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Zhengzhou Private Tour to Shaolin Temple including Kungfu Lesson and Activities

By Discover Beijing Tours
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $541 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

As the cradle of Chinese Kung Fu and a renowned World Cultural Heritage site, Shaolin Temple is far more than a scenic spot—it’s the soul of ancient Chinese martial arts and Buddhism. This niche private one-day tour lets you dive deep into its legacy, with all tickets, local lunch and authentic Kung Fu lesson with Shaolin masters included for a exclusive experience.
You’ll explore this iconic heritage site at your own pace with a knowledgeable guide, uncovering its thousand-year history, profound cultural stories and the grandeur of China’s largest Pagoda Forest. Watch a breathtaking live Kung Fu performance by Shaolin disciples, where every agile move and powerful stance showcases the authentic essence of Shaolin martial arts.
The ultimate highlight is your hands-on Kung Fu lesson, taught by a master. You’ll learn basic classic stances&movements with One-to-one guidance, touching the real spirit of Shaolin Kung Fu beyond sightseeing—a rare, immersive experience few travellers get to enjoy.

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

Check availability

1 Hour Kungfu Lesson
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Your English speaking guide will meet you in your hotel's lobby at 8:30am, this option including 1 hour Kungfu Lesson with the master in the Shaolin Temple
Pickup included

Price details
CA $541.18 x 1 AdultCA $541.18
Total
Price is CA $541.18
Until Thu, Apr 2
2 Hours Kungfu Lesson
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Your English speaking guide will meet you in your hotel's lobby at 8:30am, this option including 2 hours Kungfu Lesson with the master in the Shaolin Temple
Pickup included

Price details
CA $595.43 x 1 AdultCA $595.43
Total
Price is CA $595.43
Until Thu, Apr 2

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Zhengzhou city hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Kungfu Lesson
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport by private vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Activity itinerary

Zhengzhou (Pass by)

Start your exclusive Shaolin journey with ultimate convenience: our professional guide and driver will pick you up directly from your hotel in Zhengzhou at your preferred time. They will greet you warmly, briefly introduce the day’s niche itinerary, and then we’ll head to Shaolin Temple—approximately a 1.5-hour drive, allowing you to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. During the drive, your knowledgeable guide will immerse you in the profound history of Shaolin Temple: as the cradle of Chinese Kung Fu and a prestigious World Cultural Heritage site, it has a history of over 1,500 years, witnessing the integration of Buddhism and martial arts, and being the birthplace of Shaolin Kung Fu that has shocked the world. This pre-tour explanation will let you have a comprehensive understanding of Shaolin’s origin and cultural connotation, laying a perfect foundation for your on-site visit.

Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple)

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Upon arrival, we will arrange your visit according to the Kung Fu performance schedule. You will watch an authentic, intimate Shaolin Kung Fu performance, where Shaolin disciples will showcase breathtaking martial arts moves: agile fist techniques, powerful weapon skills, flexible Qigong displays, and the unique hard qigong that has been passed down for centuries. Every move is full of strength and precision, interpreting the essence of Shaolin Kung Fu, and you can feel the charm of this ancient martial art up close. Afterwards, follow your guide to explore the core area of Shaolin Temple. You will visit the iconic Hall of Heavenly Kings, where you can admire the majestic Buddha statues and the exquisite ancient carvings, listening to the guide tell the legendary stories behind each hall; then walk into the Main Hall, feeling the solemn and sacred atmosphere of Buddhism, appreciating the precious cultural relics and murals that record the history of Shaolin.

Pagoda Forest of Shaolin Temple

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Next, we will go to the Pagoda Forest, the third part of Shaolin Temple and a unique cultural landmark. With a history of over 1,000 years, it is the largest and best-preserved pagoda forest in China, where each pagoda is a tombstone for Shaolin abbots and eminent monks, recording their lifelong achievements and the development of Shaolin Buddhism. You will wander among the 230-odd pagodas of different shapes and sizes, admire the exquisite architectural art of the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, and listen to the guide explain the historical background and cultural significance of each pagoda—this is a rare opportunity to understand the development of Shaolin Buddhism and ancient Chinese pagoda architecture.

Shaolin Temple

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The most exciting part of the day is coming: your exclusive Shaolin Kung Fu experience (you can choose 1 or 2 hours according to your preference). On the quiet training ground inside Shaolin Temple, you will be taught by seasoned Shaolin masters—this is a niche experience that most ordinary tourists cannot get. The masters will teach you basic and authentic Shaolin Kung Fu stances, fist techniques and simple moves, with one-on-one guidance, correcting your movements patiently, letting you personally feel the discipline, strength and philosophy behind Shaolin Kung Fu, and leaving you with a unique and unforgettable memory. We also include a delicious local lunch for you—you can choose a vegetarian lunch or a common local meal. After the entire itinerary is completed, our professional driver and guide will send you back to your hotel in Zhengzhou safely and comfortably, bringing your exclusive and unforgettable Shaolin one-day tour to a perfect end.

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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