Discover Best 5-day Henan tour with kungfu(Baduanjin), Hanfu experience and tri-color glazed pottery activities
Experience the heart of Chinese civilization on this 5-day Henan tour, a perfect combination of Shaolin martial arts, traditional wellness practices, and ancient cultural sites. Visitors will explore the legendary Shaolin Temple in Dengfeng, practice the intangible cultural heritage Qigong Baduanjin, and witness a spectacular Zen Music ceremony performed by hundreds of Kung Fu masters. This journey provides an authentic glimpse into China’s martial and spiritual traditions. Beyond martial arts, the tour offers hands-on cultural experiences. Travelers can create tri-colored glazed pottery, an intangible cultural heritage craft, and explore the ancient streets of Luoyi Ancient Town while wearing Hanfu traditional costumes, perfect for group photography and immersive cultural storytelling.
The historic city of Luoyang brings China’s rich Buddhist heritage to life. Visitors can marvel at the Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring thousands of intricately carved Buddhist statues, and visit the White Horse Temple, the cradle of Chinese Buddhism. A stop at the Heavenly Bright Hall, the Sui and Tang dynasty imperial palace, provides insight into the grandeur of China’s ancient capitals.
This itinerary is carefully curated to combine active experiences, like martial arts and Qigong, with cultural immersion, including Hanfu dress-up, pottery workshops, and historical exploration, making it ideal for families, cultural travelers, and martial arts enthusiasts.
Explore more of our 4-Day China Small Group Tours:
4-Day Beijing Tour
4-Day Chengdu Tour
4-Day Shanghai Tour
For more travel tips about China, please visit the official China Travel Guide.
Learn more about China’s culture and tourism on Wikipedia.
Trip Info
-
37
Henan Shaolin Kung Fu trip
This 5-day Henan tour is a culture-focused experience with authentic local activities. You will join Shaolin kung fu practice, Hanfu experience, and tri-color glazed pottery making, while visiting famous historical sites in Zhengzhou and Luoyang.
Henan Shaolin Trip Hightlights
- Shaolin Kung Fu Experience: Learn authentic Shaolin Kung Fu and Baduanjin Qigong—an intangible cultural heritage that unites body and mind.
- Visit to Shaolin Temple: Step into the birthplace of Chinese martial arts, explore ancient halls and the famous Pagoda Forest, and feel the spirit of Zen and Kung Fu.
- Zen Music Ceremony: In a natural valley at dusk, over 700 Shaolin monks perform a powerful fusion of martial arts and Buddhist philosophy in a breathtaking audio-visual spectacle.
- Fuxi Mountain Glass Walkway: Walk along a cliffside glass path with stunning mountain views—an exhilarating encounter with nature.
- Tang Tri-Color Pottery Workshop: Craft your own Tang-style pottery and experience the ancient artistry passed down through generations.
- Longmen Grottoes: Explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site and witness the pinnacle of ancient Buddhist stone carving art.
- White Horse Temple: Visit the first Buddhist temple in China, where Buddhism began its journey into the country.
- Hanfu Dress-Up Experience: Stroll through Luoyi Ancient City in traditional Hanfu, take group photos, and relive the glory of the Tang Dynasty.
- Heaven Hall - Sui & Tang Luoyang Palace Ruins: Step into the ruins of the Sui & Tang imperial palace and feel the grandeur of the great Tang Empire.
- Immersive Nature & Culture Journey: A true deep dive into the soul of China—blending Kung Fu, Buddhism, history, art, and craftsmanship.
