Longmen Grottoes Tours and Tickets

Experience one of China's ancient capitals on this private 2-day tour of Luoyang, including high-speed train transport from Xi'an and overnight accommodation in a 4-star hotel. Marvel over the fascinating sculptures, caves and temples of the UNESCO-listed Longmen Grottoes; learn more about the city's history at the Luoyang Museum; and dine on delicious local cuisine (lunches included). Spend the second day exploring the magnificent Shaolin Temple, another UNESCO World Heritage site, where you can uncover the roots of Zen Buddhism and watch a live Kung Fu demonstration.

Travel from Beijing to Luoyang by train for two days of sightseeing with an expert guide. Upon arrival, meet your guide and head to the famous Shaolin Temple after lunch. Known as the birthplace of Chinese Buddhism, Shaolin Temple also developed the martial art of kung fu, and you also watch a kung fu performance. Stay overnight at a 4-star hotel, going the next day to the spectacular Longmen Grottoes. View thousands of Buddhist statues carved into the mountain at this UNESCO World Heritage Site, then return to Beijing.