Luoyang Tour with Shaolin Temple
Overview
Once a powerful capital of ancient China, Louyang boasts historical sites that make ancient mysteries come to life. Near Luoyang the enigmatical Shaolin Temple is birthplace of Chinese martial arts and Zen Buddhism. Discover Luoyang and Dengfeng on this 3 days Luoyang tour. Have a deep feeling of the beauty of Buddhist art when you marvel at Longmen Grottoes. Uncover the mystery of Chinese Kung Fu at Shaolin Temple when you watch an incredible Kung Fu show performed by real masters.
Duration: 3 days & 2 nights
Travel Style: private tour
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This morning, your guide and driver will take you to Dengfeng City, where you will visit the famous Shaolin Temple. Shaolin temple was built in 495, and it played an important role on the development of Buddhism in China. Later, you will be guided to the Pagoda Forest at the temple to view different kinds of ancient towers in the square with rectangular and hexagonal shapes. The temple is known in and outside of China for Shaolin Kung Fu, afterwards we will arrange you to enjoy a marvelous Kung Fu performance in the temple.
Drive back to Luoyang city in the late afternoon and have a leisurely stroll at Luoyang Old Town. It is a lively place with residential areas, snack streets, small shops. You can see many ancient buildings and have a chance to experience the lifestyle of the locals there.
Meal: B, L
After a nice breakfast at hotel, you will be met and transferred to visit Longmen Grottoes. As one of the three most famous ancient stone sculptural sites in China, there are more than 2100 niches, 2,800 inscribed stone tablets. Buddhist pagodas and nearly 110,000 Buddhist images and statues still exist today. After 2.5 hours visit in Longmen Grottoes, you will have lunch at local restaurant and then transfer to rail station for your departure. End of your 3-day Luoyang and Shaolin Temple tour.
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Meal: B, L