Shaolin Kung fu, as one of the most well-known Chinese Kung fu in the world, is also a precious quintessence of Chinese culture. This Shaolin Kung fu Experience Tour is especially designed for Shaolin Kung fu fans which will make your Kung fu dream come true! Travel from Shanghai by bullet train to Shaolin Temple, you will stay one night in the hotel next to the Shaolin Temple; Get first hand experience of Kung fu skill practice and discover further profound meaning of martial art with the monks from the Shaolin Temple. Enjoy a simple vegetarian lunch with the monks in the Shaolin Temple restaurant. Besides, you will discover the history and culture of the Shaolin Temple and admire the biggest pagoda forest in China. This private tour includes local lunch, all entrance fee, train tickets, one night accommodation in the Shaolin Temple hotel, an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle. You can choose to end your tour in Zhengzhou or return Shanghai.
Your driver will pick you up in the lobby of your Shanghai hotel by holding your name sign
Your driver will pick you up from your Shanghai city hotels lobby and take you to Shanghai Railway Station. You will take the morning train to Zhengzhou, it takes about 5 hours to Zhengzhou. 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.
Enjoy a simple vegetarian lunch with the monks in the Shaolin Temple. Afterwards, you will explore the Pagoda Forest which is a concentration of tomb pagodas for eminent monks and abbots of the temple. Afterwards you will be transferred to Shaolin Temple Village hotel.
After breakfast in your hotel, walking to the Shaolin Temple to start your 2 hour morning Kungfu class to learn the basic Kungfu movements with a Kung fu master. Then, you will enjoy a simple vegetarian lunch in the Shaolin Temple with the monks. You also have some free time to wondering around to check out the kids learn Kungfu in the nearby school. When you are ready, your guide and driver will transfer you to Zhengzhou Railway Station for your trip back to Shanghai, you also can choose to finish your tour in Zhengzhou.
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.
Your guide to the flawless travel experience