Shaolin Temple

Key visit of the day: Shaolin temple where Buddhist monks invented Kungfu to keep their body healthy after long meditation sessions and defend themselves against wild animals and bandits.

one of the numerous Kungfu schools in Dengfeng, next to Shaolin

sign post at the entrance of the carpark

Visitors' notice in Shaolin Temple

Kungfu students

Kungfu show in Shaolin

even the 4 traditional kings guarding the temple entrance have adopted kungfu postures

The 3 monks carving

Stupa forests near Shaolin Temple