Private transfer to Shaolin Temple from Zhengzhou

Your driver handles the tickets so you walk straight into the temple grounds.

A private transfer from Zhengzhou to Shaolin Temple in Dengfeng City, with hotel or railway station pickup and return. Your driver assists with entrance ticket purchase and can recommend lunch spots, leaving you free to explore the UNESCO World Heritage temple independently. The round trip takes about eight to nine hours total, including driving time and your visit.

The experience

You're picked up from your Zhengzhou hotel or the railway station and driven to Shaolin Temple in about 1.5 hours. The air-conditioned vehicle, fuel, parking and tolls are all covered. Your driver speaks Mandarin, and a 24-hour phone translator service is available if you need it during the journey or at the temple.

When you arrive, your driver helps you buy entrance tickets at the gate: no queuing alone or figuring out the system yourself. From there, you explore the temple grounds on your own schedule. The site was built in 495 during the Northern Wei Dynasty and sits in Dengfeng County in Henan province. If you want to stop for lunch, your driver can recommend a local restaurant. After you finish, you meet your driver at the drop-off point and head back to Zhengzhou, or you can choose to end the day in Dengfeng instead.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle.
• experienced driver.
• fuel and toll fees.
• parking.
• driver assistance with entrance ticket purchase.
• hotel or railway station pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:30, 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Beijing Tour Guide

Is this one for you?Choose this if you're traveling solo or in a small group and want a private vehicle with a driver who handles ticket purchase, so you can explore Shaolin Temple at your own pace rather than join a group tour.

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Top questions

How long is the drive from Zhengzhou to Shaolin Temple?

The drive takes about 1.5 hours each way. The total trip, including your time at the temple and return journey, runs eight to nine hours.

What does the driver help with when we arrive at Shaolin Temple?

Your driver assists with buying entrance tickets at the gate, so you don't have to navigate the ticket process alone. After that, you're free to explore the temple grounds independently.

Can the driver speak English?

The driver speaks Mandarin, not English. A 24-hour phone translator service is provided to help with communication during your transfer and visit.

What's included in the transfer price?

The transfer includes the air-conditioned vehicle, an experienced driver, fuel, parking fees and tolls. Hotel or railway station pickup and drop-off are included. You can return to Zhengzhou or end in Dengfeng.

Is lunch included, and can we stop to eat?

Lunch is not included, but your driver can recommend a local restaurant if you'd like to stop. You have flexibility to eat whenever suits your pace at the temple.

When was Shaolin Temple built?

Shaolin Temple was originally built in 495 during the Northern Wei Dynasty. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Dengfeng County, Henan province.