Xi'an to Shaolin Temple Round Day Trip
It only takes 1½ hours to travel from Xi'an to Luoyang by HSR (High-Speed Rail). After a short time, you reach another world that is famous for its wonderful cliff carvings and Shaolin Kung Fu. This one day tour is a nice extension of a Xi'an tour.
Highlights
- Enjoy ancient grottoes of different sizes at Longmen with over 1,000 years of history.
- Discover the origin of Chinese kung fu.
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Great time in Xi’an
Our guide Jenny Zhang had arranged for porter service to greet us and give us a hand with our luggage as soon as we got off the train. We had gone to Xi’an during the public holiday period and there was also a visiting diplomat so there was going to be large crowds especially at the Terracotta warriors. She was able to troubleshoot and rearrange our itinerary to avoid the crowds. more
Apr 2024, Denise100
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Recomendado 100%
Leo, nuestro guía, es un gran conocedor de la historia de su ciudad y con él conocimos las murallas que protegieron la antigua ciudad, el barrio de chinos musulmanes y su influencia árabe que hasta hoy perdura, estuvimos en la Pagoda del Ganso Salvaje y en el museo que relata la historia del budismo, la escritura china, vestuario y costumbres, cerámica china, en fin, fue una gran experiencia y nuestro guía nos hizo sentir a gusto. Totalmente recomendable! more
Apr 2024, Patricia P
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Our Guide - Jenny
Arriving at the train station late evening, we were greeted by Jenny - a super friendly and enthusiastic Guide who accompanied us in the car to our hotel. First impressions were very good! The next day, Jenny met us at the hotel and we set off to see the Warriors. Jenny was very positive, informative and energetic - kept us updated on travel times, meal plans and showed us to all the best spots to see the Warriors. Her knowledge was very good, her English excellent and she was very engaging and we got on great. She knew when to give us our own space and time - the balance was just right. After the Warriors, she took us for lunch and took time to understand what we wanted to eat - noting that local dishes were somewhat different to what we are used to in the UK. After that, she took us to the Wild Goose Pagoda and explained everything very clearly. A super day in Xi’an with a super guide. Thank you, Jenny - you did a super job today. more
Apr 2024, John N
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Suggested Itinerary
Your guide will contact you about the meeting time and place before the tour. You will be met at your hotel lobby in Xi'an in the early morning. Your guide and driver will escort you to the HSR station and give you your tickets. Get on board for your trip to Luoyang (1½ hours).
Taking the Bullet Train in China
You are required to do a security check before entering the train station, and there's a 5–8 minute walk from the ticket gate to the platform. There may be long stairs and slopes without an escalator, so it is recommended that you pack lightly.
Take some food and drinks for the journey, as they are not very varied and have high prices on the train. A meal box is available on the train.
Keep your train ticket to hand as it might be checked again during the journey and at the train station's exit.
Seating: There are two seats on each side of the aisle in the first class seat car, and three seats on one side and two seats on the other in the second class car. Business class seats are the most luxurious ones on G trains.
In Luoyang
Your guide will meet you upon arrival in Luoyang at the exit, holding a welcome board. Get ready to explore Luoyang.
Thirteen kilometers to the west of Luoyang, Longmen Grottoes is one of the four largest grotto complexes in China. The cultural relics lie amid green mountains and serpentine rivers.
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000, the grottoes of differing sizes that were carved in different dynasties are a feast for your eyes.
Shaolin Temple
Then head to Shaolin Temple, which takes about 1½ hours by car.
Shaolin Temple is shrouded in legend and mystery. The origin of martial arts and kung fu is part of the mystique of Shaolin Temple and the Shaolin monks. This is probably the most famous temple in China, not just because of its long history but also because of its role in Chinese Buddhism and its martial arts, or wushu. You will enjoy a half-hour kung fu show at the theater there to see the different weapons used by Shaolin monks.
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to the railway station at Luoyang to catch the train back to Xi'an. Driver in Xi'an will wait for you and send you back to your hotel.
Trip Notes
Tips for Riding a Bullet Train in China
Arrive at the correct railway station at least 30 minutes before the departure time. You are required to do a security check before entering the train station, and there's a 5–8 minute walk from the ticket gate to the platform. There may be long stairs and slopes without an escalator, so it is recommended that you pack lightly.
Take some food and drinks for the journey, as they are not very varied and have high prices on the train. A meal box is available on the train.
Keep your train ticket to hand as it might be checked again during the journey and at the train station's exit.
Different Seats on a Train
There are two seats on each side of the aisle in the first class seat car, and three seats on one side and two seats on the other in the second class car. Business class seats are the most luxurious ones on G trains. Read more on China's bullet trains
Simple Lunch
To make sure you have more time to enjoy attractions, lunch boxes or hamburgers of fast-food restaurant are recommended. You can have a quick lunch in car/van on the way to Shaolin Temple. Dinner is not included, we recommended food that is available on train.
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