Shaolin Temple
Located at the foot of Wuru Peak in the Songshan mountains, this monastery is famous as the birthplace of Chan Buddhism and the cradle of Shaolin kung fu. The temple's rich architecture, Shaolin culture and martial arts tradition in pop culture has attracted many visitors to its place.
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Buddhist Temple & Monastery
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Famous Tourist Attraction
Known For
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Unique Attraction: Famous Temple associated with Shaolin Kung Fu
Famous Religious Attraction: Chan Buddhism
Day Trip from Major Cities
1.5 hour drive from Luoyang
2 hour drive from Zhengzhou or Pingdingshan or Xuchang
3 hour drive from Jincheng
4 hour drive from Yuncheng
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GW5P+C4M Shaolin Temple, Dengfeng Blvd, Dengfeng, Zhengzhou, Henan, China, 471925
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