Drive to the UNESCO-listed Longmen Grottoes, before taking the bullet train back to Beijing.
Shaolin
Marvel at the skills of kung fu masters
Kung Fu theory is based upon classical Confucian philosophy. The sacred Shaolin Monastery is widely regarded as the birthplace of one of the most popular branches of Chinese Kung Fu.
Locations you will be visiting
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Datong, China
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2 Days
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Pingyao, China
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2 Days
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Zhengzhou, China
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1 Day
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Luoyang, China
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1 Day
YOUR TOUR ITINERARY
Shaolin
7 day Tour Itinerary
An overview of your trip
DAY 1 To Datong
Take a morning train from Beijing to Datong. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel.
- Transport: Train
DAY 2 Datong
Visit the Yungang Caves and the 1,400 year old Hanging Monastery.
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 Datong to Pingyao
Take the train to Taiyuan. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to Pingyao.
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4 Pingyao
A World Heritage Site. This town offers a great insight into the architectural styles of Imperial China. Highlights include the Ancient City Wall, Ancient Ming and Qing Street, the Rishengchang Financial House Museum, Zhengguo Temple and the Shuang Lin Temple.
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5 Taiyuan to Zhengzhou
Drive from Taiyuan to visit the Twin Pagoda Temple then take the train to Zhengzhou.
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6 Zhengzhou to Luoyang
Travel by coach to visit the Shaolin Temple in the Songshan Mountains and watch a Kung Fu performance. Afterwards we will drive to Luoyang and stay overnight.
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7 Luoyang to Beijing
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Extras - Cultural Experiences
There is some free time in your itinerary for you to explore on your own, or treat yourself to an excursion. Use the links below to create a to-do list, or, if you’d prefer us to book you onto one of these or any other excursions, please let us know when booking your tour.
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China: Ride the Bullet Train
Take a thrilling ride on the Chinese Bullet Train
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China: Tai Chi Lesson
Practise this ancient martial art with a Tai Chi lesson
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China: Calligraphy Lesson
Create your own piece with a class in Chinese caligraphy
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China: Tea Tasting
Appreciate the varying blends of Chinese tea at a tasting
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What's included:
- Train transfers
- 6 nights 4★ accommodation
- Tours as stated
- Meals as specified
- International flights
- China visa and fees
- Tips
- Personal spending
- Travel insurance
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