Private Luoyang Highlight Day Tour from Xian by Bullet Train-B

From USD $164.00
  • Duration: 12 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Luoyang, Henan Province
  • Product code: CXT015-NR

Take one day to travel from Xian to Luoyang by round-trip high-speed train to visit famous Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin Temple. Our Xian driver will pick you up around 6am from your hotel lobby by holding a sign with your name, then transfer you to Xian North Railway Station to catch the train G1900 (07:35-09:08) or similar train from Xian to Luoyang. Upon your arrival in Luoyang, local guide and driver will meet you at the railway station and take you to Longmen Grottoes, a treasure house of ancient stone-carving art with over 100,000 stone statues varying from 2 cm to 17.14 m high. 

After lunch we will head towards the famous Shaolin Temple 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 center 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" , and also listed as UNESCO World Cultural & Natural Heritage. The temple is the cradle of the Chinese Zen Buddhism and the Shaolin martial arts. After visiting two attractions, our guide will take you to the Railway Station to for train G2027 (19:20-20:39) or similar train back to Xian. As arriving in Xian, you will be picked up at the service center of Station and transferred to your Xian hotel.

Service ends here.

Price Inclusions:

-Round-trip high speed train ticket (second-class seat) between Xian and Luoyang 

-All entrance tickets mentioned in itinerary 

-Air-conditioned car and skillful driver

-English-speaking tour guide 

-One bottle of mineral water per person 

-All private transfer as per itinerary 

-Chinese-style lunch

-Fuel surcharge& parking fee


Price Exclusions:   

-Gratuities (Highly recommended)

-Personal expense (Any optional activity like shuttle bus, cable car or cruise)

-Guide service on the train