Longmen Grottoes (Longmen Caves) Attractions & Things to do

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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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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 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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Visit highlights of Luoyang including Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin Temple with private day tour from Xi'an by bullet train.

You will be picked up and dropped off from your Xi'an hotel.
Duration: 13 hours.

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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Enjoy a comfortable private vehicle operated by a courteous friendly driver from your Luoyang 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 8-9 hours.
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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.

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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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.

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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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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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.

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.

Explore Shaolin Temple and Luoyang City on this 2-day private tour with a knowledgable guide from Beijing. 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, White Horse Temple is the first Buddhist temple in China. Local lunch, entrance fees, private transfer, accommodation are are inclusive
Duration: 2 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.

Enjoy pickup and drop-off service from Luoyang hotel / Railway Station, escorted by professional local tour guide, take this one day trip to explore the highlights of Luoyang, you will visit the UNESCO listed World Heritage Site of Longmen Grottoes and explore the Buddhism history and culture at White Horse Temple.
Duration: 8 hours.

If you just finish your exploration in Xian, with intending to leave for capital Beijing city, this tour will be of great help for your transfer. In addition, you will also have a short visit to Luoyang, another historic place that known for the Longmen Grottoes which is a world-class cultural heritage. You will worry nothing about the one-day transfer but add to your journey more surprise.

Duration: 15 hours.

Discover the highlights of Luoyang with a private guide during a 2-day sightseeing tour. See three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Longmen Grottoes, White Horse Temple, Shaolin Temple and Pagoda Forest. You’ll also watch a kung-fu performance that displays amazing martial arts moves; Eat at the restaurant where the locals go. This private tour includes two lunches, private transportation, entrance tickets, and hotel pickup and drop-off, you can choose to end your tour in Zhengzhou or Luoyang.
Duration: 2 days.

Spend a day traveling from Beijing to Luoyang to see the Longmen Grottoes, one of the four major grottoes in China, after Da Tong Yan Gang grottoes, admire the most beautiful Lushena Buddha. Then take a car around an hour and a half to Shaolin Temple, the birthplace of Chinese Kung Fu, explore the charm of Chinese martial arts, after enjoy a Kung Fu performance. Accompanied by your professional guide, transfer to Zhengzhou Station to end the perfect journey. Stress free, all train tickets, sights tickets are pre-booked.
Duration: 17 hours.

Today we will have driver pick you up from hotel in Xi'an city, take bullet train to Luoyang, meet guide at Longmen train station, visit Shaolin temple and Longmen grottoes, after tour ends guide will drop you to Luoyang longmen train station for bullet train to Xi'an.
Shaolin temple it the birth place of Chinese kongfu,It is a great chance for you to observe the daily life and meditation of the monks, don't miss the Kongfu show in Shaolin theater, it's the soul of Shaolin temple.
After lunch at Shaolin temple you will visit Longen Grottoes, there are more than 2,300 sacred niches and 100,000 Buddhist statues in various sizes created by skilled artisans. Scattered densely on the majestic mountains from north to south, the grottoes stretch for 1,000 meters (1,100 yards) along the cliffs. 
After tour we will drop you to Luoyang longmen train station for bullet train back to Xi'an city, meet driver at exit and transfer to hotel.
Duration: 9 hours.

Have a wonderful Luoyang sightseeing experience based on your personal interests during this private 8-hour tour. Accompanied by your private guide, and get to see the top attractions, Start at the city’s star attraction, the Shaolin Temple, then pick two other signature sights. Choose from Longmen Grottoes, Luoyang Museum, Admission is at your own expense.
Duration: 8 hours.

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.

Enjoy flexible pickup and drop-off service from Luoyang hotel orRailway Station, follow a professional local guide to visit the UNESCO listed World Heritage Site of Longmen Grottoes and explore the Buddhism history and culture at White Horse Temple. Private air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking guide, entrance fee and lunch are all included.
Duration: 8 hours.

This private 2-day trip takes you to one of the famous ancient capital cities of China - Luoyang. Visit the must-see sites, such as the Shaolin Temple, Longmen Grottoes, etc. Traveling in a comfortable vehicle makes your tour as convenient as possible. Your well-trained local tour guide ensure you a worry-free tour.
Duration: 2 days.

Take the high speed train between Xi'an and Luoyang-Longmen to explore imposing 1500-year old Longmen Grottoes, a World Heritage Site listed by UNESCO in 2000. Discover more than 10,000 Buddha statues extending 1 km (1,093 yards) along Yi River riverbank.
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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.

Henan province is considered as the cradle of Chinese civilization due to its location by the notable Yellow River. With the assistance of professional guide , you will visit the UNESCO world heritage site - Longmen Grottoes, enjoy the spectacular Kungfu show in Shaolin Temple, and explore the history of the ancient Chinese civilization. It was not only a great way to learn about the legendary Chinese Kungfu, but also to visit other famous historical sites in Henan. The itinerary includes Longmen Grottoes, White Horse Temple, Shaolin Temple, Kaifeng House Scenic Resort. This trip will be a great opportunity to taste local specialty food in Henan.

1.Visit the UNESCO world heritage site - Longmen Grottoes
2.Explore Shaolin Temple and the legendary Chinese kungfu
3.Enjoy a memorable Kungfu show
4.Visit Kaifeng House Scenic Resort and watch the historical sitcoms
5.Taste local specialty food in Henan
Duration: 3 days.

Immerse in local culture on this full-day Luoyang Shaolin martial arts trip from Xi’an. Enjoy the thrill of taking a  high-speed train through the countryside from Xi’an to Luoyang, covering significant distance in minimal time. This tour allows you to enjoy the splendid cultural treasure in Longmen Caves and the essence of kung fu trip, plus a trip to the Shaolin Temple.
Duration: 12 hours.

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.

The tour is designed to be comfortable and efficient, with private transportation and flexible itineraries tailored to your pace. Whether you're fascinated by martial arts, Buddhist culture, or the rich history of these UNESCO-listed sites, this tour guarantees a unique and enriching experience. I’m committed to delivering an unforgettable journey through some of China’s most iconic landmarks.

With a private, expert guide, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the history, culture, and significance of the Shaolin Temple, Pagoda Forest, and Longmen Grottoes.
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