Private Day Trip to Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes
- 9–12 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience the cultural heart of Henan on a private, customized tour of the Shaolin Monastery and Longmen Grottoes. Enjoy personalized attention from an English-speaking guide, skip the crowds, and move at your own pace. Watch live Kungfu demonstrations, try hands-on martial arts moves at Shaolin, and marvel at the ancient Buddhist carvings of Longmen Grottoes. This seamless day trip combines history, culture, and interactive experiences for an unforgettable Henan adventure.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
- English Speaking Tour Guide
- Shaolin Monastery and Longmen Grottoes
What's not
- Gratuities
- No meals are included
Itinerary
Shaolin Monastery, nestled in Henan’s Songshan Mountains, is the birthplace of Zen Buddhism and world-famous Shaolin Kungfu. Visitors can watch Kungfu demonstrations, try basic martial arts moves, explore ancient halls and pagodas, and immerse themselves in centuries of spiritual and cultural heritage.
The Longmen Grottoes near Luoyang are a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring over 100,000 Buddhist statues and intricate cliffside carvings. Visitors can explore ancient art, learn about Chinese Buddhist history, and enjoy scenic walks along the Yi River.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Tangola Travels
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Zhengzhou
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 12 day trips we list in Zhengzhou.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou is the capital of Henan province in central China, a Yellow River rail hub with Shang dynasty walls and the Shaolin Monastery nearby.
On the broad plain of central China, Zhengzhou stands on the south bank of the Yellow River. About 3,500 years ago a Shang dynasty city stood here, and stretches of its rammed-earth wall still rise among the modern streets. The Henan Museum holds the province's bronzes, jades and ceramics, and the city is one of China's busiest rail junctions, where the main north-south and east-west lines cross.
Top-ranked sights in Zhengzhou: Yellow River (Huang He).
