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Fabao Pavilion at White Horse Temple
3 Days Essence of Luoyang Tour

Highlights: Shaolin Temple, Longmen Grottoes, White Horse Temple

Luoyang, akin to Xian, once was a brilliant capital of 13 dynasties thrived as the capital of thirteen dynasties spanning from China's ancient Xia dynasty to the illustrious Tang Dynasty. As the cradle of Chinese Buddhism's propagation and the genesis of the Silk Road, Luoyang exudes an enchanting allure.
This 3 day classic tour delves deep into the essence of Luoyang's highlights, including the surviving marvel of Longmen Grottoes, the splendor of China’s first Buddhist temple, and the city's museums showcasing local heritage. For an added thrill, venture on a side trip to the legendary Shaolin Temple, birthplace of Chinese Kungfu, adding a dynamic dimension to your journey.

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Our guests from USA visited Fengxian Temple at Longmen Grottoes
2 Days Luoyang Longmen Grottoes Tour

Highlights: Longmen Grottoes, White Horse Temple, Shaolin Temple

Carrying over 1500 years of history, Longmen Grottoes is the carving masterpiece, which went through over 400 years to complete, tracing back to AD 493 of Northern Wei dynasty. Now it is a famous tourist site showing the bright period of Buddhist culture of ancient China. This 2 days tour allows you to walk close to the thousands of Buddha statues and appreciate the fine example of Chinese Buddhism art in Longmen Grottoes. Besides, you will also visit China's first Buddhist temple - White Horse Temple and the birthplace of Kung Fu - Shaolin Temple.

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Kungfu Show in Shaolin Wushu Hall
3 Days Shaolin Kung Fu Tour including Luoyang Highlights

Highlights: Shaolin Temple, Kung Fu Training, Longmen Grottoes

Are you interested in Kung Fu - athletic Chinese martial arts? Just go to Shaolin Temple. As the Head Temple of all Zen Buddhist temples in China with a history of more than 1500 years, Shaolin Temple is famous for linking fabulous Kung Fu with magnificent Zen Buddhist culture together. With a short distance of only 55km (about 1.5 hours' drive), Luoyang is a popular gateway city to Shaolin Temple. This 3 days tour offers you a special Shaolin Kung Fu experience, including Kung Fu class in Shaolin Temple and Kung Fu show. Of course, you won't miss the can't-be-missed highlights of Luoyang.

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Attractive Red Stone Gorge in Yuntai Mountain
3 Days Luoyang & Yuntai Mountain Tour

Highlights: Shaolin Temple, Longmen Grottoes, Yuntai Mountain

Beyond all doubt, the cultural glamour of Luoyang is a big lodestone for most travelers. But is it possible to get some natural views during your Luoyang tour.? The answer is YES. This 3 days tour offers you not only the culture fun in Luoyang, but also the majesty of Yellow River. All historic and cultural essences of Luoyang will be covered, including Buddhist grottoes, time-honored temples, informative museums, etc. After that, you spend half a day witnessing the magnificent scenes of water gushing out from Xiaolangdi Reservoir on Yellow River.

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Luoyang Peony Flowers
3 Days Luoyang Tour with Peony Festival

Highlights: Shaolin Temple, Longmen Grottoes, Peony Culture Festival

In China, peony has long been highly appreciated since Tang Dynasty (618 ~ 907 AD), when the flowers were cultivated in the imperial gardens and gradually spread across the whole country. Luoyang, once served as the capital city in Tang Dynasty, becomes the city of peonies and also the best place to see peony flowers. This tour is specially made for peony enthusiasts. You will visit Luoyang in its most beautiful time - Peony Culture Festival which usually starts from early April to early May. You are able to be immersed in the beauty of various kinds of Peony flowers as well as visit historical and cultural sites of Luoyang in one go.

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Guoliangcun Tunnel
5 Days Hidden Guoliangcun Village Tour from Luoyang

Highlights: Guoliangcun Village, Shaolin Temple, Longmen Grottoes, Luoyang Museum, White Horse Temple

Guoliangcun, situating high up on the clifftop in northern Henan, is a delightful stone hamlet which used be unconnected to the outside world due to inaccessibility and anonymity. To visit Guoliangcun, travelers are suggested to start from Luoyang, then drive about 4 hours to get to Guoliangcun. You can travel the village with Longmen Grottoes, White Horse Temple in Luoyang and Shaolin Temple in Dengfeng.

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Scenes of Discharging Flood Water in Xiaolangdi
3 Days Luoyang Culture & Nature Appreciation Tour

Highlights: Xiaolangdi Dam, Shaolin Temple, Longmen Grottoes

Beyond all doubt, the cultural glamour of Luoyang is a big lodestone for most travelers. But is it possible to get some natural views during your Luoyang tour.? The answer is YES. This 3 days tour offers you not only the culture fun in Luoyang, but also the majesty of Yellow River. All historic and cultural essences of Luoyang will be covered, including Buddhist grottoes, time-honored temples, informative museums, etc. After that, you spend half a day witnessing the magnificent scenes of water gushing out from Xiaolangdi Dam on Yellow River.

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Woo's group visited Tiananmen Square
6 Days Beijing Luoyang Highlights Tour by Train

Beijing / Luoyang / Dengfeng / Luoyang

Both Beijing and Luoyang are important historical cities of ancient China. Beijing is featured in grandiose imperial culture, while Luoyang is famous for magnificent Buddhist sites. Traveling Beijing and Luoyang together will bring you a wonderful experience of Chinese culture and history. You will also have a chance to visit the famous Shaolin Temple in Dengfeng, not far away from Luoyang.

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Grandiose ancient temples in Shaolin Temple
6 Days Henan Highlights Tour

Zhengzhou / Anyang / Kaifeng / Dengfeng / Luoyang

Henan Province is one of the Cradles of Chinese Civilization with long-lasting history and significant culture. From Xia Dynasty, the first dynasty in China, to Jin Dynasty in the 13th century, more than 200 emperors of 20 dynasties established or moved their capitals here. The world-renowned Chinese Kung Fu was originated here too. Henan has so many glorious memories. This 6 days Henan Tour takes you to explore the essential highlights of Henan in a brief but enjoyable way, including the ancient Yinxu Site in Anyang, legendary Millennium City Park in Kaifeng, famous Shaolin Temple in Dengfeng and amazing Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang and other featured places.

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Terracotta Warriors - Chris from USA
5 Days Luoyang Shaolin Temple Tour from Xian

Xian / Luoyang / Dengfeng / Zhengzhou

During the ancient time, Xian and Luoyang were two of the most prosperous and civilized cities in China. There were 26 ancient dynasties setting capital in Xian and Luoyang during, including the first united feudal empire - Qin Dynasty (221~206 BC)and glorious Tang Dynasty (618~904 CD). The essences of both two cities have survived behind todays’ modern outlook. If you have a couple of days to stay in Xian, don’t forget its great neighbor Luoyang. Magnificent Longmen Grottoes, the first Buddhist temple in China - White Horse Temple, the birthplace of Chinese Kung Fu - Shaolin Temple... there are so many things to explore.

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Millennium City Park in Kaifeng
5 Days Henan Cultural Tour to Luoyang and Kaifeng

Zhengzhou / Kaifeng / Dengfeng / Luoyang

Henan hides the very wealth of history and culture of China in its two ancient capital cities Luoyang and Kaifeng, and keeps the track of the origin and development of Chinese Kung Fu in the world-famous Shaolin Temple. That is the reason why you should visit Henan at least for once. This private tour takes you to discover the Golden Triangle of Henan – Luoyang, Shaolin Temple and Kaifeng with a leisure pace. It’s an authentic cultural experience which is quite different from what you can get in other parts of China.

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