Day 1 Luoyang Arrival
Greetings from Luoyang, one of China’s Four Great Ancient Capitals! Your driver and local guide will pick you up at the airport or train station in Luoyang and transport you to your accommodation in a private car.
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Day 2 Luoyang Tour: Longmen Grottoes → Fengxian Temple → Luoyang Museum → Luoyang Old City
Following breakfast, you will be taken on a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage site, Longmen Grottoes, which is home to the greatest and most remarkable collection of Chinese art from the late Northern Wei and Tang Dynasties.
You will go to the Luoyang Museum in the afternoon, which provides a thorough understanding of ancient Luoyang from a variety of angles. featuring more than a thousand displays covering several dynasties.
Wander along the historic streets of Shizi Street and Lijing Gate in Luoyang Old City. Brimming with historic mansions, eateries, and charming stores, it provides a vivid window into the opulence of bygone Luoyang. Savor regional delicacies or take your time browsing for distinctive mementos. Return by car to your hotel after the excursion.
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Day 3 Luoyang (White Horse Temple) → Dengfeng (Shaolin Temple+Kung Fu Show)
Begin your journey today after breakfast with a visit to White Horse Temple, the first Buddhist temple in China with a more than 1900-year history. Each with its own unique exotic style, like the Thai, Burmese, and Indian temples.
After visiting White Horse Temple, take a 1.5-hour trip to Shaolin Temple, which is recognized as the cradle of Kung Fu and Zen Buddhism. Discover Buddhist culture, take in breathtaking halls and temple tours, marvel at the artwork of stone carvings, and maybe even get a peek at the monks’ daily routines and meditation sessions. Don’t miss the renowned Pagoda Forest, which is the biggest of its kind in China.
Later on, you’ll be treated to a half-hour-long, stunning Kung Fu Show at the Shaolin Wushu Hall. Occasionally, a select audience members might even be asked to participate in a Shaolin Kungfu class. Drive back to Zhengzhou or Luoyang after the Kung Fu event to catch your next aircraft or train.
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