Hanging Temple

It stands at the foot of Mt. Hengshan, 5 kilometers (3 miles) south of Hunyuan County, and 65 kilometers (40 miles) from downtown Datong City. Since it hangs on the west cliff of Jinxia Gorge more than 50 meters above the ground, it is called Hanging Temple. How could a building like this withstand the winds and storms of so many years? Hanging Temple is an architectural wonder. A unique mechanical theory was applied to building the framework. Crossbeams were half-inserted into the rock as the foundation, while the rock in back became its support. Seen from below, Hanging Temple appears to be a tumble-down castle in the air. Inside, Hanging Temple provides the same scene as other temples.More

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CTP214:8 Days Mongolian Grassland Tour		from US$1082
	Destination:Beijing-Hohhot-Datong Features:This itinerary displays a series of grandiose and peculiar sceneries in northern China from the marvelous Great Wall and Forbidden City of Beijing; to the rich and immense grasslands in Hohhot, and the home of Yungang Grottoes - Datong. >> details  Traveler Reviews and Comments

DTCP-1: 3 Days Datong Highlights Tour		fromUS$347
	Attractions:Visit Yungang Grottoes not only to view the elegant statues, but also to know more about Buddhism development in China Climb to Hanging Temple to admire the masterpiece of ancient workmanship and architecture Features:Datong is known as the 'City of the Coal' and there are a series of splendid historic and cultural relics like the Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Monastery. Most of them are the integration of minorities' cultural and Han culture. >> details  Traveler Reviews and Comments

DTCP-2: 5 Days Datong and Pingyao Tour		fromUS$795
	Attractions:Visit Yungang Grottoes not only to view the elegant statues, but also to know more about Buddhism development in China Climb to Hanging Temple to admire the masterpiece of ancient workmanship and architecture Enjoy local culture and life style at Pingyao Ancient Town, one of the typical Chinese city recorded into World Heritage Lists Visit Qiao Family Compound to know more family management in China Features:Datong is a historical city and Pingyao Old City is like a huge historical museum. This tour will help you to experience the representative city in northern part of China. >> details  Traveler Reviews and Comments

DTPD-1:Essense Datong Day Tour to Hanging Temple and Yungang Grottoes with lunch		from US$127
	Features:You will enjoy the Essense Datong Day Tour by visiting Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple. >> details  Traveler Reviews and Comments