Xian Taoist Culture Day Tour
Tour Overview
Taoism is the native religion in China. And nearby Xian there are many Taoist temples and mountains. In ancient times, many Taoists spent years living in temples and mountains to study and practice Tao. Xian Taoist Culture Day tour covering Chongyang Palace and Louguantai is designed for tourists who have a great interest in Chinese native religions. Taoism has a great influence on every aspect of Chinese life, from politics to everyday life. It teaches people to live with nature harmoniously, lead a simple honest life, let things take their own course, etc. This tour will take you to learn more about Taoism.
Travel destination: Xian
Suitable for: Culture Explorers
Tour type: Private
Highlights of this tour:
- Immerse yourself in the rich culture of an ancient Taoist site near Xi’an – Chongyang Palace.
- Appreciate the beauty of traditional Chinese architecture.
- Learn about Chinese Taoist culture at Louguantai, the earliest sacred site of Taoism in China.
Meet your friendly guide and skilled driver in the lobby of your downtown hotel at 8:30 am.
Begin your Xian tour at the renowned Chongyang Palace. Located just 10 km away from Xian, this Taoist temple was built by the Taoist Master Wang Chongyang.
Upon arrival, you will be guided to explore the well-designed halls, pavilions, and lush gardens. Meanwhile, learn about the teachings of Taoism. Your guide will provide some stories about the templeās past.
After the visit, have a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, head towards Louguantai, located in Zhouzhi County. It is the birthplace of Taoist culture and a famous Taoist holy land in China, known as the “Number One Blessed Land in the World”. There are over 30 palaces and temples here, and it is said that Laozi taught 5000 words of morality here. The tour guide will take you to explore some of the famous palaces, and meditation caves, and share with you more stories of sages related to this holy land.
After that, drive back to your hotel in Xian downtown.
