Experience the ancient martial arts of Shaolin Temple and explore the stunning Longmen Grottoes on this all-inclusive private day tour from Zhengzhou. No shopping stops, just history and culture!
Experience the ancient martial arts of Shaolin Temple and explore the stunning Longmen Grottoes on this all-inclusive private day tour from Zhengzhou. No shopping stops, just history and culture!
- Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple) - Following a morning pickup from your accommodation in Zhengzhou city center at 8:00am, 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…
- Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple) - Following a morning pickup from your accommodation in Zhengzhou city center at 8:00am, 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 - 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.
- Longmen Grottoes - Enjoy a delicious lunch in the local restaurant, then heading to Longmen Grottoes (Approx. 1.5 hours drive).
As the UNESCO Site, The Longmen Grottoes comprise more than 2,300 caves and niches carved into the steep limestone cliffs over a 1km long stretch. It is the largest and most impressive collection of Chinese art of the late Northern Wei and Tang Dynasties (316-907). Accompanied by your knowledgable tour guide, you will also visit the Fengxian Temple and the Wanfo Cave.
After your Longmen Grottoes tour finished, you can choose to end your tour in Luoyang, or be transferred back to your hotel in Zhengzhou.
- Entrance fee included for hassle-free access
- Exclusive experience with a private tour
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Zhengzhou city
- Expertise of a professional guide
- Complimentary bottled water to stay hydrated
- Enjoy a delicious lunch during the tour
- No extra charges, fuel surcharges included
- Comfortable transportation by private vehicle
- Entrance fee included for hassle-free access
- Exclusive experience with a private tour
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Zhengzhou city
- Expertise of a professional guide
- Complimentary bottled water to stay hydrated
- Enjoy a delicious lunch during the tour
- No extra charges, fuel surcharges included
- Comfortable transportation by private vehicle
- Gratuities
- The tour is about 8-10 hours, if you want to extend the tour, please pay 30USD to your guide and driver for each extra hour
- Gratuities
- The tour is about 8-10 hours, if you want to extend the tour, please pay 30USD to your guide and driver for each extra hour
Join this private day tour to Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes from Zhengzhou. You will watch a kung-fu performance that displays amazing martial arts moves;  Discover the history and culture of the Shaolin Temple with your knowledgable tour guide; Admire the biggest pagoda forest in China; Experience the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site -…
Join this private day tour to Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes from Zhengzhou. You will watch a kung-fu performance that displays amazing martial arts moves;  Discover the history and culture of the Shaolin Temple with your knowledgable tour guide; Admire the biggest pagoda forest in China; Experience the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site - Longmen Grottoes to view thousands of Buddhist statues carved into the steep limestone cliffs. This private tour includes tasty local lunch, all entrance fee, an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle. The tour contains no factory and shopping stops which keeps the focus on the main sites.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- The tour is about 8-10 hours, if you want to extend the tour, please pay 30USD to your guide and driver for each extra hour
- Infant meals not included
- Dress code is smart casual
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.