Kungfu Hostel

Henan


If waking up to the sounds of crowing roosters and beating all the crowds to the Shaolin Temple sounds like your cup of chá, don't miss the opportunity to stay in this peaceful village inside the scenic area. Simple rooms are spread across two buildings: if you can't find any staff, check the other building.

Make sure you reserve in advance – it's hard to find (about a 30-minute walk from the ticket office), and you need to purchase a ticket before you check in (unless it's after 6pm). Staff can help arrange private martial arts classes too.


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1. Shaolin Temple

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2. Shaolin Scenic Area

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3. Taishi Shan

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4. Songyang Academy

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5. Zhongyue Temple

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6. White Horse Temple

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7. Longmen Grottoes

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8. Luoyang Old Town

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