All Zhengzhou Tours & Excursions in 2026

Shaolin Temple & Longmen Grottoes are Henan’s must-visit iconic attractions—a trip here wouldn’t be complete without them! We offer tailor-made private tours with exclusive transportation&professional guide services, with flexible packages available to choose from when booking. Entrance tickets for both sites are available for on-site purchase, so there’s no need to pre-book in advance. We’ll arrange the vehicle type based on your group size, guaranteeing ample and comfortable seating for every guest, and complimentary bottled water is provided on board for your convenience. Your friendly driver will pick you up from your Zhengzhou hotel, assist with ticketing, and wait for you at each attraction’s parking lot. If you opt for the guided package, our professional tour guide will accompany you to every spot, sharing vivid and detailed historical insights and stories about these legendary landmarks. Enjoy total freedom to explore at your own pace with a seamless, hassle-free experience.

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

Discover the heart of Henan on this 4-day private tour. Explore the legendary Shaolin Temple and watch an authentic kung fu performance, wander through the historic streets of Luoyang and savor a traditional Water Feast, visit the impressive Longmen Grottoes, and uncover ancient relics at the Henan Museum. With a private guide and comfortable transportation, enjoy a personalized journey that blends culture, history, and local experiences, giving you an unforgettable taste of Henan’s rich heritage.

This convenient day trip delivers you by bullet train from Zhengzhou to Xi'an for a guided tour of the UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors and climb Xi’an’s remarkably preserved ancient city walls. If you have extra time, stroll around the Muslim Street to experience the local life and try their tasty snacks before take the bullet train back to Zhengzhou. Round-trip hotel transfers, entrance fee and local lunch are included. You can choose to end your tour in Xi'an or return Zhengzhou.

Experience China's cultural dual masterpiece in one day: Morning martial arts immersion at the UNESCO-listed Shaolin Temple, where Zen Buddhism meets acrobatic Kung Fu performances, followed by afternoon exploration of Longmen Grottoes – a 1,500-year-old limestone gallery with 100,000+ Buddha statues carved into cliffs, including the iconic 17-meter-high Buddha.

Go beyond the typical Shaolin Temple tour and also learn some kung fu skills when you take this private full-day tour from Zhengzhou. Visit the temple to enjoy a demonstration and learn from the monks who live there, then enjoy a martial arts lesson. Includes lunch to keep you energized and convenient round-trip transfers.

Explore the Mystery of Shaolin Temple: A Trusted Journey from Zhengzhou Your Gateway to Authentic Cultural Immersion. Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure to the birthplace of Chinese Kung Fu? As a professional English-speaking guide with 10+ years of experience, I design private, hassle-free tours from Zhengzhou to Shaolin Temple, combining cultural depth, safety, and personalized service.

Today our Zhengzhou guide will pick you up from hotel lobby in Zhengzhou city. If you want to know the Chinese Characters , Anyang Chinese Character Museum is a good place to know and Research the old words, here you may see the earliest Chinese words were appeared in the Tortoise shells and Animal bones, Inscriptions were usually carved on the oracle bones of Shang Dynasty,most of them were related with asking questions by divinations,so researchers called them as divinatory inscriptions. Visit Yin ruins to see beautiful Bronze ware, chariot pit etc, read the brutal system when the emperor died and animals and people were buried with the dead in 3000 years ago. Fuhao tomb is one of the most important archaeological discoveries in the Yin Ruins Palace ancestor temple area since 1928. Besides, this tomb is the only well-preserved imperial tomb of Shang Dynasty 3000 years ago. Today you will know the Chinese history in Shang dynasty a lot, welcome to join the tour.

Thanks to time-saving high-speed rail, explore Beijing’s world-famous UNESCO-listed Mutianyu Great Wall in a single seamless day trip from Zhengzhou! This exclusive private tour lets you wander the ancient Great Wall at your own pace, with a dedicated English-speaking tour guide by your side to unravel the fascinating history and stories behind every stone of this ancient wonder. Choose your preferred way to ascend the wall: glide up via cable car or take the scenic chair lift, then descend in thrilling style on the toboggan ride—an unforgettable experience for all ages. Everything is included for a hassle-free journey: round-trip high-speed rail tickets, door-to-door private car transfers from your Zhengzhou hotel, full Mutianyu Great Wall entrance fees, cable car round-trip OR chair lift up + toboggan down tickets, and professional English-speaking guide service throughout the tour. Flexibly end your journey in either Beijing or Zhengzhou, tailored to your travel plans.

This private customized tour to Kaifeng from Zhengzhou offers two different tour starting options.Your can choose to start at Zhouzheng train station or Zhengzhou downtown hotel based on your own situation. You can advise your interested attractions(up to 3) instead of the attractions listed. The entrance fees,local lunch,tour guide and private vehicle are all inclusive.

Experience the cultural heart of Henan on a private, customized tour of the Shaolin Monastery and Longmen Grottoes. Enjoy personalized attention from an English-speaking guide, skip the crowds, and move at your own pace. Watch live Kungfu demonstrations, try hands-on martial arts moves at Shaolin, and marvel at the ancient Buddhist carvings of Longmen Grottoes. This seamless day trip combines history, culture, and interactive experiences for an unforgettable Henan adventure.

Learn more about Chinese art and culture on this private full-day tour of two Henan Province highlights. Visit the Shaolin Temple, birthplace of Chan Buddhism and martial arts, and enjoy a simple but delicious lunch here. After, continue your lesson on Buddhism at the Longmen Grottoes, which contain some of the finest existing examples of Chinese Buddhist art. This is an easy way to visit these attractions from Zhengzhou.

Visit the birthplace of kung fu on this full-day guided tour from Zhengzhou. Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle to Shaolin Temple. Watch an impressive kung fu show by skilled monks and visit the Pagoda Forest of tombs. After lunch, take the cable car up and spend the afternoon exploring the Sanhuang Village Resort, before returning to Zhengzhou.

Known as the mother river by all the Chinese people, the 5,464-kilometer (about 3,395 miles) Yellow River is the second longest in China after the Yangtze River. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the national AAAA scenic area at Yellow River Scenic Park while in Zhengzhou. Ride the cable car to Five Dragons Peak to catch a broad view of the Yellow River, Admire the Yueshan Temple with the glass bridge and more. This private tour includes tasty local lunch, all entrance fee, cable car round trip, an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle with Zhengzhou city hotel pick up and drop off.

This is a private full day tour from Zhengzhou to Shaolin Temple. Shaolin Temple is the birthplace of Martial Arts and Chan Buddhism. Take a cable car up to Mt.Song and enjoy a great view up there in a distance or hike to the top Temple: Sanhuang Village Scenic Resort. Entrance fee, round-trip cable car tickets, local lunch, private transfer are all inclusive.

Famed as the birthplace of kung fu—and a UNESCO World Heritage Site besides—the Shaolin Temple is one of the Henan Province’s most popular landmarks. This private tour takes all the hassle out of planning a visit from Zhengzhou. Meet your driver directly at your hotel, and hop aboard your private vehicle. You’ll head directly to the landmark, where your driver will purchase tickets on your behalf. Then, you’ll have free time to explore independently. At day’s end, return to your hotel.

Discover Zhengzhou at night on a 3-hour private tour. Following a hotel pick up, accompanied by your private tour guide to stroll around the shops and restaurants around Erqi Square which is the busiest commercial area. Admire the Erqi Memorial Tower and get to know its history and background. Then, walking through bustling markets and snack street. Get a glimpse of local life as you browse different stalls and practice your haggling skills. This private night tour includes English speaking tour guide and private vehicle, Zhengzhou city hotel pick up and drop off.

Take a full-day tour from Zhengzhou to Luoyang Longmen Grottoes. Two different tour ending options are offered. You can choose to be done in Luoyang or back to Zhengzhou based on your own situation. Accompanied by a professional tour guide and visit the renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site: Longmen Grottoes. Entrance fee, local lunch, private transfer are all inclusive.

The picturesque landscape makes Yuntai Mountain reputed as A Long Art Gallery and Volumes of Historical Books. In Yuntai Mountain you can not only enter a virgin forest and appreciate the charm of the nature, but also take a deep breath of fresh air. If you are in Zhengzhou, Yuntai mountain is only about 2 hours away. Enjoy a door-to-door service in a comfortable private vehicle operated by a courteous friendly driver from your Zhengzhou city hotel to Yuntai Mountain. You will have the maximum freedom to enjoy the nature at your own pace. Your driver will take you to the Yuntai Mountain, assistant you for the entrance fee, and waiting for you at the parking lot, after your self-guided tour of Yuntai Moutain finished, your driver will transfer you back to your hotel or accommodation in Zhengzhou City. There is no factory and shopping stops during the tour. The use of the driver service is between 8-9 hours. It is easy!

If you’re captivated by Chinese Kung Fu and plan to explore the iconic Shaolin Temple during your stay in Zhengzhou, this tailored private one-day tour is an ideal option. You’ll have ample time to enjoy a dynamic Kung Fu performance showcasing exquisite and awe-inspiring martial arts techniques. Accompanied by a well-informed local guide, you’ll delve into the millennial history and cultural heritage of Shaolin Temple, the birthplace of Chan Buddhism and Chinese martial arts. A highlight of the tour is a visit to China’s largest Pagoda Forest, a unique scenic spot with great historical and artistic value. This all-inclusive private tour features all site entrance fees, a professional English-speaking tour guide, and convenient transportation via private vehicle for the entire journey.

Enjoy a a safe and stress-free private transfer from Zhengzhou to Dengfeng City or Shaolin Temple. Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Sites independently at your own pace. Your driver will help you buy the entrance tickets, recommend a local restaurant for you if required. Experienced driver, fuel, toll and parking fees are inclusive.

our guide is very friendly and nice, and we will show you the most interest part of Shaolin Temple Scenery spot, and also the pagoda forest, and Hiking around temple for 2 hours ,we will help you better understanding history , better understanding the culture , better understanding Kung Fu, we will also arrange a shaolin martial arts master to give you 30 to 60 minutes Kung Fu Learning experience.

It’s impossible to visit the Shaolin Temple and the Yellow River scenic park by public transport in just a day. So leave logistics to the experts and enjoy a closer cultural encounter courtesy of your private translator/guide. See the Shaolin Temple, kung fu’s spiritual home, explore the Pagoda Forest, and ride a hovercraft on the Yellow River. Besides door-to-door 2-way transfers, your tour includes a local restaurant lunch.