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Shaolin Temple Guide 2026: Kung Fu, Songshan Mountain & How to Visit
The Shaolin Temple (少林寺) on Songshan Mountain in Henan — the birthplace of Shaolin Kung Fu and Chan (Zen) Buddhism. How to visit the temple complex, the Shaolin Monastery Museum, the kung fu performance shows (and how to distinguish genuine martial arts from tourist performances), the Pagoda Forest (塔林), and enrolling in a short-term martial arts programme.
Updated May 2026
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Gyantse Tibet Guide 2026: Pelkor Chode Monastery & the Kumbum Stupa
Gyantse is Tibet's third largest town and home to two of its most important religious sites — Pelkor Chode Monastery and the extraordinary Kumbum Stupa, a multi-story mandala in three dimensions. This guide covers how to reach Gyantse, the Tibet Travel Permit system, what to see at the monastery complex, the old Dzong fortress, and practical tips for visiting this relatively uncrowded Tibetan town.
Updated May 2026
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Shigatse Tibet Guide 2026: Tashilhunpo Monastery & Gateway to Everest Base Camp
Shigatse is Tibet's second-largest city and home to the magnificent Tashilhunpo Monastery, seat of the Panchen Lamas. This 2026 guide covers permits, Tashilhunpo entry (90 yuan), the route to Everest Base Camp, altitude preparation, accommodation options, and how to get there from Lhasa.
Updated May 2026
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Big Wild Goose Pagoda Xi'an Guide 2026: History, Tickets & Evening Fountain Show
The Big Wild Goose Pagoda is Xi'an's most iconic Buddhist monument — built in 652 AD to house sutras brought from India by the monk Xuanzang, it remains one of the finest examples of Tang dynasty architecture in China. This 2026 guide covers the pagoda's history, climbing the tower, the evening fountain show, nearby Little Wild Goose Pagoda, and practical visitor tips.
Updated May 2026
Read →China's Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains: Wutaishan, Emeishan, Putuoshan & Jiuhuashan Guide
Complete guide to China's four sacred Buddhist mountains (四大佛教名山) — Wutaishan (文殊菩萨) in Shanxi, Emeishan (普贤菩萨) in Sichuan, Putuoshan (观音菩萨) in Zhejiang, and Jiuhuashan (地藏菩萨) in Anhui. Best time to visit each, what to expect, practical transport, and combining multiple mountains in one trip.
Updated May 2026
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Yonghe Lama Temple & Confucius Temple Beijing Guide 2026: Sacred Sites in the City Center
Two of Beijing's most important religious and cultural sites sit within walking distance of each other in the northeast of the city: the magnificent Yonghe Lama Temple — China's largest Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Tibet — and the tranquil Confucius Temple complex. This 2026 guide covers both sites comprehensively, with visiting tips, ticket information, transport, and what to eat in the surrounding neighbourhood.
Updated May 2026
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