Longmen Grottoes (Longmen Caves) Attractions & Things to do

Join this private day tour to Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes from Zhengzhou. You will watch a kung-fu performance that displays amazing martial arts moves;  Discover the history and culture of the Shaolin Temple with your knowledgable tour guide; Admire the biggest pagoda forest in China; Experience the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site - Longmen Grottoes to view thousands of Buddhist statues carved into the steep limestone cliffs. This private tour includes tasty local lunch, all entrance fee, an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle. The tour contains no factory and shopping stops which keeps the focus on the main sites.
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It's a private small group tour conducted by local licensed tour guide with 10 years experience. We will save your time to catch the profound history of the Grottoes, interesting Kungfu show and age old temple.
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This private day tour will take you to visit Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin Temple in Luoyang from Xian by bullet trains. As one of the six ancient capitals, Luoyang is located in the center of China as an important cradle of Chinese civilization. It has many world famous attractions. The Longmen Grottoes has the largest and most impressive collection of Chinese art from the late Northern Wei and Tang Dynasties (316-907). The art is devoted to the Buddhism and considered the high point of Chinese stone carving. The Shaolin Temple is famous for linking martial arts with Zen Buddhism.
Duration: 14 hours.

This relaxing day trip to Luoyang from Xi'an takes you to explore the top attractions of Luoyang. The guide will take you from Xi'an and visit Shaolin Temple and the Longmen Grottoes. You will watch a kung-fu demonstration that displays amazing martial. Magnificent Chinese buddhist grottoes. round-trip bullet train ticket, private guide and transfer service are inclusive.
Duration: 8 hours.

Join this private day tour to Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes from Luoyang. You will watch a kung-fu performance that displays amazing martial arts moves;  Discover the history and culture of the Shaolin Temple; Admire the biggest pagoda forest in China; Experience the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site - Longmen Grottoes to view thousands of Buddhist statues carved into the steep limestone cliffs. This private tour includes tasty local lunch, all entrance fee, an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle. 
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Best Luoyang one day tour is designed to be completed in 8-9 hours. You will visit Shaolin Temple in the morning. The Temple will be followed by Longmen Grottoes. Then drive back to down city. If time permits, you could visit either White Horse Temple or Luoyang Museum. The 3rd place to visit will be open for you according to your interest. Please talk with your guide and decide where to go.
Duration: 8 hours.

As one of the six ancient capitals, Luoyang is located on the central plain of China, the important cradle of the Chinese civilization. The world famous attractions in Luoyang and nearby are the Longmen Grottoes, the White Horse Temple, Luoyang Museum and the Shaolin Temple.

The Longmen Grottoes were listed as a World Heritage Site in Nov, 2000. The White Horse Temple was the first Buddhist temple in China in the year 64 of the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220), the cradle of Buddhism in China. Shaolin Temple is famed for linking martial arts with Zen Buddhism.
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Join this 2 day tour to travel from Beijing to Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes by bullet train. Accompanied by your own private guide, you will experience the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site - Longmen Grottoes; Watch a kung-fu performance that displays amazing martial arts moves, discover the history and culture of the Shaolin Temple and admire the biggest pagoda forest in China. This private tour includes Beijing to Zhengzhou, Luoyang to Beijing bullet train tickets, tasty local lunch, all entrance fee, an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle. You can choose to finish your tour in Luoyang/ Zhengzhou or back to Beijing
Duration: 2 days.

Explore the spectacular Longmen Grottoes on this private walking tour with a private guide. Start your day with a hotel pickup. By choosing a private tour, you’ll have your guide’s more attention and be able to ask questions along the way.
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Join the private full-day tour and visit the two must-see attractions of Luoyang - Longmen Grottoes and White Horse Temple. Luoyang had served as the ancient capital of 13 dynasties over the past 5000 years. Be amazed by Longmen Grottoes, one of the most famous grottoes in China and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and White Horse Temple as the cradle land of Buddhism in China. Learn the history and local stories from your private tour guide while enjoying the beautiful city!
Duration: 8 hours.

Enjoy a comfortable private vehicle operated by a courteous friendly driver from your Zhengzhou city hotel to Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes on this private independent tour.  You will have the maximum freedom to enjoy historical sites at your own pace. Your driver will take you to the attractions, assistant you with the entrance fee, and waiting for you at the parking lot. There is no factory and shopping stops during the tour. The use of the driver service is 8-10 hours.
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The Longmen Grottoes, a rich repository of ancient art and history. Book your tickets in advance to skip lines and secure your visit.
Enhance your experience with two optional services: a guided tour led by experts who will share the grottoes' 1,500-year history and cultural significance, bringing the intricate carvings to life. Or opt for a private transfer, ensuring a stress-free journey from your hotel to the site in a comfortable vehicle.
If you're eager to explore the origins of Shaolin culture, we also offer a combined package that includes both the Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin Temple. This unique option allows you to delve into the profound Buddhist art of the grottoes in the morning and then head to Shaolin Temple in the afternoon, where you can witness the birthplace of Shaolin Kung Fu and soak in the centuries-old Zen Buddhist traditions.
Reserve your tickets and services ahead of time, and prepare to explore these iconic archaeological gems!
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Take a private tour to two top attractions in Henan Province of China: Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes.

Shaolin Temple is the birthplace of Martial Arts and Chan Buddhism. Longmen Grottoes are some of the finest examples of Chinese Buddhist art, one of the three most famous Grottoes in China.

A nice lunch in Shaolin Temple, entrance fees and private transfers are all inclusive.
Duration: 9 hours.

Join this private day tour to explore two of the most important historical attractions in Luoyang, Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin Temple. Be marveled by the work of devoted Buddhists from thousands of years ago and also astounded by the martial art performance of Shaolin monks. Lunch is included in the package.
Duration: 1 day.

Take a full-day tour from Zhengzhou to Luoyang Longmen Grottoes. Two different tour ending options are offered. You can choose to be done in Luoyang or back to Zhengzhou based on your own situation.
Accompanied by a professional tour guide and visit the renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site: Longmen Grottoes.
Entrance fee, local lunch, private transfer are all inclusive.
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Discover the ancient capital Luoyang on the full day private trip, enjoy flexible pickup and drop-off service from Luoyang downtown hotel or Railway Station, visit the UNESCO listed World Heritage Site of Longmen Grottoes, discover the birthplace of Shaolin Kung Fu at Shaolin Temple, know more about Luoyang highlights from your knowledgeable private tour guide.
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Spend full-day maximize your time in Luoyang for a private and customizable sightseeing tour instead. This personalized tour is tailored to your needs and allows you to tick off Luoyang city attractions, such as Longmen Grottoes, Luoyang Museum, White Horse Temple, Guanlin Temple, Luoyang Ruins of Sui and Tang Dynasty, Baiyuan Park etc. You can also choose one or two local markets to do some shopping or try local snacks and cuisine in the restaurant where the locals go. Just feel free to discuss with your tour guide. This private tour includes English speaking tour guide, private vehicle, local lunch, hotel pickup and drop-off.
Duration: 8 hours.

Visit highlights of Luoyang including Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin Temple with this private day tour from Luoyang city.

You will be picked up and dropped off from your Luoyang hotel.
Duration: 8 hours.

Travel from Xi'an to Luoyang by high-speed train to take in the Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin Temple on a full-day private tour. Follow your professional tour guide, discover the stone statues of buddhas with various facial appearances in Longmen Grottoes and enjoy the famous Kung Fu show performed by monks at Shaolin Temple. Your guide will provide in-depth information about each site's history and significance. Round-trip high-speed train tickets are included. Take your time to experience Chinese ancient culture.
Duration: 9 hours.

Our VIP Small group tour will limit the group size up to 6 people to make sure you will have good experience. Our itinerary is well planned, we don't waste any minute in any shops, factories. Our experienced, friendly, licensed guides will make your trip enjoyable!
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Take the Bullet train in the early morning from Beijing to Zhouzhou, Henan Province. Visit Shaolin Temple, the birthplace of Martial Arts and Chan Buddhism. And one of the three most famous Grottoes in China-Longmen Grottoes. Then take the bullet train back from Luoyang to Beijing at night.
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Make the most of your stopover in Luoyang and visit the city highlight in a limited time. This tour take you to Shaolin Temple, Longmen Grottoes. Entrance tickets, private guide, lunch are all inclusive.
Duration: 8 hours.

On this full-day guided private tour, you will enjoy private pickup and drop-off services from your Luoyang hotel or Luoyang Railway Station to visit one of the four great grottoes in China - Longmen Grottoes, witness the real Kung Fu performed by Shaolin monks, and explore the birthplace of Shaolin Kung Fu at Shaolin Temple.
Duration: 8 hours.

This is a one day excursion to Luoyang, which is considered to be the East Capital of ancient China. Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin Temple both belong to the world heritage and shows you more fascinating and diverse culture of China. Without worrying about the accommodation in another city, you can easily do this day trip via the fast speed train with Xi'an as headquarter. You will be picked up from your hotel at 6:30 by our driver to catch bullet train to Luoyang. After 1.5 hour train ride, you will be greeted by our local representative and start your tour by a car/van. You will visit the Shaolin Temple and the Kongfu show and then visit the Longmen Grottoes. Then transfer you to the Luoyang Longmen station to take the bullet train back to Xi'an. Once arriving in Xi'an, you can easily catch a taxi and go back to your hotel.
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This relaxing day trip. The guide will take you visit Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes. You will watch a kung-fu demonstration that displays amazing martial. Magnificent Chinese buddhist grottoes. private guide and transfer service are inclusive.
Duration: 6 hours.

Visit highlights of China including the Beijing,Datong,Pingyao,Xi'an,Luoyang and Chengdu with this private 11 days tour from Beijing.

You will be picked up from Your Beijing hotel and dropped off at Chengdu.
Duration: 11 days.

Visit highlights of Luoyang including Longmen Grottoes,White Horse Temple and Luoyang old town(Lijing street) with this private day tour from Luoyang city.

You will be picked up and dropped off from your Luoyang hotel.
Duration: 8 hours.

To see as much as possible by taking tours based in Xi’an in few days. Private transportation will make your trips in Xi’an area as easy and comfortable as possible, and with bullet trains you can travel around easily from Xi’an to Luoyang and Pingyao! Private transfer is provided to drop guests off and pick them up from hotels and railway station, and private transportation provided in cities like Luoyang and Pingyao will make your journey smooth and swift!

Duration: 6 days.

Visit highlights of China including the Shanghai,Chengdu,Luoyang,Xi'an,Pingyao,Datong and Beijing with this private 13 days tour from Shanghai.

You will be picked up from Your Shanghai hotel and dropped off at Beijing.
Duration: 13 days.

Luoyang is located in the central plain of China, the important cradle of the Chinese civilization. As one of the six ancient capitals, the world famous attractions in Luoyang include Shaolin Temple, Longmen Grottoes, White Horse Temple and Luoyang Museum. The Shaolin Temple is famous for linking martial arts with Zen Buddhism and the Longmen Grottoes contains the largest and most impressive collection of Chinese art from the late Northern Wei and Tang Dynasties (316-907) entirely devoted to the Buddhist religion. This private tour will take you to visit all the famous attractions in Luoyang in 2 days.
Duration: 2 days.

This is a private full-day tour. You will visit the top 3 attractions in Luoyang. With a private guide, explore the UNESCO-listed Longmen Grottoes, discover the first Buddhist temple in China,White Horse Temple, experience the culture by stroll around the Ancient Culture Street.
Entrance fees, boat ride at Longmen Grottoes, local lunch, private transfer are all inclusive.

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Embark on a breathtaking 3-day private tour from Beijing to explore the ancient capitals of China - Xi'an and Luoyang! Discover the wonders of the Terracotta Army, stroll along the majestic Big Goose Pagoda, and immerse yourself in the serenity of the Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes. Don't miss this unforgettable journey through time and culture - book your adventure today! Your well-trained local tour guides ensure you a worry-free tour.


Duration: 3 days.

Beijing, Luoyang and Xian, are 3 of the 4 Great Ancient Capitals of China, attracting endless travelers from all over the world with their unique highlights: Beijing’s Great Wall and Forbidden City, Luoyang’s Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin Temple, Xian’s Terracotta Warriors and City Wall. All of these sites are covered in this 7 days Beijing-Luoyang-Xian tour in which you will deeply discover the Chinese history and learn the glory past of this country. Accommodation, trains, and land guided tour makes your whole trip hassle free! If you are a history & culture goer, you could never miss this trip for your China holiday!
Duration: 7 days.

Join this 2 day tour to travel from Xi'an to Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes by bullet train. Accompanied by your own private guide, you will experience the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site - Longmen Grottoes; Watch a kung-fu performance that displays amazing martial arts moves, discover the history and culture of the Shaolin Temple and admire the biggest pagoda forest in China. This private tour includes train tickets, tasty local lunch, all entrance fee, overnight hotel, an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle.

Duration: 2 days.

Visit highlights of China including the Chengdu,Luoyang,Xi'an,Pingyao,Datong and Beijing with this private 11 days tour from Chengdu.

You will be picked up from Your Chengdu hotel and dropped off at Beijing.
Duration: 11 days.

Delve into the heritage and history of Luoyang on this all inclusive private day trip. With an expert guide, experience the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site - Longmen Grottoes to view thousands of Buddhist statues carved into the steep limestone cliffs. Admire awesome views of the surrounding area. Explore iconic White Horse Temple which is considered the birthplace of Chinese Buddhism, stroll around the halls and pavilions. With revealing commentary from your guide throughout, this private tour of Luoyang will delight history buffs.  
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Luoyang is a historical city where there are plenty of history relics to visit. This private day tour will let you visit Longemen Grottoes, a UNESCO cultural heritage, Baima Temple(White Horse Temple), and Luoyang Ancient Art Museum which used to be the Ancient Tombs Museum. Pickup from your centrally located Luoyang hotel is at 8:30am.
Duration: 9 hours.

Explore Shaolin Temple and Luoyang City on this 2-day private tour with a knowledgable guide from Zhengzhou. Shaolin Temple is the birthplace of Martial Arts and Chan Buddhism,watch a real Kungfu performance. Longmen Grottoes are some of the finest examples of Chinese Buddhist art, one of the three most famous Grottoes in China, White Horse Temple is the first Buddhist temple in China. Local lunch, entrance fees, private transfer are are inclusive
Duration: 2 days.

Explore Shaolin Temple and Luoyang City on this 2-day private tour with a knowledge guide. Shaolin Temple is the birthplace of Martial Arts and Chan Buddhism,with the option of Mt.Song hiking,which is the central mountain of the Five Great Mountains of China. Longmen Grottoes are some of the finest examples of Chinese Buddhist art, one of the three most famous Grottoes in China, White Horse Temple is the first Buddhist temple in China.
Local lunch, entrance fees, private transfer are are inclusive
Duration: 2 days.

Visit highlights of Luoyang including Longmen Grottoes and Peony Garden with this private day tour from Luoyang city.
Note:The Peony only available during April 1-25 according to the flowering period

You will be picked up and dropped off from your Luoyang hotel.
Duration: 8 hours.

Visit highlights of China including the Beijing,Datong,Pingyao,Xi'an,Luoyang,Chengdu and Shanghai with this private 13 days tour from Beijing.

You will be picked up from Your Beijing hotel and dropped off at Shanghai.
Duration: 13 days.

Join our tour for a cultural and martial - arts journey. Explore the Buddhist art evolution at the world - class Longmen Grottoes, especially in the West Hill Grottoes. Then, visit the 1500 - year - old Shaolin Temple in Songshan Mountains. Watch monks' martial arts shows, explore historical buildings like the Hall of Heavenly Kings, and take part in Buddhist ceremonies.
This tour suits adventure lovers, families with kids, and those eager for cultural immersion, offering deep cultural experiences and unforgettable local encounters.
Duration: 9 hours.

Take a full-day tour from Kaifeng to Luoyang Longmen Grottoes. Accompanied by a professional tour guide and visit the renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site. Two different tour ending options are offered. You can choose to be done in Luoyang or back to Kaifeng based on your own situation.
Entrance fee, local lunch, private transfer are all inclusive.

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Join this 2 day tour to travel from Chengdu to Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes by bullet train. Accompanied by your own private guide, you will experience the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site - Longmen Grottoes; Watch a kung-fu performance that displays amazing martial arts moves, discover the history and culture of the Shaolin Temple and admire the biggest pagoda forest in China. This private tour includes train tickets, tasty local lunch, all entrance fee, overnight accommodation, an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle. You can choose to finish your tour in Luoyang/ Zhengzhou or back to Chengdu
Duration: 2 days.