As we all know, COVID-19 has put a damper on travel, but that doesn't mean you can't sample the sights that a renowned martial arts landmark like Shaolin Temple has to offer. Some will be satisfied just seeing these photos on their computer screen, but many will use the images to whet their appetite for a dream vacation to Henan province in China as soon as air travel is back to normal.
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</p><p><em>Ticket to enter the temple grounds</em></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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</p><p><em>Main gate into Shaolin Temple</em></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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</p><p><em>A Shaolin guardian with a staff</em></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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</p><p><em>Shaolin statues (1)</em></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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</p><p><em>Shaolin statues (2)</em></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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</p><p><em>Shaolin statues (3)</em></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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</p><p><em>Shaolin statues (4)</em></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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</p><p><em>Shaolin weapons (1)</em></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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</p><p><em>Shaolin weapons (2)</em></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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</p><p><em>Shaolin mural (1)</em></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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</p><p><em>Shaolin mural (2)</em></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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</p><p><em>Shaolin mural (3)</em></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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</p><p><em>Shaolin students (1)</em></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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</p><p><em>Shaolin students (2)</em></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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</p><p><em>Shaolin students (3)</em></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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</p><p><em>Indentations in the Shaolin floor (from the monks' feet)</em></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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</p><p>Shaolin cemetery </p><p><strong>All Photos © Robert W. Young</strong><br/></p>
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