Luoyang 3-Day Tour: Mount Song and Shaolin Temple, Longmen Grottoes and White Horse Temple from Luoyang
Off-peak hot sale, high cost-performance, maximum 20 people / includes scenic area transportation & pick-up/drop-off service, complimentary cultural site earphones / discount of 180 yuan for groups of 60 or more
Highlights
Day 1: Longmen Grottoes
Longmen Grottoes are carved into cliffs along the Yi River, with over 2,000 niches and 100,000+ statues; the Vairocana Buddha at Fengxian Temple is breathtaking. Along with Dunhuang and Yungang, it is a pinnacle of Northern Wei to Tang stone carving.
Day 2: Shaolin Temple
Shaolin Temple sits at the foot of Songshan's Shaoshi Peak in Dengfeng — the cradle of Chan Buddhism and Shaolin Kung Fu. The main monastery, Forest of Pagodas and martial-arts shows are highlights; nearby Songyang Academy rounds out a day of heritage.
Day 3: Return trip
Shaolin Temple sits at the foot of Songshan's Shaoshi Peak in Dengfeng — the cradle of Chan Buddhism and Shaolin Kung Fu. The main monastery, Forest of Pagodas and martial-arts shows are highlights; nearby Songyang Academy rounds out a day of heritage.
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