15nights/16days Chinese Kungfu Tours
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Beijing
Our guide will meet you at Beijing airport and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure to recover from the jet lag. |
Day 02: Beijing
Our first stop this morning will be Tian'an Men Square, the heart of Beijing and then tour the Forbidden City, the most complete ancient imperial palace in the world and the Summer Palace, one of the China's largest and best-preserved imperial gardens Then you could end your day with another highlight Beijing Opera in evening (optional). |
Day 03: Beijing
Visit the Great Wall in Mutianyu section, one of the man-made wonders of world. After lunch, explore the Ming Tombs, home to the burial Chambers of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty. At the end of the day, indulge in a succulent Peking Duck dinner and enjoy the famous Shaoling temple Kung fu show in the evening, which is a great show for the kids and adults alike (optional). |
Day 04: Beijing/Xian
In the morning you will visit Hutongs by rickshaw, lunch will be served in one of the local people's home during the tour, where you can learn how to make dumplings, After lunch have a tour for the Temple of Heaven, which is the largest building complex in ancient times dedicated to rituals that pay homage to the glory of heaven. After dinner, transfer to the train station for Xian, the train ride will take you around 11 hrs. |
Day 05: Xian
Arrive in Xian in the morning, transfer to the hotel for a little rest and have a wash. After breakfast, visit the Shaanxi History Museum considering it an obligation to be a showcase of ancient civilizations. Then for the Big-Wild-Goose Pagoda, which is completed in 652, or the 3rd year of Yonghui reign of the Tang emperor Gaozong. The 64.1-metre-high Pagoda in Ci'en Temple is a pavilion-like brick structure whose serene and well-proportioned form has become the emblem of Xian. Complete the day with the Tang Dynasty shows at Shaanxi Grand Opera Theatre where the Dumpling Dinner is served. (optional) |
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Day 06 Xi'an/Luoyang
Visit the Hanyang Tomb. Take train to Luoyang (13:16-18:35), upon arrival, be transferred to your hotel. |
Day 07 Luoyang/Dengfeng
After breakfast take the full day tour in Louyang, includes the White Horse Temple, the first Buddhist Temple in China and the Longmen Grottoes, more than 100,000 images and statues of Buddha and disciples carved into the cliff walls on the banks of the Yi River. Here you can buy a Chinese Ancient Sword as souvenir. Then take a bus to Dengfeng, which is famous for Chinese Kung Fu and ancient culture. Then check into hotel.
Evening Show (optional): China's biggest natural sightseeing performance-Zen Music Shaolin Grand Ceremony, composed by Tan Dun-Grammy and Oscar Best Original Music winner for the movies such as Crouching Tiger Hidder Dragon and Hero, etc., and performed by 800 musicians, dancers, local villagers and Kung Fu monks, this performance reflects the profound Chinese Zen culture and the world first-class audio and visual effect that you might have never experienced ever before. |
Day Day 08 Dengfeng-Shaolin Temple
Morning exercise with professional teachers and learn exchange programs about Kungfu in Shaolin Kung Fu School. After lunch, visit the Shaolin Temple, the Pagoda Forest and the Kung fu show. |
Day 09 Dengfeng/ Zhengzhou
After breakfast, drive to Zhengzhou. Visit one of China's biggest museums-Henan National Museum and free at the rest time of the day. |
Day 10 Zhengzhou/Wudang
Take a morning soft-seat train to Wudang. Arrive at Wudang Mountain in the afternoon. Overnight on the Wudang Mountain. |
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Day 11 Wudang Mountain
Visit the Golden Palace, Nanyan Palace and Zixiao Palace. Stay overnight on the mountain. |
Day 12 Wudang Mountain
Morning and afternoon enjoy the show of Taiji /Wudang Kungfu and learn simply basic skill of Taiji /Wudang Kungfu with the local resident masters. Stay overnight on the mountain. |
Day 13 Wudang/Wuhan
Morning simple Taiji/Wudang Kungfu Exercise with the local resident masters. Take an afternoon train to Wuhan. Stay overnight in Wuhan. |
Day 14 Wuhan/Shanghai
Visit the Yellow Crane Tower, located on the south bank of the Yangzi River. In history, the tower has inspired many poets and artists. Then take an afternoon flight to Shanghai. Then stroll in the Bund which is the waterfront area of Pu Xi (West City) that faces the newer part of Shanghai - Pu Dong (East City). The Bund has been regarded as the symbol of Shanghai for hundreds of years, and the Nanjing Road which is one of the most important commercial and tourist streets in Shanghai. Enjoy the Acrobatic show in the evening (optional). |
Day 15 Shanghai
You will visit the Jade Buddha Temple which is one of the most famous Buddhist temples to be found in Shanghai and the beautiful Yuyuan Garden, traditional Chinese park decorated by beautiful pavilions, miniature lakes, bridges and rock formations. After lunch, take a relaxing cruise tour on Huangpu River, you will experience the prosperity of modern Shanghai. And then, have a tour to the Oriental Pearl Tower which stands by the bank of Huangpu River. It is in the centre of Lujiazui, opposite to the Bund which is famous for its grand buildings of various architectural styles. |
Day 16 Departure
At leisure until your transfer to the airport for home or to the next destination.
End of the fabulous Chinese Kungfu tour.
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