Dengfeng
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登封 文物之乡 武术之乡

Dengfeng has a long history. In ancient times, it was known as Yangcheng. A number of sites in and around the township are well worth the time involved in visiting them. Foremost on the list is the Shaolin Temple, the birthplace of both Kung Fu and Zen Buddhism. Other spots in the vicinity include: the Songyue Temple, the Songyang Academy, Gaocheng Observatory, Zhongyue Temple, Fawang Temple, Huishan Temple, Yongtai Temple.

Kung Fu

Kung Fu

It is not only a sporting exercise but also an artistic form, used to cure illness as well as for self-defense and is a comprehensive form of culture of the human body.

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Buddhism

Buddhism

Originated in India, Buddhism can be considered as the biggest and most influencial religion in China. Even some people say they don't believe in it, the spirit of Buddhism is still worth following.

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Five Great Mountains

Five Great Mountains

The Five Great Mountains, associated with Taoism, refer to Mt. Taishan in the east (Shandong), Mt. Huashan in the west (Shaanxi), Mt. Hengshan in the south (Hunan), Mt. Hengshan in the north (Shanxi), and Mt. Songshan in the center (Henan). According to Chinese mythology, the Five Great Mountains originated from the limbs and the head of Pangu, who is the first being and creator of the world.

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Dengfeng is located in the Songshan Mountains, about 45 miles from the provincial capital, Zhengzhou, and 50 miles east of Luoyang. Dengfeng has an area of 1220 square kilometers and a population of 630,000. Dengfeng, renowned for a seat with the celebrated, 1,000-year-old Shaolin temple, will hopefully become China's "kung fu capital".

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