Email: shaolinschool@163.com
Mobile: (0086) 185 2790 7238
Website: www.shaolinwushu.net
Address: Shaolin Temple, Dengfeng City, Henan Province,China.
Shaolin Temple Traditional Kungfu Training Center
Who we are
Shaolin Temple traditional Kungfu Training Center is located inside the Songshan Shaolin Temple Scenic Area in Dengfeng City, Henan Province, with its exact address 500 meters east of Shaolin Temple. It is China’s first comprehensive foreign-oriented martial arts training base enrolling students from home and abroad, and also now the only officially authorized institution within the Shaolin Temple Scenic Area that can legally recruit foreign students and provide visa and accommodation services.
Covering a land area of 50,000 square meters and a construction area of 20,000 square meters, the center is equipped with modern performance halls, training rooms and a large martial arts arena. It offers 5 to 7 martial arts performances for tourists every day, having received a total of over 38.6 million visitors.
With inheriting Shaolin Kung Fu culture as its core, the center conducts activities including martial arts performances, international exchanges, intangible cultural heritage inheritance, and study tours and training programs. It serves as a landmark card of Shaolin culture integrating the functions of martial arts training, tourist reception and cultural exchange.
The center’s Kung Fu Performance Troupe has visited more than 80 countries and regions, staging shows at top venues such as the Moscow Kremlin in Russia and Broadway in the United States. Its self-created production Soul of Shaolin was nominated for the Tony Award, one of the most prestigious honors in American theater.
The center has developed the “Meet Kung Fu in Henan” study tour system, which covers four major sectors: morality, martial arts, traditional medicine and arts. We warmly welcome Shaolin Kung Fu enthusiasts from all over the world to come and practice Zen here.
Center Environment
Nestled within the culturally rich Songshan Shaolin Temple Scenic Area, the Shaolin traditional Kungfu Training Center—a distinctive venue integrating Chan meditation, martial arts practice, and leisure—attracts visitors from far and wide with its unique charm.
Located 500 meters east of Shaolin Temple, it stands in close proximity to this millennium ancient monastery and the ancestral home of Chan Buddhism. A short walk leads to this sacred site that carries countless legends of Chan and martial arts. What is even more remarkable is that it backs onto Wuru Peak, where the Dharma Cave lies—the very place where Bodhidharma meditated facing the wall for nine years. Endowed with such a privileged geographical location, the center has been immersed in a strong atmosphere of Chan Buddhism and martial arts spirit since its inception.
As the only venue in the Songshan Shaolin Temple Scenic Area that combines accommodation, dining, and martial arts training, the Shaolin traditional Kungfu Training Center provides a one-stop premium experience for those seeking Chan and martial arts culture. Stepping into the center, one is greeted by the serene scenery of cedar-surrounded grounds and towering ancient cypresses. The lush greenery not only purifies the air but also creates a tranquil atmosphere far from the hustle and bustle of the world. At dawn, when the morning bell of Shaolin Temple rings on time, its distant and solemn chime drifts through the woods, gently awakening the sleeping soul; at dusk, the deep echo of the evening drum brings a perfect end to the day. Here, one can resonate with the morning and evening rhythms of the millennium ancient monastery without deliberate pursuit.
Looking into the distance, the majestic outline of Songshan Mountain comes into full view. The mountain, which has undergone billions of years of geological changes, resembles a thick history book, quietly telling the mysteries of Earth’s evolution and the accumulation of time. Being here, on one side is the cultural spectacle of lingering Chan sounds and thriving martial arts traditions, and on the other is the magnificent natural wonder crafted by nature’s ingenious hand. Both body and mind seem to undergo an unprecedented baptism and elevation.
The Shaolin traditional Kungfu Training Center is not just a place for training and rest, but also a bridge connecting tradition and modernity, Chan and martial arts, and humans and nature. It opens an unforgettable Shaolin practice journey for everyone who yearns for it.
Staying here won’t change your world, but it can change your perception of the world;
Dining here won’t affect your life, but it can influence your taste of life;
Learning here won’t fulfill all your aspirations, but it can foster inner calmness;
Learning here won’t reshape your appearance, but it can build your strong physique;
Learning here won’t solve all worldly problems, but it can clarify your direction forward;
Learning here won’t let you take away all the doctrines, but it can let you take away genuine Kung Fu.
Shaolin kungfu performance within Shaolin Scenic area is at our International Center and the performance timetable is(everyday) :
2 shows in the Morning:10:30–11:30 ;11:30–12:00
2 shows in the Afternoon:14:00–14:30; 15:00–15:30
The performance is so spectacular that it draws large crowds. Therefore, you need to arrive early to get a seat and secure a good view.
The Shaolin traditional Kungfu Training Center is not just a place for training and rest, but also a bridge connecting tradition and modernity, Chan and martial arts, and humans and nature. It opens an unforgettable Shaolin practice journey for everyone who yearns for it.
Whether you are a martial artist eager to delve into Shaolin Kung Fu, a traveler hoping to relax in the tranquility of Chan, or an enthusiast wanting to experience traditional health-preserving culture, the Shaolin traditional Kungfu Training Center is an ideal choice. Here, under the guidance of professional genuie shaolin monk, you can hone your martial arts skills and experience the combination of hardness and softness in Shaolin Kung Fu; you can taste tea and practice Chan in a quiet environment to comprehend the emptiness and wisdom of Chan Buddhism; you can also savor authentic vegetarian delicacies and enjoy a healthy and nourishing dining experience. The accommodation environment is elegant and comfortable—opening the window, you can see green mountains and trees, and the morning bell and evening drum often linger in your ears, allowing every visitor to forget the troubles of the mundane world and immerse themselves in the unique tranquility and harmony of Shaolin.
Our meals are nutritious and healthy. International students dine together with our faculty and staff. The food is carefully prepared in small batches with home-style cooking.
Breakfast includes milk,soybean milk, porridge, eggs, steamed buns, etc. Lunch consists of two meat dishes and two vegetable dishes, and dinner has one meat dish and one vegetable dish. For vegetarians, meals are available at our Deyuan Zen Cave Vegetarian Dining Hall.
The admission ticket to Shaolin scenic area is 80-100 CNY covering ：
Shaolin Temple Main Compound: The core architectural complex of Shaolin Temple, laid out in a seven-hall courtyard structure. It consists sequentially of the Mountain Gate, Heavenly King Hall, Mahavira Hall, Scripture Collection Pavilion, Abbot’s Courtyard, Lixue Pavilion (Standing in Snow Pavilion), and Thousand-Buddha Hall. It houses precious historical relics such as the calligraphy plaque inscribed by Emperor Kangxi, Ming Dynasty murals, and the standing stake pits used by warrior monks.
Shaolin Pagoda Forest: The largest existing group of pagodas for eminent monks in China, featuring over 200 brick and stone pagodas of various styles built from the Tang Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty. It serves as important open-air material for the study of ancient Buddhist architectural history.
Shaolin Kungfu Performance (inside our international center): Fixed multiple daily shows of Shaolin Kung Fu, including traditional disciplines such as boxing, staff techniques, and hard Qigong. No extra fee is required; admission is by ticket according to performance schedules.
Sanhuangzhai: The core natural scenic area of Mount Shaoshi, a key section of the Songshan Global Geopark. It features famous landscapes including Shuce Cliff, Liantian Suspension Bridge, and Sanhuangchan Temple, with steep terrain and magnificent scenery.
Chuzu Temple: Built in memory of Bodhidharma, the First Patriarch of Chan Buddhism, located at the foot of Mount Wuru. It preserves well‑valued wooden structures and exquisite stone carvings from the Song Dynasty with great artistic and historical significance.
Bodhidharma Cave: The meditation site where Bodhidharma practiced in seclusion for nine years, situated on Mount Wuru. Inside the cave are relics related to the origin of Chan Buddhism, such as the Bodhidharma Shadow Stone.
Erzu Temple: Constructed in commemoration of Huike, the Second Patriarch, who cut off his arm to seek the Dharma. Located atop the Boyu Peak, it offers a panoramic view of Mount Songshan. The temple contains a Ming Dynasty iron bell and the famous Four-Eyed Ancient Well.
Important travel tips:
1、Tickets for the Shaolin Temple Scenic Area must be used for entry to the temple compound on the day of purchase; expired tickets will not be accepted for temple entry. There is no time limit for visiting other scenic spots within the area.
Students studying at our academy may enter the temple compound multiple times, with a fee of 30 CNY per entry.
