Xi’an to Luoyang Day Trip: Longmen Grottoes & Shaolin Temple

🗺️ Overview

Step into China’s rich past on this private Xi’an to Luoyang day trip. Travel by high-speed train and uncover two incredible UNESCO-listed treasures in just one unforgettable day. First, explore the majestic Longmen Grottoes, home to over 100,000 intricate Buddhist carvings along the cliffs of the Yi River. Then, journey to the legendary Shaolin Temple, the birthplace of Kung Fu, where you’ll witness an electrifying martial arts performance by real Shaolin monks.

This is more than a day tour—it’s a high-speed dive into dynastic art, spiritual depth, and ancient warrior culture. With a private guide and all logistics handled, you’ll skip the stress and focus on discovery.

✅ Private guide in Luoyang
✅ Entrance tickets included
✅ Round-trip bullet train (if selected)
✅ Local lunch and bottled water provided
✅ Seamless pickup and drop-off in Xi’an

✅ What’s Included

🚗 Private transfers (Xi’an & Luoyang)
🗣️ English-speaking guide in Luoyang
🎟️ Entrance to Longmen Grottoes & Shaolin Temple
🚄 Round-trip 2nd class bullet train (if selected)
💧 Bottled water

Not Included:

✈️ Meals
🧾 Gratuities
🚆 Onboard guide service

📍 Meeting & Pickup

Free hotel pickup/drop-off in Xi’an’s 2nd Ring Road
Additional transfer fee may apply for hotels outside this area

🌟 Xi’an to Luoyang Day Tour Highlights

🚅 Xi’an to Luoyang by Bullet Train

Your Xi’an to Luoyang Day Trip starts with your driver picking you up at 6:50 AM to catch a bullet train from Xi’an to Luoyang (about 1.5 hours). Watch China’s countryside race by as you travel in comfort.

Xi'an to Luoyang High-speed train — Xi’an to Luoyang High-speed train

🪨 Longmen Grottoes

Arriving at Luoyang Longmen Railway Station, you are transferred to Longmen Grottoes – a masterpiece of Buddhist art. Marvel at thousands of ancient carvings—some towering 17 meters high—etched into limestone cliffs. Your guide shares stories of emperors, monks, and stone-carving artistry from over 1,500 years ago.

🕒 Time on site: 2.5 hours
🎟️ Admission included

🥋 Shaolin Temple & Kung Fu Show

After lunch, head to the world-famous Shaolin Temple—a sacred site for both martial arts and Chinese Buddhism. Explore ancient halls, meet real monks, and watch a thrilling live Kung Fu performance.

🕒 Travel time: ~2.5 hours from Longmen
🕒 Temple visit: ~2.5 hours
🎟️ Admission included

🚄 Return to Xi’an

After the temple, return to Luoyang Station for your train back to Xi’an. Your local driver will be waiting to take you back to your hotel.

🕒 Travel time: 1.5 hours (train) + 30 mins (transfer)

💬 Reviews

⭐ Very good!
Cristian_A

“The agency did a wonderful job. Our guide spoke excellent English (and Spanish!). The day is long but so worth it. Everything was well coordinated—we were treated very kindly!”

⭐ Good guide, but too crowded
Anonymous

“Our guide was great, especially explaining the history. The driver navigated detours well. But Shaolin felt commercial, and Longmen was crowded. Still glad I went. It’d be better as a 2-Day Xi’an Luoyang tour with time for Mount Song!”

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