- Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple) - Following a morning pickup from your accommodation in Zhengzhou city center at 8:30am, meet your private guide and hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle. Heading directly to Shaolin Temple, which will takes about 1.5 hours. Your tour guide will explain the relate histories and stories along the way, feel free to ask any questions if you have!
Shaolin Temple is famous for Chinese Kungfu, first you will have a chance to witness the real Kungfu performed by Shaolin monks. As a UNESCO Site, the Shaolin Temple was first constructed in 495 A.D. Later, Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-557) had the temple built to accommodate the Indian master Batuo. As Chinese Kungfu also originated from Shaolin Temple, it has been recognized as the origin of Chan Buddhism and the cradle of Kungfu. Accompanied by your knowledgable tour guide, you will get you know the histories and related stories about Shaolin Temple - culture, people and soul.
- Pagoda Forest of Shaolin Temple - Next, you will join the most exciting part of the tour - Learning Kungfu with a master. During the lesson, you will learn a lot of Kungfu movements, don’t worry about the language barrier, feel free to prepare any questions and ask your tour guide!
For lunch, you can choose to eat with the monks inside the Shaolin Temple( a simple vegetarian lunch) or eat at the regular restaurant.
Afterwards, you will explore the Pagoda Forest which is a concentration of tomb pagodas for eminent monks and abbots of the temple.
There are more than 240 tomb pagodas of various sizes from the Tang, Song, Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties (618-1911), making it the biggest pagoda forest in China.
After your Shaolin Temple tour finished, your guide will bring you back to your hotel in Zhengzhou.
- Private tour with hotel pickup and drop-off in Zhengzhou city
- Admission to attractions included
- Expert guidance with a professional tour guide
- Complimentary bottled water during the tour
- Included lunch for a local dining experience
- Interactive Kungfu lesson
- Comfortable transport in a private vehicle
- Gratuities
If you are in Zhengzhou and have an appreciation for Chinese Kungfu, considering a visit to the Shaolin Temple might be ideal for you. This exclusive day-long excursion offers ample opportunity to witness an enthralling kung-fu show featuring astonishing martial arts stunts. In the company of your well-informed guide, you’ll get to explore the history and culture of the Shaolin Temple and marvel at China’s largest pagoda forest. As an added feature, you’ll spend 2 hours learning the basic kungfu moves under the guidance of a Kungfu Master within the Shaolin Temple itself. The private tour package includes local lunch, entrance fees, Kungfu lesson with a master, services of an English-speaking guide and transport in a private vehicle. Furthermore, the tour promises a no-factory and shopping stop experience maintaining your focus entirely on the principal attractions.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.