Xi’an Private Tour to Longmen Grottoes and White Horse Temple by Bullet Train

Xi’an Private Tour to Longmen Grottoes and White Horse Temple by Bullet Train

Delve into the heritage and history of Luoyang on this all inclusive private day trip to visit The Longmen Grottoes and White Horse Temple from Xi'an by Bullet Train. 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 entrance fee, lunch, English speaking tour guide, private vehicle, bullet train tickets and Xi'an hotel pick up and drop off.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Longmen Grottoes, Banks of Yihe River, Luolong District, Luoyang 471000 China

Your driver will transfer you from your hotel in Xi'an to the Train Station. Take the morning train to Luoyang (2 hours.) Upon arrival, meet your friendly local tour 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), you will also visit the Fengxian Temple and the Wanfo Cave.


Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: White Horse Temple, Baima Si Lu, Luoyang 471013 China

After a delicious lunch in the local restaurant, you will 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. 

After the tour, your tour guide will take you to Luoyang Railway Station for your train back to Xi'an (approx.2 hours). Once arrives, your driver will pick you up at Xi'an Railway Station and transfer you back to your hotel in Xi'an City. You also can choose to finish your tour in Luoyang.

Note:
1: You will take the train on your own, your local English speaking tour guide will meet you in Luoyang

Duration: 1 hour