Scenic spot introduction:

Hengshan Hanging Temple is the only unique temple in China that combines Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. It hangs between the cliffs of Cuiping Peak on the west side of Jinlong Gorge in Hengshan Mountain, Beiyue. It is famous for its thrills and ingenuity. The Hanging Temple was built in the late Northern Wei Dynasty and has a history of more than 1,400 years. The temple is backed by a dangerous cliff and faces a deep valley. Although the space is small, the layout is well-organized and the scenery is amazing. It cleverly integrates aesthetics, mechanics and religion, showing China's splendid culture, art and historical civilization, which is unique in the world.

Attractions distribution:

The Xuankong Temple covers an area of ​​152.5 square meters. There are 40 large and small houses in the temple, including a Zen room, a Buddhist hall, the Three Buddhas Hall, the Guandi Hall, the Taiyi Hall, the Bell and Drum Tower, the Avalokitesvara Hall, the Main Hall, the Thousand-Hand Avalokitesvara Hall, and the Jialan Hall. , Yingshen Buddha Hall, Sanguan Hall, Sansheng Temple, Leiyin Hall, Sanjiao Hall, Four Buddha Hall, Chunyang Palace and Sky Plank Road are jointly formed. The palace building has twists and turns and multiple layers. It not only integrates the architectural art of northern gardens, but also maintains the pattern of Chinese classical architecture, and has extremely high artistic value.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spot, national key cultural relic protection unit

Scenic spot features:

Visiting, mountain climbing, religion, photography, suspension, temples, plank roads, mountains, rivers, cliffs
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Travel Guide

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travelling guideline:

1. Xuankong Temple is far away from the city. You need to transfer to multiple buses and walk a long distance after arriving at the station. Therefore, if self-guided tourists are carrying heavy loads, it is recommended to charter a car.

2. Hengshan Scenic Area has four distinct seasons and a large temperature difference between day and night. Therefore, when visiting the Xuankong Temple, it is recommended to prepare enough clothes to prevent discomfort.

3. There is a parking lot in the Xuankong Temple Scenic Area, which costs 5 yuan for private cars and 10 yuan for minibuses.

Tour route:

Visitors can first go up the stone steps to the temple. After viewing more than 40 exquisite halls, they can climb to the mountainside of Cuiping Mountain along the suspended plank road to have a panoramic view of the scenic Jinlong Lake.

Best time to visit:

Suitable for all seasons.

Shopping recommendations:

Food: pea noodles, Hunyuan jelly, mutton soup, buckwheat noodles, Yanggao preserved apricots, noodles, Guangling dried tofu, Datong yellow cake, Hunyuan fried crispy soybeans, etc.;

Specialties : Beiqi mushroom, Hengshan astragalus, Hengshan astragalus, scroll paper cutting, etc.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Shanxi Province>Datong City>Hunyuan County

How to get there:

Bus route: Visitors can take a minibus to Hunyuan County at Datong Railway Station, or rent a shared taxi to reach their destination for more than 100 yuan.

Self-driving route: (departing from Beijing) Beijing-Dalian Expressway → Hunyuan Exit → Beiyue Hengshan and Xuankong Temple; (departing from Taiyuan) Dayun Expressway → Chenjiabao Exit → Beiyue Hengshan and Xuankong Temple.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Ticket prices for Hanging Temple:

130/person.

Scenic area opening hours:

(Winter) 8:30~5:30

(Summer) 8:00~6:00

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