Private Day Tour to Luoyang's Top 3 Must See Attractions

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About this activity

Delve into the heritage and history of Luoyang on this all inclusive private day trip to visit The Longmen Grottoes, White Horse Temple and Luoyang Museum. Experience the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site - Longmen Grottoes to view thousands of Buddhist statues carved into the steep limestone cliffs. Explore iconic White Horse Temple which is considered the birthplace of Chinese Buddhism. Get to know Luoyang's rich history and culture by visit Luoyang Museum. With revealing commentary from your guide throughout, this private tour of Luoyang will delight history buffs. Tour includes entrance fee, lunch, English speaking tour guide, private vehicle and Luoyang hotel pick up and drop off.

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At a glance

Duration: 8–9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Chinese, English
Operated by: Discover Beijing Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–10 years) · Adults (11–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private tour with Professional guide
Included: Bottled water
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (For hotels in Luoyang city)
Included: Lunch
Included: Entrance fee
Included: Transport by private vehicle

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Longmen Grottoes

2 hours Admission included

Following a morning pickup from your accommodation in Luoyang city center, meet your private guide and hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle. Heading directly to Longmen Grottoes.

Accompanied by your knowledgable tour guide to explore this UNESCO Site -The Longmen Grottoes comprise more than 2,300 caves and niches carved into the steep limestone cliffs over a 1km long stretch. Admire the largest and most impressive collection of Chinese art of the late Northern Wei and Tang Dynasties (316-907), you will also visit the Fengxian Temple and the Wanfo Cave.
White Horse Temple

one hour Admission included

After a delicious lunch in the local restaurant, you will explore the White Horse Temple.

The White Horse Temple, patronized in 68 CE by Emperor Ming in the Eastern Han Dynasty’s capital, is the first Buddhist temple to be built in China. Explore the halls and pavilions with your guide, hearing stories about the Buddhism history and culture.
Luoyang Museum

one hour Admission included

Next, stroll around the Luoyang Museum to learn the rich cultural heritage of this old capital. Check out over 400,000 historical relic objects displayed here. They include antiquaries from palaces and temples. These artifacts establish the historical past of Luoyang, representing elements of the ancient city of nine capitals, from Neolithic times up to 937 AD.

After your tour finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Luoyang.