Overview
Dusk falls, and the Yi River stretches like a silken ribbon. The grand Longmen Grottoes, bustling by day, shed all noise amid the luminous glow of Illuminated Longmen, transforming into a dreamlike Buddhist realm evoking the glory of the Tang Dynasty. Warm golden lights flicker on one after another. Soft light of 2700K precisely outlines the grotto niches on the cliff faces. Amid light and shadow, the millennia-old stone carvings bear the weight of history and exude serene timeless charm. Stepping into the Western Hill Grottoes, night and lamplight cast a gentle halo over the statues. The Fengxian Temple stands as the highlight of the night tour. Standing 17.14 meters tall, the Grand Vairocana Buddha appears even solemn and compassionate under warm lighting. Its half-lidded eyes hold eternal mercy through ages. The famed Oriental Smile shines tenderly in the glow, with delicate folds of robes distinctly visible, freezing the splendid elegance of the Tang Dynasty in stone.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- English speaking guide
- Round way battery car
- One way private transfer by taxi/didi depends on your choice
What's Not Included
- Return way transfer to hotel
- Tips
- Accommodation
- Meals
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
Meet your guide at your hotel or longmen grottoes tickets office depends on your choice. Guide will give you some information for the afternoon or night tour. Longmen Grottoes, Yungang Caves and Mogao Caves are regarded as the three most famous treasure houses of stone inscriptions in China. UNESCO has hailed Longmen Grottoes as the pinnacle of Chinese stone carving art, and it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in November 2000,The construction of Longmen Grottoes began around 493 AD during the Northern Wei Dynasty when Emperor Xiaowen moved the capital to Luoyang. The construction continued for over 400 years until the Northern Song Dynasty.It stretches about 1,000 meters from north to south and contains over 2,300 holes and niches, 2,800 steles, 40 dagobas, 1,300 caves and nearly 110,000 statues
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels