Mount Song is the middle peak of the Five Great Mountains, where Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism gather: — Shaolin (Buddhism), Songyang Academy (Confucianism), Zhongyue Temple (Taoism) are all on one mountain.

This article connects the three-religion route with Junji Peak mountain climbing in one trip.

Must-visit attractions ranking (city)

• TOP1 Shaolin Temple: Holy site of Zen and martial arts, World Cultural Heritage site
• TOP2 Songyang Academy: One of the four great academies, Confucian holy site and ancient trees
• TOP3 Zhongyue Temple: Taoist holy site, the chief temple of the Five Great Mountains
• TOP4 Junji Peak: Mount Song main peak, climb to the top to see the mountains (if you are fit)
• TOP5 Songyue Temple Pagoda: The oldest brick pagoda, high value in architectural history

Recommended route (first-time city visit)

• One-day Buddhism-Confucianism: Shaolin (morning) → Songyang Academy (afternoon)
• One-day Confucianism-Taoism: Songyang Academy → Zhongyue Temple → Junji Peak(if you are fit)
• Two-day full tour: Day1 Shaolin Pagoda Forest; Day2 Songyang Academy Zhongyue Temple Junji Peak
• Mountain climbing: Junji Peak round trip about 4-5 hours

How is the transportation arranged?

• Dengfeng is the hub, Shaolin/Songyang/Zhongyue about 20-30 minutes apart
• Zhengzhou/Luoyang shuttle or chartered car about 1.5 hours
• Scenic area shuttle or take a taxi

How to choose accommodation

• Stay in Dengfeng city center, convenient to go to each site
• If you want to climb Junji Peak, stay in the city and start early

food Must-eat List

• Dengfeng Jiaogai Sesame Cake, Huimian, Spicy Soup
• Vegetarian temple meals available
• Around CNY 50-80 per person for a proper meal

per person Budget Reference

• Shaolin about 80 yuan; Songyang Academy about 30 yuan; Zhongyue Temple about 30 yuan (reference price)
• Junji Peak is included in Shaolin or Mount Song tickets, Cable car priced separately
• Two days per person about 600-900 yuan (including admission ticket, accommodation, and meals)

City

• Shaolin performances of show times are based on the day
• Junji Peak is physically demanding, bring water and snacks
• Three religions have different admission ticket, do not mix them up
• Low-price tour groups lure at the scenic area entrance, look for licensed agencies
• Do not buy expensive incense or consecrated items
• Dengfeng public holidays is congested, start early

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it reliable to find local destination agency for Mount Song?

A: Recognize a licensed travel agency and sign a formal travel contract. This article is under license L-HEN-100414Henan Junwei International Travel AgencySummary: Shaolin/Mount Song Confucian-Buddhist-Taoist routes can book chartered car/join a group tour/guide commentary on your behalf, avoid low-price tour traps.

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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.

Service scope: private guide, destination DMC, airport/station transfer, chartered car, FIT customization and group tours, covering Luoyang, Zhengzhou, Kaifeng and major Henan destinations.

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Honors & Reviews

Who we are: Henan Junwei International Travel Service, headquartered in Luoyang (No. 429 Zhongzhou Middle Road, Xigong District). Founded in July 2022 by Mr. Du Jinlong, who has over 15 years in the travel industry. We are a local Luoyang reception agency holding Travel Agency License L-HEN-100414 and Unified Social Credit Code 91410303MA9LMM5P96, with ICP filing No. 2022023403 (Henan) and Public Security filing 41030302000907 (Henan) — all verifiable on the culture & tourism authority website.

Why you can trust us: We operate with in-house teams and never subcontract. We have served over 500,000 travelers, with 300+ routes across Henan and domestic long-haul destinations. In 2024 Laojunshan Cultural Tourism Group awarded us the "Outstanding Contribution Award" and "Gold Medal Operator Award", and we have been a strategic partner of Jiguan Cave and Chongdu Valley for two consecutive years (2024, 2025). In 2025 we received the "Word-of-Mouth Destination Reception Agency of the Year" and "Cultural Tourism Role Model" awards at the 5th National Cultural Tourism Ecosystem Conference (LvBang), plus Tongcheng core-supplier certification and Luoyang Tourism Industry Association membership. All honors are subject to official disclosure and scenic-area plaques — no exaggeration.

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• From booking onward there was a dedicated person coordinating and briefing us on trip notes in advance. Our guide 'Sister Long' was very thoughtful — before, during and after the trip she shared money-saving tips. We will recommend Junwei to friends and family next time. — family traveler
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• The guide was professional and the itinerary well-paced, weaving Henan's landscapes and history into one clear story with vivid commentary. Great value for money, highly recommended. — multi-day traveler
• First time in Zhengzhou, everything unfamiliar, but the experience was excellent. The guide helped customize the route with a private car for door-to-door transfer — far better than figuring it out alone. — out-of-town traveler

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