Guilin Trip Overview
See the top attractions in Henan Province on this comprehensive 2-day private tour from Guilin by plane. Greeted by a knowledgeable local guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle. Watch a kung-fu performance that displays amazing martial arts moves, discover the history and culture of the Shaolin Temple and admire the biggest pagoda forest in China. Next day, experience the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site – Longmen Grottoes to view thousands of Buddhist statues carved into the steep limestone cliffs. Explore iconic White Horse Temple which is considered the birthplace of Chinese Buddhism. Tour includes plane tickets, tasty local lunch, all entrance fee, overnight accommodation in Luoyang, an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle. You can choose to end your tour in Zhengzhou, Luoyang or return Guilin.
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Duration: 2 days
Starts: Guilin, China
Trip Category: Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours >> Air Tours
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See the top attractions in Henan Province on this comprehensive 2-day private tour from Guilin by plane. Greeted by a knowledgeable local guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle. Watch a kung-fu performance that displays amazing martial arts moves, discover the history and culture of the Shaolin Temple and admire the biggest pagoda forest in China. Next day, experience the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site – Longmen Grottoes to view thousands of Buddhist statues carved into the steep limestone cliffs. Explore iconic White Horse Temple which is considered the birthplace of Chinese Buddhism. Tour includes plane tickets, tasty local lunch, all entrance fee, overnight accommodation in Luoyang, an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle. You can choose to end your tour in Zhengzhou, Luoyang or return Guilin.
Itinerary
Day 1: Guilin- Zhengzhou- Shaolin Temple -Luoyang (L)
Stop At: Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple), Songshan Mountain, Dengfeng 450000 China
Your driver will pick you up from your Guilin city hotels lobby and take you to airport for a 2 hour flight to Zhengzhou.
Upon arrival, your tour guide will hold your name sign waiting for you at the exit of the Arrival Hall. Hop on your private air-conditioned vehicle, heading directly to Shaolin Temple (1.5 hours), your tour guide will explain the related histories and stories on the way, feel free to ask questions if you have.
Shaolin Temple is famous for Chinese Kungfu, first you will have a chance to witness the real Kung Fu performed by Shaolin monks. As a UNESCO Site, the Shaolin Temple was first constructed in 495 A.D. Later, Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-557) had the temple built to accommodate the Indian master Batuo. As Chinese Kungfu also originated from Shaolin Temple, it has been recognized as the origin of Chan Buddhism and the cradle of Kungfu. Accompanied by your knowledgable tour guide, you will get you know the histories and related stories about Shaolin Temple – culture, people and soul.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pagoda Forest of Shaolin Temple, West of Shaolin Temple, Dengfeng 450000 China
Next, you will start to explore the Pagoda Forest which is a concentration of tomb pagodas for eminent monks and abbots of the temple. There are more than 240 tomb pagodas of various sizes from the Tang, Song, Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties (618-1911), making it the biggest pagoda forest in China.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: LuoYang LaoCheng LiShi WenHua GuJie, Zhongzhou East Road, Luoyang China
Enjoy lunch in the local restaurant, then heading to Luoyang city. (1.5 hours drive), relax on the way and enjoy the country side view.
You will be transferred to your hotel in Luoyang city.
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight 4 star hotel in Luoyang
Day 2: Longmen Grottoes- White horse Temple (B,L)
Stop At: Longmen Grottoes, Banks of Yihe River, Luolong District, Luoyang 471000 China
Meet your tour guide in the lobby of your Luoyang hotel, then heading directly to Longmen Grottoes.
As the UNESCO Site, The Longmen Grottoes comprise more than 2,300 caves and niches carved into the steep limestone cliffs over a 1km long stretch. It is the largest and most impressive collection of Chinese art of the late Northern Wei and Tang Dynasties (316-907). Accompanied by your knowledgable tour guide, you will also visit the Fengxian Temple and the Wanfo Cave.
Then, you will take the boat ride to enjoy the amazing panoramic view of Longmen Grottoes.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: White Horse Temple, Baima Si Lu, Luoyang 471013 China
Next, follow your tour guide to explore the White Horse Temple.
The White Horse Temple, patronized in 68 CE by Emperor Ming in the Eastern Han Dynasty’s capital, is the first Buddhist temple to be built in China. Explore the halls and pavilions with your guide, hearing stories about the Buddhism history and culture.
Enjoy lunch in the local restaurant. After the tour, you can choose to end your tour in Luoyang/Zhengzhou or return Guilin
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
