Scenic spot introduction:

Zhongyue Temple in Dengfeng is the largest Taoist building complex in Henan Province. The temple is backed by Huanggai Peak and faces Huanggai Peak to the north. It faces Yuan Mountain, faces Zhaoling Ridge to the west, and Muzi Gang to the east. It is surrounded by mountains. It has a rigorous layout and a grand scale. With red walls and yellow tiles, it is resplendent and has a total area of ​​110,000 square meters. It is the crown of Zhongzhou ancestral temples and the largest and most well-preserved ancient building complex in the Five Sacred Mountains.

Attractions distribution:

Dengfeng Zhongyue Temple is located at the foot of Taishi Mountain at the southern foot of Songshan Mountain in Henan. The temple complex starts from Zhonghua Gate and passes through Yaoshen Pavilion, Tianzhong Pavilion, Peitianzuo Zhenfang, Chongsheng Gate, Huasan Gate, Junji Gate, Song There are 11 entrances in total from Gaojun Jifang, Zhongyue Hall, Dormitory Hall to Yushu Tower, which are 1.3 miles long. There are more than 400 buildings, pavilions, palaces, halls, pavilions, terraces, corridors and other buildings, covering an area of ​​100,000 With an area of ​​more than 2 square meters, it is one of the key open Taoist temples in the country.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Sightseeing, worship, religion, temples
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Best time to visit:

On the tenth day of the third lunar month in the spring and in the early tenth month of the autumn, there will be traditional ancient temple fairs here, which will be very crowded and lively.

Shopping recommendations:

Shaolin specialties include: Shaolin knives, Shaolin sticks, Shaolin swords, Shaolin guns, and a series of vegetarian gift boxes launched by Shaolin. There are pastries and dishes.

In addition to Shaolin specialties, there are four specialties of Songshan: Shaobing, mustard silk, three hawthorn red and Zhongyue fairy tea. In addition, stone flower tea, chestnut, jujube, Hericium erinaceus, kiwi fruit, Songshan ginseng fruit and honeysuckle are also specialties of Songshan.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China > Henan Province > Zhengzhou City > Dengfeng City

How to get there:

You can first take a train or plane to Zhengzhou City, the capital of Henan Province, and take a bus at the long-distance bus station opposite Zhengzhou Railway Station to Dengfeng City at the foot of Zhongyue Song Mountain. From Dengfeng City, take CMB to Shaolin Temple, Zhongyue Temple, and Stargazing. Taiwan and other major attractions (there are many cars, and they open when the crowds are full).

Zhengzhou Railway Station has a special one-day tour bus to visit Dahuting Han Tomb, Zhongyue Temple, Songyang Academy and Shaolin Temple in Xinmi City. The round-trip ticket is 40 yuan.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Zhongyue Temple ticket price:

30 yuan/person

Scenic area opening hours:

08:00 – 17:00

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