2-Day Zhengzhou Private Tour: Yellow River, Erqi Square, Shaolin Temple, Longmen Grottoes
Discover the highlights of Zhengzhou and Luoyang with a private guide during a 2-day sightseeing tour. See two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Longmen Grottoes, Shaolin Temple and Pagoda Forest. Watch a kung-fu performance that displays amazing martial arts moves; Take the air cushion ship to experience the "Mother River" in China at Yellow River Scenic Area. Stroll around the shops and restaurant at Erqi Square. Eat at the restaurant where the locals go. This private tour includes two days lunches, private transportation, entrance tickets, you can choose the option to finish your tour in Luoyang or travel back to Zhengzhou when make booking.
ItineraryDay 1: Yellow River Scenic Area - Erqi Square Stop At: Yellow River, Zhengzhou China
Your guide and driver will meet you in your hotel's lobby in Zhengzhou at 8:30am. Heading directly to Yellow River Scenic Area which takes about 40 minutes.
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. Spend some time in the park with your guide, your tour guide will explain the related histories and stories while walking. Then, take the air cushion ship to have a fun experience on the Yellow River.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Erqi Strike Monument Tower, Jiefang Road, Erqi District, Zhengzhou 450000 China
Stop at a local restaurant for an authentic Henan Cuisine. Henan cuisine, also known as Yu cuisine, has the accolade of being one of China's most traditional and oldest cooking styles. You will try few typical Henan dishes companied with noodle soup or bread.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Erqi Square, Zhengzhou China
Next, heading to Erqi Square which is the busiest commercial area in Zhengzhou and even Henan Province. There are many department stores and restaurants. Nearby, enjoy great photo ops at a Erqi Tower which commemorates a strike that happened on Feb.7th, 1923. Get you know its background and history from your tour guide while walking.
Afterwards, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Zhengzhou (Booked on your own).
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Discover China Trips, Zhengzhou China
Operate by Discover China Trips
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Shaolin Temple and Pagoda Forest - Longmen Grottoes Stop At: Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple), Songshan Mountain, Dengfeng 450000 China
Your tour guide will pick you up at 8:00am, heading directly to Shaolin Temple, which will takes about 1.5 hours. Your tour guide will explain the relate histories and stories along the way, feel free to ask any questions if you have!
Shaolin Temple is famous for Chinese Kungfu. Accompanied by your private tour guide, you will witness the real Kungfu performed by Shaolin monks. Stroll around the courtyards and halls, get you know the temple's histories, related stories, its culture, people and soul.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pagoda Forest of Shaolin Temple, West of Shaolin Temple, Dengfeng 450000 China
Afterwards, you will explore the Pagoda Forest which is a concentration of tomb pagodas for eminent monks and abbots of the temple.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Longmen Grottoes, Banks of Yihe River, Luolong District, Luoyang 471000 China
Enjoy a delicious lunch in the local restaurant, then heading to Longmen Grottoes (Approx. 1.5 hours drive).
As the UNESCO Site, The Longmen Grottoes comprise more than 2,300 caves and niches carved into the steep limestone cliffs over a 1km long stretch. It is the largest and most impressive collection of Chinese art of the late Northern Wei and Tang Dynasties (316-907). Accompanied by your knowledgable tour guide, you will get to know its colorful history, then you will take the boat cruise to enjoy the grottoes in a different perspective.
After your Longmen Grottoes tour finished, you can choose to end your tour in Luoyang, or be transferred back to your hotel in Zhengzhou.
Please note: This tour doesn't include the accommodation, please book at your own expense.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking"
"Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required"
"Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately"
"Most travelers can participate"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duración: 2 Days
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
We will pick you up from you hotel in Zhengzhou, please provide hotel information when make booking
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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