Private Xi’an-Luoyang HSR Tour: Longmen & Shaolin Kung Fu Show
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Is Private Xi’an-Luoyang HSR Tour: Longmen & Shaolin Kung Fu Show worth booking?
Private Xi’an-Luoyang HSR Tour: Longmen & Shaolin Kung Fu Show is a 8-hour experience in Xian, China, from $453 per person. It scores 49 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 6 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 49 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (6)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $453 per person
Unwind on this comfortable day trip from Xi’an to Luoyang to explore the city’s top highlights. Your guide will accompany you to visit Shaolin Temple and the Longmen Grottoes, where you’ll enjoy a stunning live kung fu p
What you get
About this experience
Unwind on this comfortable day trip from Xi’an to Luoyang to explore the city’s top highlights. Your guide will accompany you to visit Shaolin Temple and the Longmen Grottoes, where you’ll enjoy a stunning live kung fu performance. Admire the grand ancient Buddhist stone grottoes. Package includes round-trip high-speed train tickets, private English-speaking guide and all transfers.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private guide
- Entry/Admission - Shaolin Temple (for All Inclusive Package)
- Round trip fast rail tickets with second class
- Transport by private vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Longmen Grottoes (for All Inclusive Package)
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food
What you'll see and do
Longmen Grottoes
Meet up with your friendly private guide at your hotel in the morning, and drive directly to Xi'an Bei Railway Station to catch the bullet train to Luoyang. After your arrival, your guide will pick you up and head to Longmen Grottoes, This is a stretch along a river where the edge of the river is peppered with carved out spaces that have (or had) statues of Buddha in them. Some are impressive for the detail and some for the size but the experience is taking in the total number of these statues.
Pass by without stopping
Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple)
Then, Continue your tour to Shaolin Temple, This is a famous martial arts monastery, the birthplace of both kung fu and Zen Buddhism. Beautiful scenery throughout the entire complex. very peaceful and serene place to visit. as is the pagoda forest. The history of the place is fascinating to hear, The absolute highlight was watching a Shaolin Kung Fu performance, Also seeing hundreds of kids marching down to the training ground (all dressed identically) was a sight to behold. Some other alternative attractions for you: • White Horse Temple. • Luoyang Museum. • Lijing Gate. • Luoyang International Peony Garden. After visit, your guide will send you to Luoyang train station and assist you get the tickets and send you to the security check. You will take the train to Xi’an. After you arrival in Xi’an. The driver and guide will pick you up with holding a sign board with your name on and send you to your hotel.
180 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- cmn, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Jeff Ning China Tour
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions,please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- For First Class Bullet Train option, please book at least 3 days in advance
- Passport name and number is required at time of booking for all participants for getting train ticket
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Refer to train Numbers:Xi'an to Luoyang: G1900 (07:35/09:08) or similar train. Luoyang to Xi'an: G2024(18:58/20:22) or similar train.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for Private Xi’an-Luoyang HSR Tour: Longmen & Shaolin Kung Fu Show. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Day trip to Longmen grottoes and Shaolin temple at Luoyang from Xi'an
The guide (Rocky) was experience and informative. He explained the history of the sites in detail. The Kungfu show at Shaolin temple is entertaining. The transport provided was new and clean. We enjoyed the day trip and overall rating is excellent.
via Tripadvisor
Journey back in time with the majestic Longmen Grottoes & Shaolin Temple
Hi Jeff Ning, Thank you for planning such an amazing trip that met all our expectations- from the breathtaking magnificent Buddha statues that represent craftsmanship from 7 dynasties to the stunning grounds of the Shaolin temple. Enjoyed the performance of Shaolin martial arts too. There was never a boring moment with Mr Stone and the local guides. It has been an absolutely wonderful experience! 🫶👍😎
via Tripadvisor
Incredible day and great logistics
Excellent service…all the vehicles were modern and clean. Bullet train from Xi’an to Luoyang to visit the Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin Temple was fast and great schedules. Rocky our companion on this excursion provided exceptional support and immense amounts of information about the sites. The Longmen Grottoes are incredible examples of Chinese Buddhist art. The images, many once painted, were beautiful. The central cave carved in limestone cliffs is truly magnificent…the central figure approximately 55 feet tall. We then traveled to the Shaolin Monastery also known as Shaolin Temple. This is monastery is recognized as the birthplace of Chan Buddhism and the cradle of Shaolin Kung Fu. At the Shaolin Temple we watched a kung-fu demonstration by the Songyang Academy students displaying amazing martial arts. We had an absolutely incredible day…we would definetly book this excursion again.
via Tripadvisor
Awesome Excursion…Do Not Miss!
Excellent service…all the vehicles were modern and clean. Bullet train from Xi’an to Luoyang to visit the Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin Temple was fast and great schedules. Rocky our companion on this excursion provided exceptional support and immense amounts of information about the sites. The Longmen Grottoes or Caves are some of the finest examples of Chinese Buddhist art in the world. The images, many once painted, were carved as outside rock reliefs and inside artificial caves excavated from the limestone cliffs of the Xiangshan and Longmenshan. We then traveled to the Shaolin Monastery also known as Shaolin Temple. This is a monastic institution recognized as the birthplace of Chan Buddhism and the cradle of Shaolin Kung Fu. At the Shaolin Temple we watched a kung-fu demonstration by the Songyang Academy students displaying amazing martial arts. We had an absolutely incredible day…we would definetly book this excursion again.
via Viator
Tilla
Four this tour our guide was Tilla, She was helpful with great actitud, she explained all the information about each places , She is a very nice lady, without a doubt I would do a tour again with her.
Response from the operator: Dear Pilar M Thank you for sharing your travel experience with us. We are so appreciate it you gave this review to us.Tilla also had a good time with you guys. Thank you for your kind recommendation and wish we will have another chance to serve you in the near future. Best regards, Jeff Ning China Tour
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $453 to $715
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 49
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Xi’an-Luoyang HSR Tour: Longmen & Shaolin Kung Fu Show: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Xian.
How much does Private Xi’an-Luoyang HSR Tour: Longmen & Shaolin Kung Fu Show cost?
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Prices start at $453 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Xian usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Xi’an-Luoyang HSR Tour: Longmen & Shaolin Kung Fu Show take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Xian is not rushed.
Is Private Xi’an-Luoyang HSR Tour: Longmen & Shaolin Kung Fu Show worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 49 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Xian, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Xi’an-Luoyang HSR Tour: Longmen & Shaolin Kung Fu Show?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Private Xi’an-Luoyang HSR Tour: Longmen & Shaolin Kung Fu Show suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Xi’an-Luoyang HSR Tour: Longmen & Shaolin Kung Fu Show?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Xian can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Xian and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Xi’an-Luoyang HSR Tour: Longmen & Shaolin Kung Fu Show start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Xian within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Xian?
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On Outty we rank every Xian experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private Xi'an Day Tour: Terracotta Army&Optional City Attractions, All-Inclusive Terracotta Army Tour with Premium Buffet Lunch, 2-Day Customized Warriors Tours & Xian Top Attractions. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Xian?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Xian?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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