7 Days | Zhengzhou → Shaolin Temple → Luoyang → Kaifeng
Train in the birthplace of Chinese martial arts! This 7-day immersive Gongfu camp takes you to the legendary Shaolin Temple, where you'll learn traditional kung fu from Shaolin monks. Combine physical training with cultural exploration — from Buddhist grottoes to Song Dynasty living history.
Book This TripWhat makes this journey unforgettable
Learn authentic Shaolin kung fu forms and weapons directly from Shaolin monk instructors
Practice sitting meditation in the temple where Chan Buddhism was born
Marvel at 100,000 Buddhist statues carved into cliffs over 1,500 years
Visit Songyang Academy, one of China's four great ancient academies
Step into a living Song Dynasty recreation at Kaifeng's Millennium City Park
Perform your newly learned forms in a graduation ceremony at the temple
Your adventure unfolds step by step
Arrive in Zhengzhou, welcome banquet, orientation and basic stretching session
Travel to Shaolin, temple tour, first kung fu training session, evening Zen meditation
Full day training: basic forms, staff techniques, Sanda basics, cultural lecture
Morning training, visit Pagoda Forest, weapon practice, evening performance by Shaolin monks
Travel to Luoyang, Longmen Grottoes, White Horse Temple (China's first Buddhist temple)
Travel to Kaifeng, Millennium City Park immersive experience, Song Dynasty crafts and games
Gongfu graduation ceremony, perform for masters, receive certificate, departure from Zhengzhou
No prior experience needed! Shaolin instructors teach all levels, from absolute beginners to experienced martial artists.
Training is adapted to each student's fitness level. Expect 3-4 hours of daily practice with breaks. It's challenging but accessible.
Shaolin temple vegetarian cuisine is delicious and varied — many students say it's their favorite part! Meat options are available at other meals.
Yes! All participants receive a Shaolin Gongfu graduation certificate upon completing the training and final performance.
We provide traditional training uniforms. Bring comfortable sports clothes for underneath and good training shoes.