2-Day Zhengzhou Private Tour: Yellow River, Erqi Square, Shaolin Temple, Longmen Grottoes

2 days Free cancellation Private tour

2-Day Zhengzhou Private Tour: Yellow River, Erqi Square, Shaolin Temple, Longmen Grottoes, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Chinese, English
Operated by: Discover Beijing Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–10 years) · Adults (11–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off with private vehicle
Included: Private tour with Professional guide
Included: Bottled water
Included: Battery bus at Shaolin Temple
Included: Lunch
Included: Battery bus at Longmen Grottoes
Included: One way boat cruise at Longmen Grottoes

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Accommodation

Itinerary

Day 1 · Yellow River Scenic Area - Erqi Square

Yellow River

2 hours Admission included

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.
Erqi Strike Monument Tower

20 min

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.
Erqi Square

30 min

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).
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Day 2 · Shaolin Temple and Pagoda Forest - Longmen Grottoes

Monastero Shaolin (Shaolin Temple)

2 hours Admission included

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.
Pagoda Forest of Shaolin Temple

30 min Admission included

Afterwards, you will explore the Pagoda Forest which is a concentration of tomb pagodas for eminent monks and abbots of the temple.
Longmen Grottoes

2 hours Admission included

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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Dalin Sifu Theme Hotel Zhengbian Road
Dongfang Yuehai Hotel
Jinjiang Inn Zhengzhou Garden Road International Trade 360
Jinxin Hotel
Stela Hotelo Zhengzhou
Jingyu Hotel Zhengzhou Weilai North Road
Minghui Hotel Zhengzhou Erqi Wanda Plaza
Le Meridien Zhengzhou
Future Home Inn (Zhengbian Road)
Bona Chain Fashion Inn Xinye
HanTing Hotel (Zhengzhou Weilai Road Manhadun)
Rezen Hotel Zhengzhou Huanzhiming

and 732 more pickup points

We will pick you up from you hotel in Zhengzhou, please provide hotel information when make booking

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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

Options

Tour Ends in Luoyang

Your English speaking guide will meet you in your hotel's lobby at 8:30am, after two days tour you will finish your tour in Luoyang

Pickup included
Tour Ends in Zhengzhou

Your English speaking guide will meet you in your hotel's lobby at 8:30am, after two days tour you will finish your tour in Zhengzhou

Pickup included