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Xi'an Private Day Trip to Shaolin Temple and Songyang Academy by Bullet Train
Xian, Northwest China, China
$573
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Overview
Shaolin Temple and Songyang Academy beckon with their rich history and breathtaking martial arts performances. This private tour from Xi'an offers an immersive journey through China's cultural heritage, complete with expert guidance and seamless transport.
- 🏷️ Tour Ends in Zhengzhou: Includes a Xi'an to Zhengzhou one-way 2nd class train ticket, allowing for a convenient conclusion to your adventure.
- 🚗 Enjoy hassle-free pickup from your Xi'an hotel, ensuring a smooth start to your journey.
- 🚄 Relax during a scenic 2-hour bullet train ride to Zhengzhou, where comfort meets speed.
- 🧑🏫 A knowledgeable English-speaking guide will accompany you, sharing fascinating stories and insights about the sites.
- 🥡 Savor a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, featuring authentic Chinese cuisine to energize your exploration.
- 🏯 Witness an exhilarating kung-fu performance by Shaolin monks, showcasing the artistry and discipline of this ancient martial art.
- 🗿 Explore the awe-inspiring Pagoda Forest, home to over 240 tomb pagodas from various dynasties, making it the largest of its kind in China.
- 📚 Visit Songyang Academy, a renowned institution in ancient China, and learn about its significant role in education and cultural transmission.
- 🌍 Your tour concludes with the option to either end in Zhengzhou or return to Xi'an, providing flexibility to suit your travel plans.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Tour ends in Zhengzhou
Tour Ends in Zhengzhou: Tour Including Xi'an-Zhengzhou one way 2nd class train ticket, tour ends in Zhengzhou
Pickup included
Tour Ends in Zhengzhou: Tour Including Xi'an-Zhengzhou one way 2nd class train ticket, tour ends in Zhengzhou
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Transport by private vehicle
- Xi'an city hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Entrance Fee + Train Tickets
- Lunch
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
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Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple)Your driver will pick you up in the lobby of your Xi'an hotel, you will be transferred to Xi'an railway station ,relax during the 2 hours bullet train ride to Zhengzhou. Upon arrival, your tour guide will pick you up at the exit of the arrival hall by holding your name sign. Hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle, heading directly to Shaolin Temple, which will takes about 1.5 hours. Your tour guide will explain the relate histories and stories along the way, feel free to ask any questions if you have!
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Pagoda Forest of Shaolin TempleShaolin Temple is famous for Chinese Kungfu, first you will have a chance to witness the real Kungfu 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. Afterwards, you will 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.
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Songyang AcademyStop at a local restaurant for a delicious lunch, then heading to Songyang Academy. Songyang Academy was one of the four greatest academies for higher education in ancient China. It played an important role in China’s education history and cultural transmission. Nowadays, Songyang Academy is an “example” for learning ancient academy architecture, the ancient Chinese education system and Confucianism. After your tour finished, your can choose to end your tour in Zhengzhou or travel back to Xi'an
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Xi'an Private Day Trip to Shaolin Temple and Songyang Academy by Bullet Train
Xian, Northwest China, China
$573
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!