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5A Tourism Area

Designated 2007

Shaolin Temple Tourism Area (Mount Song)

郑州市嵩山少林景区

Henan, ZhengzhouDesignated 2007·34.5074°N, 112.9346°E

Ticket Price

Peak CNY 80/Off-peak CNY 60

Duration

4 hours to 1 day

Designated

2007

About Shaolin Temple Tourism Area (Mount Song)

The legendary Shaolin Temple, cradled at the foot of sacred Mount Song in Henan, is the birthplace of Chan (Zen) Buddhism and Shaolin kung fu. The temple, its pagoda forest and live martial-arts shows are the main draws.

Highlights

The cradle of Chan Buddhism and Shaolin Kung Fu; the Shaolin Temple, forest of pagodas and Songyue Temple Pagoda on sacred Mount Song.

Suggested Route

Visit Shaolin Temple and the Pagoda Forest, watch a kung-fu show, then take the cable car up Mount Song; allow half a day.

Food & Lodging

Try Dengfeng hulisao (sesame-paste noodles) and vegetarian meals; stay in Dengfeng city near the temple.

Facilities

Shuttle buses, cable cars, restrooms, parking and accessible paths to the temple.

Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 7:00-18:00; Off-season: 8:00-17:00. Hours may vary by weather conditions.

Getting There

In Dengfeng, Zhengzhou; no metro in Dengfeng. Nearest HSR Zhengzhou East / Luoyang Longmen Station ~80 km; ~90 km from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport. Long-distance bus from Zhengzhou/Luoyang to Dengfeng.

Reservation

Fully online real-name reservation since 2025-07-31 via WeChat 'Songshan Tourism'/'Roam Songshan' (2-7 days ahead); no on-site full-price tickets.

Ticket Price

Peak CNY 80 (≈ $11)/Off-peak CNY 60 (≈ $8.3)

Address

Henan Province Zhengzhou City Dengfeng City Songshanshaolinsi

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

郑州市嵩山少林景区

河南省郑州市登封市嵩山少林寺

Henan Province Zhengzhou City Dengfeng City Songshanshaolinsi

34.5074, 112.9346

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