Hanging Temple Travel Guide

Transportation Guide Arriving in Datong: Take a high-speed train or flight to Datong. Getting to the Hanging Temple: Travel from Datong to Hunyuan County, then from Hunyuan County to the Hanging Temple. There are no direct buses from Hunyuan County to the Hanging Temple, but you can take a private car for around CNY 5. Opening Hours Winter (Nov–May): 8:30–17:30 Summer (Jun–Oct): 8:00–18:00 Ticket Prices Full price: CNY 115 (CNY 15 for admission, CNY 100 for climbing) Half price: CNY 58 (CNY 8 for admission, CNY 50 for climbing) Tour Routes One-day tour: Visit the Hengshan Temple Complex in the morning, have lunch at the Hengshan parking lot, visit the Hanging Temple at noon, and visit the back of Hengshan Mountain and Yong'an Temple, Yuanjue Temple, and Li Yumei's Tomb in the county in the afternoon. Two-day tour: Visit the Hengshan Temple Complex in the morning on the first day, have lunch at the Hengshan parking lot, visit Yunfeng Temple at noon, go to Tangtou Hot Spring for a bath in the afternoon, and stay overnight at the hot spring sanatorium. Visit the Hanging Temple and the back of Hengshan Mountain in the morning on the second day, have lunch in the county at noon, and visit Yong'an Temple, Yuanjue Temple, and Li Yumei's Tomb in the county in the afternoon. Attraction Features Architectural features: The Hanging Temple uses the principles of mechanics, with half-inserted flying beams as the foundation, cleverly using the rocks as hidden supports. The beams and columns are integrated, the corridors and railings are connected, and the structure is full of twists and turns, with a combination of reality and illusion. Cultural features: The only existing temple in China that combines Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. In the Hall of the Three Religions, the statues of Confucius, Laozi, and Sakyamuni are placed together. Reminders The Hanging Temple is an ancient building, and some areas may have potential safety hazards. Please pay attention to safety and follow the rules of the scenic area when visiting. The Hanging Temple is a one-way tour, and visitors must follow the designated route. Dining Recommendations Hunyuan Liangfen (a specialty food of Hengshan with a unique flavor) Broad beans (commonly known as lotus beans) Shopping Recommendations Local specialties: Beiqi mushrooms (commonly known as Hengshan mushrooms), Hengshan Zhengbei Qi (a high-quality astragalus production area), Hengshan astragalus sheep, Hengshan liquor, Hunyuan onions, Daciyao painted pottery, Jingzhuang baskets, etc. Scenic Area Activities Buddha Bathing Ceremony: April 8 (lunar calendar) Yungang Hengshan Tourism and Culture Festival: August 18–28 (Gregorian calendar) We hope this guide helps you plan your trip to the Hanging Temple.