Hanging Temple (Xuankong Si)
Datong, China
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How do I get from Datong to Hanging Temple?
One can hop on a bus which leaves for Hunyuan County (浑源县)from the square of Datong Train Station. It costs about 22 yuan. Then change to a minibus or taxi there to get directly to Hanging Temple Scenic Area. It takes about 2 hours for the whole way.
What is the history of the Hanging Temple?
The Hanging Temple was built in 491 AD, more than 1,500 years ago. Its bottom is about 90 meters above the ground, equivalent to the height of the Statue of Liberty in the United States. This unique temple, a fusion of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism, combines mechanics, esthetics, and religion.
Can you visit the Hanging Temple?
Datong: Temples and Grottoes day tour with tickets options After hotel pick–up at 9:00 am, transfer to visit the Hanging Temple, a temple built into a cliff 75 meters above the ground near Datong city. Discover the temple, built more than 1500 years ago, and marvel at its massive size.