Shaolin Temple (Shaolin Monastery) Tours and Tickets

Visit the impressive Longmen Grottoes, a network of caves with more than 110,000 Buddhist stone statues carved into limestone walls. The Grottoes are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and contain the largest collection of late Northern Wei and Tang Dynasty art. Customize your experience with ticket-only, guided tour, and private transfer options, plus add a city tour or Shaolin Temple visit.

Enjoy a comfortable private vehicle operated by a courteous friendly driver from your Luoyang city hotel to Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes on this private independent tour.  You will have the maximum freedom to enjoy historical sites at your own pace. Your driver will take you to the attractions, assistant you with the entrance fee, and waiting for you at the parking lot. There is no factory and shopping stops during the tour. The use of the driver service is 8-9 hours.

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.

Embark on this exclusive private day tour from Luoyang to explore two of China’s most culturally significant landmarks: Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes. Dive into the heart of Chinese martial arts and Zen Buddhism at Shaolin Temple, the birthplace of Shaolin Kung Fu: witness a breathtaking live kung fu performance showcasing masterful martial arts stunts, uncover the temple’s 1,500-year legacy of history and spiritual culture, and marvel at China’s largest Pagoda Forest, a sacred memorial to revered monks. Then visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Longmen Grottoes, a masterpiece of Chinese Buddhist art spanning over 400 years of carving: wander this spectacular cliffside complex and gaze at thousands of exquisitely crafted Buddhist statues chiseled into limestone crags, a testament to the golden age of Tang Dynasty art and religious heritage. This private tour covers all entrance fees, lunch, English-speaking guide and seamless private vehicle transport—no extra costs, no hassle.

This is a one day excursion to Luoyang, which is considered to be the East Capital of ancient China. Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin Temple both belong to the world heritage and shows you more fascinating and diverse culture of China. Without worrying about the accommodation in another city, you can easily do this day trip via the fast speed train with Xi'an as headquarter. You will be picked up from your hotel at 6:30 by our driver to catch bullet train to Luoyang. After 1.5 hour train ride, you will be greeted by our local representative and start your tour by a car/van. You will visit the Shaolin Temple and the Kongfu show and then visit the Longmen Grottoes. Then transfer you to the Luoyang Longmen station to take the bullet train back to Xi'an. Once arriving in Xi'an, you can easily catch a taxi and go back to your hotel.

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.

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.

Experience China’s history and culture on this all-day guided excursion. After a convenient bullet train from Beijing to Zhengzhou, travel back in time and explore Buddhism and martial arts at Shaolin Temple with a knowledgeable local guide. Enjoy a complimentary vegetarian lunch, then head to Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO-designated site that houses thousands of statues of Buddha from the Northern Wei and Tang dynasties.

Visit the most famous attraction of Luoyang over two days on this private tour with a professional guide. Learn about the origins of Buddhism in China when you visit Visit White Horse Temple. At Shaolin Temple, hear about Chinese martial arts and watch an impressive kung-fu demonstration by the skilled Shaolin monks. Then go to the Longmen Grottoes and Luoyang Museum on day two. You make arrangements for your accommodation while your private tour covers two lunches, all entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

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

Enjoy this private oneway transfer service in a comfortable private vehicle operated by a courteous friendly driver. After arrive at Luoyang Train station(or Luoyang Longmen Train Station), your driver will hold your name sign waiting for you at the exit of the arrival hall, help you load your luggage in to the comfortable, air-conditional private vehicle. Sit back and enjoy the view along the way.  Your transfer service will conclude with drop-off at your hotel or accommodation in Dengfeng, or Shaolin Temple. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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 one of China’s ancient capitals—Luoyang on this comprehensive day tour. By opting for a private tour, you won’t have to wait around for other travelers and will have a more personalized experience. Save time and visit multiple attractions in a day, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site—Longmen Grottoes, the White Horse Temple, Luoyang Museum, and the Shaolin Temple.

Pair the flexibility of independent travel with the convenience of an organized tour on this private guided door-to-door day tour to two of the top attractions near Louyang. Start by visiting the Shaolin Temple for a kung fu show. Afterwards, tour the Longmen Grottoes, a wonderland of over 100,000 ancient Buddhist carvings.

Full-day private all-inclusive tour covering two UNESCO sites: Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin Temple. Pickup available at your Luoyang hotel or Longmen train station. Entry tickets, local lunch, private guide, shuttle bus tickets, Kungfu show, local lunch, pickup an drop off by private vehicle and private driver whole day transfer are all inclusive.

It's possible to visit Shaolin Temple and the Longmen Grottoes in one day with this private tour by train. Travel to Luoyang by high-speed train, where your private guide picks you up and takes you to Shaolin Temple to watch a kung-fu demonstration that displays amazing martial arts moves. Then head to the Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage with Chinese Buddhist stone carvings that cover the rock mountain inside and out.

Enjoy this private oneway transfer service in a comfortable private vehicle operated by a courteous friendly driver. You can choose the pick up location from Shaolin Temple or hotel nearby, or hotel in Dengfeng City. Your driver will hold your name sign waiting for you in your hotel's lobby, help you load your luggage in to the comfortable, air-conditional private vehicle. Sit back and enjoy the view along the way.  Your transfer service will conclude with drop-off at Luoyang Train Station or Luoyang Longmen Train Station. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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.

Spend full-day to visit Luoyang while you are travelling in Xi’an, take the round-way high speed train, explore the splendid cultural treasure in Longmen Caves, and discover Chinese Martial Arts at Shaolin Temple.

Explore the famous Shaolin Temple and Songyang Academy from Xi'an by bullet train. You will have plenty time to watch a kung-fu performance that displays amazing martial arts moves, discover the history and culture of the Shaolin Temple with your knowledgable tour guide and admire the biggest pagoda forest in China. Admire one of the four greatest academies for higher education in ancient China. This private tour includes lunch, entrance fee, train tickets, an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle. You can choose to end your tour in Zhengzhou or return Xi'an

Take a private tour to two renowned UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Henan Province of China: Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes. Shaolin Temple is the birthplace of Martial Arts and Chan Buddhism. Longmen Grottoes are some of the finest examples of Chinese Buddhist art, one of the three most famous Grottoes in China. A nice lunch in Shaolin Temple, entrance fees and private transfers are all inclusive.

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes on a private day tour by high-speed train from Xi’an. Enjoy the martial arts practice and the extensive caves and rock face filled with intricate Buddhist stone carvings. • Your tour includes all transportation, lunch, entrance fees and an informative private guide. • Travel in a comfortable private vehicle.

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.