Who says you can't go hiking in winter? Brave the martial arts holy land with your kids and unlock the winter adventures of Shaolin Temple!?

Taking kids to Mount Song in winter? Absolutely! This is definitely a hidden gem of a decision. Without the crowded peak season, Mount Song in winter feels more solemn and majestic, especially Shaolin Temple after the snow, with red walls and white snow, as beautiful as scenes from a martial arts movie. This exclusive winter family guide teaches you how to have fun while staying warm! 🎯 Core Route: Shaolin Temple Cultural Immersion Tour Morning: Millennium-old temple, kung fu enlightenment Be sure to hire a guide! Otherwise, it’s just a quick glance. Listening to the story of "The Thirteen Stick Monks Saving the Tang King," and seeing ancient steles and murals, kids will develop a concrete understanding of history. Don’t miss the martial arts performance (fixed daily times, check schedule). Watching the monks’ fists and feet fly, and their staffs moving like dragons, will leave kids’ mouths wide open in awe—much more thrilling than cartoons. Afternoon: Pagoda Forest and Songyang Academy After the show, walk to the Pagoda Forest, a cluster of tomb pagodas of high monks from various dynasties, each uniquely shaped, a precious ancient architecture museum. Then drive to Songyang Academy, one of the four great academies of ancient China. Winter sunlight on the ancient buildings, walking with kids among the “General’s Cypress,” feeling the millennium-old cultural heritage, the atmosphere is unbeatable. ⛄ Winter Exclusive Surprise: Encounter Shaolin Snow Scenery If you catch snowfall, you’re lucky! The entire Shaolin Temple is wrapped in silver, silent and serene, a breathtaking sight. Let the kids play freely in the snow and take a set of martial arts style family photos with red walls and white snow—definitely the king of your social circle. 🏡 Must-Stay Zen Homestay: Chanxinju · Mount Song For a deep experience, highly recommend staying at this homestay at the foot of the mountain. It’s renovated from an ancient village, stone houses, quiet and rustic. It has floor heating! That’s crucial in winter. You can experience Zen meditation, scripture copying, and guqin playing here. Wake up to rooster crowing, open the window to mountain views, and your heart instantly calms. Only a 10-minute drive to Shaolin Temple scenic area, very convenient. 🍜 Heartwarming and Delicious Food Hiking and temple visits burn a lot of energy, so be sure to have a good meal! Dengfeng sesame seed cake stuffed with tofu skewers or braised meat is crispy and tasty, kids love it. For main meals, try Shaolin vegetarian dishes, light and fresh in flavor. In the city, “Yongxing Hui Mian” is a time-honored brand; a bowl of steaming hot lamb noodle soup instantly drives away the cold. 📌 Super Practical Winter TIPS Clothing: It’s windy on the mountain, so use the “onion layering method.” Thermal underwear + fleece/sweater + windproof down jacket, and don’t forget hat, gloves, and scarf. Transportation: There is parking at the Shaolin Temple scenic area entrance. Walking is required inside the park, so wear non-slip, warm hiking shoes. Tickets: Buy Shaolin Temple scenic area tickets and cable car tickets in advance on Trip.com, enter directly with ID card, saving time and effort. Schedule: It gets dark early in winter, so visit the core area of Shaolin Temple in the morning and arrange lighter spots like the academy in the afternoon. Bringing kids to Mount Song is not just hiking; it’s a journey to explore history, culture, and spirit. This winter, become a “little martial arts hero” for a day!