Luoyang Excursion by High-Speed Train with Longmen Grottoes & White Horse Temple
Luoyang is an ancient city with the history of over thousands of years. It was selected as the capitals by 13 dynasties starting from the Xia Dynasty in the 21st century BC. Many ancient attractions left in this place. Today, we will take the high-speed train from Xi’An to Luoyang to enjoy this thousands-of-years ruin.
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What's included in Luoyang Excursion by High-Speed Train with Longmen Grottoes & White Horse Temple
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Longmen Grottoes
Long Men Grottoes is one of the finest examples of Chinese Buddhist art. Housing tens of thousands of statues of Buddha and his disciples, It is located 12 kilometres south of present Luoyang. There are as many as 100,000 statues within the 1,400 caves, ranging from 1 inch to 57 feet in height. The area also contains nearly 2,500 stelae and inscriptions, as well as over sixty Buddhist pagodas. In 2000, the site was inscribed upon the UNESCO World Heritage List as “an outstanding manifestation of human artistic creativity” for its perfection of an art form, and for its encapsulation of the cultural sophistication.
White Horse Temple
White Horse Temple is the first Buddhist temple in China, established in 68 AD under the patronage of Emperor Ming in Eastern Han Dynasty. The temple is considered by most believers as the cradle of Chinese Buddhism. It has numerous halls divided by several courtyards and manicured gardens, covering an area extending to about 13 hectares. Significant statues include Sakyamuni Buddha, Maitreya-the laughing Buddha, the Jade Buddha, and figures of saints such as Guru Avalokitesvara, Amitabha and arhats. Stone statues of the two white horses, which brought the Indian monks to China, and of two mythical lions are seen at the entrance.
Inclusions
- Chinese style lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Train station pick-up and drop-off services in Luoyang
- Round way high-speed train tickets between Xian and Luoyang
- Admission tickets
- Round way train station transfer services in Xian
- Gratuities
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Departure Point: Tour departs from Xi'an hotels Dates: Daily Return point: Returns to original departure point
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Ticket Redemption
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
