Luoyang lies in the "centre of the loess" near to the south of the Yellow River in Henan province. For several centuries, Luoyang was the center of China, a major cradle of Chinese civilization

Luoyang has 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; and Songshan Mountain's famous Shaolin Temple - the cradle of Shaolin Kung Fu and the number one Buddhist temple in China.

The Six Horses Chariots Museum, a newly excavated emperors' pit where a dozen of chariots and scores of horses were found dating back to 770 BC East Zhou Dynasty. Other valuable bronze and pottery articles were available as well. The pit was discovered by the construction workers recently when they built the city center square.

The Annual Peony Fair in April
The annual Peony Fair is from April 5- May 5 (but the prime time for blossom is between April 10-28). The hotel is much more expensive than other months of the year. A flower of elegance and poise, Peony is emblem flower of Luoyang, and once emblem flower of China during imperial China era.

Over 350 varieties of peony are cultivated in the Suitangcheng Yizhi Botanical Garden. When the flower blooms each April, Luoyang celebrates with a month-long floral display, street entertainment, lantern shows, exhibitions of traditional Chinese calligraphy, painting, photography and symposiums.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Luoyang/ Longmen Grottoes / Peony Fair
Beijing travelers:  Fly from Beijing Airport to Luoyang (08:05--9:45)
Shanghai travelers: Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao to Luoyang (08:05--9:40 )
Other locales: we welcome those to join us from other locales and meet us in Luoyang.

• Upon arrvial, transfer to coach and drive to the Longmen Grottoes, UNESCO-listed world heritage site in 2000.
  It is 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. 
• Ater lunch, visit the White Horse Temple, the very first temple in China when Buddhism was introduced from India.
• Visit the annual Peony Fair (from April 5- May 5, but the prime time for blossom is between April 10-28) .
  A flower of elegance and poise, Peony is emblem flower of Luoyang, and once emblem flower of China during the imperial China era. 
  Over 350 varieties of peony are cultivated in the Suitangcheng Yizhi Botanical Garden. When the flower blooms each April, Luoyang celebrates with a month-long floral display, street entertainment, lantern shows, exhibitions of traditional Chinese calligraphy, painting, photography and symposiums.

Day 2 Luoyang / Shaolin Temple / Depart Luoyang

• Drive 1.5 hours to Songshan Mountain, visiting famous Shaolin Temple, the cradle of Shaolin Kung Fu and one of the most famous Buddhist temple in China. Now it serves as  a center for Zen Buddhism research and development.
• Watch Kungfu performance presented by monks. And then visit the Forest of Pagodas in the back of Shaolin Temple. 
• Drive to Zhengzhou, capital city of Henan and fly out
  Zhengzhou - Beijing 19:40 - 20:55
  Zhengzhou - Shanghai Hongiqiao 19:00 - 20:30
  

Depart Beijing Three Tiers	Price	Single Supplement	Payment Deadline -the date on/before which payment must be RECEIVED by CCC	Method of transport
Early Bird Price	RMB3,800	RMB450(1 night)	2012-04-04	To:train From:flight
Regular Price	RMB3,900	RMB450(1 night)	2012-04-14	To:train From:flight
Last minute Price	RMB4,000	RMB450(1 night)	2012-04-19	To:train From:flight

Depart Shanghai Three Tiers	Price	Single Supplement	Payment Deadline -the date on/before which payment must be RECEIVED by CCC	Method of transport
Early Bird Price	RMB3,850	RMB450(1 night)	2012-04-04	To:flight From:flight
Regular Price	RMB3,950	RMB450(1 night)	2012-04-14	To:flight From:flight
Last minute Price	RMB4,050	RMB450(1 night)	2012-04-19	To:flight From:flight

Depart other locales:

We welcome those to join us from other locales. Your tour price will be adjusted based on your departure city.

Children's Discounts

CCC calculates its trip prices and books its trip accommodations based on dual-occupancy rooms. Therefore, single travelers who is booking this trip as a lone passenger, and for whom CCC cannot find a room-mate when booking or paying for the trip, will have to pay the “Single supplement”. Should a room-mate be found, the Single Supplement paid shall be refunded.

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CCC services include:

--Round flights Beijing-Luoyang & Zhengzhou-Beijing / Around Flights Shanghai-Luoyang & Zhengzhou-Shanghai for Shanghai departure
--1 nights accommodation in a 5-star hotel
--transfers in customary air conditioned coaches
--entrance fee for all sights mentioned in the program
--all sightseeing and transfers with CCC guides & local English-speaking tour guides
--All meals during the trip
--Gratuities to the guide and driver
--Local travel insurance

If there are less than 10 participants, CCC has the right to cancel the trip.