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Code: XA34
2 Days Xian to Luoyang by High-speed Train
Day 1 Xian - Luoyang
Longmen Grottoes
During or after your historical tour in Xi'an, you may schedule a side trip to Luoyang, which is also a famous ancient city, if your time permits. Please set out early and find your way to Xian North Railway Station this morning. You can take Metro Line 2 or buses No. 108, 263, 264, 265, 266, 329, 360, 362, which are both convenient. At the railway station, you can board a high-speed train to Luoyang Longmen. To save time, it is advisable to book the train tickets and have it delivered to you in advance. The high-speed train G1712 departing at 08:32 and G2002 departing at 07:45 are recommended for either of them rides less than 2 hours. Since the check-in usually starts 30 minutes before departure and stops 5 minutes before, you need to plan your time well.
Upon arrival at Luoyang Longmen Railway station, follow the station signs and you will be led to transfer hall at 1F for exiting. At the northeast corner if railway station, you will find Bus No. V9, which departs every 40 minutes from Luoyang Longmen Railway station to Longmen Grottoes at CNY1. The bus runs from 08:30 to 17:30 and the whole ride is about 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can also find a taxi in the front square of the exit, and then get to Longmen Grottoes in less than 20 minutes and the cost is about CNY 18. Longmen Caves, being among the four most noted grottoes in China, showcases the prosperity of Buddhism and Buddhist art in Northern Wei Dynasty 1,500 years ago. There were 2,345 grottoes with 2,680 statues, over 70 stupas and 2,680 inscribed stone tablets densely carved on the cliff of the mountains. The recommended time for a visit here is 4 hours.
Afterwards, we suggest you take a taxi back to downtown area of Luoyang and find a hotel and check-in. For your information, Luoyang Longmen Youth Hostel is popular among backpackers. If you still have time, you may visit the Museum of Luoyang Eastern Zhou Royal Horse and Chariot Pits, which is located in the northeast part of Luoyang City. It was built on the archeological site to display the giant horses and chariots sacrificial pits of over two thousand years ago. There are three major bus stations near this attraction. One is Zhouwangcheng Plaza station, which is at the south, and the other two stations are with a same name: Wangcheng Plaza stations, which are at the east and west of the site, respectively.
Upon arrival at Luoyang Longmen Railway station, follow the station signs and you will be led to transfer hall at 1F for exiting. At the northeast corner if railway station, you will find Bus No. V9, which departs every 40 minutes from Luoyang Longmen Railway station to Longmen Grottoes at CNY1. The bus runs from 08:30 to 17:30 and the whole ride is about 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can also find a taxi in the front square of the exit, and then get to Longmen Grottoes in less than 20 minutes and the cost is about CNY 18. Longmen Caves, being among the four most noted grottoes in China, showcases the prosperity of Buddhism and Buddhist art in Northern Wei Dynasty 1,500 years ago. There were 2,345 grottoes with 2,680 statues, over 70 stupas and 2,680 inscribed stone tablets densely carved on the cliff of the mountains. The recommended time for a visit here is 4 hours.
Afterwards, we suggest you take a taxi back to downtown area of Luoyang and find a hotel and check-in. For your information, Luoyang Longmen Youth Hostel is popular among backpackers. If you still have time, you may visit the Museum of Luoyang Eastern Zhou Royal Horse and Chariot Pits, which is located in the northeast part of Luoyang City. It was built on the archeological site to display the giant horses and chariots sacrificial pits of over two thousand years ago. There are three major bus stations near this attraction. One is Zhouwangcheng Plaza station, which is at the south, and the other two stations are with a same name: Wangcheng Plaza stations, which are at the east and west of the site, respectively.
Day 2 Luoyang Exit
Pagoda forest in Shaolin Temple
Today we suggest you visit the famous Shaolin Temple, which is the birthplace of Chinese Kongfu. Please find your own way to Luoyang Railway Station first. Buses No. 6, 14, 33, 48, 50, 51, 55, 56, 68, 81, 83, 103 all have stops at this station. Then you will easily find Luoyang Bus Station located on southeast of the railway station. Here you can take the regular bus for Xuchang/ Xinmi, which stops by Shaolin Temple. The bus is available every 30 minutes, and the fare is CNY 24. You will arrive at the Shaolin temple in two hours.
Highlight of Shaolin Temple is the Kungfu show performed by Shaolin monks. Besides, the Pagoda Forest on the west side of the temple, which is the largest group of ancient pagodas currently preserved in China, also deserves your time. It is the place where the abbots and eminent monks of Shaolin temple were buried. Generally speaking, 2 to 3 hours are needed for sightseeing here.
Afterwards, you can backtrack to Louyang by taking the bus from the parking lot at the entrance of Shaolin Temple. On arrival at the Luoyang Bus Station, you can take Bus No. D1, 77, or 1 across the street on the west to Longmen Railway Station. The ticket fare is CNY2 and the ride is about 40 minutes. Now your 2-day independent Luoyang tour comes to an end. You can take high-speed train back to Xi'an. There will be a train every 10 minutes in average. The first train departs at 07:49 and the last one is 21:45. It is recommended to buy a ticket before. Alternatively, you may continue your trip to Beijing by taking the high-speed train G664 departing at 16:16 or G666 departing at 17:36. For those who want to travel to Shanghai, you can take high speed train G3290 departing at 16:21 or G1934 departing at 16:39.
Admission Fee for sightseeing spots for this 2-day independent travel plan:
Highlight of Shaolin Temple is the Kungfu show performed by Shaolin monks. Besides, the Pagoda Forest on the west side of the temple, which is the largest group of ancient pagodas currently preserved in China, also deserves your time. It is the place where the abbots and eminent monks of Shaolin temple were buried. Generally speaking, 2 to 3 hours are needed for sightseeing here.
Afterwards, you can backtrack to Louyang by taking the bus from the parking lot at the entrance of Shaolin Temple. On arrival at the Luoyang Bus Station, you can take Bus No. D1, 77, or 1 across the street on the west to Longmen Railway Station. The ticket fare is CNY2 and the ride is about 40 minutes. Now your 2-day independent Luoyang tour comes to an end. You can take high-speed train back to Xi'an. There will be a train every 10 minutes in average. The first train departs at 07:49 and the last one is 21:45. It is recommended to buy a ticket before. Alternatively, you may continue your trip to Beijing by taking the high-speed train G664 departing at 16:16 or G666 departing at 17:36. For those who want to travel to Shanghai, you can take high speed train G3290 departing at 16:21 or G1934 departing at 16:39.
Admission Fee for sightseeing spots for this 2-day independent travel plan:
| Longmen Grottoes | CNY 90 (including grottoes on East and West Hills, Xiangshan Temple and Bai Garden) |
| Museum of Luoyang Eastern Zhou Royal Horse and Chariot Pits | CNY 30 |
| Shaolin Temple | Entrance fare: CNY 80 Round-trip bus: CNY 25 |