5-Day Luoyang Discovery Tour Package from Luoyang to Xian

Tour Highlights
• Visit Luoyang, capital city of nine ruling dynasties and one of the four great ancient capitals of China
• Visit Shaolin Temple, the origin temple of Chan Buddhism and cradle of Chinese martial art Kungfu
• Enjoy Kungfu performance at the famed Shaolin Temple
• Admire the awe-inspiring Longmen Grottoes, one of China's handful of surviving masterpieces of Buddhist rock carving
• Visit Xian, starting point of the world famous Silk Road & capital city of 13 Chinese dynasties
• View the proudly unflinching, life-sized Terracotta Warriors, considered the eighth wonder of the world
• Explore Xi'an's 1,300 year old Muslim community by visiting the Great Mosque
• Admire the towering 7th century Little Wild Goose Pagoda, built to hold sacred Buddhist texts brought back from India
• Visit Xian City Wall, one of the oldest and best-preserved Chinese city walls in the world

Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Day 1 Arrival in Luoyang, Luoyang Airport/Train Station Pick-up
• Day 2 Luoyang, Shaolin Temple, Longmen Grottoes,
• Day 3 Bullet Train to Xian, Small Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian Museum, City Wall
• Day 4 Xian, Terracotta Warriors, Great Mosque, Muslim Quarter
• Day 5 Departure from Xian, Transfer to Xian Airport or Train Stations

Hotels & Meals
• 2 nights of accommodations at 4-star Peony Plaza Hotel Luoyang or similar
• 2 nights of accommodations at 4-star Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel Xian or similar
• Daily hotel breakfast included, lunch & dinner on your own

Price Remarks
• Prices are not valid during National Day (Oct 1-7), Chinese New Year, and Labor Day (May 1-5).
• Prices are based on double/twin/triple occupancy at the suggested hotels.
• A single supplement is charged for single room occupancy.

Price Inclusions
• Second class bullet train tickets.
• Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast.
• Professional English language speaking tour guide.
• Air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver.
• Admission tickets to sightseeing places.
• All government taxes.

Price Exclusions
• Your personal expenses.
• Tour guide for departure transfer.
• Lunches & dinners are excluded allowing you flexibility on menu.
• Travel insurance is not included. Please purchase before your trip to provide for any unforeseen circumstances.
• Gratuities to guide & driver. They are customary and would be of great encouragement and reward for quality service.

Additional Information
• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
• The itinerary is subject to change due to traffic conditions or bad weather.
• The itinerary is flexible; changes can be made upon written request from travelers.
• Advice on Meals: Please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations on authentic local food.
• IMPORTANT: It is required by the government regulations that all travellers must provide their name, gender, nationality, passport number and date of birth to their tour operator upon booking a tour. Failure to do so could result in being denied access or admittance to sites and attractions during sightseeing. When you book this tour, please complete all required fields at checkout. Please bring your passport with you on the tour.

Cancellation Policy
• Cancellations made 31 days or more before departure will receive a 100% refund.
• Cancellations made 22-30 days before departure will incur a 10% fee.
• Cancellations made 15-21 days before departure will incur a 30% fee.
• Cancellations made 8-14 days before departure will incur a 50% fee.
• Cancellations made 0-7 days before departure are non-refundable.
• Once the tour commences, there are no refunds for unused services or missed days.
• Cancellation request will be confirmed within 2-5 business days, with refunds issued within 14 working days.

Tailor This Tour to Meet Your Needs
• If you've booked your own hotel, prefer a different stay, or wish to modify this itinerary, contact us via WhatsApp (+86 139 1083 0737) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com), and we'll craft a personalized tour just for you.

Know Before You Go
• Keep your passport with you throughout the tour; it may be needed to buy entrance tickets.
• Meals are not included; please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
• Tour guide's name and contact information will be confirmed via WhatsApp or email.
• Your guide will greet you in the airport/train station arrival hall with a GGC pickup sign displaying your name.

Day 1 Arrival in Luoyang
Meet your guide at Luoyang airport or train station and transfer to your hotel in a comfortable private vehicle. After getting settled at the hotel, you may explore Luoyang on your own. Being one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China, Luoyang served as the capital of nine ruling dynasties and as a Buddhist center. The city is renowned for its peonies, and its annual spring peony exhibition draws many visitors.

Meals Included: No meals
Hotel: 4-star Peony Plaza Hotel Luoyang or similar

Day 2 Luoyang, Shaolin Temple, Longmen Grottoes
Morning visit to Shaolin Temple. Shaolin Temple is the origin temple of Chan Buddhism and cradle of Chinese Kungfu. First built in 495 AD, Shaolin Temple was a royal temple built to accommodate Indian Buddhist monk Master Batuo. Later it became the center of Buddhism in China, where holy monks gathered, emperors and high-ranking officials came to visit and pay homage, and poets and scholars came to admire the beauty of this scenic place. Shaolin Kungfu is one of the ways that monks of Shaolin Temple study Chan Buddhism. Being the single most outstanding representative of ancient Chinese martial arts culture, Shaolin Kungfu is very welcomed among people of many different cultures. It is a vivid legend in the history of the human being’s civilization. Enjoy a half hour Kungfu performance by Shaolin monks at the famed Shaolin Temple. Followed by a visit to Longmen Grottoes. Longmen Grottoes are Buddhist cave complex consisting of more than 2300 caves and niches carved into the steep limestone cliffs over a 1km long stretch. These contain almost 110,000 Buddhist stone statues, more than 60 stupas and 2800 inscriptions carved on steles. Created over the course of approximately five centuries beginning in the year 493, these grottoes, along with the statues and inscriptions carved within, provide a window into the political, cultural, and artistic circumstances of the late Northern Wei and Tang Dynasties

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Peony Plaza Hotel Luoyang or similar

Day 3 Bullet Train to Xian, Small Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian Museum, City Wall
Take bullet train to Xian (about 90 minutes). Visit Small Wild Goose Pagoda and Xian Museum upon arrival. With a history of more than 1,300 years, Small Wild Goose Pagoda was built to store the Buddhist scriptures delivered from ancient India. It is a perfect example of the multi-eaved square brick pagodas built in ancient China. Currently there are 13 storeys left as the top two storeys were destroyed in earthquakes. Next, visit Xian Museum. Xian Museum boasts nearly 130,000 relics that all relate to the history of Ancient China and Xian specifically. Afterwards visit Xian City Wall. The City Wall of Xian is one of the oldest and best-preserved city walls in the world. Walking atop the Wall, you will get the panorama of Xian skyline.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel Xian or similar

Day 4 Xian, Terracotta Warriors, Great Mosque, Muslim Quarter
Visit Terracotta Warriors in the morning. Considered one of the foremost archaeological discoveries of the 20th century, the 2,000-year-old Terracotta Army was discovered by accident in 1974 by local farmers digging a well. The 8,000-plus life-sized warriors are arranged in vaults to guard the Mausoleum of Qin Shihuang, the first emperor of China, a major architect of the Great Wall and unifier of China. Then you will visit the Mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shihuang which was constructed over 38 years, from 246 to 208 BC, and is situated underneath a 76-meter-tall tomb mound shaped like a truncated pyramid. Next, visit the Great Mosque and Muslim Quarter. Being the starting point of the Silk Road, the ancient trade route linking China with the Middle East and Europe, Xian is deeply influenced by Islamic culture which is best observed in the Muslim Quarter. Xian Muslim Quarter covers several blocks with an estimated 60,000 Muslims in the region. There are about seven ancient mosques in the area, among which the Great Mosque is the most famous and popular among all. At Xian's Muslim Quarter you will find a seemingly endless labyrinth of street food, restaurants and bustling local life.

Meals Included: Western buffet breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel Xian or similar

Day 5 Departure from Xian
Private transfer (without guide) to Xian airport or railway stations for your departure flight/train. Wish you a pleasant journey and thank you for traveling with GoGrandChina.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Friendly Tips
• Please feel free to contact your GGC service staff if you want to book discount flight & train tickets.