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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Zhengzhou

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Zhengzhou, China

Updated May 8, 2025

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Shaolin monk in the process of levitation

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Shaolin Flying Monks Theatre

A magical work of architecture where a wind turbine enables monks to levitate.
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Yan Huang Plaza

350-foot-high emperor faces in China's Yellow River valley.
The entrance to the Shaolin Monastery.

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Shaolin Monastery

The real Buddhist temple where the fictional Kwai Chang Kaine (David Carradine) trained in TV's 'Kung Fu' series.
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