Overview
Embark on a private day tour to Shaolin Temple from Luoyang—tailored for Kung Fu and culture lovers, with a professional English-speaking guide as your key to unlocking Shaolin’s untold stories. Delve into the temple’s millennial history, Zen-martial arts heritage and the tales behind every landmark with in-depth, engaging commentary, savor ample time for an authentic Shaolin Kung Fu performance, and marvel at China’s largest Pagoda Forest. This all-inclusive private experience covers all entrance fees and private round-trip transfers, offering a seamless, insightful journey to explore the heart of Chinese Kung Fu without the hassle of group travel.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Luoyang city hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
- Entrance Fee
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Meals
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
Following a pickup from your accommodation in Luoyang, meet your private guide and hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle. Heading directly to Shaolin Temple, which will takes about 1.5 hours. Your tour guide will explain the relate histories and stories along the way, feel free to ask any questions if you have! Shaolin Temple is famous for Chinese Kungfu, first you will have a chance to witness the real Kungfu 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.
Stop 2
Afterwards, you will 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. After your Shaolin Temple tour finished, your guide will bring you back to your hotel in Luoyang.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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