Taboos for visiting temples in Songshan Mountain + transportation within the scenic area + accommodation suggestions

What attracts us to Songshan Mountain is not only the steep mountains and beautiful scenery, but also the world-famous Shaolin Temple and many temples. Therefore, when we all go to Songshan to visit, we actually also have some ideas about visiting the temples. Taboos to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings caused by ignorance. Let’s take a look at what needs to be paid attention to! Things to note when visiting temples

There are many famous temples on Songshan Mountain. They are popular tourist spots for tourists and vacationers. However, there are four taboos that tourists should keep in mind when visiting temples to avoid causing disputes. and unhappiness.

One taboo is inappropriate titles. Monks and Taoists in temples should be respectfully called "Master" or "Dharma Master", and presiding monks should be called "Elder", "Abbot", and "Zen Master". The monks in the lamasery call them "Lama", which means "guru". They should not directly call them "monk", "monk" or even other insulting titles.

Two avoid improper etiquette. The common way to salute when meeting a monk is to put your hands together and lower your head slightly, or put one hand in front of your chest with your head slightly lowered. Avoid shaking hands, hugging, touching the monk's head, etc. improperly etiquette.

Three taboos: Don’t talk inappropriately when talking to monks and Taoists. You should not mention words about killing, marriage, or eating fishy meat, so as not to offend the monks.

Four taboos: Improper behavior: When visiting temples, you are not allowed to make loud noises, point out comments, ridicule, walk around, or touch temple objects. In particular, you are not allowed to touch or carve statues. Stand silently or quietly leave.

At the same time, you should also take good care of your children to prevent them from doing impolite things due to their youth and ignorance. Transportation to scenic spots in Songshan Scenic Area

Shaolin Temple: Take the Dengfeng Shaolin Bus from Dengfeng West Bus Station or go west along the 207 National Highway

Zhongyue Temple: Take Bus No. 2 from Dengfeng City Just get off the bus at Zhongyue Temple

Star Observation Deck: Take the Gaocheng shuttle bus from the south of Yangcheng Road to reach the scenic spot

Songyang Academy: Take bus No. 2 in the city to the end Just stop at Songyang Academy

Luya Waterfall: Take bus No. 2 in the city to Hancun Station, and take a taxi to reach the scenic spot

Taishi Mountain: Take the bus in the city Take bus No. 2 to the terminal at Songyang Academy, take a taxi to Taishi Mountain parking lot, and go up the mountain along the hiking trail

Shaoshi Mountain: Take bus No. 3 in the city or along National Highway 207 to Gengzhuang. Scenic spots can be reached along the tourist highway

Fawang Temple: Take bus No. 2 in the city to the terminal Songyang Academy and take a taxi to get there. Accommodation suggestions

It is best to travel to Dengfeng The main purpose of some tourists is to visit Songshan Scenic Area. Then it is more convenient to choose near Songshan Scenic Area.

There are two main areas for accommodation near the Songshan Scenic Area: one is between the Shaolin Temple and the Songshan Forest Park, including resorts and high-end hotels with Zen Buddhism themes, such as "Yongtai Jingshe" "Zenju International Hotel" is slightly more expensive; there is also a type of farmhouse, which is affordable but in average condition, and some have "deals" with Dengfeng private passenger buses and taxis. Unless booked in advance, don't trust buses and taxis easily. Taxi driver guidance. The price of hotels near the scenic area ranges from 70 yuan to 300 yuan. To book a hotel, click "Read More" below to enjoy the member price.

If you feel that your schedule is tight, you can also choose to live in Dengfeng. There are also two options, downtown or near the bus station. Mainly express business hotels, there are also some third- and fourth-level holiday hotels. The transportation near Dengfeng Bus Station is more convenient whether going to scenic spots or other cities. The price is between 70 yuan and 200 yuan. The city center is more prosperous and the price is slightly more expensive, between 70-500 yuan.