Shaolin Temple, Cradle of Zen Buddhism and Martial Arts

Songshan Shaolin Scenic Area, Dengfeng City, Zhengzhou, Henan Province

Renowned Buddhist temples in China

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Introduction

Shaolin Temple is the birthplace of Zen Buddhism in China, as well as the birthplace of ancient Buddhist temples and Shaolin Kung Fu that enjoys a worldwide reputation. Today, Shaolin Temple is famous not only for its ancient religious culture, but also for its unique and superb martial arts, which are deeply appreciated by people all over the world. Among them, the typical Han-style temple architecture of the permanent residence of the Pagoda Forest, the Ancestral First Ancestor's Temple, and the Damo Cave and other building groups are featured. Since the 1980s when the movie "Shaolin Temple" was released, Shaolin Kung Fu has emerged globally, and it is also a place to gain a deeper understanding of the lives of high-ranking monks in Shaolin Temple throughout history.

Address

Songshan Shaolin Scenic Area, Dengfeng City, Zhengzhou, Henan Province

Opening hours

08:00-16:30 (All day)
Last entry time: 16:00 (Monday-Sunday, January 1-December 31)

Transportation

1. Zhengzhou to Shaolin Temple: There are daily buses from Zhengzhou Bus Station to Shaolin Temple, taking about 2 hours in total. 2. Luoyang to Shaolin Temple: Take a bus from Luoyang Long-distance Bus Station to Dengfeng or Xuchang, and it will take about 1.5 hours to arrive at the entrance of the Shaolin Temple. After getting off the bus, tickets can be purchased to enter the scenic area. 3. Dengfeng to Shaolin Temple: Take the No. 8 bus from Dengfeng West Bus Station to Shaolin Temple, and the journey takes about 30 minutes.

Phone 0371-62745599;0371-62745000