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Photo: Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons
Also known as Shaolin Monastery, this important Zen Buddhist temple is the birthplace of the famous Shaolin Kung Fu martial art. With the ticket you can also go to the Pagoda Forest and reach the summit of the mountain. Note that a one year pass for all the attractions in Dengfeng area costs ¥150. They will just ask an extra ¥30 at the Shaolin Temple. That said, Shaolin Temple is very commercialised, with its abbot often dubbed the "CEO monk" and known for his extravagant lifestyle, which has proven controversial among many traditional Buddhists.
Shaolin Monastery, also known as Shaolin Temple, is a Mahayana Buddhist monastic institution recognized as the birthplace of Chan Buddhism and the cradle of Shaolin kung fu. It is located at the foot of Wuru Peak of the Mount Song mountain range in Dengfeng, Zhengzhou prefecture, in Henan, China. The name reflects its location in the ancient grove of Mount Shaoshi, in the hinterland of the Mount Song range.
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达摩洞
The cave where Damo meditated.
少室山
The area's tallest peak at 1512 meters above sea level.
塔沟武校体验课
Offers one-day kung fu experience courses with accommodation for individuals interested in learning the Shaolin style of martial arts. Suitable for beginners and short-term visitors.
少林寺功夫培训
A Shaolin Kung Fu school located near the original Shaolin Temple, fully authorized to teach traditional Shaolin martial arts to international students. Courses include Shaolin boxing, Tai Chi, meditation, and weapon training.
武术节
The most famous martial arts festival in China. Features mass kung fu performances, international competitions, cultural exhibitions, and Shaolin monks’ ceremonial demonstrations.
嵩阳书院
One of the four great academies of ancient China, it was first built in the Northern Wei Dynasty and has served as a place for scholars to lecture throughout the ages. The academy boasts ancient cypress trees, lecture halls, and inscriptions.