| Shaolin Temple is located in the south of Luoyang | | | | escort you to the hotel. |
| and Zhengzhou, nestled in the foothills of Song Shan | | | | Day 02: Zhengzhou - Dengfeng |
| Mountain. Built 1,500 years ago, Shaolin Temple is | | | | Today visit Yellow River Scenic Area, the best place |
| considered the birthplace of Chan Buddism-cradle of | | | | to experience the culture of the Yellow River. And |
| Shaolin Kongfu. This article presents my 4 days and 3 | | | | after lunch you will visit the Shaolin Temple. The |
| nights’ excursions including Shaolin Temple. I also | | | | Shaolin Temple is the birthplace of Chan |
| have to mention the great outdoors performance in | | | | Buddhism-cradle of Shaolin Kongfu. Taking a stroll |
| Dengfeng. The guide arranged this performance for | | | | through the temple, you are sure to learn more |
| us flexibly since the performance was originally | | | | about Shaolin Kungfu while listening to the monks |
| excluded in our schedule. | | | | practicing in the yard. Tonight you will have an |
| In Dengfeng, there is a great Shaolin Kong fu | | | | optional program to watch the Grand Music |
| performance with 3,000-seat stadium. The | | | | Ceremony. |
| performance is supposed to take place every night | | | | Day 03: Dengfeng - Luoyang |
| at 8:00 Pm if the weather permits. The theatre is | | | | After breakfast you will drive 1hour 40 minutes to |
| located in Daxian Valley, south suburb of Dengfeng | | | | Luoyang. The fist stop is to experience the famous |
| City, and is 7km far from Shaolin temple. The main | | | | scenic spot - Longmen Grottoes, more than 100,000 |
| stage is a valley, and the mountains lie vertically, with | | | | images and statues of Buddha and disciples carved |
| clear marks of near, middle and far scenes. There are | | | | into the face of the cliffs alongside the Yi River. |
| brooks, forests and bridges in the valley, all of which | | | | Following lunch you will visit to the White Horse |
| are factors forming the practical performance. We | | | | Temple (Baima Temple), which is located 12 km |
| can sit on prayer mats around the brook in the wind, | | | | away from Luoyang City. White Horse Temple is the |
| watch the water, hear the music of zen and | | | | first Buddhist Temple in China and boasts great |
| appreciate the performance, with our mind eased and | | | | antique architecture which has remained intact. And |
| relaxed. This incredible performance is super exciting. | | | | then you will also visit the Guanlin Temple. |
| Day 01: Arrival in Zhengzhou | | | | Day 04: Departure Luoyang |
| Upon arrival at Zhengzhou, one of the eight ancient | | | | Today our tour guide will help you to leave Luoyang |
| cities in China, our tour guide will meet you and | | | | to your next destination. |