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It is said that "Kungfu in the world comes from Shaolin", not to mention Chinese people who have been deeply influenced by Shaolin Kungfu since childhood, many international friends will also visit Shaolin Temple when they come to Henan. This is not only the holy land of martial arts in the world, but also the ancestral home of Zen Buddhism. Put a few classic martial arts poses in Shaolin Temple to take a picture, and the swords and swords of the rivers and lakes seem to flash before your eyes.

Two key words about Shaolin Temple

1. The ancestor of Zen

Shaolin Temple is a sacred place of Buddhism in my country and the ancestral home of the "Zen" of Chinese Buddhism. In 527 A.D., the famous Indian monk Bodhidharma (the founder of Bodhidharma) sailed to the south of China by water, then crossed the Yangtze River north into the Central Plains, and came to Shaolin. teaching method, and thus established the lofty status of the ancestral court of Zen Buddhism in Shaolin Temple.
Nowadays, many tourists come to Shaolin Temple to worship Buddha and pray for safety.

2. The source of martial arts

After the "thirteen stick monks rescued Li Shimin" in the early Tang Dynasty, Shaolin Temple became famous all over the world for its exquisite "Shaolin Kung Fu". Shaolin Temple is the birthplace of Shaolin Kungfu, and Shaolin School is a martial arts school with a wide range, a long history and many types of boxing in the martial arts.
The Tallinn is the burial place of the abbots and monks of the Shaolin Temple. It is quiet and solemn. Maybe you can find the shadow of the movie "Shaolin Temple" here.

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Half-day tour: Shaolin Temple - Pagoda Forest - Chuzu Temple - Bodhidharma Cave - Shaolin Temple Martial Arts Hall Performance

The Shaolin Temple complex mainly includes three parts: the Pagoda Forest, the Chuzu Temple, and the Bodhidharma Cave. Most tourists who go to Shaolin Temple from Luoyang or Zhengzhou will choose this route.
The layout of Shaolin Temple is a typical Han temple style, with a symmetrical central axis. After entering the mountain gate, you can walk all the way forward. The temple is not big, and you can finish the tour in an hour.
Pagoda Forest is located about 400 meters west of Shaolin Temple, and it is the cemetery of the eminent monks of Shaolin Temple after their death. There is a saying in Buddhism: "Saving a life is better than building a seven-level pagoda." The pagoda refers to the pagoda. Here, you can learn about the lives of the eminent monks of the Shaolin Temple.
Chuzu Temple and Bodhidharma Cave are also near Shaolin Temple, just a short walk away. Chuzu Nunnery was built by people in the Song Dynasty to commemorate Bodhidharma's facing the wall, and the Bodhidharma Cave is the place where Bodhidharma faced the wall for nine years.

One-day tour: Shaolin Temple - Tallinn - Sanhuangzhai

In the morning, according to the itinerary of the half-day tour, first visit the Shaolin Temple, and then go to the Tallinn. The place about 5 minutes walking distance from the Tallinn is the "Shaolin Cableway". After taking the cableway to Sanhuangzhai Station, walk for about 30 minutes to reach the entrance of Sanhuangzhai Scenic Area.
It takes at least 3-4 hours to visit the Sanhuangzhai Scenic Area. There are many peculiar geological landscapes in the scenic area, and the suspended plank road of Sanhuangzhai is not to be missed. Walking on the cliff path, with towering cliffs on one side and cliffs on the other, is a great physical and mental test.

Two-day tour: Shaolin Temple - Songyang Scenic Area - Zhongyue Scenic Area

Shaolin Temple, Songyang Academy, and Zhongyue Songshan Mountain are both in Dengfeng City. Tourists with plenty of time can buy a joint ticket for the three places and visit them in two days. On the first day, we went to the Shaolin Scenic Area, and at night we watched the performance of the "Zen Shaolin Music Ceremony". On the second day, we went to Songyang and Zhongyue Scenic Areas, which are far away from Dengfeng City.

  • Where can I see authentic Shaolin Kungfu?

Nowadays, as an ordinary tourist, it is difficult to see the scenes of Shaolin monks practicing martial arts in Shaolin Temple. However, tourists can go to the Shaolin Temple Martial Arts Hall about 700 meters east of the Shaolin Temple to watch Shaolin Kung Fu performances with the Shaolin Temple package ticket.

The performance time is approximately: 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, each performance lasts for half an hour.

  • Where should I live?There are some farm hotels and inns around Shaolin Temple, but the conditions are average. If you are not in a hurry, it is not recommended to live here. If you want to stay for a day, living in the urban area of ​​Dengfeng is a good choice. It is more convenient to go to the three major scenic spots of Songshan.
  • Is there any vegetarian food in Shaolin Temple?Since you want to visit the Shaolin Temple, Su Zhai is naturally not to be missed. The vegetarian restaurant in Shaolin Temple is called "Huanxidi", you can try it.

Shaolin story

The most powerful nail household in history:

Speaking of nail households, it is definitely not just now. At least in the Tang Dynasty, such nail households as Shaolin Temple appeared. Emperor Li Yuan of the Tang Dynasty ordered to demolish them but failed. . Compared with those nail households now, Shaolin Temple can be called the super nail household in history.
The origin of the incident was a demolition decree issued by Li Yuan, requiring all temples in Henan, including the Shaolin Temple, to be demolished.
After receiving the decree, hundreds of monks in the Shaolin Temple refused to obey, united as one, united as one, and collectively resisted the order. Li Yuan had no choice. After all, the Tang Dynasty had just been established, so he couldn't get a reputation of "ruthless" because of it, so he acquiesced to Shaolin Temple's "detention", but took back the 4,000 mu of land granted to Shaolin Temple by King Qin.
Later, after Li Shimin became the emperor, he gave Shaolin Temple another 4,000 mu of land, allowing Shaolin Temple to train monks and soldiers, practice killing, and eat wine and meat.
There is a "Monument Bestowed by Emperor Taizong of Tang Dynasty on the Bishop of Shaolin Temple" in the temple, which records this period of history. You may wish to take a look after you come to Shaolin Temple.

opening hours

07:00-17:00 all year round

Preferential treatment policy

child:Free for children under 6 years old (including 6 years old) or under 1.4 meters in height (including 1.4 meters); half price for minors aged 6 years old (excluding 6 years old) to 18 years old (excluding 18 years old)
student:Half-price for full-time undergraduate and below degree students
elder:Seniors over 60 years old (including 60 years old) with valid certificates, free of charge
the disabled:Free with valid certificate
soldier:Revolutionary disabled soldiers and active servicemen, with valid certificates, free of charge
reporter:Free with valid certificate
People's teacher:People's teachers with the original teacher qualification certificate, half price
Supplementary Note:Please purchase the corresponding insurance on site.

Service Facilities

PARKING LOT:[Shaolin Temple Scenic Area Parking Lot] Reference Price: Charges; Address: Entrance of the Scenic Area; Storage Location: Subject to the actual situation of the Scenic Area
WiFi:Account: Shaolin Scenic Area; Password: No password required; Scope: Full coverage
luggage storage:Address: Tourist Service Center
Park traffic:Reference price: one-way 15 yuan/person, round-trip 25 yuan/person; address: sightseeing car parking lot; reference price: full ticket round-trip 60 yuan/person; address: Tallinn
bathroom:There are many toilets in Shaolin Temple, which are distributed in the scenic area and near the tourist center, and marked with eye-catching signs.
FOOD:There are many restaurants in Shaolin Scenic Area, which are located near the Tourist Service Center and marked with eye-catching signs. Alipay/WeChat payment can be used.

must see tips

1. The popularity of Shaolin Temple is too high. Even in the off-season, the traffic here is very high, and it is even more crowded in the peak season. You must be mentally prepared for this.

2. Before going to the Shaolin Martial Arts Hall to watch the performance, you can first understand the daily performance time, so as not to delay watching. It is recommended to call the day before going to find out, the performance time has certain variability.