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)
A significant religious and cultural site in Zhengzhou, Henan, featuring historic temples, shrines, and centuries of spiritual tradition. The cradle of Chan Buddhism and Shaolin Kung Fu; the Shaolin Temple, forest of pagodas and Songyue Temple Pagoda on sacr...
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.
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 '嵩山旅游'/'漫游嵩山' (2-7 days ahead); no on-site full-price tickets.
Ticket Price
Peak CNY 80/Off-peak CNY 60
Address
Henan Province Zhengzhou City Dengfeng City Songshanshaolinsi
