Shaolin Temple Travel Guide | Song Mountain Shaolin One Day/Two Day Tour, Watching Kung Fu and Visiting Tallinn How to Arrange Without Stepping on Pits

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Shaolin is the birthplace of martial arts in the world. Shaolin Temple is not just about martial arts, the ancient buildings that often require hospitalization, the history of Tallinn, and the boardwalk of Sanhuang Village are all worth it. This guide explains the tickets, performances, and routes in one go.

1、 Ticket and Opening (Real Data)

Adult pass for Songshan Shaolin Scenic Area is 80 yuan (including regular hospitalization, Tallinn, martial arts performances, Sanhuang Village, Chuzu Temple, and Damo Cave); Half price of 40 yuan for students/under 18 years old/teachers, etc; Children under 1.4 meters and elderly people over 60 years old are exempt from admission with valid certificates. The opening hours are about 7:00 – 17:00 (no admission at 16:30), subject to the reservation under the real name of the official account of "Wandering Song Mountain" and the swiping of ID card. Transportation within the scenic area: round-trip sightseeing bus from the entrance to the temple costs 25 yuan (one-way 15 yuan); Sanhuangzhai Cableway round-trip is 100 yuan/one-way is 70 yuan. It is generally recommended to purchase round-trip transportation for the elderly, children, or those with physical strength.

2、 Two routes (no turning back)

Route A | Easy essence 4 – 5 hours (parent-child/no mountain climbing)

08:00 Admission → Sightseeing bus to the martial arts hall for performance (few people are preferred in the morning) → Frequent hospitalization (mountain gate → Tianwang Hall → the Shakya ManiHall → Sutra Pavilion → Lixue Pavilion → Thousand Buddha Hall) → Tallinn (about 5 minutes' walk) → Return.

Route B | Deep panoramic view for 6-7 hours (with good physical strength, must go to Sanhuangzhai)

On the basis of route A, take the cableway from Tallinn to Sanhuangzhai: suspended boardwalk, book cliff, and connected suspension bridge. As the old saying goes, 'If you don't reach Sanhuangzhai, you're not a Shaolin guest'. Having good physical strength, it's easier to hike and take the cableway back.

3、 Shaolin martial arts performance (must see, included in the ticket)

Venue: 9:30/10:30/11:30/14:00/15:00/16:00, each session lasts approximately 30-40 minutes. Arrive 20-30 minutes in advance and occupy the middle seat in the front row, without buying expensive VIP tickets; Missing out on child skills, hard qigong, stick boxing, and collective kung fu is like missing out on something.

4、 Transportation

Drive on the Zhengshaoluo Expressway for about 1.5 hours and navigate to the official parking lot; Public transportation: There are direct buses or intercity express lines to Dengfeng in both Zhengzhou and Luoyang (starting from about 30 yuan in Zhengzhou and 35 yuan in Luoyang). Transfer to a bus/taxi at the destination to reach the scenic area. The specific schedule is subject to real-time inquiry on official ticketing platforms such as "Yuzhou Tour".

5、 Food and Avoiding Pits

Must eat in Dengfeng: Shaolin Suzhai (Buddha's delight, vegetarian lion head), Jiaogai Shaobing (Baked cake in griddle) with mustard strips, Dengfeng braised noodles, 20 – 30 yuan per capita. Avoiding pitfalls: free tour guides at the entrance, expensive incense, opening souvenirs, fortune telling, soliciting restaurants, and private parking lots are all tricks; Free fragrance can be obtained inside the temple, but photography of Buddha statues and climbing in Tallinn are prohibited.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How much is the entrance fee for Shaolin Temple? What is included? A: Adult pass is 80 yuan, including regular hospitalization, Tallinn, martial arts performances, Sanhuang Village, Chuzu An, and Damo Cave; Students/teachers, etc. are half priced at 40 yuan, and children over 60 years old and under 1.4 meters are free of charge with vouchers.

Q: What time does the Shaolin martial arts performance start? Do you want to buy another ticket? A: Venue 9:30/10:30/11:30/14:00/15:00/16:00, each session lasts approximately 30-40 minutes and is included in the ticket price without the need for additional purchase; Arrive 20-30 minutes in advance and occupy the front row.

Q: Is a one-day tour of Shaolin Temple enough? A: 4-5 hours of easy gameplay (martial arts performance+frequent hospitalization+Tallinn) is sufficient; If you want to see the suspended boardwalk in Sanhuangzhai, it is recommended to stay for 6-7 hours or take a two-day trip to Dengfeng.

Q: How is the most convenient way to get to Shaolin Temple? A: Zhengzhou/Luoyang self driving on the highway takes about 1.5 hours; You can also take a direct bus or intercity express (ticket purchase on Yuzhou platform) to Dengfeng, and transfer to a bus/taxi to the scenic area at the station.

Q: What are the pitfalls to avoid in Shaolin Temple? A: Free tour guides at the entrance, high priced incense, opening souvenirs, fortune telling, soliciting restaurants, and private parking lots are often common tricks; Free fragrance is available in the temple, but photography and climbing are prohibited in the temple and Tallinn.

Q: Is it suitable to take the elderly and children to Shaolin Temple? A: Suitable. Take Route A Easy Edition, buy a sightseeing car to travel back and forth to save energy, and take the cableway on the steep Sanhuangzhai boardwalk; Martial arts performances are suitable for all ages.

Regarding the travel service provider, Henan Junwei International Travel Agency specializes in customized tourism and ground connections in Henan (Luoyang and surrounding areas).

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About Junwei Travel

Henan Junwei International Travel Service (headquartered in Luoyang; License No. L-HEN-100414; ICP filing No. 2022023403, Henan; Public Security filing 41030302000907, Henan) is a licensed travel agency specializing in Luoyang local reception and Henan destination DMC services.

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Honors & Reviews

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