2-Day Luoyang Standard Tour

- Longmen Caves / White Horse Temple

Trip Highlights - Attractions involved: Longmen Grottoes , White Horse Temple. As one of seven ancient capitals in China, Luoyang served as the capital for nine dynasties over a period of more than 1,500 years. Luoyang has a long and colorful past, serving as a capital for nine dynasties. Luoyang is known as a travel city for its many places of interest. It has rich historical and cultural sites, such as the Longmen Grottoes, one of China's three most precious treasure houses of stone sculptures and inscriptions; the White-Horse Temple, the oldest temple in China.As there are many historical relics,two days trip to Luoyang will be more comfortable for toruists.We arrange many tourists to tour in Luoyang every year,if you're intrested in Luoyang tour or any other city tour in China, we will be glad to arrange  tours for you and server you in the best way.
Availability: All year round.    Daily Pick-up Point & Time: Hotel, 8:30am.    Daily Finishing Point & Time: Hotel, 5:00pm.   Duration: 2 Days.

Tour itinerary: (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch)
Day 01: Arrive in Luoyang
Upon your arrival you will be taken to your hotel for rest. The rest of the day will be yours to explore the city on your own.
Hotel: Peony Hotel 4 star (or similar class)
Day 02: Depart from Luoyang (B/L)
Today, you will start your tour at the Longmen Caves, a treasure trove for ancient Buddhist cave art. This art was carved during the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534), when Buddhism was at its zenith in China. Continue with a trip to the Chariot Horse Pits and the White Horse Temple, the first Buddhist temple to be constructed in China. Afterwards you will leave Luoyang for your next destination.
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Attraction Description:
Longmen Grottoes Located in the south of Luoyang City, the Longmen Grottoes is one of the three most famous treasure houses of stone inscriptions in China (the others are Yungang Caves and Mogao Caves). The best Buddhist sculpture in China is said to be located here and is the statue of Vairocana Buddha. The stone statues located in Fengxian Cave best represent the typical…
White Horse Temple, is located about seven miles away from Luoyang City. It is the first Buddhist temple in Chinese history ever since Buddhism came to China. In 258, a royal Kuchean monk, Po-Yen, translated six Buddhist text in to Chinese at the temple, including the important Infinite Life Sutra.In 1175, an inscription on a stone tablet next to Qilun Pagoda-a 35 m (115 ft) tall…