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Shaolin Temple One Day Tour
Product code 199328P10
From
From USD 125
Dates
Available from Aug 9, 2025
Travelers
Infant ages 0-3, Child ages 5-14, Youth ages 15-18, Adult ages 19-59, Senior ages 60-85
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Shaolin Temple One Day Tour
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Duration
6 hours to 8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, German
Confirmation
Instant Then Manual
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
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From
From USD 125
Shaolin Temple One Day Tour
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Duration
6 hours to 8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, German
Confirmation
Instant Then Manual
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Visit the historic Shaolin Temple, the birthplace of Zen Buddhism and renowned for its martial arts. Explore the ancient Pagoda Forest, home to over 240 Buddhist pagodas, and witness an electrifying Shaolin Kung Fu performance by skilled monks. This tour, set against the stunning backdrop of Mount Song, provides insights into the rich cultural heritage of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy lunch included in the tour and experience the essence of Shaolin in a single day. - Discover the world-famous Shaolin Temple, founded in 495 AD - Visit the impressive Pagoda Forest with over 240 Buddhist structures - Includes lunch and professional English-speaking guide
Overview
Visit the historic Shaolin Temple, the birthplace of Zen Buddhism and renowned for its martial arts. Explore the ancient Pagoda Forest, home to over 240 Buddhist pagodas, and witness an electrifying Shaolin Kung Fu performance by skilled monks. This tour, set against the stunning backdrop of Mount Song, provides insights into the rich cultural heritage of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy lunch included in the tour and experience the essence of Shaolin in a single day. - Discover the world-famous Shaolin Temple, founded in 495 AD - Visit the impressive Pagoda Forest with over 240 Buddhist structures - Includes lunch and professional English-speaking guide
What's Included
Included
Admission fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Services of a professional English-speaking guide
Not included
Scenic area electric carts
Personal expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
We will meet you at the hotel lobby. The tour guide will hold a red flag with the words "Yellow River TRAVEL SERVICE" on it.
Go to the lobby of the hotel and look for the tour guide holding the red flag which has the words "Yellow River International" on it.
End point
We will meet you at the hotel lobby. The tour guide will hold a red flag with the words "Yellow River TRAVEL SERVICE" on it.
Go to the lobby of the hotel and look for the tour guide holding the red flag which has the words "Yellow River International" on it.
Itinerary
Stop 1
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 1
What visitors can see at Shaolin Temple: Shaolin Temple Main Courtyard Buildings: The "Shaolin Temple" plaque inscribed by Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty, plus structures like Mountain Gate Hall, Heavenly King Hall, Main Hall, Scripture Repository, Abbot's Chamber and Lixue Pavilion. Also, the imposing statues of Two Guardian Generals (Heng and Ha), Four Heavenly Kings and Eighteen Arhats. Ancient Ginkgo Trees: 1,500-year-old ginkgos in the temple, vibrant and complementing the red walls and green glazed tiles. Shaolin Temple Pagoda Forest: Over 240 pagodas from the Tang Dynasty to now, China's largest and most numerous ancient pagoda complex. Notably, the 30th abbot Master Suxi's pagoda has carvings of airplanes, steamships and mobile phones; the 24th abbot Master Xiaoshan's wooden pagoda (appointed by Ming Emperor Jiajing) is also worth seeing.
Additional Info
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
