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Luoyang Longmen & Shaolin Private Day Tour from Xian by HSR Train
Product code 10289P11
From
From USD 58
Dates
Feb 20, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026
Start times
6:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 9:30 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-2, Child ages 3-6, Adult ages 7-80
Options
2nd Seat Train Tickets, Without the Train Tickets, Only Luoyang Entry Tickets
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Duration
14 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
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From
From USD 58
Luoyang Longmen & Shaolin Private Day Tour from Xian by HSR Train
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Duration
14 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Experience two Chinese legends in one seamless day trip from Xi'an via high-speed rail. Discover the awe-inspiring Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO site with thousands of ancient Buddhist carvings. Then, journey to the legendary Shaolin Temple, the birthplace of Kung Fu. Witness an electrifying martial arts display and feel the history in its sacred halls. We handle all logistics for a hassle-free adventure. This is your chance to walk through centuries of culture, art, and martial tradition, returning to Xi'an by nightfall with unforgettable memories. We are flexible to provide only land service if you would like to book the high speed train tickets on own; or if you want to upgrade the high speed train with 1st class seats, just contact us or make a note when place order, the tailor-made service is available!
Overview
Experience two Chinese legends in one seamless day trip from Xi'an via high-speed rail. Discover the awe-inspiring Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO site with thousands of ancient Buddhist carvings. Then, journey to the legendary Shaolin Temple, the birthplace of Kung Fu. Witness an electrifying martial arts display and feel the history in its sacred halls. We handle all logistics for a hassle-free adventure. This is your chance to walk through centuries of culture, art, and martial tradition, returning to Xi'an by nightfall with unforgettable memories. We are flexible to provide only land service if you would like to book the high speed train tickets on own; or if you want to upgrade the high speed train with 1st class seats, just contact us or make a note when place order, the tailor-made service is available!
What's Included
Included
Round way 2nd-seat bullet train tickets: Xi'an-Luoyang-Xian(if selected）
Entrance tickets as mentioned in the itinerary
English-speaking tour guide service in Luoyang (if selected）
Luoyang Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle with licensed driver (if selected)
Xian North Railway Station Drop-off and Pickup by Private Vehicle (if selected）
Bottle of mineral water
Not included
Gratuities
Guide service on the train
Any Meal
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
If you choose only booked the entrance ticket, please make your own way to the scenic area and enter with your passport.
If you choose only booked the entrance ticket, please make your own way to the scenic area and enter with your passport.
End point
If you choose only booked the entrance ticket, please make your own way to the scenic area and enter with your passport.
If you choose only booked the entrance ticket, please make your own way to the scenic area and enter with your passport.
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
3 hours
Stop 1
Your driver in Xi'an will pick you up from your hotel lobby around 6:50 am and transfer you to Xi'an North Railway Station to catch the high-speed train G3154 (08:39-10:18) or similar train from Xi'an to Luoyang (approx. 1.5 hours).
Stop 2
2 hours 30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 2
Upon your arrival in Luoyang, our local guide and driver will meet you at the railway station and take you to the Longmen Grottoes which is a treasure house of ancient stone-carving art more than 100,000 stone statues here, varying from 2-centimeter to 17.14-meter high, and extending for about 1,094 yards along both banks of Yi River. About 12 kilometers far away from Luoyang city, it is one of the three most valuable Buddhist Cave and rock carvings in China (2 hours).
Stop 3
2 hours 30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 3
We will start heading towards the famous Shaolin Temple (approx. 2.5 hours drive) that is known for Shaolin Kung Fu. You will have a chance to witness the real Kung Fu performed by Shaolin monks. Shaolin Temple is famous not only as one of China's most important Buddhist temples but also as the center of Chinese Kung Fu. First constructed in 495, the temple was mainly designed to accommodate Batuo, a famous Indian monk. Now Shaolin Temple is reputed as "the Number One Temple under Heaven" that is also listed as UNESCO World Cultural & Natural Heritage in 2010 as part of the "Historic Monuments of Dengfeng". The temple is the cradle of the Chinese Zen Buddhism and the Shaolin martial arts.
Stop 4
3 hours
Stop 4
After you visit Shaolin Temple, your guide will take you to Luoyang Longmen Railway Station for train G1933 (19:08-20:38) or a similar train back to Xi'an (approx. 1.5 hours).
Stop 5
30 minutes
Stop 5
Xi'an driver will pick you up at Xi'an North Railway Station and transfer you back to your hotel in Xi'an.
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Age under 2 is free to join and children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Other
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
Other
Passport information for all travelers are required in order to book train tickets.
Other
You will be contacted at least one day ahead of the travel day via email to advise the pickup info. The tour guide will also call you or leave you a message through your hotel room the night before tour about pickup time.
Other
Offered pickup/drop-off service is available for hotels within 2nd ring road of Xian city. If your hotel beyond the range, please expect it might occur additional transfer fee accordingly.
Other
You are suggested to wear comfortable shoes on tour day.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Policy type
All Sales Final
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0+ days before
Review Summary
4.7
11 reviews
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