This is a private tour with guaranteed departure for groups of 2 or more.
Discover the rich cultural heritage of central China on this immersive 3-Day, 2-Night Luoyang, Shaolin Temple & Zhengzhou Tour. Explore the ancient capital of Luoyang, renowned for its over 4,000 years of history, visit the world-famous Shaolin Temple, the birthplace of Chinese Kung Fu and Zen Buddhism, and admire the breathtaking Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring thousands of exquisite Buddhist carvings. Continue to Zhengzhou to experience the fascinating history of the Yellow River, often called the "Mother River of China." This tour combines history, culture, martial arts, and spectacular ancient architecture, making it an unforgettable journey through one of China's most historic regions.
Upon arrival at Luoyang Railway Station, meet your English-speaking guide and begin your journey with a visit to the magnificent Longmen Grottoes, one of China's most treasured UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Admire thousands of intricately carved Buddhist statues and grottoes dating back over 1,500 years. After the tour, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the evening at leisure.
After breakfast, visit the Museum of Luoyang Eastern Zhou Royal Horse and Chariot Pits, where remarkable archaeological discoveries provide insight into the grandeur of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty.
Continue to the world-famous Shaolin Temple, the birthplace of Shaolin Kung Fu and Chan (Zen) Buddhism. Explore the temple complex, including the Hall of Heavenly Kings, Grand Hall, Sutra Repository, Hall of Thousand Buddhas, and the historic Pagoda Forest, the resting place of generations of eminent Shaolin monks.
Following the visit, transfer to Zhengzhou for an overnight stay.
After breakfast, visit the scenic Yellow River Hua Yuan Kou Scenic Area, an important section of China's legendary "Mother River" and a site of great historical and cultural significance.
Following lunch, transfer to Zhengzhou Airport or Zhengzhou Railway Station for your onward journey.
2 hand-picked hotels over 2 nights of this itinerary. Open any property for photos, video, a full introduction and what's on site.
A 274-room Holiday Inn Express opened in 2014 at the corner of Kaiyuan Avenue and Jinchengzhai Street in Luolong District, the centre of new Luoyang, next to Quanshun shopping centre and a metro stop. Longmen Railway Station is about 5 km, the Longmen Grottoes 8 km and Beijiao Airport a 30-minute drive. Free breakfast buffet, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
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Marriott's Aloft-brand hotel in Shangjie, a satellite district about 30 km west of central Zhengzhou on the road towards Luoyang, opposite the district government. Opened in 2011 with 172 loft-style rooms, it has a Chinese restaurant, the Nook buffet restaurant, the W XYZ bar, an indoor pool and a free gym; parking is free, but the airport is about 70 km away and the nearest high-speed station (Zhengzhou West) 15 km.
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Land package · plus Gratuities $40 (mandatory, per person)
Per person · double occupancy · departures 9 Oct 2026–27 Jul 2027
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Prices shown are the land package. Gratuities $40 per person is mandatory and is added at checkout.
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Holiday Inn Express Luoyang City Center stands at the intersection of Kaiyuan Avenue and Jinchengzhai Street in Luolong District, the political and commercial heart of the new city, next to the municipal government, the exhibition and sports centre, Quanshun shopping centre with its music fountain and the Zhenghe Road food street; the Citizens' Home metro station is at the door. Longmen Railway Station, Luoyang Museum and the Sui-Tang site park are about 5 km, the Longmen Grottoes about 8 km, Wangcheng Park 10 km, and White Horse Temple and Beijiao Airport about 30 minutes by car.
The hotel opened in 2014 and has 274 rooms with high-speed Wi-Fi, satellite TV, electronic door locks and hot showers, on non-smoking floors. A free daily breakfast buffet mixes Chinese and Western dishes and kids eat free; there is a lobby bar, convenience store, library and laundry service, two standard meeting rooms and a business centre, plus free parking with EV chargers. Check-in is from 2 pm and check-out by 12 noon.
Aloft Zhengzhou Shangjie stands on Zhongxin Road in Shangjie District, a self-contained industrial and residential district roughly 30 km west of downtown Zhengzhou; Zhengzhou West high-speed station is 15 km away, the city centre about 30 km, Zhengzhou East station further still, and Xinzheng airport about 70 km (1.5 hours by car). The 172 rooms follow the Aloft loft style with high ceilings, large windows, a walk-in shower, flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi.
Flavor Chinese Restaurant serves Huaiyang, Cantonese, Sichuan and Henan dishes, Nook serves an international buffet including the breakfast buffet (07:00–10:00, charged separately unless included in the tour), and the W XYZ bar serves cocktails and snacks. The hotel has the Splash indoor pool, a 24-hour Re:charge gym, a convenience store, meeting rooms, luggage storage, EV charging and free on-site parking. Check-in is at 15:00 and check-out at 12:00; pets up to 40 kg are welcome.
