From Zhengzhou: Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes Day Tour Tour starts from Zhengzhou
ID: GYG819890-1304339
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Country: United States
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Discover the Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes on a day trip from Zhengzhou Enjoy a vegetarian lunch at the Shaolin Temple and learn about the history of the sites.
Explore the Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes on a full-day tour from Zhengzhou. Enjoy a vegetarian lunch at the Shaolin Temple and see the Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Start your day with a pickup from your hotel in Zhengzhou and head to the Shaolin Temple. Learn about the history of the temple, which was originally built in 495 in the Northern Wei Dynasty.
32 years later, an Indian monk named Bodhidharma arrived in Shaolin Monastery and from that time on, the temple was expanded gradually with increased monks and greatly boosted reputation. It is reputed to be 'the Number One Temple under Heaven'.
After enjoying a tasty vegetarian lunch in the Temple, head to the Longmen Grottoes, a Buddhist cave complex located 13 kilometers south of Luoyang in Henan province. See some of the most significant and exquisite representations of ancient Chinese stone art.
The grottoes were excavated and carved with Buddhist subjects over the period from 493 AD to 1127 AD. After your visit, be transferred back to your hotel in Zhengzhou or Luoyang.
Highlights
- Discover the Shaolin Temple, the birthplace of Kung Fu and Zen Buddhism
- Explore the Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Enjoy a delicious vegetarian lunch at the Shaolin Temple
- Learn about the history of the Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes
- Relax with convenient hotel transfers from Zhengzhou
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Passport details for all participants required upon booking
Infant is free to join without occupy a seat
Wear comfortable shoes as there will be a lot of walking.
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
Be respectful of the cultural and religious significance of the sites visited.
INCLUDED
- Round-trip transportation
- Live tour guide
- Lunch at Shaolin Temple
- Admission to Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off outside downtown Zhengzhou or Luoyang
- Personal expenses
- Tips
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
