Shaolin Temple Travel Guide: The Source of Kung Fu and the Foundation of Culture

　　Shaolin Temple is located in Songshan, Dengfeng, Zhengzhou, Henan Province. It is the birthplace of Shaolin martial arts and the ancestral home of the Zen sect of Han Buddhism.

　　1. Opening hours

　　The opening hours of the Shaolin Temple scenic area are 07:30~18:00 in the peak season (March~November) and 08:00~17:30 in the off-season (December~February).

　　2. Ticket price

　　The ticket price of the scenic area is 100 yuan/person. In addition, there is a joint ticket option that includes surrounding attractions. People over 60 years old, the disabled, and active military personnel can enjoy free tickets.

　　3. Transportation information

　　You can choose to reach Dengfeng City by plane, car, train, etc. It takes about 1 hour to take a long-distance bus from Zhengzhou or Luoyang to Dengfeng. There are many buses in Dengfeng City that can directly reach the Shaolin Temple scenic area.

　　4. Tour route

　　After entering the scenic area, you can first visit the Shaolin Temple Permanent Residence, and then go to the Pagoda Forest, Sanhuangzhai and other attractions. There are martial arts performances in Shaolin Temple at 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 14:30, and 15:30. If you are interested in natural scenery, you can take the cable car or hike to Sanhuangzhai to enjoy the magnificent scenery of the mountains.