Top Luoyang Sightseeing Tours in 2026

Visit the impressive Longmen Grottoes, a network of caves with more than 110,000 Buddhist stone statues carved into limestone walls. The Grottoes are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and contain the largest collection of late Northern Wei and Tang Dynasty art. Customize your experience with ticket-only, guided tour, and private transfer options, plus add a city tour or Shaolin Temple visit.

Pair the flexibility of independent travel with the convenience of an organized tour on this private guided door-to-door day tour to two of the top attractions near Louyang. Start by visiting the Shaolin Temple for a kung fu show. Afterwards, tour the Longmen Grottoes, a wonderland of over 100,000 ancient Buddhist carvings.

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Join this private day tour to Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes from Luoyang. You will watch a kung-fu performance that displays amazing martial arts moves; Discover the history and culture of the Shaolin Temple; Admire the biggest pagoda forest in China; Experience the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site - Longmen Grottoes to view thousands of Buddhist statues carved into the steep limestone cliffs. This private tour includes tasty local lunch, all entrance fee, an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle.

Explore the spectacular Longmen Grottoes on this private walking tour with a private guide. Start your day with a hotel pickup. By choosing a private tour, you’ll have your guide’s more attention and be able to ask questions along the way.

Visit two of central China’s historical must-sees on a private, 8-hour tour from Luoyang. With a private guide, explore the UNESCO-listed Longmen Grottoes, a string of rock caves and niches containing thousands of Buddhist statues. After a lunch of regional dishes, stroll around the halls and pavilions of the White Horse Temple, considered the birthplace of Chinese Buddhism, as you learn its history. Tour includes entrance fees and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Enjoy a comfortable private vehicle operated by a courteous friendly driver from your Luoyang city hotel to Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes on this private independent tour.  You will have the maximum freedom to enjoy historical sites at your own pace. Your driver will take you to the attractions, assistant you with the entrance fee, and waiting for you at the parking lot. There is no factory and shopping stops during the tour. The use of the driver service is 8-9 hours.

It's possible to visit Shaolin Temple and the Longmen Grottoes in one day with this private tour by train. Travel to Luoyang by high-speed train, where your private guide picks you up and takes you to Shaolin Temple to watch a kung-fu demonstration that displays amazing martial arts moves. Then head to the Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage with Chinese Buddhist stone carvings that cover the rock mountain inside and out.

Enjoy door-to-door service in a comfortable private vehicle operated by a courteous friendly driver from your Luoyang city hotel or Railway Station to Shaolin Temple. You will have the maximum freedom to enjoy the Shaolin Temple at your own pace. Your driver will take you to the Shaolin Temple, purchase your entrance fee, and waiting for you at the parking lot, after your independent tour of Shaolin Temple finished, your driver will transfer you back to your hotel or accommodation in Luoyang City. This tour offer varies departure time.

Yuntaishan Mountain is a good option for those who look for a Luoyang side trip in 1-2 days after they finished the visit to Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin Temple. It attracts endless people to visit all the year around mainly with its splendid natural sightseeing. This day tour with professional tour guide and transfer included, takes you to explore this wonderland.

Enjoy a door-to-door service in a comfortable private vehicle operated by a courteous friendly driver from your Luoyang city hotel to Yuntai Mountain. You will have the maximum freedom to enjoy the nature at your own pace. Your driver will take you to the Yuntai Mountain, assistant you for the entrance fee, and waiting for you at the parking lot, after your self-guided tour of Yuntai Moutain finished, your driver will transfer you back to your hotel or accommodation in Luoyang City. The entrance fee is included.

Dusk falls, and the Yi River stretches like a silken ribbon. The grand Longmen Grottoes, bustling by day, shed all noise amid the luminous glow of Illuminated Longmen, transforming into a dreamlike Buddhist realm evoking the glory of the Tang Dynasty. Warm golden lights flicker on one after another. Soft light of 2700K precisely outlines the grotto niches on the cliff faces. Amid light and shadow, the millennia-old stone carvings bear the weight of history and exude serene timeless charm. Stepping into the Western Hill Grottoes, night and lamplight cast a gentle halo over the statues. The Fengxian Temple stands as the highlight of the night tour. Standing 17.14 meters tall, the Grand Vairocana Buddha appears even solemn and compassionate under warm lighting. Its half-lidded eyes hold eternal mercy through ages. The famed Oriental Smile shines tenderly in the glow, with delicate folds of robes distinctly visible, freezing the splendid elegance of the Tang Dynasty in stone.

Forgo the shopping and inner-city sightseeing for a more spiritual experience on Shaolin Temple with this private half-day tour. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, gain fascinating insight into the Shaolin Temple and Watch kung-fu Show,Entrance fee, private guide and transfer service are inclusive.

Are you interested in Chinese Kungfu, thinking about visiting the Shaolin Temple and learn Kungfu? During this private one day tour, you will have plenty time to watch a kung-fu performance that displays amazing martial arts moves, discover the history and culture of the Shaolin Temple with your knowledgable tour guide and admire the biggest pagoda forest in China. In additional, you will spent 1 hour to learn the basic Kungfu movements with a Kungfu Master

Delve into the heritage and history of Luoyang on this all inclusive private day trip to visit The Longmen Grottoes, White Horse Temple and Luoyang Museum. 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. Get to know Luoyang's rich history and culture by visit Luoyang Museum. With revealing commentary from your guide throughout, this private tour of Luoyang will delight history buffs.  Tour includes entrance fee, lunch, English speaking tour guide, private vehicle and Luoyang hotel pick up and drop off.

Delve into the heritage and history of Luoyang on this all inclusive private day trip. With an expert guide, 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. Explore iconic White Horse Temple which is considered the birthplace of Chinese Buddhism, stroll around the halls and pavilions. With revealing commentary from your guide throughout, this private tour of Luoyang will delight history buffs.

With minimal English spoken, Luoyang can be hard to get around independently. Take the pain out of transportation on this private tour that include the Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and an authentic kung fu show performed by Shaolin monks at the Shaolin Temple. Tour includes lunch and round-trip transfers from your hotel and/or the station.

Starting from Luoyang hotel, you will enjoy a hassle-free private tour offered by locals who know their hometown best. Your personal tour guide will navigate your way through out the whole trip and reveal the mysterious Longmen Grottoes and its grand sulptures and small niches in the morning. In the afternoon, drive to Shaolin Temple and dive deeper in the Buddhism culture, and enjoy a authentic Kungfu Show performed by monks. At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at your Luoyang Hotel or wherever you prefer.

Full-day private all-inclusive tour covering two UNESCO sites: Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin Temple. Pickup available at your Luoyang hotel or Longmen train station. Entry tickets, local lunch, private guide, shuttle bus tickets, Kungfu show, local lunch, pickup an drop off by private vehicle and private driver whole day transfer are all inclusive.

Visit highlights of Luoyang including Longmen Grottoes and Peony Garden with this private day tour from Luoyang city. Note:The Peony only available during April 1-25 according to the flowering period You will be picked up and dropped off from your Luoyang hotel.

Embark on this exclusive private day tour from Luoyang to explore two of China’s most culturally significant landmarks: Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes. Dive into the heart of Chinese martial arts and Zen Buddhism at Shaolin Temple, the birthplace of Shaolin Kung Fu: witness a breathtaking live kung fu performance showcasing masterful martial arts stunts, uncover the temple’s 1,500-year legacy of history and spiritual culture, and marvel at China’s largest Pagoda Forest, a sacred memorial to revered monks. Then visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Longmen Grottoes, a masterpiece of Chinese Buddhist art spanning over 400 years of carving: wander this spectacular cliffside complex and gaze at thousands of exquisitely crafted Buddhist statues chiseled into limestone crags, a testament to the golden age of Tang Dynasty art and religious heritage. This private tour covers all entrance fees, lunch, English-speaking guide and seamless private vehicle transport—no extra costs, no hassle.

China high-speed trains take you from Xi'an to Luoyang. With an expert historian tour guide, you will have a Chinese Kung Fu tour to Shaolin Temple and also see the Longmen Grottoes, a treasure house of ancient Chinese stone-carving art. Private driver & air-conditioned car and the round-trip train tickets to Xi'an are also included.

Discover the ancient capital of Luoyang on a private luxury tour with a Tesla Model Y. Your local English-speaking guide will pick you up from your hotel or train station and take you to the magnificent Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring more than 100,000 Buddha statues carved into limestone cliffs. Continue to the legendary Shaolin Temple, the birthplace of Kung Fu and an important center of Zen Buddhism. Watch monks practice martial arts and explore the historic Pagoda Forest. Travel comfortably with flexible timing and personalized service, making this the perfect way to experience Luoyang.