Why choose this Luoyang tour ?
Explore Longmen Grottoes on this guided 4-hour walking tour. Learn about the history and culture of grottoes and niches of Longmen which contain the largest and most impressive collection of Chinese art of the late Northern Wei and Tang Dynasties (316-907). Walk along the Yi River, admire thousands of Buddhist statues carved into the steep limestone cliffs. A private guide ensures you receive undivided attention and have ample time to ask questions. During this private tour, you will be able to admire the amazing cavings close and from the boat cruise.
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What makes 4-Hour Private Walking Tour of Luoyang Longmen Grottoes a unique experience ?
When booking your private tour, choose from five departure times, which range from the morning to the afternoon. After meeting your guide upon hotel pickup, hop into your vehicle and set off on your exciting tour.
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.These contain almost 110,000 Buddhist stone statues, more than 60 stupas and 2,800 inscriptions carved on steles. The grottoes are formed in 1 km of the stretch of Yi river and were carved on both banks, in limestone formations creating the Longmen Caves. Most of the work was done on the western bank, while the eastern bank caves, of smaller numbers, served as residences for the large groups of monks.
Accompanied by your tour guide, take the shuttle bus to enter the attraction, your will explore most caves on the western bank, then walk bought the eastern bank caves to the Xiangshan Temple which is one of the earliest of the ten temples at Longmen.
Your tour will end at the Bai Garden Temple which was surrounded by thick vegetation of pine and cypress trees.
Then, enjoy stunning carvings from the boat cruise. After the tour you can choose to spend more time to explore the area on your own, or your tour guide can help you get a taxi to your next destination.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Private Tour with Transfer
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Tour including round trip private transfer, English speaking tour guide, entrance fee and shuttle bus
Pickup included - Private Tour No Transfer
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Your English speaking guide will meet you in your hotel’s lobby by holding your name sign, please pay your own transportation
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4-Hour Private Walking Tour of Luoyang Longmen Grottoes Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Private transfer if choose the related option
- Entrance fee
- Transportation fee if you choose the tour without transfer
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Discover Beijing Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Shanghai.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 5 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
