Tour Overview
| Duration | 3 Days / 2 Nights |
|---|---|
| Destination | Dengfeng & Zhengzhou — Authentic Shaolin Kung Fu Training |
| Price From | $789 per person (twin share) |
| Tour Style | Active Kung Fu Immersion |
| Data Source | ChinaDiscovery.com 2026 |
Itinerary Highlights
Day 1: Arrive Zhengzhou — Transfer to Dengfeng
Welcome to the legendary home of Chinese martial arts. Transfer from Zhengzhou to Dengfeng (1.5 hours). Afternoon arrival at the kung fu school. Settle in dormitory accommodation (modest but clean rooms — this is a training program, not a luxury resort). Initial tour of the school grounds including the original Pagoda Forest and the historic Shaolin Temple. Evening kung fu orientation: gentle stretching, breathing exercises (qigong), and introduction to the five animal forms (tiger, leopard, snake, dragon, crane) — each mimicking natural movements developed by observing wildlife. Overnight in training school.
Day 2: Kung Fu Master Class & Cultural Immersion
Pre-dawn training (5:30 AM) — wake to the temple bells. Authentic Shaolin Kung Fu class: beginner stances (horse stance, bow stance, empty stance), the foundational 13 movements, and basic fist forms. Break for traditional vegetarian breakfast. Mid-morning: guided tour of the Shaolin Temple’s Kung Fu Palace and the Pagoda Forest, home to 246 brick pagodas. Afternoon training continues: learning the foundation of Shaolin Bare-Handed Fist (Quan). Visit the 1,500-year-old Shaolin Temple main hall (Mahavira Hall), where Bodhidharma’s legacy lives. Evening meditation and Chan Buddhism study. Overnight in training school.
Day 3: Mount Song & Depart
Early morning qigong (Tai Chi-like movements) followed by breakfast. Hike to the Second Temple of Shaolin (Chuzu’an, 1st-century stone cave) — Bodhidharma’s legendary 9-year meditation cave. Continue the hike to the Water Curtain Cave, a rocky overhang with cascading springs. After training, return to the city for a Shaolin Cultural Performance by the world’s premier kung fu troupe — a one-hour spectacle of weapon forms, group fight choreography, and flying monks. Lunch, then transfer to Zhengzhou airport.
Inclusions
- 2 nights (1 Zhengzhou + 1 Dengfeng school dormitory)
- Full kung fu training program (2 days, 4 sessions)
- Daily vegetarian meals (3 per day)
- Shaolin Temple entry + Pagoda Forest + Chuzu’an walk
- Morning qigong + evening meditation sessions
- Shaolin Cultural Performance ticket
- Chan Buddhism cultural lecture
- Private transfers
Suitable For
Active travelers 16-55 years old with reasonable fitness. No prior kung fu experience required. Vegetarian-friendly meals throughout.
