2-Day Private Trip to Yuntai Mountain and Shaolin Temple from Beijing by Bullet Train

Join this 2 day private tour to travel from Beijing to Yuntai Mountain and Shaolin Temple by bullet train. Other than experience the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage at Shaolin Temple, you will also get out of the noisy city, enter a virgin forest, breath the fresh air and enjoy the charm of the nature at Yuntai Mountain. This private tour includes 2nd class bullet train tickets, entrance fee, tasty local lunch, one night accommodation, an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle. After the tour, you can choose to end your tour in Zhengzhou or travel back to Beijing.

Day 1: Beijing –Zhengzhou — Yuntai Mountain ( L, D )

Your driver will pick you up from your Beijing city hotels lobby and take you to the Beijing West Railway Station. You will take the morning train to Zhengzhou, which takes about 2.5 hours.

Upon arrival, meet your friendly local tour guide, heading directly to Shaolin Temple. Enjoy a local lunch before start your tour.

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. 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.

Next, 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, heading to Yuntai Mountain, which takes about 2 hours. Your accommodation and dinner are included.

Day 2: Yuntai Mountain – Beijing (B, L)
After breakfast in your hotel, start to explore the UNESCO World Geologic Park at Yuntai Mountain.

Yuntai Mountain features most in natural scenery, including towering mountains, fascinating gorges, luxury trees, various waterfall, spring, brook and lakes and so on. Apart from enjoyable view, you can also feel the rich culture. Seven sages in Wei and Jin Dynasties have lived in Baijia Cliff for over twenty years.  The Yuntai Mountain has its own glass bridge! The entire walkway is mostly transparent, allowing visitors to literally look at the world beneath their feet.Viewing the mountains from the glass bridge was simply marvellous – a 360 view of the place. Yun Tai Mountain boasts 11 scenic spots, it is impossible to complete all of them in a day or two, your tour guide will give suggestions and you can choose 1 or 2 to visit. 

After the tour finished, you can choose to be transferred back to your hotel in Zhengzhou (Booked on your own). Or take the evening bullet train back to Beijing(3 hours).Once arrives, your driver will pick you up at Beijing West Railway Station and transfer you back to your hotel in Beijing City. (Booked on your own)

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
• Infant (0-3 year old)is free they do not occupy a seat
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Please wear comfortable walking shoes
• Passport name and number is required at time of booking for all participants
• Overnight accommodation of standard twin room (two beds), based on twin share. Single supplement will be informed and charged if you ask for single occupancy

• Tour Ends in Zhengzhou
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  After two days tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Zhengzhou city
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• Tour Ends in Beijing
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  After two days tour you will travel back to Beijing by bullet train
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• Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=diner)
• Private tour
• Professional guide
• Overnight accommodation of standard twin room (two beds), based on twin share.
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (For hotels within the 4th ring road of Beijing city)
• Transport by private vehicle

• Single supplement charge of accommodation

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• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Discover Beijing Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Shanghai.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.