Where is the Main Hall of Shaolin Temple?

The Main Hall of Shaolin Temple is a cultural tourist attraction. The Main Hall is the core building of the Henan Shaolin Temple and an important place for Shaolin monks to conduct Buddhist activities.

Entering Shaolin Temple, passing through the Tianwang Hall is the Main Hall. The Main Hall is the core building of the Shaolin Temple. In ancient times, it was also called the "Three Generations Buddha Hall" and the "Liu Li Hall". It is an important place for monks in the Shaolin Temple to conduct Buddhist activities. On both sides of the front of the hall are the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower.

In front of the bell tower, there is a stele inscribed with the title "Yellow Emperor Songshan Shaolin Temple Stele", commonly known as "Li Shimin Stele". It was erected in the 16th year of the founding of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty. On the front is a text inscribed by Li Shimin admonishing the masters of the Shaolin Temple and others to commend the Shaolin Temple. The monk's military exploits were achieved when he pacified Wang Shichong. The back side records the story of thirteen stick monks saving the King of Qin. This is also the historical basis for the filming of the movie "Shaolin Temple".

The original hall was burned down by the warlord Shi Yousan in 1928, and the current building was rebuilt in 1985. The main hall faces north and south, with seven bays and a concrete imitation wood structure. It has double eaves on the roof, a dragon's kiss on the main ridge, a precious mirror in the middle, and cloisters on all sides, making it magnificent.

The three generations of Buddha statues are enshrined in the hall. In the center is Sakyamuni from the Saha world, flanked by the two Bodhisattvas Manjusri and Samantabhadra, collectively known as the "Three Saints of Huayan"; on the left is the Medicine Buddha from the Oriental Pure Glaze world. Attended by the two Bodhisattvas Sunlight and Moonlight; on the right side is Amitabha Buddha in the Western Paradise, and at the side are Avalokitesvara and Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva, collectively known as the "Three Saints of the West". The sculptures hanging on the east and west gables of the hall are the Eighteen Arhats, and the sculptures hanging on the back wall of the screen wall are Guanyin.

Address: Inside the Shaolin Temple in the Songshan Shaolin Scenic Area at the foot of Songshan Shaoshi Mountain, 15 kilometers northwest of Dengfeng City, Zhengzhou City, Henan Province

Type: Temple

Visiting time: Recommended 30-40 minutes

Opening hours:

Monday to Sunday 8:00-17:00

Ticket information:

No tickets required.

Included in the RMB 100 admission ticket to Shaolin Temple (including Changzhuan, Sanhuangzhai, Chuzu Temple-Dharma Cave, Pagoda Forest, and Shaolin Temple Martial Arts Hall performances)

Transportation

Transportation to Shaolin Temple Method

1. Zhengzhou-Shaolin Temple: Zhengzhou Bus Passenger Transport Center Station (located at Zhengzhou Railway Station Square, No. 14 Xinglong Street), there is a shuttle bus to Shaolin Temple between 6:30-11:40 every day. Departure interval: about half an hour, the whole journey is 2 hours;

2. Luoyang-Shaolin Temple: From Luoyang Long-distance Bus Station (Daonan Road, Xigong District, Luoyang City, diagonally opposite Luoyang Railway Station), take the bus to Dengfeng By bus from Xuchang (departing from Liushui), it takes 1.5 hours to reach the intersection of Shaolin Temple. After getting off the bus, you can buy a ticket to enter the scenic spot. The whole journey takes about 2 hours;

3. Dengfeng-Shaolin Temple: Take the bus west of Dengfeng Station (located at No. 129 Zhongyue Street, Dengfeng City), take bus No. 8 (Dengfeng-Shaolin Temple) to Shaolin Temple, the whole journey takes about 30 minutes

Transportation within the scenic area

1. Battery car: 10 yuan/person. It is not recommended to sit. The temple is not large and can be visited on foot;

2. Cableway:

Shaolin Cableway (Tallin-Sanhuangzhai) 70 one way Yuan/person, round-trip 100 Yuan/person, the whole journey takes about 20 minutes, the cableway station is about 5 minutes’ walk from the Shaolin Temple Tallinn;

Songyang Cableway (Tallin-Erzu’an): Round-trip 60 Yuan/person People, the attractions are very small, it is not recommended to visit here