Scenic spots(旅游景点)Introduction of scenic spots
Hangijng temple(悬空寺)
Xuankong temple is located in Shanxi Province hunyuan county hengshan jinlong gorge west side cuiping peak between the cliffs, known as "xuankong temple, half a day high, three horsey tail hanging in the air" slang, to the precipitous abyss known.
Built in AD 491, it is a unique temple integrating Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism.
Xuankong temple was originally called xuankong pavilion, which is derived from the teachings of Taoism, a traditional Chinese religion, and from the teachings of Buddhism. Later, it was renamed as xuankong temple, because the whole temple seems to hang on a cliff. In 2010, it was listed in time magazine's top 10 buildings at risk in the world.
Xuankong temple is the key cultural relic protection unit in Shanxi Province, "the first scenic spot" among the 18 hengshan scenic spots.
Built in AD 491, it is a unique temple integrating Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism.
Xuankong temple was originally called xuankong pavilion, which is derived from the teachings of Taoism, a traditional Chinese religion, and from the teachings of Buddhism. Later, it was renamed as xuankong temple, because the whole temple seems to hang on a cliff. In 2010, it was listed in time magazine's top 10 buildings at risk in the world.
Xuankong temple is the key cultural relic protection unit in Shanxi Province, "the first scenic spot" among the 18 hengshan scenic spots.
