Putian South Shaolin (Exploring the Wushu Holy Land in South China)

Putian South Shaolin, located in Hanjiang District, Putian City, Fujian Province, is one of the most famous martial arts shrines in southern China. It has a long history and cultural background, and is one of the cradles of China Wushu.

The development of history

South Shaolin Temple was founded in the Tang Dynasty with a history of 1200 years. South Shaolin Temple has a unique architectural style and is a precious heritage of China traditional culture. The South Shaolin Temple complex is divided into three parts: the mountain gate, the Ursa Major Hall and the back hall. The Daxiong Hall, which is as high as three floors, is the main building of South Shaolin Temple. There are also many Buddha statues and cultural relics in the temple, which makes people linger.

South Shaolin Temple is not only a holy place of Buddhism, but also one of the cradles of China Wushu. The martial arts of South Shaolin Temple can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty and is one of the important schools of martial arts in China. Wushu in South Shaolin Temple exists in various forms, such as boxing, equipment and weapons, and is deeply loved by Wushu lovers.

Steps to visit South Shaolin Temple

1. Ticket purchase: 50 yuan/person ticket for South Shaolin Temple can be purchased at the ticket office at the gate.

2. Visit the mountain gate: The mountain gate of South Shaolin Temple is the entrance to the temple. This is an antique building with two stone lions in front. After entering the mountain gate, you can see the Hall of Great Heroes in the temple.

3. Visit Daxiong Hall: Daxiong Hall is the main building of South Shaolin Temple. It is a magnificent building with three floors. There are many Buddha statues and cultural relics in the temple, which makes people feel the profoundness of Buddhist culture.

4. Visit Houdian: Houdian is a part of South Shaolin Temple. It is an ancient building, with simple interior layout and rich Zen meaning.

5. Appreciate the performance of South Shaolin Temple: There are martial arts performances in South Shaolin Temple every day, which makes tourists feel the charm of China martial arts. The performance time is 9:30 am and 2:30 pm.