2-Day Private Trip from Xi'an with Hotel: Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes

You will take the morning train to Zhengzhou, it takes about 2 hours. Upon arrival, meet your friendly local tour guide, you will be transferred to Shaolin Temple directly (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, first you will have a chance to witness the real Kung Fu performed by Shaolin monks. 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. Accompanied by your knowledgable tour guide, you will get you know the histories and related stories about Shaolin Temple - culture, people and soul.

mb 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. Afterwards, you will be transferred to your accommodation in Luoyang.

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

o Luoyang Railway Station for your train back to Xi'an (approx. 2 hours). You also can choose to finish your tour in Luoyang or Zhengzhou(If you choose to end your tour in Zhengzhou, Day one you will take the train to Luoyang, and day 2 end in Zhengzhou). Once arrives, your driver will pick you up at Xi'an Railway Station and transfer you back to your hotel in Xi'an City. Note: You will take the train on your own, your local English speaking tour guide will meet you in Zhengzhou/ Luoyang