Daily Bruin Abroad: Henan, China
By Daily Bruin Staff
Sept. 7, 2015 9:08 p.m.
One of the numerous kung fu academies, where warrior monks practice Shaolin training, near the Shaolin Temple.
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Young warrior monks waited to get breakfast prior to their daily kung fu training.
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The hiking trail at Shaoshi Mountain.
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By stretching out their legs, the two young monks improved both their stability and flexibility, which are two of the most important part of Shaolin kung fu.
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Buddha statues at Longmen Grottoes.
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The coach instructed the young warrior monks while they warmed up.
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In addition to Chinese, people from other countries come to the Shaolin Temple to study kung fu.
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Located at the foot of the Shaoshi Mountain, the Pagoda Forest at the Shaolin Temple is one of the largest pagoda forests in China.
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Most of the warrior monks start studying Shaolin kung fu at around the same age as the boy in the photo.
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Xiangshan Temple as seen from the west bank of the Yi River.
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View of Mount Longmen at night.
