2 days2-Day Private Tour from Xiamen with Hotel:Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes
New2 daysXiamenPrivate tour
Length
2 days
Itinerary
2 days planned
Group
Private
Guides
Chinese, English
Overview
See the top attractions in Henan Province on this comprehensive 2-day private tour from Xiamen by plane. Greeted by a knowledgeable local guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle. Watch a kung-fu performance that displays amazing martial arts moves, discover the history and culture of the Shaolin Temple and admire the biggest pagoda forest in China. Next day, experience the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site - Longmen Grottoes to view thousands of Buddhist statues carved into the steep limestone cliffs. Explore iconic White Horse Temple which is considered the birthplace of Chinese Buddhism. Tour includes plane tickets, tasty local lunch, all entrance fee, overnight accommodation in Luoyang, an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle. You can choose to end your tour in Zhengzhou, Luoyang or return Xiamen.
Day by day itinerary
1Xiamen – Zhengzhou-Shaolin Temple-Luoyang (L)⌄
Your driver will pick you up from your Xiamen city hotels lobby and take you to airport for your 2 hour flight to Zhengzhou. Upon arrival, meet your friendly local tour guide, you will be transferred to Shaolin Temple directly (approx. 1.5 hours drive), on the way your tour guide will explain the related history of the Shaolin Temple, and you will enjoy the beautiful countryside view.
Shaolin Temple is famous for Chinese Kungfu, first you will have a chance to witness the real Kung Fu performed by Shaolin monks. As a UNESCO Site, the Shaolin Temple was first constructed in 495 A.D. Later, Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-557) had the temple built to accommodate the Indian master Batuo. As Chinese Kungfu also originated from Shaolin Temple, it has been recognized as the origin of Chan Buddhism and the cradle of Kungfu. Accompanied by your knowledgable tour guide, you will get you know the histories and related stories about Shaolin Temple - culture, people and soul.
Next, you will start to explore the Pagoda Forest which is a concentration of tomb pagodas for eminent monks and abbots of the temple. There are more than 240 tomb pagodas of various sizes from the Tang, Song, Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties (618-1911), making it the biggest pagoda forest in China. Enjoy lunch in the local restaurant, relax on the 1.5 hour drive to Luoyang, you will be transferred to your accommodation in Luoyang.
Meals: Lunch
Overnight: Overnight 4 Star hotel in Luoyang
2Luoyang-Longmen Grottoes - White Horse Temple (B,L)⌄
Your tour guide will pick you up at the prearranged time, then heading directly to Longmen Grottoes. As the UNESCO Site, The Longmen Grottoes comprise more than 2,300 caves and niches carved into the steep limestone cliffs over a 1km long stretch. It is the largest and most impressive collection of Chinese art of the late Northern Wei and Tang Dynasties (316-907). Accompanied by your knowledgable tour guide, you will also visit the Fengxian Temple and the Wanfo Cave. Then, you will take the boat ride to enjoy the amazing panoramic view of Longmen Grottoes.
Next, follow your tour guide to explore the White Horse Temple. The White Horse Temple, patronized in 68 CE by Emperor Ming in the Eastern Han Dynasty’s capital, is the first Buddhist temple to be built in China. Explore the halls and pavilions with your guide, hearing stories about the Buddhism history and culture. Enjoy lunch in the local restaurant. After the tour, you can choose to end your tour in Luoyang /Zhengzhou or return Xiamen.
Meals: Lunch · Breakfast
What's included
- ✓Plane Tickets (economy class)
- ✓English-speaking tour guide
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Overnight accommodation of standard twin room (two beds), based on twin...
- ✓Entrance Fee + Shuttle bus at Shaolin Temple + Shuttle bus and boat ride at Longmen Grottoes
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- ✕Gratuities
Good to know
Cancellation: If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
From
$829
