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A person in a martial arts stance with a sword, in front of ancient stone pagodas. 1
A traditional Chinese gate with intricate carvings and inscriptions, set against a mountainous backdrop. 2
Large Buddha statues carved into a cliff face. 3
A lineup of vehicles including a black sedan, a white SUV, a white minivan, and a silver bus. 4
Two people conversing in front of ancient stone structures with traditional architecture. 5
By Discover Beijing Tours

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$390 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Shaolin Temple & Longmen Grottoes are Henan’s must-visit iconic attractions—a trip here wouldn’t be complete without them! We offer tailor-made private tours with exclusive transportation&professional guide services, with flexible packages available to choose from when booking.
    Entrance tickets for both sites are available for on-site purchase, so there’s no need to pre-book in advance. We’ll arrange the vehicle type based on your group size, guaranteeing ample and comfortable seating for every guest, and complimentary bottled water is provided on board for your convenience.
    Your friendly driver will pick you up from your Zhengzhou hotel, assist with ticketing, and wait for you at each attraction’s car park. If you opt for the guided package, our professional tour guide will accompany you to every spot, sharing vivid and detailed historical insights and stories about these legendary landmarks.
    Enjoy total freedom to explore at your own pace with a seamless, hassle-free experience.

Activity location

  • Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple)
    • Songshan Mountain,
    • 450000, Dengfeng, Henan, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple)
    • Songshan Mountain,
    • 450000, Dengfeng, Henan, China

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Option 1: Private Transfer

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h

Option 1: Private Transfer: This package includes return transfer from your Zhengzhou hotel to the2 scenic spots, excluding a guide and tickets.
Pickup included

Price details
NZ$336.65 x 1 AdultNZ$336.65
Paid at activityNZ$53.44
Total
Price is NZ$390.09
Until Mon, 12 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Zhengzhou city hotel pickup and drop off
  • Inclusions
    Tour guide if you choose option 2
  • Inclusions
    Transport by private vehicle
  • Exclusions
    Service charge
  • Exclusions
    Entrance fee
  • Exclusions
    Lunch
  • Exclusions
    Tour Guide if you choose option 1

Know before you book

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
    • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Activity itinerary

Zhengzhou (Pass by)

We offer two packages for this one-day private tour from Zhengzhou, both excluding entrance tickets to Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes—you can purchase tickets on-site at your convenience. Lunch is also not included in either package and is available for on-site purchase. Package 1 includes only private transport service, while Package 2 includes both private transport and a professional English-speaking guide. In the morning, depending on your chosen package, either your private driver (Package 1) or your private driver and professional English-speaking guide (Package 2) will pick you up promptly from your Zhengzhou hotel. You will then board a private air-conditioned vehicle for an approximately 1.5-hour drive to Shaolin Temple, a site with over 1,500 years of history as the birthplace of Chinese kung fu and the cradle of Zen Buddhism.

Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple)

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Upon arrival at Shaolin Temple, if you have chosen Package 1 (Transport Only), your driver will assist you in purchasing entrance tickets and then wait for you in the car park while you explore the site independently. Shaolin Temple features 3 main areas for you to visit at your own pace: the thrilling kung fu performance venue, the ancient temple complex (with halls adorned with vivid murals and sacred artefacts), and China’s largest pagoda forest (with over 240 stone pagodas, the final resting places of eminent Shaolin monks). If you have chosen Package 2 (Transport+Guide), your guide will arrange your visit in a seamless order, first taking you to the kung fu performance to witness breathtaking authentic martial arts, then leading you through the temple complex to explore its halls and cultural relics, and finally guiding you through the pagoda forest to share in-depth stories and historical insights.

Longmen Grottoes

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
In the afternoon, your private driver (accompanied by your guide if you chose Package 2) will take you on a 1-hour private drive to Longmen Grottoes, a spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site with over 1,400 years of history and exquisite ancient Buddhist stone carvings. Upon arrival, Package 1 travellers will have their driver assist with on-site ticket purchase before the driver waits in the car park for independent exploration, allowing you to admire thousands of statues embedded in the steep limestone cliffs along the scenic Yi River path at your leisure. Package 2 travellers will be guided by their professional guide, who will lead you along the path, focus on iconic sites like Fengxian Temple and share stories of its construction, craftsmanship, religious significance, and the evolution of ancient stone carving art. After your comprehensive exploration of Longmen Grottoes, your private driver (and guide if applicable) will safely transfer you back to your Zhengzhou hotel.

Pagoda Forest of Shaolin Temple

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Shaolin Temple is the birthplace of Chinese Zen Buddhism and Shaolin Martial Arts. The whole complex can be thought of as three major sights within the compound. Area 1--The Kung Fu Performance After you enter the complex, you will see the Kung Fu performance hall. If you arrive early in the morning, you’ll see students of all ages practising outside. The Kung Fu performance amazing and is not to be missed. Area 2--Shaolin Temple Shaolin Temple embraces many exciting attractions, such as the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Mahavira Hall , the Pagoda Forest, the Dharma Cave and the Martial Art Training Centre. Area 3--The Pagoda Forest The Pagoda Forest is another half-kilometer walk through a wooded path, It is a concentration of tomb pagodas for eminent monks and abbots of the temple. A rough count shows 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.

Location

Activity location

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    Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple)
    • Songshan Mountain,
    • 450000, Dengfeng, Henan, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple)
    • Songshan Mountain,
    • 450000, Dengfeng, Henan, China

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