China's Shaolin Temple risks losing rating

Beijing -  Shaolin Temple, the cradle of Chinese martial art kungfu, faces losing its top rating after it was found littered with garbage and the scene of traffic congestion.

The site may lose its 5A class due to poor management, the China Daily reported.

The findings came to light during an undercover investigation by the National Tourism Administration. The local administration has been ordered to address the problems.

Zheng Shumin, director of the temple's publicity department, said the management is cooperating with the government to rectify the problem.

The temple is located in Zhengzhou in Henan province.