Hunyuan County

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Whilst planning a visit to China, I came across these hanging temples. Off course I had to to go to Datong. Seen from far, look so precariously balanced on the hill top. Worth the visit.
Whilst planning a visit to China, I came across these hanging temples. Off course I had to to go to Datong. Seen from far, look so precariously balanced on the hill top. Worth the visit.
Another temple on the Hengshan Mountain, China.
Temple on the Hengshan Mountain, China.
The Hanging Temple, built into a cliff (75 m or 246 ft above the ground) near Mount Heng in Hunyuan County, Datong, Shanxi province, China. Built more than 1,500 years ago, this temple is notable not only for its location on a sheer precipice but also because it is the only existing temple with the combination of three Chinese traditional religions: Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. The structure is kept in place with oak crossbeams fitted into holes chiseled into the cliffs. The main supportive structure is hidden inside the bedrock. The monastery is located in the small canyon basin, and the body of the building hangs from the middle of the cliff under the prominent summit, protecting the temple from rain erosion and sunlight.
Hunyuan Junyue jiu dian

Hunyuan Junyue jiu dian

2 out of 5
Cuiping Road Hunyuan Shanxi
Stay at this hotel in Datong. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities, and concierge services. Popular attractions Datong Longshan Mountain and Mount Heng are ...
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Hunyuan Junyue jiu dian
Hunyuan Haoya Express Hotel

Hunyuan Haoya Express Hotel

Jundaokou, Min'an Street Hunyuan Shanxi
Stay at this hotel in Datong. Enjoy free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ma Zhuang Han Tombs and Datong Longshan Mountain are located ...
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Hunyuan Haoya Express Hotel
Wanhao Kaiyue International Hotel

Wanhao Kaiyue International Hotel

2 out of 5
Jincheng East Street (East of Finance Bureau) Ying County Shanxi
Stay at this hotel in Shuozhou. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Datong Paomaliang Mountain and Wood Pagoda ...
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Wanhao Kaiyue International Hotel
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Popular places to visit

Statue at Yungang Grottoes, China.

Yungang Grottoes

5/5(2 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Yungang Grottoes during your travels in Datong. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

Yungang Grottoes
Temple on the Hengshan Mountain, China.

Mount Heng

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Heng during your travels in Hunyuan County. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

Mount Heng

Huayan Temple

After visiting Huayan Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Datong. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.

Huayan Temple

Weidu Waterpark

Enjoy an outing to Weidu Waterpark during your stay in Datong. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

Weidu Waterpark

Beyond the Great Wall

You can find out about the history of Datong with a visit to Beyond the Great Wall.

Beyond the Great Wall

Stone Graves of Quhui Temple

You can find out about the history of Lingqiu County with a visit to Stone Graves of Quhui Temple.

Stone Graves of Quhui Temple

Things to do

Yungang Grottoes Ticket Booking

Datong Yungang Grottoes Admission Ticket

$21
per adult
Datong Yungang Grottoes Admission Ticket
Datong: Temples and Grottoes Day Tour

Datong: Temples and Grottoes day tour with tickets options

$215
per adult
Datong: Temples and Grottoes day tour with tickets options
Datong Yungang Grottoes Hanging Temple Wooden Pagoda by Car

Datong Yungang Grottoes Hanging Temple Wooden Pagoda by Car

$219
per adult
Datong Yungang Grottoes Hanging Temple Wooden Pagoda by Car
Yungang Grottoes Entrance Ticket with Optional Tour Services

Yungang Grottoes Entrance Ticket with Optional Tour Services

$24
per adult
Yungang Grottoes Entrance Ticket with Optional Tour Services
Beijing Hanging Temple and Yungang Grottoes by Bullet Train

Beijing Hanging Temple and Yungang Grottoes by Bullet Train

$470
per adult
Beijing Hanging Temple and Yungang Grottoes by Bullet Train
Yungang Grottoes

Private Day Tour to Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple with Lunch from Datong

$348
per adult
Private Day Tour to Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple with Lunch from Datong
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Cities near Hunyuan County

Yungang Grottoes near Datong

Datong

Wooden pagoda built in 1056 without a single nail.

Shuozhou

Wooden pagoda built in 1056 without a single nail.

Ying County