Zhengzhou

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Explore the Longmen Grottoes at your own pace with this ticket. Choose to upgrade to include a private guide and train station or hotel pickup. If your booking with guide, you will meet your guide in your hotel lobby or train station, and take a taxi or private vehicle to the Longmen Grottoes. Explore the grottoes at your own pace. After the tour, choose to spend more time at the grottoes area on your own, or have the guide help you find a taxi to go back to the hotel or take public transportation back. If your booking is 8-hour day tour, your guide will tell you histoty stories about Luoyang and Grottoes after meet you in lobby or train station during driving. Upon arrival, you will take electronic bus to explore the Grottoes by walking. The Longmen Grottoes is considered as the largest and most impressive collection of Chinese art of the late Northern Wei and Tang Dynasties (316-907). You will admire the cave statues and take in the sculpture art which comprise more than 2,300 caves and niches carved into the steep limestone cliffs over a 1km long stretch. Optional, you can choose take boat cruise to enjoy a paranoiac view of the grottoes on you own expense. After the Longmen Grottoes visit, you will enjoy a deiciou local lunch meal, afterwards, it will take around 20 minutes drive to White Horse Temple which is considered the birthplace of Chinese Buddhism, was founded in 68 AD, and held to be the first Buddhist temple in China. Afterwards, your final stop will be the third highlight of Luoyang, Luoyang museum. The Museum displays 1,700 cultural relics in five exhibition rooms, which is a reflection of some different social development stages such as the Primitive Society (6000 years ago), the Slavery Society(4000-3000years ago), and the Feudal Society( 221BC-1912Ad). Besides the basic displays, the Museum also holds exhibitions of calligraphy and paintings and so on every year. (Close at every Monday) This private tour includes English speaking tour guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fee, lunch and all round trip hotel transfer. If you only choose the ticket option, it means your booking only including entry tickets without pickup and drop-off, without guide and driver.

Following a morning pickup from your accommodation in Luoyang city, meet your private guide and hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle. Heading directly to Longmen Grottoes. Upon arrival, take the battery bus to start your adventure. Follow your tour guide to admire the largest and most impressive collection of Chinese art of the late Northern Wei and Tang Dynasties (316-907). The Longmen Grottoes comprise more than 2,300 caves and niches carved into the steep limestone cliffs over a 1km long stretch.  Afterwards take the boat cruise to enjoy the paranoiac view of the grottoes. Enjoy a 1.5 hours ride to Shaolin Temple. Your tour guide will explain the relate histories and stories along the way, feel free to ask any questions if you have! Once arrive at Shaolin Temple, enjoy a local lunch,  then witness the real Kungfu performed by Shaolin monks at Shaolin Temple theater. Move on to explore the Shaolin Temple which was first constructed in 495 A.D. Later, Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-557) had the temple built to accommodate the Indian master Batuo. As Chinese Kungfu also originated from Shaolin Temple, it has been recognized as the origin of Chan Buddhism and the cradle of Kungfu. Stroll through the buildings and courtyards with your tour guide, gain deep insight into the history and the Shaolin monks life in the temple. Afterwards, you will explore the Pagoda Forest which is a concentration of tomb pagodas for eminent monks and abbots of the temple. There are more than 240 tomb pagodas of various sizes from the Tang, Song, Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties (618-1911), making it the biggest pagoda forest in China.  After your tour finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Luoyang.

According to your tour pickup time, meet with your guide in the lobby of your Zhengzhou hotel and start your day. First, travel by the private car to the Shaolin Temple which will take about 1.5 hours. The Shaolin Temple was built in 495 AD by Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty for the Indian monk Batuo. It was from here that Indian scriptures were translated into Chinese and the precepts of Zen Buddhism formed. The Shaolin Temple sits on the slopes of Mount Song, one of the five sacred mountains of China. The original temple structure was simple, but with each succeeding dynasty it became increasingly extensive—many of the current structures date from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Stroll around different halls and courtyards, explore the Pagoda Forest which is a concentration of tomb pagodas for eminent monks and abbots of the temple. There are more than 240 tomb pagodas of various sizes from the Tang, Song, Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties (618-1911), making it the biggest pagoda forest in China. Witness the real Kungfu performed by Shaolin monks at the theatre. Gain deep insight into the histories and related stories about Shaolin Temple - culture, people and soul. Enjoy a delicious lunch in the local restaurant, then heading to Longmen Grottoes (Approx. 1.5 hours drive). The grottoes and niches of Longmen contain the largest and most impressive collection of Chinese art of the late Northern Wei and Tang Dynasties (316-907). These works, entirely devoted to the Buddhist religion, represent the high point of Chinese stone carving. At the end of the tour, head back to your hotel in Zhengzhou, you also can end your tour in Luoyang.

Be picked up from your Luoyang hotel or railway station , relax in a chartered car and explore the Luoyang Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin Temple on your own. You will see the World Heritage Luoyang Longmen Grottoes . The grottoes and niches of Longmen contain the largest and most impressive collection of Chinese art of the late Northern Wei and Tang Dynasties (316AD-907AD). These works, entirely devoted to the Buddhist religion, represent the high point of Chinese stone carving.One of the four major grottoes of China and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterwards, see the Shaolin Temple .Shaolin Temple was established in 495AD by Emperor Xiaowen in Beiwei Dynasty for the purpose of housing the famous Indian monk, Batuo, who came to Luoyang, the ancient capital for spreading Buddhism at that period. Now Shaolin Temple is reputed as the Number One Temple under Heaven which was listed as UNESCO’s World Cultural & Natural Heritage List in 2010 as part of the "Historic Monuments of Dengfeng. Outside the temple and move on to the next big attraction – Pagoda Forest, a graveyard for the monks through the ages. Enjoy these two sites views , dropped off at your hotel or railway station in Luoyang. We may change the order of the two locations based on the location of your hotel or train station. If you have any special requirements, please let us know. Thanks :)

Shaolin Temple Fungfu Show information The Shaolin Kung Fu Show Theatre is located not far from the main entrance( around 400m ). There are 5 fixed daily performances at the theatre. The kung fu show lasts half hour including a few minutes’interaction on the part of the visitors and the actors. Place : Kung Fu Show Theatre Timetable : Morning Kung Fu Show 10:30 – 11:00 11:30 – 12:00 Afternoon Kung Fu Show 14:00 – 14:30 15:00 – 15:30 16:00 – 17:30 Note: You need line up over there 15 minutes before the show at least to catch the show. There are around 400 seats , indoors 1st Floor and 2nd Floor. So well schedule your visiting time in Shaolin Temple, avoiding losing the exciting kung fu show. The Kung Fu Show is performed by the professional performance team from Shaolin Tagou Wushu School.

According to your tour pickup time, meet with your guide in the lobby of your Zhengzhou hotel and start your day. First, travel by the private car to the Shaolin Temple which will take about 1.5 hours. Your tour guide will explain the related history and stories on the way, feel free to ask questions if you have. Upon arrival, stroll around different halls and courtyards with your tour guide.The Shaolin Temple was built in 495 AD by Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty for the Indian monk Batuo. It was from here that Indian scriptures were translated into Chinese and the precepts of Zen Buddhism formed. The Shaolin Temple sits on the slopes of Mount Song, one of the five sacred mountains of China. The original temple structure was simple, but with each succeeding dynasty it became increasingly extensive—many of the current structures date from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Move on to the Pagoda Forest which is a concentration of tomb pagodas for eminent monks and abbots of the temple. There are more than 240 tomb pagodas of various sizes from the Tang, Song, Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties (618-1911), making it the biggest pagoda forest in China. Finally, witness the real Kungfu performed by Shaolin monks at the theatre which displays amazing martial arts moves. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Zhengzhou.

Shaolin temple built in 495 AD, it's the birth place of Chinese Kongfu, many people from all over the world would like to enjoy the Kongfu show in Shaolin temple,  it is the cradle of the Chinese Zen Buddhism and the Shaolin Martial Arts such as Shaolin Cudgel. People can see wild flowers and pines on the mountain. A quite and peaceful temple, today just follow our guide to enjoy the buddhsim temple and Kongfu show in theater. We will have vegetarian lunch in Shaolin temple, after lunch we will go to Dengfeng Yuan dynasty observatory to get some historical information about the Months date and famers plant crops. Built in the 1276AD, with history about 700 years. Today it's a private tour we will start from Zhenzhou or luoyang, pls mention us your hotel name clearly.

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Beijing and visit the Temple of Heaven, Check in in Hotel (Lunch) Day 2: Beijing. Visit the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, a local Pearl Factory for a fascinating insight into the production of these precious jewels, teh Bell Tower and free walking in Nanluoguxiang Hutong. (Breakfast, Lunch) Day 3: Beijing. Visit the Great Wall, On the return way, admire the countryside and stop at an impressive Jade Workshop, where artisans work with this precious stonethe Olympic Park. (Breakfast, Lunch) Day 4: Beijing-Zhengzhou (High-speed-Train)-Shaolin Temple: Visit Shaolin-Temple and free Shaolin Kungfu shows. (B, L) Day 5: Shaolin-Luoyang Xi'An: Visit Longmen Grottoes (B,L), at Afternoon High-Speed-Train to Xi'An. Visit the South Gate Old City Wall and the old City, Xi'an's street food markets Day 6: Xi'An: discover one of China's most iconic sights as you enjoy a visit to the Terracotta Warriors (B,L) Day 7: Xi'an-Chengdu: High speed Train to Chengdu, visit Jingli old City, wide-narrow Alley. (BL) Day 8: Chengdu-Chengqing: Visit Panda-Base, then High Speed Train to Chongqing, visit the city center, liberation monument, chek-in in the Cruise. (BLD) Day 9: Yangtse-River Cruise, Visit the Fengdu Gost City (BLD) Day 10: Yangtse-River Cruise, Trip to Shennv-Brook (BLD) Day 11: Yantse-River Cruise, visit the three Gorges-Dam, at Afternoon Hig Speed Train to Sahnghai (BL) Day 12: Shanghai: Visit the Yanghai Museum, Yu-Garden, walking tour of Nanjing Road and the Bund. Visit an authentic Silk Factory to discover how this coveted fabric is manufactured (BL) Day 13: Shanghai-Back Home. After Breakfast transfer to the Airport. garanted tour from 2 people Hotel lists: Beijing: Beijing Lake View Hotel or Boyue Hotel or similar, 5***** Zhengyhou: Dengfeng Jinpeng Eco Hotel or similiar, 5***** Xi An： Titan Times Hotel or similiar, 5***** Chengdu: Tibet Hotel or similiar, 5***** Yangtze-Cruise: Century Series or Präsident series or Victoria series, 5***** Shanghai: Baixia Pagoda Hotel or Jinjiang Hotel, 5*****

Shaolin temple is the birth place of Chinese Kongfu, when it comes to the Shaolin Temple, you must associate it with Chinese martial art. It's definitely an attraction not to be missed in China, today you will visit Pagoda forest, Shaolin temple and enjoy Kongfu show in theater, aster that we will go to Longmen grottoes, it is one of the four major Buddhist Grottoes in China, housing over 100,000 Buddhist status and images. Longmen Grottoes is caved 1,500 years ago and is the long-established art form playing a significant role in Asian Buddhism cultural evolution. Then return to hotel in Zhengzhou or Luoyang.

Our driver will pick you up from your Beijing downtown hotel's lobby and take you to Beijing West Railway Station. Our driver will accompany you all the way to the right waiting room and make sure all tickets are ok. Enjoy a 2.5-3.5 hours bullet train ride to Zhengzhou. Upon arrival, your local guide in Zhengzhou will hold a sign with your name on waiting at the exit of the arrival Hall. Then heading directly to Shaolin Temple (approx. 1.5 hours drive), on the way your tour guide will explain the related history of the Shaolin Temple, and you will enjoy the beautiful countryside view. Shaolin Temple is famous for Chinese Kungfu. As a UNESCO Site, the Shaolin Temple was first constructed in 495 A.D. Later, Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-557) had the temple built to accommodate the Indian master Batuo. As Chinese Kungfu also originated from Shaolin Temple, it has been recognized as the origin of Chan Buddhism and the cradle of Kungfu. Upon arrival, first you will witness the real Kung Fu performed by Shaolin monks at the theater. Next, explore different halls and courtyard with your tour guide, including: The Hall of heavenly Kings, Mahavira Hall, Bell Tower and Drum Tower, Thousand-Buddha Hall, Abbot Room and more. Gain deep insight into the histories and related stories about Shaolin Temple - culture, people and soul. Move onto the Pagoda Forest which is a concentration of tomb pagodas for eminent monks and abbots of the temple. There are more than 240 tomb pagodas of various sizes from the Tang, Song, Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties (618-1911), making it the biggest pagoda forest in China. After your Shaolin Temple tour finished, your tour guide will take you to Zhengzhou Railway Station for your train back to Beijing (approx. 2.5 hours). Once arrives, your driver will pick you up at Beijing West Railway Station and transfer you back to your hotel in Beijing City. Please Note: You will take the train on your own, your local English speaking tour guide will meet you in Zhengzhou.