Private Luoyang Longmen Grottoes & Shaolin Temple Day Tour from Luoyang
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As one of the six ancient capitals, Luoyang is located on the central plain of China, the important cradle of the Chinese civilization. The world famous attractions in Luoyang and nearby are the Longmen Grottoes, the White Horse Temple, Luoyang Museum and the Shaolin Temple. The Longmen Grottoes were listed as a World Heritage Site in Nov, 2000. The White Horse Temple was the first Buddhist temple in China in the year 64 of the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220), the cradle of Buddhism in China. Shaolin Temple is famed for linking martial arts with Zen Buddhism.7 hours to 8 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Hotel Pickup & Dropoff Service
Air-conditioned and clean vehicle with a private driver
Local English Speaking Tour Guide
Gas, toll & parking lot fees
Luoyang Train Station Pickup & Dropoff Service
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Longmen Grottoes
13 Long Men Zhong Jie, Luolong District, Luoyang, China, 471023The Longmen Grottoes, aka Longmen Caves, are between Mount Xiang and Mount Longmen and face Yi River. Longmen Grottoes, Yungang Caves and Mogao Caves are regarded as the three most famous treasure houses of stone inscriptions in China.
Who built the Longmen Grottoes? Emperor Xiaowen of Northern Wei Dynasty firstly directed the construstion around the year 493 when he moved the capital to Luoyang. After that, the Longmen Caves were continuously built during the 400 years until the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127). The scenery area holds over 2,300 holes and niches, 2,800 steles, 40 dagobas, 1,300 caves and 100,000 statues. Most of them are the works of the Northern Wei Dynasty and the flourishing age of the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Lots of historical materials concerning art, music, religion, calligraphy, medicine, costume and architecture are kept here. 2 hours • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location2
Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple)
Songshan Mountain, , Dengfeng, China, 450000Shaolin Temple was established in 495A.D. at the western foot of Songshan Mountain, 13 kilometers northwest to Dengfeng City, Henan Province. The then-Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-557) had the temple built to accommodate the Indian master Batuo (Buddhabhadra). Shaolin Temple literally means “temple in the thick forests of Shaoshi Mountain”.
As the first Shaolin abbot, Batuo (Buddhabhadra) devoted himself to translating Buddhist scriptures and preaching doctrines to hundreds of his followers. Later, another Indian monk Bodhidharma arrived at Shaolin Temple, who was said to have crossed the Yangtze River on a reed. He spent nine years meditating in a cave of the Wuru Peak and initiated the Chinese Chan tradition at Shaolin Temple. Thereafter, Bodhidharma was honored as the first Patriarch of Chan Buddhism. As Chinese Kungfu also originated from Shaolin Temple, it has been recognized as the origin of Chan Buddhism and the cradle of Kungfu.2 hours • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location3
Pagoda Forest of Shaolin Temple
West of Shaolin Temple, , Dengfeng, China, 450000Unexpectedly, we come to the Pagoda Forest, a graveyard for Buddhist dignitaries through the ages. On average, the pagodas are less than 15 meters (about 49 feet) high. The layer and the shape of a pagoda depend on many factors, such as one's Buddhist status, attainment and prestige during his lifetime. The Pagoda Forest here is the largest of China's pagoda complexes.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- We arrange Luoyang Longmen Railway Station and Luoyang railway station pick up service .
- Travelers will be picked up 10 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No included the Travel insurance for your coverage of injury or accident
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Shanghai time to receive 100% refund.
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