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Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si)

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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 8 attractions in Datong
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The monastery was built on the cliffs of Mt. Hengshan, one of the five most sacred mountains in China. The caves and halls are connected by winding... more » The monastery was built on the cliffs of Mt. Hengshan, one of the five most sacred mountains in China. The caves and halls are connected by winding corridors and bridges. « less
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Attraction type: Architectural building, Religious site
Address: Hengshan Datong
China

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“Exceeds expectations”
5 of 5 stars
JerkyLlama
Ohio
Apr 24, 2008

For an otherwise forgettable, gritty city Datong has some amazing sites in its vicinity. The Hanging Temple and the Yungang Grottoes have to be on the shortlist of best tourist sites in China. The good news is that being off the beaten path, Datong does not suffer from being overtouristed despite being conveniently located between Xi'an and Beijing. The Hanging... more

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Hengshan, Datong, China