Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple) - Your driver will pick you up from your Guilin city hotels lobby and take you to airport for a 2 hour flight to Zhengzhou.
Upon arrival, your tour guide will hold your name sign waiting for you at the exit of the Arrival Hall. Hop on your private air-conditioned vehicle, heading directly to Shaolin Temple (1.5 hours), your tour guide will explain the related histories and stories on the way, feel free to ask questions if you have.
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 knowledgable tour guide, you will get you know the histories and related stories about Shaolin Temple - culture, people and soul.
Pagoda Forest of Shaolin Temple - Next, you will start to 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.
LuoYang LaoCheng LiShi WenHua GuJie - Enjoy lunch in the local restaurant, then heading to Luoyang city. (1.5 hours drive), relax on the way and enjoy the country side view.
You will be transferred to your hotel in Luoyang city.
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Plane Tickets (economy class)
- Lunch
- Private air-conditioned comfortable car
- Private Tour
- Breakfast
- Shuttle bus and boat ride at Longmen Grottoes
- Shuttle bus at Shaolin Temple
- Overnight accommodation in a standard twin room
- Entrance Fee
- Single supplement charge of accommodation
- Gratuities
See the top attractions in Henan Province on this comprehensive 2-day private tour from Guilin by plane. Greeted by a knowledgeable local guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle. Watch a kung-fu performance that displays amazing martial arts moves, discover the history and culture of the Shaolin Temple and admire the biggest pagoda forest in China. Next day, experience the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site - Longmen Grottoes to view thousands of Buddhist statues carved into the steep limestone cliffs. Explore iconic White Horse Temple which is considered the birthplace of Chinese Buddhism. Tour includes plane tickets, tasty local lunch, all entrance fee, overnight accommodation in Luoyang, an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle. You can choose to end your tour in Zhengzhou, Luoyang or return Guilin.
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
