Shanghai Trip Overview
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.
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Duration: 2 days
Starts: Shanghai, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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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.
Itinerary
Day 1: Shanghai-Zhengzhou
Stop At: Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple), Songshan Mountain, Dengfeng 450000 China
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pagoda Forest of Shaolin Temple, West of Shaolin Temple, Dengfeng 450000 China
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Shaolin Temple Hotel
Day 2: Shaolin Temple -Zhengzhou or Shanghai
Stop At: Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple), Songshan Mountain, Dengfeng 450000 China
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.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
