[2025 Shenchi Attraction] Travel Guide for Hanging Temple (Updated Jun)

The Hanging Temple has always been on the travel list and was also the filming location for last year’s hit Black Myth: Wukong. The small temple built on the mountain wall has been here for 1,500 years. There is a daily limit on the number of visitors. In addition to the scenic spot ticket, you need to buy a 100 yuan boarding ticket if you want to climb to the top. You also need to reserve more than an hour of queuing time. Only when I stepped onto the slightly flimsy wooden stairs did I realize that I was a little afraid of heights. As I walked along the route, I truly admired the architectural wisdom of the ancients. It turns out that the slender wooden poles under the building are just for decoration and to relieve psychological fear. The only thing that supports the stability of the entire building is a few wooden foundations embedded in the mountain wall. Another thing worth seeing is Li Bai's calligraphy "湛" (Gorgeous). There are several explanations for the extra dot in the word "壮". One is that Li Bai accidentally added it when he was drunk, and the other is that it was too spectacular to describe, so he simply added a dot to indicate that it was more spectacular than 湛. Haha #ShanxiTourism #Where to go for May Day #Where to go for May Day #Black Myth Wukong Filming Location #Hanging Temple

#springitinerary The Hanging Temple is constructed with wooden beams inserted into the cliff face, supported by hidden posts and cantilever techniques. Comprises 40 halls, pavilions, and walkways connected by narrow bridges and staircases. The entire structure is anchored to the rock with mortise-and-tenon joints, without nails or modern reinforcements. Built in late Northern Wei Dynasty (~6th century AD), with many restorations over time.

#springitinerary The Hanging Temple is a dramatic architectural masterpiece built into a sheer cliff face, appearing to defy gravity. Perched more than 50 meters (164 feet) above the ground, this ancient wooden structure clings to the rock wall of Mount Heng, one of China’s Five Sacred Mountains. The Hanging Temple also known as Xuankong Temple or Hanging Monastery.

#springitinerary The Hanging Temple (悬空寺), one of China’s most extraordinary architectural wonders. Location: Mount Heng (Hengshan), Datong City, Shanxi Province, China Also known as: Xuankong Temple or Hanging Monastery Best season: Spring or Autumn (cool weather and clear skies). Wear comfortable shoes — some areas have narrow paths and steep stairs. Visit early in the day to avoid crowds. Entrance fee: Usually around ¥100 CNY, but may vary by season.