2-Day Private Tour: Shaolin Temple & Longmen Grottoes from Jinan by Bullet Train

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2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Join this 2 day tour to travel from Jinan to Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes by bullet train. Accompanied by your own private guide, you will experience the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site - Longmen Grottoes; Watch a kung-fu performance that displays amazing martial arts moves, discover the history and culture of the Shaolin Temple and admire the biggest pagoda forest in China. This private tour includes Jinan to Zhengzhou, Luoyang to Jinan bullet train tickets, tasty local lunch, all entrance fee, an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle.

What's Included

Train Tickets
English-speaking tour guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Bottled water
Entrance fee
Fuel surcharge
Transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Accommodation in Luoyang ( Please book your own accommodation in Luoyang in advance)

Meeting and pickup

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

Your driver will waiting for you at the exit of the arrival hall by holding your name sign, please provide train nubmer and hotel information when make booking

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Jinan – Zhengzhou ( L )

    2 stops
  • 1
    Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple)

    Your driver will pick you up from your Jinan city hotels lobby and take you to the Jinan West Railway Station. You will take the morning train to Zhengzhou, it takes about 4 hours. 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 knowledgable tour guide, you will get you know the histories and related stories about Shaolin Temple - culture, people and soul.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Pagoda Forest of Shaolin Temple

    Next, 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. Afterwards, you will be transferred to your accommodation in Luoyang. (about 1.5 hours drive, please book your own accommodation in Luoyang in advance)

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Luoyang - Jinan ( L)

    2 stops
  • 3
    Longmen Grottoes

    Your tour guide will pick you up at the prearranged time, then heading directly to Longmen Grottoes. 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.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Longmen Grottoes

    Enjoy a delicious lunch in the local restaurant, your tour guide will take you to Luoyang Railway Station for your train back to Jinan (approx. 4 hours). You also can choose to finish your tour in Luoyang. Once arrives, your driver will pick you up at Jinan West Railway Station and transfer you back to your hotel in Jinan City. Note: You will take the train on your own, your local English speaking tour guide will meet you in Zhengzhou.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Unique Beijing Tours

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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