Private Tour
All Inclusive Private Day Tour to Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes from Zhengzhou
Overview
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Embark on a private day tour to Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes from Zhengzhou, a perfect blend of martial arts legacy and ancient Buddhist art. Watch a breathtaking kung fu performance with masterful martial arts moves, and explore the profound history and culture of Shaolin Temple alongside a knowledgeable English-speaking guide—who will deliver in-depth insights and unravel the fascinating stories behind every landmark, including China’s largest pagoda forest. Then visit the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site of Longmen Grottoes, where thousands of exquisitely carved Buddhist statues adorn the dramatic limestone cliffs, with your guide’s vivid commentary bringing these ancient artworks to life. This exclusive private tour includes a delicious local lunch, all entrance fees, a professional English-speaking guide and round-trip private transfer.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Zhengzhou
In the morning, your professional English-speaking guide and private driver will pick you up promptly from your Zhengzhou hotel. Board a private air-conditioned vehicle for an approximately 1.5-hour drive to Shaolin Temple, where your guide will share in-depth background—its over 1,500-year history as the birthplace of Chinese kung fu and cradle of Zen Buddhism.
Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple)
Upon arrival, your guide will take you to the kung fu performance venue at the optimal time. Witness a breathtaking live show featuring precise fists, agile kicks, and impressive weapon routines—authentic Shaolin martial arts at its finest, showcasing the monks’ years of dedication and the seamless blend of physical strength and Zen philosophy. After the show, your guide will lead you into the ancient temple complex, where you’ll wander halls adorned with vivid traditional murals and sacred artifacts, breathing in the serene atmosphere of this millennia-old spiritual haven.
What‘s Included
Entrance fee
Private tour
Professional guide
Bottled water
Lunch
Transport by private vehicle + Hotel pickup and drop-off (For hotels in Zhengzhou city)
Fuel surcharge
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
Pickup points
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Private Tour
Your English speaking guide will meet you in your hotel's lobby at 8:30am
Pickup included
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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Giorgio O,,Apr 6, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had this experience during the Qing Ming celebration so we encountered a lot of traffic and the places were overcrowded, but our guide Yuefeng was great! He has been an excellent driver and he knows his way around those places saving us a lot of time and bringing us to the most important places. He also gave us a lot of explanations during the trip. I definitely recommend this trip, would have been extremely complicated doing everything with public transports.
Excellent day tour to Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes
Aldo A,,Dec 9, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfect day trip departing from Zhengzhou. Our driver and guide, mr. Ma, was very polite and attentive during the whole experience. He is very knowledgable about the history and culture of the Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes. Lunch was also very good, with several options to choose from. The car ride is long, but mr. Ma is a very careful driver and we were able to rest and relax going from one place to the other. I recommend this trip to everyone that is interested in visiting both sites at the same day.
Discovering China
X844AAlauram,,Nov 11, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was perfectly planned and David(our guide ) and the driver were professional and kind to satisfy our requests.The lunch food was delicious.A great occasion to discovery the ancient treasures of China.
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