tour includes first-class train tickets, comfortable 4-star hotel accommodation, and expert English-speaking guide. Return to Beijing overnight by train, arriving early morning. Ideal for travelers seeking an authentic glimpse into China's ancient heartland.
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Arriving in Zhengzhou at 11:58, You will be escorted by our professional tour guide in Luoyang and transferred to Shaolin Temple first, About 120 km away from Zhengzhou city, Shaolin Temple is the birthplace of Chan Buddism-cradle of Shaolin Kongfu. In the temple you will have the chance to enjoy the real Kung fu performance by the monks. Then transferred back to your hotel in Luoyang.( L ) Check in at 4 star hotel - Maple Hotel for one night with breakfast based two sharing room.




The Luoyang Museum is a city-level historical museum of China. The Museum shows 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. After lunch, continue to visit the White Horse Temple , the first Buddhist Temple ever built in China! Next, visit the famous Longmen Grottoes . Located sixteen kilometers south of Luoyang in Henan Province, on the banks of the Yu River, the grottoes and niches of Longmen contain the largest and most impressive collection of Chinese at of the late Northern Wei and Tang Dynasties (316-907). Take overnight train back to Beijing T232 ( 23:08 - next morning 06:28) ( B L D )
Arriving in Beijing and go back to your hotel own your own. B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner Inclusions: 1.Air conditioned vehicle 2.Chinese meals as listed 3.Entrance fees as listed 4.Englsih Speaking tour guide 5.One night two sharing stay at Luoyang Maple Hotel with breakfast 6.Beijing - Zhengzhou 5 hour D Train seated tickets One overnight on the train back from Luoyang to Beijing (4-bed cabin) Remark: For train ticket booking, your copy of passport is needed at least 10 days in advance. Exclusion: 1.Gratuities to driver and guide. 2.No drop off and pickup serivce to and from the train station. If you need the railway station pickup or drop off service, please contact your trip advisor for the detailes. Travel Tips: Wear casually with comfortable sports shoes and pay attention to the climate in Datong. Tour Code: BWT-06
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Air conditioned vehicle | Gratuities to driver and guide. |
| Chinese meals as listed | |
| Entrance fees as listed | |
| Englsih Speaking tour guide | |
| One night two sharing stay at Luoyang Maple Hotel with breakfast | |
| Beijing - Zhengzhou 5 hour D Train seated tickets One overnight on the train back from Luoyang to Beijing (4-bed cabin) Remark: For train ticket booking, your copy of passport is needed at least 10 days in advance. |
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