Shaolin Temple Kung Fu Training: Lessons, Schools & What to Expect
The two ways to train at Shaolin — a hands-on taster lesson on a day tour, or full residential training at the academies around Dengfeng — and how to start.
Read the guideThe Best Time to Visit Shaolin Temple: Season, Month & Time of Day
Spring or autumn, early morning, on a weekday — and the crowded Chinese holiday weeks to avoid. When to go, season by season.
Read the guideHow Many Shaolin Temples Are There in China?
One original monastery in Henan, a contested Southern Shaolin claimed by three Fujian cities, and older legends of up to ten temples.
Read the guideHow Much Does It Cost to Train at Shaolin Temple in China?
Residential kung fu training runs about US$600–1,200 a month all-inclusive, cheaper the longer you stay — or try a taster lesson on a tour.
Read the guideHow to Visit Shaolin Temple: Tickets, Hours & Everything You Need (2026)
Tickets and passport rules, the best time to go, getting there from Zhengzhou and Luoyang, and which tour fits your trip.
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