Discover Luoyang
One of the “Four Ancient Capitals in China”, Luoyang in Henan was once the capital city of 13 ancient dynasties, being left with a wealth of historical heritages. A Luoyang tour will offer you a look into China’s long history and rich culture, including Longmen Grottoes, the Chinese Kungfu Show in Shaolin Temple, Pagoda Forest, White Horse Temple, etc. Additionally, the annual Peony Culture Festival (at Luoyang National Peony Garden) is also a top reason for Luoyang’s popularity. With our China Luoyang tour packages, every
traveler will enjoy a highly affordable vacation accompanied by one-to-one customer service, a private vehicle, an expert local guide, etc. Our travel consultants are also happy to customize your personal Luoyang trip and answer your every wish and prayer.
Top Attractions in Luoyang
Longmen Grottoes
UNESCO-listed — over 100,000 Buddhist statues carved into limestone cliffs, spanning 400 years across the Northern Wei to Tang dynasties.
Shaolin Temple
The legendary birthplace of Chan (Zen) Buddhism and Shaolin Kung Fu — watch monks train in the Pagoda Forest.
White Horse Temple (Baima Si)
China's first Buddhist temple (68 AD) — a tranquil complex of halls and gardens where Buddhism first took root in China.
Luoyang Old Town
Wander Lijing Gate and the ancient alleyways — taste Luoyang's famous Water Banquet (shuǐ xí), a 24-course soup feast.
Peony Festival (April-May)
Luoyang is China's Peony Capital — millions of blooms in every color explode across the city's parks each spring.
Guanlin Temple
A 1,600-year-old temple dedicated to Guan Yu, the deified Three Kingdoms general — ancient cypresses and stone lions.
Planning Your Luoyang Visit
2-3 days are recommended to cover the most classic sites of Luoyang, like Shaolin Temple, Longmen Grottoes, White Horse Temple (the first Buddhist temple in China), Luoyang Museum, etc.
Travel further and explore more with more days: thanks to the advanced bullet train network in China, Luoyang is easily accessible from other cities in Henan and some popular tourist cities in China, like Xi’an (within 2 hours), and Beijing. See our Henan Tours, Xian Luoyang Tour, Beijing Luoyang Tour, and China Tours Including Luoyang.
Plan a trip to Luoyang, filled with wondrous historical sites, from the mystical Shaolin Temple to the awe-inspiring Longmen Grottoes and many archaeological remains and museums revealing China’s past. On a private-guided Luoyang tour, you will find yourself immersed and connected to local Kungfu masters and history experts with the assistance of our best local guides.
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