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Shaolin Monks: Tourists at Shaolin Temple

From Barbara O'Brien, About.com

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Shaolin Monastery is a popular attraction for martial artists and martial arts fans.

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Tourists at Shaolin Temple.

A monk walks past foreign martial arts fans practicing wushu at Shaolin Temple.

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In 2007 Shaolin was the driving force behind a local government plan to float shares in tourism assets. The monastery's business ventures include television and film productions.

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