The Shaolin Temple and Their Kung-Fu Monks | National Geographic

The Shaolin Temple in Henan Province, China has a history stretching back more than 15,000 years.

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[NatGeo]

The Shaolin Temple has become a popular tourist spot in China. What do you find most intriguing about this historic location?

[AzlianaLyana]

It's amazing that the practice still continues. Would love to visit this temple one day. Thanks for sharing National Geographic.

[Latent_Clips-xm]

Being an Nepalese citizen, I am true devotee of master bodhidharama and follower of Shaolin Kung Fu❣️🇳🇵

[damirko]

Nice short clip showing the Shaolin Temple, its beauty, heritage and people who keep up the tradition.

[davidlape]

Always had a fascination with this. Such a beautiful culture. Thank you for sharing. NatGeo❤️

[花儿-kd]

Can’t believe NG made the mistake by saying Shaolin temple is in HUNAN province... It’s in HENAN province! The two names are romanized into similar words, but they are two different places!!!

[muhammadzulqernain]

Don't mess with this Temple's kids....

[iammusicp]

Shaolin shadowboxing and the Wu-Tang sword style.
If what you say is true, the Shaolin and the Wu-Tang could be dangerous.

[NewMessage]

My daughter just walked by the computer, and asked if I was watching Dr. Strange.

[Pabitra]

Buddhist monk Bodhidharma belongs from india 🇮🇳
Founder of kung fu martial art

[wyattbrenner]

Finally a narrated video!!! Thank you!

[EngPheniks]

I have never been to Shaolin Temple. But one thing I can say. It is tougher than being in military boot camp.

[chaquelangue]

Amazing. Would love to train kung fu there.

[desi]

The monks are cool. I know tourism is good for the economy but all the damage people do : from the flash of cameras, the wear and tear of the environment and all the trash and disrespect

[ajybhadu]

More than 15000 years? :D Love the caption!

[imaneimane]

I’m traveling this week to henan, I wanted to visit the shaolin temple, but many reviews were negative about the place, so still don’t know

[silverhawk]

It’s great to see where Lou Kang trained

[teodytrinidad]

Many have believed what they just knew won't hurt them.

[MisterHeroman]

You typed "15, 000" in the description.

[rohde]

just one minute is too little for this place