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

Location Beijing, Northern China, China
$508
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

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.
2nd Class Train Tickets
Your driver in Beijing will pick you up at 6:30am in your hotel's lobby. This option including Beijing - Zhengzhou round trip 2nd class train tickets.
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • Entrance fee
  • Round trip 2nd class train tickets
  • Private air-conditioned comfortable car
  • Private guide
  • Hotel pick up and drop off (Beijing downtown hotels only)
  • Meals
  • Gratuities
  • 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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 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
  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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    Private Day Tour to Shaolin Temple from Beijing by Bullet Train with Kungfu Show

    Location Beijing, Northern China, China
    $508
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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