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Beijing 3 Days Tour: Shaolin Temple, Longmen Grottoes&Terracotta

By Discover Beijing Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is €965 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Embark on a breathtaking 3-day private tour from Beijing to explore the ancient capitals of China - Xi'an and Luoyang! Discover the wonders of the Terracotta Army, stroll along the majestic Big Goose Pagoda, and immerse yourself in the serenity of the Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes. Don't miss this unforgettable journey through time and culture - book your adventure today! Your well-trained local tour guides ensure you a worry-free tour.

Activity location

  • Beijing West Railway Station
    • No.118, Lian Hua Chi East Rd, Fengtai District
    • 100036, Beijing, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Beijing West Railway Station
    • No.118, Lian Hua Chi East Rd, Fengtai District
    • 100036, Beijing, China

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Beijing 3 Days Tour: Shaolin Temple, Longmen Grottoes&Terracotta

  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
€965.48 x 1 Adult€965.48
Total
Price is €965.48

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private driver and air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    2nd Class Bullet Train tickets
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private English-speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee and battery bus at attractions
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips or service charge for guide and driver
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Accommodation

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Beijing - Luoyang - White Horse Temple and Longmen Grottoes

  • 3 stops
  • Meals: lunch
  • Accommodation: Not included

Beijing West Railway Station

Your driver will pick you up from your Beijing city hotels lobby and take you to the Beijing West Railway Station. You will take the morning train to Luoyang, it takes about 3-4 hours.

Longmen Grottoes

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Upon arrival, meet your friendly local tour guide at the exit of the arrival hall. Heading directly to Longmen Grottoes. Accompanied by your knowledgable tour guide to explore this UNESCO Site -The Longmen Grottoes comprise more than 2,300 caves and niches carved into the steep limestone cliffs over a 1km long stretch. Admire the largest and most impressive collection of Chinese art of the late Northern Wei and Tang Dynasties (316-907), you will also visit the Fengxian Temple and the Wanfo Cave.

White Horse Temple

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
After a delicious lunch in the local restaurant, you will explore the White Horse Temple in the afternoon. The White Horse Temple, patronised 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.  After the tour you will be transferred to your hotel in Luoyang (Please book at your own cost)

Day 2: Luoyang - Shaolin Temple - Xi'an

  • 2 stops
  • Meals: lunch
  • Accommodation: Not included

Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple)

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Meet your tour guide in the lobby of your hotel, 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 recognised 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.

Xi'an

After lunch, you will be transferred to the train station for a 2 hour bullet train ride to Xi'an. Upon arrival, meet our driver at the exit of the arrival hall. You will be transferred to your hotel in Xi'an (Please book your own hotel)

Day 3: Xi'an Highlights Tour

  • 3 stops
  • Meals: lunch
  • Accommodation: Not included

The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Your first stop in today’s adventure is the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, which was built for the First Emperor of the Qin Dynasty over 2200 years ago. It enjoys high popularity at home and abroad also known as “the eighth wonder of the world”.

Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta)

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Then, come to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda which has been included in World Heritage List in 2014. It used to be a place for the great Tang Dynasty monk - Xuanzang to translate Sanskrit in sutras into Chinese. So it is also regarded as one of the holy places for Buddhists. You can appreciate the unique architectural style of this pagoda as well as get some information about its legend from your tour guide.

Muslim Quarter

  • 30m
Afterwards, enjoy a local lunch, then heading to Muslim Quarter which is the hub of the Muslim community in Xi'an City, Follow your tour guide to stroll around the Muslim food and souvenir market. After the tour finished, you will be transferred to your hotel in Xi'an.

Location

Activity location

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    Beijing West Railway Station
    • No.118, Lian Hua Chi East Rd, Fengtai District
    • 100036, Beijing, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Beijing West Railway Station
    • No.118, Lian Hua Chi East Rd, Fengtai District
    • 100036, Beijing, China

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