Luoyang Private Day Tour: Longmen Grottoes and Ancient Culture Street with Boat Ride

This is a fun tour which combines the history and culture. With an expert guide,  you will experience the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site - Longmen Grottoes to view thousands of Buddhist statues carved into the steep limestone cliffs. Admire awesome views of the surrounding area. Take the boat along the river to enjoy the grottoes in a different view. Discover Luoyang’s most evocative and history-rich old town. Walk from Drum tower to Lijing gate through the old town, taste a range of delicacies in the snack street, then stroll around the shops along the way. This private tour includes English speaking tour guide, private vehicle, entrance fee, boat cruise and lunch.

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Stop At: Longmen Grottoes, Banks of Yihe River, Luolong District, Luoyang 471000 China

Following a morning pickup from your accommodation in Luoyang city center at your prearranged time, meet your private guide and hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle. Heading directly to Longmen Grottoes.

Accompanied by your knowledgable tour guide to explore this UNESCO Site -The Longmen Grottoes comprise more than 2,300 caves and niches carved into the steep limestone cliffs over a 1km long stretch. Admire the largest and most impressive collection of Chinese art of the late Northern Wei and Tang Dynasties (316-907).Then, take the boat cruise along the river to enjoy the grottoes in a different aspect. 

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: LuoYang LaoCheng LiShi WenHua GuJie, Zhongzhou East Road, Luoyang China

After a delicious lunch in the local restaurant, you will explore the Ancient Culture Street. 

Start your walking tour from Drum tower which used to be the location announce time to the public. Now is a great place to see how Luoyang' market place used to be. Stroll around the old allays with your tour guide, explore the shops, taste different street food( on your own expense), your tour guide will offer suggestions on how to negotiate price and what to order.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Lijing Gate, West Gate, Laocheng District, Luoyang 471000 China

Continue to the Lijing Gate which used to be the entrance to Luoyang Old Town. It was first built in Sui Dynasty (581-618) when Luoyang was the capital. Go up to the tower to tell your wish if you have, Chinese believe your wish will come true after paying here.

After your tour finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Luoyang.

Duration: 10 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking"
"Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 8 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We will pick you up from you hotel in Luoyang ,please provide hotel information when make booking

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Bottled water
• Transport by private vehicle
• Battery bus at Longmen Grottoes
• One way boat cruise at Longmen Grottoes
• Lunch
• Professional guide
• Entry/Admission - Longmen Grottoes

Not Included

• Gratuities

Facilities