Xian Luoyang Day Tour by High Speed Train
| Tour Code: XAST-01 |
| Departure: Daily |
| Tour Type: A private tour for your family or your friends exclusively |
| Departure: Choose your time and own date |
| Walking Level: Beginner |
| Duration: Approx. 10 hours |
| Best Time to go: All year round |
| Payment Types: Cash, Credit Cards, Wire |
| We speak: English |
| Note: Go to Xian North Railway Station by yourself |
Day By Day Itinerary ( B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner )
Early in the morning, you go to Xian North Railway Station by yourself and take the high speed train G2002 (07:00-08:34) for Luoyang. Met by our tour guide in Luoyang. Drive directly from Luoyang Longmen Train Station to Shaolin Temple. Shaolin Temple is located in the Songshan Mountains, 80 km south-east of Luoyang and about 90 km southwest of Zhengzhou-Henan's provincial capital.
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 which was listed as UNESCO’s World Cultural & Natural Heritage List 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.
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After lunch, back to the city of Luoyang and explore Longmen Grottoes. It is situated on the Yihe River bank, about 12 kilometers from Luoyang city. It is one of the three most valuable Buddhist caves and rock carvings in China. The grottoes were first carved during the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534), when the rulers relocated their capital from Datong to Luoyang at the end of the 5th century. The Longmen Grottoes were listed as a World Heritage Site in Nov, 2000.
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After finishing your tour in Luoyang, you are transferred back to Luoyang Longmen Railway Station. Then you take the high-speed train G2013 (19:17/20:52) back to Xian. Upon arrival in Xian, you return from Xian North Railway Station to your hotel in Xian by yourself.
Price List for this tour ( US$ Per Person )
| Travelling Party | Tour Cost Per Person |
| 1 person | $359 |
| 2 persons | $260 |
| 3 persons | $230 |
| 4 persons | $220 |
| 5 persons | $210 |
| 6 persons | $205 |
| 7 persons | $200 |
| 8 persons | $190 |
| 9 persons | $185 |
| 10 persons and above | $180 |
Inclusions:
1.All transfers and city transportation for your own use in Luoyang
2.Entrance fees and lunch as mentioned
3.Private car or van with English speaking guide
4.Xian Luoyang Xian high speed train (second class seat train ticket)
5.The above private escorted tour is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group.
Exclusions:
1.Tips to your tour guide and driver
2.Your Hotel in Xian - Xian Railway Station transfer
Available:
Daily
Travel Tips:
Wear casually with comfortable sports shoes and pay attention to the climate in Xian
Remarks:
1. All rates are subject to reconfirmation from our trip advisors when an actual booking is being made.
2. Tours price are net and non-commissionable.
3. Child definition: From Age 3 to 11 Years (usually enjoying 10%-40% discount. Contact our trip advisors for the actual discount for your case). 12 Years old and above will be charged as Adult Price.
4. All tours & transfers are all based in English Speaking local guides. For other languages, please contact our trip advisors for new quotations.
Reservation Notes
| 1. | Please use our online booking or send your travel request via email to  .You are also welcome to call us at 00 86 10 67160201 ext 1006 or 1007. For non-office hour emergency booking, please dial 0086 13520598855, 13901312027 ( English speaking staff on duty available from 8:00 to 22:00 daily). |
| 2. | Our real trip advisors will have your booking confirmed no more than one working day. When your booking is confirmed, you will get a confirmation email or call from us, which includes the confirmed detailed itinerary with prices. |
| 3. | Way of Payment
Prepayment is needed to hold your reservation. Cash payment, credit card payment or wire transfer. Both RMB and US$ or other hard currencies are acceptable. Terms & Conditions |
