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White Horse Temple
White Horse Temple stands in the eastern suburb of Luoyang City, and it is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Henan Province.
...White Horse Temple stands in the eastern suburb of Luoyang City, and it is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Henan Province.
White Horse Temple is the first temple established by officials since the Buddhism was introduced into China, it is known as The First Ancient Temple in China, White Horse Temple is always regarded as the origin of Chinese Buddhism.
At the eastern and western thick woods in the yard of White Horse Temple lies seperately two tombs, these two tombs are called as Er Seng Mu (means tombs of two monks), and these two monks points to the two monks who was assigned to preach and transmit Buddhism into China. Er Seng Mu is very famous in White Horse Temple.
The main architectures of White Horse Temple include Qingliang Tai, Qiyun Pagoda, Tianwang Temple, Buddhism Temple and etc.
I'm sure there are a lot to see about Chinese Buddhism in White Horse Temple, you will surely enjoy yourself in the process of exploring Buddhism in White Horse Temple.
White Horse Temple warmly welcomes friends from all over the world.
Shaolin Temple
Shaolin Temple is the most famous tourist attraction in Henan Province, and it is punctually in Dengfeng, which is affiliated with Zhengzhou.
...Shaolin Temple is the most famous tourist attraction in Henan Province, and it is punctually in Dengfeng, which is affiliated with Zhengzhou.
Shaolin Temple is somehow famous for the movie called as the same name as Shaolin Temple which is starring by one of the very famous movie actor Jet Li. You might as well take a look at this movie if you have time. I can promise you will truly and deeply love it. Personally, I love Jet Li very much and I like his movies very much.
Shaolin Temple is a Buddhism Temple, it has a lot related to Buddhism, and you will learn a lot about Buddhism when you are taking a visit around Shaolin Temple. There are many monks and nuns around Shaolin Temple.
Shaolin Temple is also a place which has such a long history, and you will also know a lot about Chinese history when you are in Shalin Temple. Shaolin Temple was established in North Wei Dynasty.
What visitors are especially interested in is Shaolin Kungfu, Shaolin Kungfu is Chinese martial arts, it comprises of many Traditional Chinese Factors, and Shaolin Kungfu includes Shaolin Boxing, Shaolin Cudgel and some weapons. Nowadays, many Shaolin Buddhist are performing and teaching Shaolin Kungfu around the whole world, they are dedicated themseves to the promoting of the development and inheritage of Shaolin Kungfu.
Shaolin Temple is warmly welcoming visitors from the whole world, and I think you will definitely enjoy youself while visiting around Shaolin Temple.
Longmen Grottoes
Today I'd like to talk something about one of the most famous tourist attractions in Luoyang City, Henan Province, that is Longmen Grottoes.
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Today I'd like to talk something about one of the most famous tourist attractions in Luoyang City, Henan Province, that is Longmen Grottoes.
Longmen Grottoes is located at the southern suburb of Luoyang City, and it is one of the three most famous stone-carving art treasuries in China. It is one of the 5A scenery Tourist Attractions in China and it has been listed as the World Cultural Heritage.
There are thousands of visitors coming both from domestics and overseas every year to visit Longmen Grottoes, and because of this, Longmen Grottoes is getting more and more renowned in the whole world.
Longmen Grottoes has always been a fomous tourist attraction since ancient times in China, just like Sui Dynasty. In another word, Longmen Grottoes is not only a famous tourist attraction, but also a tourist attraction with a long and deep history.
Longmen Grottoes is the stone carving arts about Buddhism, Buddhism is very effective and historical in China. So we can also say Longmen Grottoes is a great place for somebody who is interested in Buddhism, you can get a lot about Buddhism knowledge.
I, hereby, strongly recommend you-friends from all overy the world to take a look around Longmen Grottoes if you're planning to come to Henan Province.
And people of Henan Province is warmly welcoming friends from various countries to visit in Henan Province.
Longmen Grottoes welcomes you.
Top Henan Province Tours
$300 Per Day
Luoyang Day Tour
Details:
Pick up from your hotel or train station in Luoyang. Have one day excursion tour to the Shaolin Temple. Shaolin Temple is located in the Songshan Mountains, 80 km south-east of Luoyang.
Details:
Pick up from your hotel or train station in Luoyang. Have one day excursion tour to the Shaolin Temple. Shaolin Temple is located in the Songshan Mountains, 80 km south-east of Luoyang.
Shaolin Temple was established in 495AD by Emperor Xiaowen in Beiwei Dynasty for the purpose of housing the famous Indian monk, Batuo, who came to Luoyang, the ancient capital for spreading Buddhism at that period. Emperor Xiaowen was a dedicated believer of Buddhism so he decided to construct the temple at the foot of the Songshan Mountains to welcome Batuo, who translated many Buddhist documents and had several hundred followers there.ir capital from Datong to Luoyang at the end of the 5th century. Now Shaolin Temple is reputed as the Number One Temple under Heaven which was listed as UNESCO’s World Cultural & Natural Heritage List in 2010 as part of the "Historic Monuments of Dengfeng.
Outside the temple and move on to the next big attraction – Pagoda Forest, a graveyard for the monks through the ages.
The Kung Fu Show is performed by the professinal performance team from Shaolin Tagou Kung Fu School. Shaolin Kung fu is the most influential martial arts schools in China. In the less than half performance, you will see “Shaolin Boxing” and “Shaolin Stick” typical of Shaolin Kungfu.End of service, transferred back to Luoyang.
$300 Per Day
11-day Silk Road Adventure Tour
Day 1 Arrive in Xi`an
Morning:Arrive in Xi`an.After accomodating at your hotel,have a city tour to the Ancient City Wall,which is the best-kept and biggest city walls in China.
Day 2 Xi`an
Morning:The highlight of your tour today is the 'Eighth Wonder' of the world, Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, which is a huge underground military museum constructed as an accessory pit of Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum.A English-speaking guide is necessary for you to understand the greatness of the Terracotta Warriors....Read more
Day 1 Arrive in Xi`an
Morning:Arrive in Xi`an.After accomodating at your hotel,have a city tour to the Ancient City Wall,which is the best-kept and biggest city walls in China.
Day 2 Xi`an
Morning:The highlight of your tour today is the 'Eighth Wonder' of the world, Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, which is a huge underground military museum constructed as an accessory pit of Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum.A English-speaking guide is necessary for you to understand the greatness of the Terracotta Warriors.
Afternoon：In the afternoon, visit the Bell Tower and one of the landmarks of Xi`an, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Originally built to collect Buddhist scriptures, now the pagoda has been a symbol of this ancient capital city.
Evening:Enjoy a marvelous Tang Dynasty Dinner Show at the Tang Dynasty Palace.
Day 3 Lanzhou,Xiahe
Take a flight in the morning from Xi`an to Lanzhou,which takes only one hour.After arriving in Lanzhou,drive to Xiahe County (the county is very beautiful and is nicknamed the "small Tibet"), where you will visit the Songke Grasslands (aka Sanke Grasslands) and theLabrang Lamasery. It takes about three and half hours from Lanzhou to Xiahe.
The Mogao Grottoes
Day 4 Dunhuang
Return to Lanzhou and take a flight from Lanzhou to Dunhuang at around 1:40 pm,after one and 40 mins you will arrive in Dunhuang.In the afternoon,pay a visit to the Mogao Grottoes.There are about 30 caves open to the public, and a English-speaking guide is quite necessary for you to understand the history behind the murals.
Day 5 Dunhuang
Ride camel to the Echoing-Sand Mountain and the Crescent Lake.Crescent Spring (Yueya Quan) is in theEchoing-Sand Mountain (Mingsha Shan), 6 km (4 mi) south of Dunhuang. It is an oasis in the desert. Riding a camel on the desert of the Echoing-Sand Mountain is a great experience. You can enjoy the beautiful wavy shapes of the smooth yellow dunes against the deep blue sky, and imagine you are traveling the ancient Silk Road.
After the day sightseeing, be transferred to the Liuyuan Railway Station for the overnight train to Turpan.The train from Dunhuang to Turpan takes around 11 hours.(Train No. 1043 Dep 20:15 - Arr 04:46)
Day 6 Turpan
Explore the unique irrigation project -Karez Wells.This irrigation system of wells connected by underground channels is considered to be one of the three great ancient projects in China.
Then come to visit the Ruins of the Ancient City of Jiaohe, which is a good vantage point for seeing the surrounding landscape of vineyards and orchards followed by desert and mountains.Later come to the Grape Valley. Lastly, pass through the Flaming Mountain, the temperature of the surface of the mountain can reach as high as 70 degree celsius.
The Heavenly Lake (Tian Chi)
Day 7 Urumqi
Take a train from Turpan to Urumqi,which takes about 2 and half hours.Take a bus from the People`s Park to the Heavenly Lake (Tian Chi),a beautiful blue mountain lake finely contrasted with steep forested hills, high meadows and snowy Heavenly Mountain peaks behind.There you can walk, take electric carts, cable cars and a boat cruise on the lake.
Day 8 Urumqi
Visit the beautiful Nanshan Pasture (aka the Nanshan Grassland),
Return to the downtown of Urumqi in the afternoon and go shopping in the International Grand Bazaar.There are a mind-boggling array of international and Chinese goods including Uyghur hand-made carpets,Russian woodcarvings,silverware from the United Arab Emirates, various dried fruits and nuts,etc.
Day 9 Kashgar
Morning transfer to the airport for the flight to Kashgar. Be met and checked into the hotel. Then visit the Sunday Bazaar and the Id Kah Mosque( (艾提尕尔 or aiti gaer in Chinese),which is regarded as the biggest mosque in China. Then visit the Apak Hoja Tomb - a tomb of the descendants of an Islamic sage
The Id Kah Mosque (艾提尕尔 or aiti gaer in Chinese)
Day 10 Kashgar
After breakfast, take a visit to the beautiful Lake Karakuli,a sparking glacial lake located at the foot of "the Father of Glaciers" – Muztagata Mountains. A railway connnecting China with Pakistan goes by the lake. The lake is famous for its beautiful scenery and clarity. Colors of its water range from light to dark under reflection.
Return to the downtown of Kashgar and visit the old town of the city.
Day 11 Urumqi Departure
Take a train from Kashgar to Urumqi and take a flight from Urumqi to your next destination.
$75 Per Day
Luoyang Shaolin One Day Private Tour
Pick up from your hotel or train station in Luoyang. Have one day excursion tour to the Shaolin Temple. Shaolin Temple is located in the Songshan Mountains, 80 km south-east of Luoyang.
Shaolin Temple was established in 495AD by Emperor Xiaowen in Beiwei Dynasty for the purpose of housing the famous Indian monk, Batuo, who came to Luoyang, the ancient capital for spreading Buddhism at that period.
...Read morePick up from your hotel or train station in Luoyang. Have one day excursion tour to the Shaolin Temple. Shaolin Temple is located in the Songshan Mountains, 80 km south-east of Luoyang.
Shaolin Temple was established in 495AD by Emperor Xiaowen in Beiwei Dynasty for the purpose of housing the famous Indian monk, Batuo, who came to Luoyang, the ancient capital for spreading Buddhism at that period.
Emperor Xiaowen was a dedicated believer of Buddhism so he decided to construct the temple at the foot of the Songshan Mountains to welcome Batuo, who translated many Buddhist documents and had several hundred followers there capital from Datong to Luoyang at the end of the 5th century.
Now Shaolin Temple is reputed as the Number One Temple under Heaven which was listed as UNESCO’s World Cultural & Natural Heritage List in 2010 as part of the "Historic Monuments of Dengfeng. Outside the temple and move on to the next big attraction – Pagoda Forest, a graveyard for the monks through the ages.
The Kung Fu Show is performed by the professinal performance team from Shaolin Tagou Kung Fu School. Shaolin Kung fu is the most influential martial arts schools in China. In the less than half performance, you will see “Shaolin Boxing” and “Shaolin Stick” typical of Shaolin Kungfu. End of service, transferred back to Luoyang.