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2-Day Bullet Train Trip to Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin Temple from Beijing
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Set off on a fascinating 2-day tour from Beijing to iconic cultural sites with a professional tour guide to reveal the hidden tales of each historic spot. Enjoy a seamless, flexible journey with a private driver, escaping the hassle of public transport and maximizing your time exploring. Admire the unique blend of natural scenery and time-honored architecture, and immerse yourself in the profound cultural heritage passed down through centuries. Sign up for this exclusive tour now and create timeless memories amid these extraordinary wonders.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Follow professional tour guides to uncover the profound stories behind each historic site.
- Relish the comfort of a private driver for a smooth, flexible journey free from transit troubles.
- Reserve your tailored tour now and cherish unforgettable moments amid
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Beijing
Welcome to this trip :) Your driver will pick you up from your Beijing city hotel lobby and take you to the Beijing West Railway Station. You will take the morning train to Luoyang, it takes about 4 hours.
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Eco Tour at Longmen Grottoes. Longmen Grottoes: Upon arrival, meet your friendly local tour guide, and enjoy your lunch in the local restaurant on the way to Longme Grottoes. As a UNESCO Site, The Longmen Grottoes comprise more than 2,300 caves and niches carved into the steep limestone cliffs over a 1km long stretch. It is the largest and most impressive collection of Chinese art of the late Northern Wei and Tang Dynasties (316-907). Accompanied by your knowledgeable tour guide, you will also visit the Fengxian Temple and the Wanfo Cave.
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Meals included: Lunch.
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Accommodation included: Overnight Stay at local 3 star hotel
Day 2
Beijing
Martial Arts. Kungfu class: After breakfast in your hotel, walk to the Shaolin Temple to start your 2-hour morning Kungfu class to learn the basic Kungfu movements with a Shaolin Kungfu Master.
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Local Flavor at Shaolin Monastery. Shaolin Monastery: Afterwards, you will enjoy a private guided tour of the Shaolin Temple. For lunch, you can choose to eat in the local restaurant or simple vegetarian food with monks in the temple. Shaolin Temple is famous for Chinese Kungfu, and 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 the Shaolin Temple, it has been recognized as the origin of Chan Buddhism and the cradle of Kungfu. Accompanied by your knowledgeable tour guide, you will get you know the histories and related stories about Shaolin Temple - culture, people, and soul.
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Sightseeing. Pagoda Forest: 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.
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Meals included: - Breakfast - Lunch
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This is the end of your trip :) Afterwards, you will be transferred to Zhengzhou Railway Station for your train back to Beijing (approx. 3 hours). Once you arrive, your driver will pick you up at Beijing West Railway Station and transfer you back to your hotel in Beijing City. You also can choose to end your tour in Luoyang or Zhengzhou. Note: You will take the train on your own, your local English-speaking tour guide will meet you in Luoyang/Zhengzhou.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
English-speaking tour guide Transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle Private tour 2 Hour Kungfu Class Entrance Fee Train Tickets Entry/Admission - Longmen Grottoes Entry/Admission - Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple) Entry/Admission - Pagoda Forest of Shaolin Temple
Not Included
Gratuities Single supplement will be informed and charged if you ask for single occupancy
What to Bring
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel Comfortable clothing and footwear Camera and other items you may need
Meeting & Pickup
Your driver will hold a sign with your name on it, waiting in the lobby of your Beijing downtown hotel (within the 4th Ring Road).
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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