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

1. Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple)
   2h · Admission ticket included
   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.
2. Pagoda Forest of Shaolin Temple
   30m · Admission ticket included
   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.
3. Yuntaishan Geopark
   4h · Admission ticket 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.
4. Beijing West Railway Station
   Pass by
   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.

Pickup details

your tour guide will pick you up in the lobby of your hotel by holding your name sign

• 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