Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple) - Your driver will pick you up from your Chongqing city hotels lobby and take you to airport for your 2 hour flight to Zhengzhou.

Upon arrival, meet your friendly local tour guide, you will be transferred to Shaolin Temple directly (approx. 1.5 hours drive), on the way your tour guide will explain the related history of the Shaolin Temple, and you will enjoy the beautiful countryside view.

Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple) - Shaolin Temple is famous for Chinese Kungfu, first you will have a chance to witness the real Kung Fu 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.

Pagoda Forest of Shaolin Temple - Next, you will start to 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.

Enjoy lunch in the local restaurant, relax on the 1.5 hour drive to Luoyang, you will be transferred to your accommodation in Luoyang.

• Plane Tickets (economy class)
• English-speaking tour guide
• Lunch
• Overnight accommodation of standard twin room (two beds), based on twin occupancy
• Entrance Fee+Shuttle bus at attractions
• Breakfast
• Transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle

• Gratuities

Embark on a 2-day private tour from Chongqing to Henan Province by flight and explore the region’s most iconic attractions in unmatched comfort. A local guide will welcome you, and you’ll travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle throughout the trip. On the first day, enjoy an exhilarating kung-fu performance that showcases remarkable martial arts skills, explore the rich history and culture of the legendary Shaolin Temple, and admire China’s largest pagoda forest.

On the second day, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site—Longmen Grottoes, where thousands of exquisite Buddhist statues are intricately carved into towering limestone cliffs. Then, explore the renowned White Horse Temple, celebrated as the birthplace of Chinese Buddhism. This all-inclusive tour includes round-trip flight tickets, lunches, entrance fees, overnight accommodation in Luoyang, an English-speaking guide, and private transportation. You can choose to conclude your journey in Zhengzhou/Luoyang or fly back to Chongqing, as per your preference.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.