8‑Day Shaolin Kung Fu Experience Tour from Xi’an · Private Round Trip
Experience a 8‑day cultural journey through Xi’an, Mount Huashan, Luoyang,
Songshan Shaolin, and Kaifeng. Explore world‑famous heritage sites, Buddhist
grottoes, martial arts traditions, ancient cities, and vibrant night‑time
cultural districts, accompanied by expert English‑speaking guides.
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
- Day 8
Day 1 – Arrival in Xi’an
Afternoon: Arrive at Xi’an Xianyang International Airport. Meet your English-speaking guide and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a buffet dinner.
Evening: Free time to explore Xi’an.
Overnight: Xi’an hotel
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 – Terracotta Warriors & Huaqing Palace
Morning: After enjoying a delicious buffet breakfast, drive approximately 1 hour to Lintong to visit the world‑famous Terracotta Warriors Museum (around 2.5 hours; optional electric cart available). Explore the vast underground military complex where thousands of life‑sized terracotta soldiers, horses, and ancient weapons were unearthed — each warrior uniquely crafted, showcasing the artistry and power of the Qin Empire.
Lunch: Enjoy a local specialty: Da Qin Banquet
Afternoon: Explore the ancient imperial garden of the Huaqing Palace (approx. 1.5 hrs; optional electric cart or Lishan cable car available).
Stroll along the shimmering waters of Furong Lake and visit the Imperial Hot Spring Museum, where the stone foundations of the Lotus Pool and Haitang Pool reflect the red walls and green tiles of the Tang palace.
Imagine the legendary scene of Yang Guifei being granted a warm bath in the early spring chill.
Continue through the grounds to the well‑preserved Five‑Room Hall, where bullet marks from the 1936 Xi’an Incident remain, offering a vivid reminder of the morning that changed China’s modern history.
Evening: Enjoy a specialty dinner: Imperial Banquet, followed by the cultural performance “Empress of the Great Tang”.
Overnight: Xi’an hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 3 – Mount Huashan & Transfer to Luoyang
Morning: After enjoying a hearty buffet breakfast, meet in the hotel lobby and drive to Huayin to begin your adventure on
Mount Huashan (approx. 5–6 hrs). Known as “the most precipitous mountain under heaven,” Huashan rises sharply with sheer cliffs
and dramatic peaks. Its legendary “Huashan Sword Debate,” made famous in Jin Yong’s martial‑arts novels, evokes a world of heroes testing
their skills atop the mountain’s rugged ridges.
Afternoon: After the visit, take a high‑speed train to Luoyang and check into your hotel.
Evening: Enjoy a local specialty dinner.
Overnight: Luoyang hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 4 – Longmen Grottoes & Luoyang Old Town
Morning: After enjoying a delicious buffet breakfast, meet in the hotel lobby and depart for the
Longmen Grottoes (including scenic‑area shuttle service). Located in Luoyang, the ancient capital of thirteen dynasties,
the Longmen Grottoes are China’s largest and most magnificent treasury of Buddhist stone carvings and are recognized by UNESCO
as the “highest achievement of Chinese stone‑carving art.” With a professional guide, explore the representative grottoes of the
Northern Wei and Tang dynasties, including Qianxi Temple, the Three Binyang Caves, the Ten‑Thousand‑Buddha Cave, the Lotus Cave,
and the majestic Vairocana Buddha—believed by many to be inspired by Empress Wu Zetian.
Lunch: Enjoy a local specialty meal - Henan Water Banquet.
Afternoon: Visit Tri‑Colour Town and take part in a hands‑on Tang Sancai DIY workshop.
Under the guidance of a professional craftsman, create your own piece of Tang‑style tri‑coloured pottery, inspired by the historic
Mengjin Zhangjia Cave Kiln — a renowned Tang‑dynasty kiln famous for its vibrant colours, elegant forms, and exquisite craftsmanship.
Night Tour of Luoyi Ancient City
Luoyi Ancient City, known as the “Central Plains Ferry,” is one of China’s first national nighttime cultural and tourism districts,
a national-level leisure tourism block, and a certified 4A tourist attraction. The area features historical landmarks from multiple
eras, including Wenfeng Pagoda, the Henan Prefecture Confucian Temple, Tuoling Palace, Siyan Well, and the Jin–Yuan Dynasty city
wall ruins.
At night, the ancient city transforms under dazzling lights. Visitors dressed in traditional Chinese clothing fill the streets,
and a variety of live performances bring the atmosphere to life, creating the feeling of stepping straight into the grandeur of
the Tang Dynasty. The recently popular “Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers” performance can also be experienced here.
Dinner: Enjoy local Hakka cuisine.
Overnight: Luoyang hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 5 – Shaolin Temple & Kaifeng Night Experience
Morning: After enjoying a delicious buffet breakfast, meet in the hotel lobby and drive about 1.5 hours to
Songshan Shaolin Temple. Explore the historic temple complex with a monk‑guided tour, watch an authentic Shaolin Kung Fu
performance, practice Ba Duan Jin, and visit the serene Pagoda Forest, home to centuries‑old stone stupas.
Lunch: Enjoy a traditional Shaolin vegetarian meal.
Afternoon: Continue your journey at Shaolin Temple, honored as the “Cradle of Chan Buddhism” and the
“Number One Temple under Heaven.” Founded in 495 AD to host the Indian monk Batuo, the temple later became the birthplace of Chan (Zen)
Buddhism when the eminent monk Bodhidharma arrived in 527 AD and meditated in a cave for nine years. Over centuries of Chan practice,
Shaolin monks developed the world‑famous Shaolin martial arts — “Shaolin Kung Fu is unmatched; all martial arts trace their origins to
Shaolin.”
Enjoy a monk‑guided tour through the temple’s main halls, learn the traditional Ba Duan Jin routine, watch an authentic
Shaolin Kung Fu performance, and visit the impressive Pagoda Forest, the largest ancient pagoda complex in China.
After the visit, drive approximately 3 hours to Qingming Riverside Park, Kaifeng. As evening falls, the streets glow with red
lanterns, lively crowds, and shimmering reflections along the waterways, creating a vibrant atmosphere distinct from the daytime.
Dinner: Enjoy local Henan cuisine.
Evening: Check into your hotel and enjoy free time at leisure.
Overnight: Kaifeng hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 6 – Qingming Riverside Park & Kaifeng Prefecture
Morning: After enjoying a delicious buffet breakfast, meet in the hotel lobby and visit
Qingming Riverside Park, including a Song‑style costume experience (choose between traditional attire or a cloak).
Inspired by the famous Northern Song painting Along the River During the Qingming Festival, this 5A cultural park recreates
the bustling life, architecture, and vibrant markets of ancient Bianjing. Strolling through the park feels like stepping into a
living scroll—“a thousand years in a single day.”
Explore iconic Song‑dynasty landmarks such as Fuyun Pavilion, Rainbow Bridge, and Jiulong Bridge, along with teahouses, taverns,
and lively street scenes. Staff and performers dressed in Song‑style clothing bring the era to life. Try traditional games like
dart throwing, archery, and rope climbing, and enjoy themed performances throughout the park, including Bao Gong’s patrol,
wedding processions, martial‑arts shows, and the immersive dome film “Flying Over Qingming Riverside Park.”
Lunch: Enjoy local specialties: roast chicken and soup dumplings.
Afternoon: Visit Kaifeng Prefecture, also known as the Southern Yamen. Located on the north shore of
Baogong East Lake and facing the Baogong Temple, this historic complex has stood for over a thousand years. As the “First Prefecture
Under Heaven” of the Northern Song capital, it flourished for more than 160 years. A total of 183 prefects served here, including
renowned figures such as Bao Zheng, Ouyang Xiu, Fan Zhongyan, Su Shi, and Sima Guang, shaping a distinctive official culture known
for integrity and upright governance. The compound’s traditional Chinese architecture showcases the solemn and elegant aesthetics of
Song‑dynasty official buildings.
Overnight: Kaifeng hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 7 – Return to Xi’an & Great Tang Everbright City
Morning: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before transferring to Zhengzhou Railway Station for your
high‑speed train back to Xi’an.
Lunch: Savor local specialties at the Chang’an Grand Restaurant.
Afternoon: Visit the thousand‑year‑old royal temple Da Ci’en Temple (about 1 hour; optional tower
ascent at your own expense). Since the Tang Dynasty, scholars and officials who passed the imperial examinations would come here to
offer incense and give thanks, forming the tradition of praying for good fortune by inscribing one’s name at the
Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which has stood watch over Chang’an for more than 1,300 years.
Continue to Great Tang Everbright City, one of China’s first national model pedestrian streets, including a
complimentary Hanfu experience (costume only). Step into the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty and experience the lively
lantern‑lit atmosphere once described by poet Li Shangyin: “Moonlight and lantern glow fill the imperial capital; fragrant carriages
crowd the streets.” Explore Tang‑themed performances, Ancient Poetry Street, the Tang Mystery Box, and meet the famous
“Unshakeable Lady.” After exploring the cultural district, take the high‑speed train back to Xi’an and check in to your hotel.
Dinner: Enjoy local specialties at Chang’an Grand Restaurant.
Evening: Check into your hotel and enjoy free time at leisure.
Overnight: Xi’an hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 8 – Departure
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel. Free time until checkout at 12:00.
Transfer to Xi’an Xianyang Airport for your return flight.
Meals: Breakfast
