Hanging Temple
Da Tong, Shanxi
A temple complex built directly into a cliff face roughly 75 metres above Jinxia Gorge, supported by just 27 wooden beams.
Pourquoi visiter Hanging Temple ?
Built in 491 AD during the late Northern Wei dynasty, it's the only surviving Chinese monastery combining Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian halls in one structure — and its cliffside position has kept it structurally sound for over 1,500 years.
Comment en profiter
It's about an hour's drive from central Datong; many visitors combine it with the Yungang Grottoes as a full-day trip.
Astuce
The walkways are narrow and the drop is real — not recommended for visitors uneasy with heights, and access can close temporarily in bad weather.