Shaolin Temple is reputed to be 'the Number One Temple under Heaven'. It is the cradle of Chinese Zen Buddhism and the Shaolin Martial Arts, and a must-see while in China.
Highlights:
- Learn kungfu from Shaolin temple master, UNESCO world heritage
- Experience the unique Chinese Buddhism culture during this trip
- Watch the kungfu performance
- Visit one of the biggest pagoda forests in China
- Explore huge buddha carvings in Longmen grottoes
visited sites:
Longmen Caves, being regarded as one of the three most famous grottoes in China, have over 2300 holes and niches with 2800 steles, 1300 caves and 100,000 statues, stretching for 1000 meters long in the south of Luoyang.
Pretty Luoyang town
Testimonial
Itinerary:
Day 1
19:05-22:54 G368 Take train Shanghai Hongqiao - Zhengzhou East
Transfer to the hotel in Zhengzhou.
Day 2
Breakfast in the hotel and checkout. Transfer to Dengfeng (about 1.5 hours) to visit Shaolin Temple including Kungfu training center, Kungfu demonstration, and fascinating Pagoda Forest.
In the afternoon learn Kungfu for about 1 hour (private class with one kungfu master). If time permits, we can hike to Damo meditation cave (it takes 1.5-2 h) or try some calligraphy on a cold day.
[Optional activity if available for the evening (depends on the weather): Zen Music Shaolin Grand Ceremony, the world's largest live-action performance among real mountains and water performed by 600 musicians, dancers, and kungfu monks]
Day 3
Breakfast and check out, transfer to Luoyang (about 1.5 hours), wander around Luoyang's ancient town. Transfer to visit the Longmen Grottoes (visiting time 2-3 hours), which is one of the finest examples of Chinese Buddhist art. Transfer to Luoyang train station.
16:35-22:32 G1976 Train Luoyang Longmen - Shanghai Hongqiao
Pls don't book train tickets before you confirm with us. Thanks.
Price: 2200 RMB/person
Including:
- Accommodation for 2 nights at local 4-star hotels incl daily breakfast (2 people sharing)
- Entrance ticket of Shaolin temple, Longmen Grottoes and electrical bus service
- Private vehicle for the whole trip
- English speaking local guide
Excluding:
- Train tickets
- Lunches and dinners
- Single room supplement 600 RMB
- Evening Zen show (269 RMB)
PLEASE NOTE: if you sign up for the trip alone, we can try but cannot guarantee to find another participant to share room with, please be ready to add extra 600 rmb for a single room. Thank you for understanding.
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CANCELATION
Cancellation 10-7 days before the trip: 50% refund
Cancellation 6-4 days before the trip: 30% refund
Cancellation 3-1 days or in case of no show: no refund
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