Welcome to Luoyang, the glorious thirteen-dynasty ancient capital. Your private guide and driver will meet you at the airport or train station and transfer you to your hotel. After check-in, head out to explore the world-famous Longmen Grottoes along the Yi River.

Longmen Grottoes (UNESCO World Heritage Site) Carved across four centuries from the Northern Wei to Tang Dynasties, this grotto complex stretches along the steep cliffs beside the Yi River. More than 100,000 Buddha statues, thousands of stone niches and dozens of imperial caves scatter across both river banks. The monumental Vairocana Buddha is the crown jewel, embodying elegant Tang aesthetics and supreme ancient stone carving craftsmanship. It is one of China’s most outstanding Buddhist artistic masterpieces.

Delve into Luoyang’s imperial history today. Start your journey at Luoyang Museum to witness rare treasures spanning thousands of years, then visit the iconic Sui-Tang imperial palace complex at the heart of old Luoyang.

Luoyang Museum is the city’s premier comprehensive museum preserving relics from Xia, Shang, Zhou, Han, Sui to Tang dynasties. Bronze ritual vessels, jade ornaments, painted pottery and stone steles narrate the full story of Luoyang, the eastern capital, showing how this city shaped ancient Chinese civilization for millennia.

Mingtang served as the grand imperial ceremonial hall during Wu Zetian’s reign. This towering multi-story building was where emperors held grand rituals, received officials and issued royal edicts. The reconstructed structure faithfully restores the immense scale and noble design of Sui-Tang imperial architecture, revealing the unmatched power of the Divine Capital.

Yingtianmen Yingtianmen was the main southern gate of the Sui-Tang imperial palace. With a grand multi-tower layout, it hosted royal banquets, diplomatic receptions and grand national ceremonies. The imposing gate complex delivers a powerful sense of imperial grandeur, especially mesmerizing under evening lights.

Today take a day trip to Shaolin Temple, the holy land of Zen Buddhism and home to world-famous Kung Fu. Watch authentic martial arts performance and explore ancient temple buildings before transferring for your departure.

Shaolin Temple Founded more than 1,500 years ago. it is universally known as the birthplace of Chinese Kung Fu and Zen Buddhism. Wander quiet ancient courtyards, towering old cypress trees and historic Buddha halls. The live Kung Fu show demonstrates incredible boxing, sword and staff skills, showcasing the profound philosophy blending martial practice and meditation. Famous Pagoda Forest Lying behind the main temple, it holds over 240 stone pagodas built from Tang to Qing dynasties. These varied stone monuments mark the resting places of eminent Shaolin monks. It is China’s largest preserved ancient pagoda group, a precious relic of Buddhist funerary art.

What’s Included

Private English-speaking tour guide and private vehicle for the whole trip

2 nights handpicked accommodation with daily breakfast

Entrance tickets for all listed main attractions

Private arrival transfer

Bottled drinking water during sightseeing

What’s Not Included

 International or domestic flights and train tickets

Lunches and dinners (guide can recommend authentic local restaurants)

Optional add-on experiences listed each day

Travel insurance, souvenirs and all personal expenses

Tips for guide and driver (customary but optional)