Luoyang Private Day Tour: Longmen Grottoes and Ancient Culture Street with Boat Ride

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This is a fun tour which combines the history and culture. With an expert guide,  you will 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. Take the boat along the river to enjoy the grottoes in a different view. Discover Luoyang’s most evocative and history-rich old town. Walk from Drum tower to Lijing gate through the old town, taste a range of delicacies in the snack street, then stroll around the shops along the way. This private tour includes English speaking tour guide, private vehicle, entrance fee, boat cruise and lunch.

What's Included

Professional guide
Bottled water
Lunch
Battery bus at Longmen Grottoes
One way boat cruise at Longmen Grottoes
Transport by private vehicle
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick you up from you hotel in Luoyang ,please provide hotel information when make booking

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Longmen Grottoes

    Following a morning pickup from your accommodation in Luoyang city center at your prearranged time, meet your private guide and hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle. Heading directly to Longmen Grottoes. Accompanied by your knowledgable tour guide to explore this UNESCO Site -The Longmen Grottoes comprise more than 2,300 caves and niches carved into the steep limestone cliffs over a 1km long stretch. Admire the largest and most impressive collection of Chinese art of the late Northern Wei and Tang Dynasties (316-907).Then, take the boat cruise along the river to enjoy the grottoes in a different aspect. 

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    After a delicious lunch in the local restaurant, you will explore the Ancient Culture Street.  Start your walking tour from Drum tower which used to be the location announce time to the public. Now is a great place to see how Luoyang' market place used to be. Stroll around the old allays with your tour guide, explore the shops, taste different street food( on your own expense), your tour guide will offer suggestions on how to negotiate price and what to order.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Continue to the Lijing Gate which used to be the entrance to Luoyang Old Town. It was first built in Sui Dynasty (581-618) when Luoyang was the capital. Go up to the tower to tell your wish if you have, Chinese believe your wish will come true after paying here. After your tour finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Luoyang.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Supplied by Discover Beijing Tours

Tags

Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
City Tours
Water Tours
Car Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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