Kung Fu Views🌄

If you’re angling for a nature-packed kung fu adventure, Dengfeng totally delivers! 🏯🌳 Legendary Shaolin Temple sits on the mystical side of Songshan Mountain, surrounded by epic scenery, ancient sites, and loads of walkable history. The coolest part? You can hike between spots for max views (way better than zipping around in a cable car) and get your culture fix with live kung fu shows FREE at the Shaolin martial arts school near the temple.

Top Spots to Visit:

1. Songshan Shaolin Scenic Area - Suspension Bridge (河南省郑州市登封市G207嵩山少林风景区): Gaze across dramatic cliffs and forest with a heart-thumping walk over this sky-high bridge. Phones out for panoramas!
2. Guanyin Palace (East side of Thousand Buddha Hall, Shaolin Temple, Dengfeng, Henan | 8:00-18:00): Find tranquillity among incense, intricate statues, and echoes of prayers. A great indoor stop if it’s rainy or cloudy.
3. Songshan Shaolin Scenic (Nanyue/Shongyue Mt, Dengfeng | 7:00-17:00, ¥80): Wander across sacred peaks and old pagodas—this zone wraps you fully in China’s spiritual and natural beauty.
4. Shaolin Temple Stele Forest (Dengfeng Ave, Dengfeng | Open all day): Get close-up with historic stone steles, perfect for architecture buffs and anyone curious about Chinese calligraphy.

How to get around: Most sites are connected by well-marked hiking trails, so lace up those walking shoes for breathtaking detours. Buses and taxis available, but hiking gives you those killer photo ops!

Must-try eats: Refuel with veggie noodles and peanuts at a temple-side canteen. Grab something sweet from local bakeries near the main gate. There is also plenty of rest stops offering food along the mountain. Waterproof shoes are a must.

Destination tips: Bring layers—mountain weather flips fast! Chinese cash/Alipay preferred for admissions. Photos: Snap your statue shots when it’s sunny; cloudy days make for moody, atmospheric vibes.

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Post by angeinthewanderverse | Oct 28, 2025