Shaolin, famous as the birthplace of China's martial arts, has emerged as a well-oiled money-making machine servicing hordes of tourists attracted to the scene of countless kung fu novels and movies.

Shi used to run a shop in the temple after becoming a monk, but he was not a master, a staff member at Shaolin Temple told The Beijing News. The article did not name the staff member. Shi left the ...

Shaolin Temple, located in Central China's Henan province, is the cradle of Chinese martial arts. Photo. Gooey fluid turned into $1.68b liquid gold for Jinan. Ten photos from aross China: Aug 23 - 29.

To be proficient at Shaolin kung fu, you have to pass an examination of 18 weapons, including the sword, axe, cudgel, spear, three-sectioned staff, dart and many others.

The self-claimed Shaolin monk, Shi Yongjun, was up against a boxing amateur known as Ah Jun. The match took place at a shopping mall in Guangdong last Friday (April 7), reported Chinese media.