'The First Temple of China' - Shaolin Temple

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Shaolin Temple is located in the region of Song Mountain, Dengfeng city, China's Henan Province. It was founded in 496 AD during the Northern Wei Dynasty to honor an Indian monk named Bodhidharma. As one of the oldest temples in China, it has enjoyed a reputation of "The First Temple of China". [China.org.cn/Photo by Han Bo]
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