4 DAYS, PEONY AND SHAOLIN TEMPLE

Itinerary

ITINERARY IN DETAILS:

DAY 01: ARRIVE LUOYANG 

Fly to Luoyang.
Upon arrival, met & transfer to Poeny Hotel. This evening, be treated to a soup banquet dinner, the ancient royal banquet with 24 dishes.
(Dinner included)

DAY 02: LUOYANG
In the morning, we will visit the Longmen Grottoes, one of the 4 most famous Buddhist grottoes in China with over one hundred thousand Buddha figures in more than twenty three hundred niches carved on the hill. UNESCO listed it a world heritage site in 2000.
In the afternoon, enjoy the peonies with thousands in blossom and in various colors.
(Breakfast, Lunch included)

DAY 03: LUOYANG
We will drive 1½ hours to Songshan Mountain, visiting famous Shaolin Temple, the cradle of Shaolin Kung Fu and the number one Buddhist temple in China. Today it is famous for its research, contribution and development to the Zen sect of the Chinese Buddhism. Visit the Forest of Pagodas. Then, we will go to Gongyi (1.5 hours drive) to visit the Kang’s Manor. This 64300 square meters mansion houses a family that has flourished for 12 generations.
Drive about 40 minutes back to Luoyang for a farewell dinner
(Breakfast, Lunch included)

DAY 04: DEPART LUOYANG
In the morning, we visit the White Horse Temple, the very first temple in China when Buddhism was introduced from India.
Transfer to the airport for flight out.
(Breakfast, Lunch included)

Peony Blossom period: Apr 15-25.