THE EXPERIENCE

A place to practise.

This centre says it is the last kung fu school still allowed inside the Shaolin scenic area, about 300 metres from the temple, and it also runs a quieter retreat site beside Yongtai nunnery. Rooms range from shared dorms to private rooms, with meals. It does not publish fixed prices, so every stay is quoted. It says it issues invitation letters for F or X2 visas.

What you can practise

  • Shaolin kung fu
  • qigong
  • Chan meditation

Where you will stay

Choice of shared dorms (up to six per room), twin rooms or premium rooms across three centres in and near the scenic area; meals included in quotes.

Time & commitment

Short-term experience 1-3 days; medium-term 1 week to 1 month; long-term 3 months to 1 year (all by quotation).

Joining from overseas

Overseas participants addressed. Beginners and experienced students; enquire by email first.

Ask about English. Confirm instruction, translation and orientation for your specific programme.

DETAILS TO CLARIFY

  • Prices are negotiated, not published.
  • Its claim to be the only authorised school inside the scenic area is the operator's own.
  • Uses the same phone (+86 185 2790 7238) as the Emei Kungfu Academy site and links the Shaolin Pastoral school, so one booking office may serve several venues.
  • Not the same operator as the Shaolin Wushu International Training Centre (shaolinwushu.org); confirm the operator and campus before paying.

Start a useful conversation.

Include your dates, nationality, language and previous experience when contacting the host.

  • Are you accepting overseas participants for my intended dates, and what is the full required length of stay?
  • Which sessions have English instruction or translation?
  • Where exactly will I sleep, and what are the room-sharing and meal arrangements?
  • What is the full daily schedule, total cost and cancellation policy?

THE EVIDENCE BEHIND THIS ENTRY

Read the original sources.

Latest source check · . The sources describe a residential programme; they do not confirm a place for your dates.

  • International Center Programme publisherSource checked ·

    Says it is 300 m east of Shaolin Temple, the only training school left inside the Shaolin Scenic Area, and the only authorised institution there that can recruit foreign students and provide visa and accommodation services; 5-7 tourist performances a day.

  • Fee Standard Programme publisherSource checked ·

    No fixed prices: 'flexible negotiable pricing' by group size, room type (shared dorm, twin/double, courtyard suite), duration (1-3 days, 1 week-1 month, 3 months-1 year) and extras.

  • Room and Meals Programme publisherSource checked ·

    Three centres: Deyuan Center cave-style rooms shared by 3-4; International center six-person dorm with AC and premium rooms; Yongtai Retreat Center rooms; meals provided.

  • Contact Us Programme publisherSource checked ·

    'We usually offer you Invitation Letter and other necessay documents to apply for F-type visa (at most 1 year) or X2 visa (180 days)'; shaolinschool@163.com, (0086) 185 2790 7238; asks visitors to search 'Henan Wushu Hall' on Google Maps.

  • Yongtai Center Programme publisherSource checked ·

    Yongtai Retreat Center 3 km east of Shaolin Temple beside Yongtai nunnery; chief master Shi Yanxu; vegetarian restaurant, tea house.

  • Jaylen Brown visited Shaolin Temple, June 9th 2026 Programme publisherSource checked ·

    News post added 2026-07-04, showing the site is maintained in 2026.

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