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Henan's cultural tourism this year is truly impressive! 👍 For friends visiting Shaolin Temple for the first time, keep this nanny-level guide handy to help you explore Shaolin Temple and its surroundings without any pitfalls or getting lost~ 【Must-visit spots at Shaolin Temple】📍 ✅ Shaolin Temple Scenic Area Opening hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ticket: 80 RMB (includes Shaolin Temple and Pagoda Forest) You really haven't been here if you miss this! Be sure to watch the spectacular martial arts performances, they are super impressive! ✅ Pagoda Forest The largest existing ancient pagoda cluster! Various brick and stone pagodas from different dynasties, perfect for photos 📸 ✅ Chuzu Ancestral Hall This is where Bodhidharma meditated facing the wall for nine years! Full of Zen atmosphere, ideal for peaceful sightseeing 🙏 ✅ Sanhuang Village Opening hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ticket: 100 RMB Right next to Shaolin Temple, known as the "Natural Geological Museum," with an exciting plank road! 🎟️ Practical tips: ✔️ There are sightseeing buses inside the scenic area, 15 RMB per person one way ✔️ Martial arts performances are held 4-5 times a day, check the schedule so you don’t miss them ✔️ It’s recommended to spend a whole day touring ✔️ Wear comfortable shoes, there’s a lot of walking 🍜 Foodies must-try: The vegetarian meals inside the temple are worth trying! Prices range from 40-60 RMB per person, and the taste is quite good~ There are also many specialty restaurants nearby; we recommend trying Henan Hui noodles and spicy pepper soup! Martial arts secrets unlocked! Go to Shaolin Temple and be a hero of the martial world for a day~🕶️
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