Bullet Train Journey from Shanghai to Zhengzhou, Visit Shaolin Temple, and Overnight Stay in Luoyang

Shanghai - Begin your day with a convenient early morning pickup from downtown Shanghai by a friendly driver, who will take you to Shanghai HongQiao Railway Station to board your train to Zhengzhou, departing at 6:10 am.

Zhengzhou East Railway Station East Square - Upon reaching Zhengzhou East Railway Station at 11:09 am, your personal guide will be waiting for you at the exit, holding a sign with your name.

Shaolin Temple - After meeting your driver, proceed to the Shaolin Temple, a journey of about 1.5 hours. Upon arrival, enjoy a delightful vegetarian lunch within the temple or opt for a local meal outside before exploring. Visit the Shaolin Temple, originally constructed in 495 during the Northern Wei Dynasty (368-534), renowned as ‘the Number One Temple under Heaven’. With your tour guide, explore Shanmen Hall, Hall of Heavenly Kings, and Thousand-Buddha Hall.

Luoyang - After the tour, travel another 1.5 hours to Luoyang City for an overnight stay.

Longmen Grottoes and White Horse Temple, Return to Shanghai

Longmen Grottoes - Meet your private guide and driver at your Luoyang hotel lobby at 8:00 am and drive approximately 30 minutes to the Luoyang Longmen Grottoes. Located on both sides of the Yi River, south of the ancient capital of Luoyang in Henan province, these impressive carvings are the most prominent among China’s grottoes, featuring over 2,300 caves and niches carved into the steep limestone cliffs along a 1 km stretch.

White Horse Temple - After lunch, proceed to the White Horse Temple, the birthplace of Buddhism in China, established in 68 AD under Emperor Ming’s patronage during the Eastern Han dynasty. The site also showcases beautiful examples of Thai, Burmese, and Indian temples.

Luoyang Longmen Railway Station Parking Lot - Finally, you will be dropped off at Luoyang Longmen Railway Station to catch your bullet train back to Shanghai, departing at 4:35 pm.

Shanghai - Upon arrival in Shanghai, your driver will greet you at Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station and transfer you back to your hotel.

• Accommodation in Luoyang
• Entrance fees
• Private guide
• Lunch
• Round-way first class bullet train ticket
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Dinner
• Gratuities

Discover the wonders of Shaolin Temple and Luoyang City on this exclusive 2-day tour with an expert guide from Shanghai. Shaolin Temple is renowned as the origin of Martial Arts and Chan Buddhism. The Longmen Grottoes showcase some of the most exquisite examples of Chinese Buddhist art and are among the top three famous Grottoes in China. The White Horse Temple holds the distinction of being the first Buddhist temple in the country. This tour includes local lunch, entrance fees, private transportation, and accommodation.

• Infant is free to join, but they don’t occupy a seat
• If first-class train ticket sold out, second-class ticket will be booked instead and you will get some refund.

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.