Private Day Tour to Shaolin Temple from Beijing by Bullet Train with Kungfu Show

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Beijing, China

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8 to 12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Zip from Beijing to the legendary Shaolin Temple in style on this full-day private guided tour—round-trip high-speed rail tickets included for a seamless, time-saving journey! Meet your dedicated English-speaking guide in Zhengzhou, then head straight to the world-famous birthplace of kung fu for an immersive cultural adventure. You’ll have plenty of time to watch a jaw-dropping martial arts performance showcasing gravity-defying moves and authentic Shaolin combat skills, delve into the temple’s 1,500-year history and Zen Buddhist heritage with your knowledgeable guide’s insider insights, and marvel at China’s largest pagoda forest, a solemn landmark dotted with ancient stone stupas honoring revered monks. No hidden costs—this all-inclusive tour covers round-trip high-speed rail fares, all entrance fees, private vehicle transfers, and expert guiding, letting you focus solely on soaking up the magic of Shaolin without a single worry.

What's Included

Hotel pick up and drop off (Beijing downtown hotels only)
Private guide
Private air-conditioned comfortable car
Round trip 2nd class train tickets
Entrance fee
Hotel pick-up does not include hotels in the outskirts. If your hotel is not in the downtown your guide will provide instructions on where to meet downtown
Gratuities
Meals

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick you up in the lobby of your hotel if your hotel is within the 4th ring road of Beijing city, if your hotel is out of the 4th ring road, you can travel to city to meet our guide or hotel pick up may have extra cost

Itinerary

Duration: 8 to 12 hours (approximately)
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    Beijing West Railway Station

    Experience the legendary birthplace of kung fu on this seamless full-day private tour, designed for hassle-free exploration of Shaolin Temple’s cultural wonders. Your journey begins with a private driver picking you up from your Beijing hotel and dropping you off at Beijing West Railway Station for your high-speed rail ride to Zhengzhou. Upon arrival, your dedicated English-speaking local guide will be waiting at the station exit to greet you, then whisk you away to Shaolin Temple via private vehicle.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
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    Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple)

    Upon arrival, meet your friendly local tour guide, you will be transferred to Shaolin Temple directly (approx. 1.5 hours drive), on the way your tour guide will explain the related history of the Shaolin Temple, and you will enjoy the beautiful countryside view. Once arrive at Shaolin Temple, you will stop at a local restaurant to enjoy a delicious lunch. Shaolin Temple is famous for Chinese Kungfu, first you will have a chance to witness the real Kung Fu 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 knowledgeable tour guide, you will get you know the histories and related stories about Shaolin Temple - culture, people and soul.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
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    Pagoda Forest of Shaolin Temple

    Afterwards, you will start to 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 tour guide will take you to Zhengzhou Railway Station for your train back to Beijing (approx. 2.5 hours). Once arrives, your driver will pick you up at Beijing West Railway Station and transfer you back to your hotel in Beijing City. Note: You will take the train on your own, your local English speaking tour guide will meet you in Zhengzhou.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Passport name and number is required at time of booking for all participants (for getting your bullet train ticket in advance)
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please wear comfortable shoes
Supplied by Discover Beijing Tours

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Private and Luxury
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Cultural Tours
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