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Luoyang Longmen & Shaolin Private Day Tour from Xian by HSR Train

By China Travel Service
8.0 out of 10
Very good
Price is €50 per adult
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Features

  • 14h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Experience two Chinese legends in one seamless day trip from Xi'an via high-speed rail. Discover the awe-inspiring Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO site with thousands of ancient Buddhist carvings. Then, journey to the legendary Shaolin Temple, the birthplace of Kung Fu. Witness an electrifying martial arts display and feel the history in its sacred halls.

We handle all logistics for a hassle-free adventure. This is your chance to walk through centuries of culture, art, and martial tradition, returning to Xi'an by nightfall with unforgettable memories.

We are flexible to provide only land service if you would like to book the high speed train tickets on own; or if you want to upgrade the high speed train with 1st class seats, just contact us or make a note when place order, the tailor-made service is available!

Activity location

  • Xi'an
    • Xi'an, Shaanxi, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Longmen Grottoes
    • 13 Long Men Zhong Jie
    • 471023, Luo Yang Shi, He Nan Sheng, China

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Only Luoyang Entry Tickets

  • Activity duration is 14 hours14h
    14h
  • English

Includes the Longmen Grottoes with shuttle bus and Shaolin Temple with shuttle bus entry tickets only. No private transfer.

Language options: English
Price details
€49.98 x 1 Adult€49.98
Total
Price is €49.98

Without the Train Tickets

  • Activity duration is 14 hours14h
    14h
  • English

without train tickets: With this option, please book round way train tickets by yourself; we only provide Xian and Luoyang land service.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 06:00
Price details
€325.73 x 1 Adult€325.73
Total
Price is €325.73

2nd Seat Train Tickets

  • Activity duration is 14 hours14h
    14h
  • English

with round way train tickets: 2nd-seat train tickets between Xi'an-Luoyang.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 06:00
Price details
€420.95 x 1 Adult€420.95
Total
Price is €420.95

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Round way 2nd-seat bullet train tickets: Xi'an-Luoyang-Xian(if selected）
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance tickets as mentioned in the itinerary
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English-speaking tour guide service in Luoyang (if selected）
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Luoyang Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle with licensed driver (if selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Xian North Railway Station Drop-off and Pickup by Private Vehicle (if selected）
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottle of mineral water
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Guide service on the train
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Any Meal

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Age under 2 is free to join and children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
  • Passport information for all travellers are required in order to book train tickets.
  • You will be contacted at least one day ahead of the travel day via email to advise the pickup info. The tour guide will also call you or leave you a message through your hotel room the night before tour about pickup time.
  • Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within 2nd ring road of Xian city. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.
  • You are suggested to wear comfortable shoes on tour day.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Xi'an

  • 3h
Your driver in Xi'an will pick you up from your hotel lobby around 6:50 am and transfer you to Xi'an North Railway Station to catch the high-speed train G3154 (08:39-10:18) or similar train from Xi'an to Luoyang (approx. 1.5 hours).

Longmen Grottoes

  • 2h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Upon your arrival in Luoyang, our local guide and driver will meet you at the railway station and take you to the Longmen Grottoes which is a treasure house of ancient stone-carving art more than 100,000 stone statues here, varying from 2-centimeter to 17.14-meter high, and extending for about 1,094 yards along both banks of Yi River. About 12 kilometres far away from Luoyang city, it is one of the three most valuable Buddhist Cave and rock carvings in China (2 hours).

Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple)

  • 2h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
We will start heading towards the famous Shaolin Temple (approx. 2.5 hours drive) that is known for Shaolin Kung Fu. You will have a chance to witness the real Kung Fu performed by Shaolin monks. Shaolin Temple is famous not only as one of China's most important Buddhist temples but also as the centre of Chinese Kung Fu. First constructed in 495, the temple was mainly designed to accommodate Batuo, a famous Indian monk. Now Shaolin Temple is reputed as "the Number One Temple under Heaven" that is also listed as UNESCO World Cultural & Natural Heritage in 2010 as part of the "Historic Monuments of Dengfeng". The temple is the cradle of the Chinese Zen Buddhism and the Shaolin martial arts.

Xi'an

  • 3h
After you visit Shaolin Temple, your guide will take you to Luoyang Longmen Railway Station for train G1933 (19:08-20:38) or a similar train back to Xi'an (approx. 1.5 hours).

Xi'an

  • 30m
Xi'an driver will pick you up at Xi'an North Railway Station and transfer you back to your hotel in Xi'an.

Location

Activity location

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    Xi'an
    • Xi'an, Shaanxi, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Longmen Grottoes
    • 13 Long Men Zhong Jie
    • 471023, Luo Yang Shi, He Nan Sheng, China
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Shaolin Temple
    • Deng Feng Da Dao
    • 471925, Zheng Zhou Shi, He Nan Sheng, China

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