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 700 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 700 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.

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.

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 Hall of our school

shaolin kungfu training –indoor training venue

Culture study room

Shaolin Temple Traditional Kung Fu Training Center–summer camp

quiet courtyard of our school

Transportation

Zhengzhou is the nearest city with airport and train Station close to Shaolin Temple. About 100 flights everyday can make your trip easy and comfortable from big cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and etc.200 fast train will also help your trip of low budget. There are buses from Zhengzhou to Dengfeng every 30 minutes and bus to Shaolin Temple will start in every 10 minutes.

Visa Application

We send you INVITATION to apply visa from the Chinese Embassy in your Country. Usually, the embassy only issue tourist visa of Max 180 days. If you want stay longer, we can help you to apply a student visa of 6 months each time before expired date.

Climate

Shaolin Temple has 4 distinct seasons.

Spring(March,April,May),Summer(June,July,August),Autumn(September,Octomber,November) and Winter(December, January, February). The coldest winter is about -5 to -10 in the night and 5 in the daytime. Summer is hot, about 25 in the night and 35 in the day.