Shaolin Temple Overnight Stay with Martial Art Practice&Activities from Shanghai

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Duration2 days

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

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.

Options

Business Class Train Tickets

Business Class train tickets: Including Shanghai-Zhengzhou Round trip Business Class train tickets, overnight stat at Shaolin Temple hotel
Pickup included

1st Class Train Tickets

1st Class Train Ticket : Including Shanghai-Zhengzhou round trip 1st class train tickets, overnight night stay at Shaolin Temple hotel, ends Shanghai
Pickup included

Tour Ends in Zhengzhou

Tour including Shanghai-Zhengzhou one way 2nd class train tickets, overnight stay at Shaolin Temple hotel, ends in Zhengzhou
Pickup included

2nd Class Train Tickets

Including Shanghai-Zhengzhou round trip 2nd class train tickets, overnight night stay at Shaolin Temple hotel, ends Shanghai
Pickup included

What's included

Private air-conditioned comfortable car + Hotel pick up and drop off
Train Tickets
Private guide
Lunch
Breakfast
Entrance fee
Overnight accommodation of standard twin room (two beds), based on twin..

Gratuities
Single supplement charge of accommodation

What to expect

Day 1: Shanghai-Zhengzhou

Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple)
2h · Admission ticket included

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.
Pagoda Forest of Shaolin Temple
1h · Admission ticket included

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.

Day 2: Shaolin Temple -Zhengzhou or Shanghai

Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple)
3h · Admission ticket included

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.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Your driver will pick you up in the lobby of your Shanghai hotel by holding your name sign

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.