2-Day Private Tour from Qingdao with Hotel: Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes

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2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

See the top attractions in Henan Province on this comprehensive 2-day private tour from Qingdao by plane. Greeted by a knowledgeable local guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle. 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. Next day, experience the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site - Longmen Grottoes to view thousands of Buddhist statues carved into the steep limestone cliffs. Explore iconic White Horse Temple which is considered the birthplace of Chinese Buddhism. Tour includes plane tickets, tasty local lunch, all entrance fee, overnight accommodation in Luoyang, an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle. You can choose to end your tour in Zhengzhou, Luoyang or return Qingdao.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Plane Tickets (economy class)
English-speaking tour guide
Shuttle bus at Shaolin Temple
Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Overnight accommodation of standard twin room (two beds), based on twin...
Bottled water
Breakfast
Shuttle bus and boat ride at Longmen Grottoes
Transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance Fee
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 Qingdao, please provide hotel information when make booking

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Qingdao – Zhengzhou-Shaolin Temple-Luoyang (L)

    3 stops
  • 1
    Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple)

    Your driver will pick you up from your Qingdao city hotels lobby and take you to airport for your 2.5 hour flight to Zhengzhou. Upon arrival, meet your friendly local tour guide, you will be transferred to Shaolin Temple directly (approx. 1.5 hours drive), on the way your tour guide will explain the related history of the Shaolin Temple, and you will enjoy the beautiful countryside view.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple)

    Shaolin Temple is famous for Chinese Kungfu, first you will have a chance to witness the real Kung Fu performed by Shaolin monks. As a UNESCO Site, the Shaolin Temple was first constructed in 495 A.D. Later, Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-557) had the temple built to accommodate the Indian master Batuo. As Chinese Kungfu also originated from Shaolin Temple, it has been recognized as the origin of Chan Buddhism and the cradle of Kungfu. Accompanied by your knowledgable tour guide, you will get you know the histories and related stories about Shaolin Temple - culture, people and soul.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Pagoda Forest of Shaolin Temple

    Next, you will start to explore the Pagoda Forest which is a concentration of tomb pagodas for eminent monks and abbots of the temple. There are more than 240 tomb pagodas of various sizes from the Tang, Song, Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties (618-1911), making it the biggest pagoda forest in China. Enjoy lunch in the local restaurant, relax on the 1.5 hour drive to Luoyang, you will be transferred to your accommodation in Luoyang.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Luoyang-Longmen Grottoes - White Horse Temple (B,L)

    2 stops
  • 4
    Longmen Grottoes

    Your tour guide will pick you up at the prearranged time, then heading directly to Longmen Grottoes. As the UNESCO Site, The Longmen Grottoes comprise more than 2,300 caves and niches carved into the steep limestone cliffs over a 1km long stretch. It is the largest and most impressive collection of Chinese art of the late Northern Wei and Tang Dynasties (316-907). Accompanied by your knowledgable tour guide, you will also visit the Fengxian Temple and the Wanfo Cave. Then, you will take the boat ride to enjoy the amazing panoramic view of Longmen Grottoes.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    White Horse Temple

    Next, follow your tour guide to explore the White Horse Temple.  The White Horse Temple, patronized in 68 CE by Emperor Ming in the Eastern Han Dynasty’s capital, is the first Buddhist temple to be built in China. Explore the halls and pavilions with your guide, hearing stories about the Buddhism history and culture.  Enjoy lunch in the local restaurant. After the tour, you can choose to end your tour in Luoyang /Zhengzhou or return Qingdao.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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