Luoyang & Longmen Grottoes 3-Day Tour
The Longmen Grottoes took 400 years and 100,000 sculptures to complete — and that's just the beginning.
Highlights
The Longmen Grottoes took 400 years and 100,000 sculptures to complete — and that's just the beginning. Luoyang was the capital of 13 Chinese dynasties, the birthplace of the peony, and the eastern terminus of the Silk Road.
龙门石窟历时400年、10万尊造像才完工——而这只是开始。洛阳是十三朝古都、牡丹之乡、丝绸之路的东方起点。
Exclusive Experiences
Vairocana Buddha Rouge Story
Empress Wu Zetian spent 2 years of cosmetics budget building this 17m Buddha — her face is the model
Shaolin Kung Fu Training
30-minute beginner session with monks — horse stance, punches, palm strikes — understand 10 years of practice for 1 minute on stage
Luoyang Water Banquet
24-course soup-based feast unchanged for 1,000 years — Peony Swallow Dish allegedly created by Wu Zetian
Longmen Night Illumination (Optional)
100,000 Buddha statues lit up at night — even more spectacular than daytime
Itinerary
Arrival & Longmen Grottoes
Arrive in Luoyang. Visit the UNESCO-listed Longmen Grottoes with over 100,000 Buddhist statues carved into limestone cliffs.
Shaolin Temple
Day trip to the legendary Shaolin Temple. Watch Kung Fu performance and visit the Pagoda Forest.
White Horse Temple & Departure
Visit White Horse Temple, the first Buddhist temple in China. Visit Luoyang Museum. Afternoon departure.
What's Included
- Hotel accommodation (2 nights)
- All meals as listed
- Private vehicle
- English-speaking guide
- All entrance fees
- Airport transfers
- 24/7 WhatsApp support during your trip
- All taxes and service charges
- Free cancellation up to 7 days before departure
What's Not Included
- Flights to/from Luoyang
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
Different but equally stunning — 100,000 statues carved over 400 years, the largest is 17m tall. UNESCO World Heritage.
You'll learn basic stances and moves — not mastery, but a taste. The real value is understanding the discipline.
Mid-April to early May. The Luoyang Peony Festival is spectacular but crowded. Book early.
Traditional 24-course meal where every dish is soup-based — some sweet, some savory. Originated in Tang Dynasty royal court.
Yes — built in 68 AD when two Indian monks arrived with Buddhist scriptures on a white horse. 1,950+ years of continuous operation.
Price from
$359
person
Group Size Pricing (per person)
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Free Cancellation
Cancel free of charge up to 7 days before departure — no questions asked.
Best Price Guarantee
Find it cheaper elsewhere and we'll match it — plus take an extra 5% off.
24/7 WhatsApp Support
Your guide and our concierge team are always one message away, any time zone.
Small Groups Only
Maximum 12 travelers per group — more personal attention, authentic interactions.
Licensed & Insured
Fully certified by China National Tourism Administration (CNTA license L-SD-CJ00090).
