少林寺
Shaolin Temple
8. Shaolin Temple (Dengfeng, Zhengzhou, cross-city tour) History and culture: Shaolin Temple is located at the northern foot of Shaoshi Mountain in Songshan Mountain, Dengfeng, Zhengzhou. The temple was built in the 19th year of Taihe in the Northern Wei Dynasty (495). It is the ancestral home of Zen and the birthplace of Shaolin Kung Fu. There are more than 240 tombs of eminent monks in the pagoda forest in the temple, which is the largest group of ancient pagodas in China; the Thousand Buddha Hall has the mural "Five Hundred Arhats Chao Vairocana" in the Ming Dynasty and 48 foot pits made by monks practicing martial arts. In 2010, it was listed as a world cultural heritage as the "Heaven and Earth" historical building complex in Dengfeng.
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少林寺
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Before you go
Check the essentials before you visit
- Booking
- Advance booking recommended
- Admission notes
- Check official information
- Suggested visit
- 3 hr
- Information updated
- 9/29/2026
Hours, prices, booking rules and ID requirements can change. Confirm them with the attraction before booking or setting out.
Opening hours
Confirmed opening hours are not available on this page. Check opening and last-entry times with the venue before setting out.
Getting there
Public transportation: Shaolin Temple is not located in Luoyang City, so it is a cross-city tour. Luoyang and Zhengzhou are convenient to travel to and from, so it is recommended to set aside a full day.
Practical notes
8. Shaolin Temple (Dengfeng, Zhengzhou, cross-city tour) Public transportation: Shaolin Temple is not in Luoyang City, so it is a cross-city tour. Luoyang and Zhengzhou are convenient to travel to and from, so it is recommended to set aside a full day. Please refer to the latest official announcement for opening, reservation and ticketing arrangements.
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