Shaolin Temple Day Trip from Xian: Culture & Kung Fu
Discover the iconic Shaolin Temple on a Shaolin Temple Day Tour from Xian. Travel in comfort to one of China’s most legendary Buddhist and martial arts attractions, where kung fu traditions come alive through inspiring performances, temple architecture, and centuries of history. Perfect for first-time visitors, this Xian day trip combines cultural immersion with easy logistics—ideal for travelers seeking unforgettable experiences, photo-worthy sights, and authentic Shaolin Temple insights. Book now for a powerful, once-in-a-lifetime journey!
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Xi'an Private Day Trip to Shaolin Temple and Songyang Academy by Bullet Train
Form Xi'an To Luoyang Longmen Grottoes & Shaolin Temple Day Tour by Bullet Train
By bullet train from Xi'an to Shaolin temple and Longmen grottoes
Private tour to Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin from Xi'an by train
Xi'an Private Day Trip to Shaolin Temple and Songyang Academy by Bullet Train
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
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Entrance Fee + Train Tickets
- Bottled water
- Xi'an city hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
Itinerary
- Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple)
- Pagoda Forest of Shaolin Temple
- Songyang Academy
What's Excluded
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Rating: 5 out of 5 based on 1 reviews
Price: 346.67 USD
Xi'an Private Day Trip to Shaolin Temple and Songyang Academy by Bullet Train
Summary
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...
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Entrance Fee + Train Tickets
- Bottled water
- Xi'an city hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Itinerary
- Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple)
- Pagoda Forest of Shaolin Temple
- Songyang Academy
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Form Xi'an To Luoyang Longmen Grottoes & Shaolin Temple Day Tour by Bullet Train
This relaxing day trip to Luoyang from Xi'an takes you to explore the top attractions of Luoyang. The guide will take you from Xi'an and visit Shaolin Temple and the Longmen Grottoes. You will watch a kung-fu demonstration that displays amazing martial. Magnificent Chinese buddhist grottoes. round-trip bullet train ticket, private guide and transfer service are inclusive.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private guide
- Entry/Admission - Shaolin Temple (for All Inclusive Package)
- Round trip fast rail tickets with second class
- Transport by private vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Longmen Grottoes (for All Inclusive Package)
AI Review Summary
Travelers rave about the Form Xi'an to Luoyang Longmen Grottoes & Shaolin Temple Day Tour by bullet train, calling it a beautiful and incredibly smooth day trip from Xi'an to Luoyang. The high‑speed train, private guide and seamless transfers make the journey feel modern and hassle‑free, while the highlights – the awe‑inspiring Longmen Grottoes and the dynamic Shaolin kung‑fu showcase – earn consistent praise for being magnificent and unforgettable. The guide’s storytelling, the clean, comfortable transport, and the well‑timed itinerary receive repeated compliments, with many reviewers saying they’d definitely book the excursion again. No negative comments surfaced in the six reviews, suggesting the experience meets expectations across the board. Overall, we highly recommend this tour for anyone keen on Chinese history, Buddhist art or martial‑arts culture, especially if you’re short on time. AI Travel Tips: - Grab an early bullet‑train seat to maximize your time at both sites. - Wear comfortable shoes for walking around the grottoes and the temple grounds. - Bring a small camera or smartphone for the kung‑fu demo – the moves are picture‑perfect.
Itinerary
- Longmen Grottoes
- Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple)
What's Excluded
- Food
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Rating: 5 out of 5 based on 6 reviews
Price: 453 USD
Popular keywords: great, incredible, definetly book this excursion again
Form Xi'an To Luoyang Longmen Grottoes & Shaolin Temple Day Tour by Bullet Train
Summary
This relaxing day trip to Luoyang from Xi'an takes you to explore the top attractions of Luoyang. The guide will take you from Xi'an and visit Shaolin Temple and the Longmen Grottoes. You will watch a kung-fu demonstration that displays amazing martial. Magnificent Chinese buddhist grottoes. round-t...
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private guide
- Entry/Admission - Shaolin Temple (for All Inclusive Package)
- Round trip fast rail tickets with second class
- Transport by private vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Longmen Grottoes (for All Inclusive Package)
Exclusions
- Food
Itinerary
- Longmen Grottoes
- Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple)
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
By bullet train from Xi'an to Shaolin temple and Longmen grottoes
Today we will have driver pick you up from hotel in Xi'an city, take bullet train to Luoyang, meet guide at Longmen train station, visit Shaolin temple and Longmen grottoes, after tour ends guide will drop you to Luoyang longmen train station for bullet train to Xi'an. Shaolin temple it the birth place of Chinese kongfu,It is a great chance for you to observe the daily life and meditation of the monks, don't miss the Kongfu show in Shaolin theater, it's the soul of Shaolin temple. After lunch at Shaolin temple you will visit Longen Grottoes, there are more than 2,300 sacred niches and 100,000 Buddhist statues in various sizes created by skilled artisans. Scattered densely on the majestic mountains from north to south, the grottoes stretch for 1,000 meters (1,100 yards) along the cliffs. After tour we will drop you to Luoyang longmen train station for bullet train back to Xi'an city, meet driver at exit and transfer to hotel.
- Round way bullet train Xi'an to Luoyang and luoyang to Xi'an in 2nd class
- One way battery car at Shaolin temple
- English speaking guide
- Private transfer
- Chinese VEG Lunch in Shaolin temple
- 1 bottle of water p.p per day
- Entrance fee to Shaolin temple and Longmen Grottoes
- Round way battery car at Longmen grottoes
AI Review Summary
The day‑trip by bullet train from Xi'an to the Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes gets rave reviews, with travelers praising its seamless logistics and rich cultural highlights. Guests love how brilliantly organized the itinerary is—from the hotel pickup and fast train transfer to Luoyang, to the guided visits at Shaolin where you can watch the iconic kung‑fu show, and the awe‑inspiring Longmen rock carvings. There are no notable complaints in the feedback, suggesting the experience meets expectations. Highly recommended for anyone keen on Chinese history, martial arts, or Buddhist art. AI Travel Tips: - Go early in the morning to catch the bullet train and avoid crowds at the sites. - Wear comfortable shoes for walking the temple grounds and grotto pathways. - Bring a lightweight jacket; the cliffside at Longmen can be breezy.
Itinerary
- Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple)
- Longmen Grottoes
What's Excluded
- Tips
- Dinner
- Personal things
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Rating: 5 out of 5 based on 2 reviews
Price: 315 USD
Popular keywords: brilliantly organized
By bullet train from Xi'an to Shaolin temple and Longmen grottoes
Summary
Today we will have driver pick you up from hotel in Xi'an city, take bullet train to Luoyang, meet guide at Longmen train station, visit Shaolin temple and Longmen grottoes, after tour ends guide will drop you to Luoyang longmen train station for bullet train to Xi'an. Shaolin temple it the birth pl...
Inclusions
- Round way bullet train Xi'an to Luoyang and luoyang to Xi'an in 2nd class
- One way battery car at Shaolin temple
- English speaking guide
- Private transfer
- Chinese VEG Lunch in Shaolin temple
- 1 bottle of water p.p per day
- Entrance fee to Shaolin temple and Longmen Grottoes
- Round way battery car at Longmen grottoes
Exclusions
- Tips
- Dinner
- Personal things
Itinerary
- Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple)
- Longmen Grottoes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private tour to Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin from Xi'an by train
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.
- Round trip 2nd class high speed train tickets from Xi'an to Luoyang
- Private transfer from hotel in Xi'an to Xi'an north train station
- English/Chinese speaking guide in Longmen grottoes and shaolin temple
- Private transfer in Luoyang Grottoes and Shaolin temple.
- English/Chinese speaking guide
AI Review Summary
Opening overview: Reviews for "Private tour to Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin from Xi'an by train" are overwhelmingly positive (from the two reviewers on record). Travelers appreciate that the itinerary lets you see Luoyang’s UNESCO sites in a single day using the fast train, with straightforward logistics and an early hotel pickup to maximize sightseeing time. Highlights: Most praise focuses on the convenience and value of fitting both the Shaolin Temple (including the kung fu show) and the Longmen Grottoes into one day from Xi’an. Reviewers also note the reliable timing—the bullet train transfer and local meet-and-greet—making the full-day loop feel well organized. Constructive critiques: There were no recurring complaints in the available reviews, though the sample size is small. Be aware that the day is long (early pickup and substantial walking at the sites), so it may feel tiring for some travelers. Overall recommendation: Recommended for travelers based in Xi’an who want an efficient, no‑overnight way to visit Shaolin Temple and the Longmen Grottoes in one day. AI travel tips: - Expect an early start (around 6:30 a.m.)—bring a light snack and water for the train ride and the day of walking. - Wear comfortable shoes and sun protection; there’s quite a bit of walking and outdoor viewing at both sites. - Bring your passport/ID for train travel and allow a little buffer time for transfers and taxis once you return to Xi’an.
Itinerary
- Wendy’s Xi’an Tours
- Longmen Grottoes
- Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple)
What's Excluded
- Meals
- Tips for the driver and guide
- Return transfer from Xi'an bullet train station to your hotel in Xi'an
- Entrance fee to Longmen Grottoes and Shaoling temple(Around USD34 p.p).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Rating: 5 out of 5 based on 5 reviews
Price: 220 USD
Private tour to Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin from Xi'an by train
Summary
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 ea...
Inclusions
- Round trip 2nd class high speed train tickets from Xi'an to Luoyang
- Private transfer from hotel in Xi'an to Xi'an north train station
- English/Chinese speaking guide in Longmen grottoes and shaolin temple
- Private transfer in Luoyang Grottoes and Shaolin temple.
- English/Chinese speaking guide
Exclusions
- Meals
- Tips for the driver and guide
- Return transfer from Xi'an bullet train station to your hotel in Xi'an
- Entrance fee to Longmen Grottoes and Shaoling temple(Around USD34 p.p).
Itinerary
- Wendy’s Xi’an Tours
- Longmen Grottoes
- Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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