Hanging Temple

Hanging Temple

An ancient architectural wonder suspended in midair on the cliffs of Mount Heng, combining Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, with architecture ingeniously integrated with the mountain terrain.

Datong 4A Surroundings Hunyuan, about 65 km
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悬空寺

An architectural wonder suspended in midair on the cliffs of Mount Heng, integrating Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, with architecture ingeniously combined with the mountain terrain.

Highlights at a Glance

  • Ancient architecture
  • Cliff
  • Three religions in one
  • Wonder

Visiting Tips

The attraction is located in the outskirts of Datong. It is recommended to allow half a day to a full day and arrange a private car or tourist shuttle to get there. This is a national 4A-level tourist attraction, and it gets crowded on holidays, so it is advisable to check the opening hours and ticket information in advance.

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