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Why Travel with Discover Beijing Tours
Unique Experiences
Enjoy a premium trip that goes beyond the typical tourist attractions.Well-Selected Local Guides
Knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and attentive — your personal local guides will share interesting stories, insider information, and even create unexpected highlights!Your Booking is Risk-Free
Cancel up to 24 hours before the travel date in advance for a full refund
2-Day Private Trip to Shaolin Temple and Sanhuang Village Resort from Beijing
Embark on a 2-day private Shaolin adventure from Beijing: explore the UNESCO-listed temple, enjoy a private Kungfu class, and visit Sanhuang Village’s breathtaking skyroad. Includes high-speed train, meals, accommodation, cable car, and English-speaking guide for a hassle-free journey.
Itinerary Quick Look
2-Day Private Shaolin Temple & Sanhuang Village Resort Tour from Beijing
Day 1: Beijing → Zhengzhou → Shaolin Temple (Lunch Included)
Morning: Depart Beijing via High-Speed Train
Start your cultural adventure with an early hotel lobby pickup in Beijing. Your driver will take you to Beijing West Railway Station. Board a high-speed train to Zhengzhou (2.5–3.5 hours). On arrival, an English-speaking local guide greets you and drives you 1.5 hours to Shaolin Temple. Enjoy Henan’s countryside views as your guide shares Shaolin’s thousand-year history.
Afternoon: Explore Shaolin Temple & Pagoda Forest
Historical Snapshot: Shaolin Temple
Founded in 495 A.D. for Indian master Batuo by Northern Wei Emperor Xiaowen. This UNESCO Site is the birthplace of Chan Buddhism and Chinese Kungfu.
Witness an authentic, thrilling Kungfu performance by Shaolin monks. Feel their energy as they show gravity-defying moves and age-old martial arts skills. Explore the temple’s sacred halls with your guide. Learn about its culture, legendary figures and spiritual soul.
Head to the Pagoda Forest, the final resting place of eminent Shaolin monks and abbots.
Historical Snapshot: Pagoda Forest
Houses over 240 tomb pagodas from the Tang to Qing dynasties (618–1911). It’s China’s largest and best-preserved pagoda forest.
Admire the pagodas’ varied sizes and architectural styles. Each one tells the story of the monk it honors. After a day of exploration, return to your hotel for a relaxing evening.
Day 2: Shaolin Kungfu Class → Sanhuang Village Resort → Return to Beijing (Breakfast, Lunch Included)
Morning: Private Shaolin Kungfu Class
Enjoy a hearty hotel breakfast, then walk to Shaolin Temple for a unique experience. Take a 2-hour private Kungfu class with a certified Shaolin master. Learn basic movements, breathing techniques and the philosophy of this ancient martial art. It’s an immersive lesson you’ll always remember.
Midday: Explore Sanhuang Village Resort
Historical Snapshot: Sanhuang Village Resort
Perched high in the mountains near Shaolin Temple. This scenic spot has a stunning skyroad and ancient temples. It’s a historic secluded retreat for Kungfu-practicing monks.
After your Kungfu class, head to Sanhuang Village Resort with your guide. Take a scenic cable car to the amazing skyroad’s start. This winding path sits high above the valleys, offering peaceful, mystical and one-of-a-kind views. Walk the skyroad to the hidden temple. Look for monks practicing Kungfu in the calm mountain setting. Spend 2 hours enjoying the natural beauty and spiritual atmosphere, then savor a delicious local lunch.
Afternoon: Return to Beijing
After exploring Sanhuang Village, your guide transfers you to Zhengzhou Railway Station. Board a high-speed train back to Beijing (approx. 2.5 hours). On arrival at Beijing West Railway Station, your driver is waiting to take you back to your city hotel. Your unforgettable Shaolin adventure ends here.
Note
You’ll travel independently by train. Your local English-speaking guide will meet you promptly in Zhengzhou for a seamless tour experience.
Discount available at low season, please send inquiries!
Free cancellation
Free cancellationCancel up to 24 hours before the travel date in advance for a full refund
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DepartureOur tour guide will hold a sign with your name on and meet you in the lobby of your zhengzhou hotel
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Departure Time7:30/8:30/9:00am
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Return Time5:00/5:30/6:00pm
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IncludedPrivate guidePrivate air-conditioned comfortable carRound trip bullet train fareHotel pick up and drop off (For hotels within the 4th ring road)2 Hour Kungfu ClassMeals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=diner)Entrance fee
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Not IncludedGratuitiesSingle supplement charge of accommodation
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