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This city was the starting point of the famous Silk Road during the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220). Luoyang is one of China's seven ancient capital cities. It is noted for its places of historical interest such as the Museum, White Horse Temple, the Shaolin Monastery and Longmen Caves, all of which are included in our specially devised private package. The Peony - the national flower of China, emphasizes the city's importance. The Shaolin Martial Arts have inspired people world-wide, and should not be missed during your trip.
LY01: 2 Days Luoyang Private Tour
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$229
- Luoyang, an ancient capital of thirteen dynasties, is dotted with extensive and profound cultural and religious relics. The Shaolin Monastery is the origin of the world famous Shaolin Kungfu. Longmen Buddhist Caves is a landmark in the history of China's grotto art. Both of them along with many other attractions form the unfailing charm of the city.
LY02: Luoyang Essences Day Tour
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$125
- Take a comfortable ride to Dengfeng and immerse yourself in Buddhist culture in the Shaolin Temple. Explore the extensive Pagoda Forest and watch the spectacular Shaolin Kung Fu show. Finally, to complete this Luoyang day tour, take a tour around the Longmen Grottoes - a world cultural heritage site.
LY03: Luoyang Classic Day Trip
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$105
- This Luoyang classic day tour will take you to Longmen Grottoes to view the fascinating natural landscape as well as Buddhist rock carvings and stone tablets. Besides, you can also view the well-decorated White Horse Temple and stroll along the bustling Old Street.
LY04: One Day Peony-Themed Luoyang Trip
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$112
- Besides historical relics, Luoyang is also famous for gorgeous peonies, also known as the 'queen of flowers'. If you travel to the city during April, it is highly recommended that you attend the Peony Culture Festival in addition to appreciating the stone carving arts at the Longmen Grottoes.
LY05: 3 Days Boutique Trip to Luoyang - Zhengzhou - Kaifeng
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$369
- In this 3 days boutique trip, you will pay a visit to the majestic Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang; have a nice glimpse of the Shaolin Temple in Zhengzhou and learn authentic Shaolin Kung Fu. You will also see the magnificent Dragon Pavilion and palatial Shanshan’gan Guild Hall in Kaifeng.
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Longmen Caves - one of three major cave systems in China. These grandiose caves filled with immense Buddhas are wealth created by the ancient Chinese. The grottoes were densely carved on the cliff of two mountains: Xiangshan and Longmenshan. Valuable relics, like niches, inscriptions, stupas, and sculptures are richly housed here. Longmen Caves was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage in November 2000.
Shaolin Temple - Situated in the Song Mountain, about 12 kilometers from the west of Dengfeng City, it is the most reputable and longest standing temple in China. The temple is the ancestor court of Zen and the birthplace of the Shaolin Kung Fu that has become the treasures of Chinese martial arts after perfecting from generation to generation. Now the Shaolin Temple has become the only tourist destination for Zen and Martial Arts training. The main scenic spots in the temple are the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Grand Hall, the Sutra Depository, Hall of Thousands of Buddha and the Pagoda Forest.
White Horse Temple - Known as the first temple of Chinese Buddhism, its history can be dated back to 1900 years ago. In 64 AD, the Emperor Mingdi of the Eastern Han Dynasty dispatched envoys to the Western Regions to make a courtesy call for Buddhism. Three years later, the envoys and two great Indian monks returned with scriptures and Buddha statues which were carried back by white horses. In the next year, the emperor ordered to build a temple in Luoyang and named White Horse Temple to enshrine the services of the white horses.
Longmen Caves - one of three major cave systems in China. These grandiose caves filled with immense Buddhas are wealth created by the ancient Chinese. The grottoes were densely carved on the cliff of two mountains: Xiangshan and Longmenshan. Valuable relics, like niches, inscriptions, stupas, and sculptures are richly housed here. Longmen Caves was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage in November 2000.
Shaolin Temple - Situated in the Song Mountain, about 12 kilometers from the west of Dengfeng City, it is the most reputable and longest standing temple in China. The temple is the ancestor court of Zen and the birthplace of the Shaolin Kung Fu that has become the treasures of Chinese martial arts after perfecting from generation to generation. Now the Shaolin Temple has become the only tourist destination for Zen and Martial Arts training. The main scenic spots in the temple are the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Grand Hall, the Sutra Depository, Hall of Thousands of Buddha and the Pagoda Forest.
White Horse Temple - Known as the first temple of Chinese Buddhism, its history can be dated back to 1900 years ago. In 64 AD, the Emperor Mingdi of the Eastern Han Dynasty dispatched envoys to the Western Regions to make a courtesy call for Buddhism. Three years later, the envoys and two great Indian monks returned with scriptures and Buddha statues which were carried back by white horses. In the next year, the emperor ordered to build a temple in Luoyang and named White Horse Temple to enshrine the services of the white horses.
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United KingdomPosted on July 07, 2020Extremely satisfied! Warm-hearted tour guide and well-planned meals and hotel! The old people were taken good care of in our group and we had a good understanding of local customs. They were truly interesting! I had fun on the 3 days trip to Luoyang. I hope you do!USAPosted on June 17, 2020An unforgettable trip to Luoyang! The thorough itinerary, classic scenery, delicious local food impressed me a lot. Our guide took us to visit Old Street where we ate local specialties. Well, our guide was thoughtful and looked after us well. His spoken English was well, just like a native speaker. With his explanation, we knew much about Luoyang. The Luoyang classic day tour was worth your time!AustraliaPosted on May 27, 2020I had great fun on the Luoyang package tour! Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes were worth a visit! We enjoyed our time there. We would be happy to recommend travel china guide to our friends.USAPosted on May 06, 2020Our tour guide was very nice! High-level hotel with personal service let us sleep well. A wonderful trip on the Luoyang tour!USAPosted on April 02, 2020This was a praiseworthy Luoyang trip with my family except for my daughter’s carsickness. The tour guide took good care of her all the way, so that we didn’t miss exploring some wonderful tourist attractions like White Horse Temple where standing vivid Buddhist statues and valuable stone tablets. The guide’s humorous explanation also interested my daughter so much that she forgot the discomfort of motion sickness. Quite a competent guide, high praise for him!UKPosted on March 21, 2020We had a good time on the one-day Luoyang trip. The guide was very careful and the explanations were interesting and detailed! On the return trip, the driver transferred us back to Luoyang Railway Station and they watched us enter the station before leaving. So sweet!SingaporePosted on March 06, 2020The attraction included in our two days Luoyang tour itinerary were all classic and spectacular like the Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin Temple. Highly recommended! A great compliment to TCG for their great arrangements and promising no shopping! The hotel was 5-star equipped with mini-bar, splendid banquet hall and spacious guest rooms. Our tour vehicle was also large and fully-prepared. Special thanks to the guide for his careful service and rich explanations. A pleasing trip! It would be better if the tour included the Luoyang Museum. ... MoreAustraliaPosted on February 13, 2020Overall, it was a good experience on the 1-day Luoyang tour to Longmen Grottoes, White Horse Temple and Old Street. The Longmen Grottoes were really a must-see attraction which had exquisite stone monuments and sacred Buddhist statues. Also, we tasted the local specialty pasta, very palatable!USAPosted on January 14, 2020We thought the journey was interesting. We were impressed at the quality of the hotels and food, and the knowledge of our local guides. Our guides were so patient and helpful in answering our questions and accommodating our special requests. It was a pleasant Luoyang tour!United StatesPosted on December 23, 2019I really enjoyed my tour! Emily organized a wonderful trip to Henan province and it definitely met my expectations. A special thanks to my guide Jerry, who did a great job of explaining the culture and history or the places we visited. I will book again with TravelChinaGuide. Jeremy- 123
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