Introduction to the features of Hengshan Xuankong Temple

Mount Heng Xuan Kong Temple was located on a steep cliff on Cuiping Peak of Mount Heng's Golden Dragon Gorge in Hunyuan County, Datong City, Shanxi Province.

The Xuankong Temple in Hengshan, Shanxi Province, was located in Hunyuan County, Shanxi Province, 65 kilometers away from Datong City. It was suspended between the cliffs of Cuiping Peak on the west side of Jinlong Gorge in Hengshan, a northern mountain. Xuankong Temple was built more than 1400 years ago in the later period of the Northern Wei Dynasty. It was one of the earliest and most well-preserved high-altitude wooden cliff buildings in China. It was the only temple in the country that combined Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. The entire temple was a wooden frame structure. Using the principles of mechanics and the support of rocks, the temple seemed to be suspended in the air. Xuankong Temple was a key cultural relic protected in China and was praised as the embodiment of the essence of ancient Chinese architecture. The scenic spots of the temple included meditation rooms, Buddhist halls, Three Buddha Halls, Taiyi Hall, and so on. Xuankong Temple was also the " number one scenic spot " among the 18 scenic spots of Mount Heng. In 2010, it was selected as one of the top ten buildings in the world in danger by Time Magazine.

It could be seen that the information about going to Xuan Kong Temple or Heng Shan Temple first was not clear. Although some tourists mentioned that they could go to Xuankong Temple first before going to Mount Heng, they did not specify which attraction was better or more suitable to visit first. Therefore, based on the information provided, it was impossible to determine whether to go to Xuan Kong Temple or Heng Shan Temple first.

The Hengshan Xuankong Temple incident happened on the afternoon of May 2nd, 2024. A rockfall occurred at the Tiger Wind Entrance of the Hengshan scenic area, causing six tourists to be injured. One of them died due to serious injuries, while the other five were not in danger. After the accident, the scenic area quickly carried out rescue work and sent the injured to the hospital for treatment. At present, the scenic area has been closed and clean-up work has been carried out. The specific cause of the accident was still under investigation. The accident raised concerns about the safety of the Hengshan scenic area, including the lack of protection of the mountain and the low guardrail of the Xuankong Temple. Similar safety incidents in mountainous tourist attractions were not uncommon in China, which also reminded people to pay more attention to the safety issues of tourist attractions.

Xuankong Temple, also known as Xuankong Temple, was located between the cliffs of Cuiping Peak on the west side of Jinlong Gorge, Hengshan Mountain, Hunyuan County, Shanxi Province. Xuankong Temple was built in the late Northern Wei Dynasty nearly 1400 years ago. It was the only unique temple in China that combined Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. It was also a national key cultural relic protection unit. The entire temple was suspended on the cliff, about 50 meters above the ground. It was one of the earliest wooden structures built on the cliff in the world. The architectural structure of Xuankong Temple was ingenious. It used the principle of mechanics to insert flying beams as the foundation and used rocks to support it. The beams and columns were one body, and the corridors were connected to the left and right. Xuankong Temple was a major scenic spot in Hengshan, Shanxi Province. It was also the "first scenic spot" of the 18 scenic spots in Hengshan.

The ticket price for Mount Heng Xuan Kong Temple varied according to the search results provided. According to documents [1] and [6], the ticket price in the peak season is 130 yuan/person, and the ticket price in the off-season is 125 yuan/person. The document [2] mentioned that the ticket price was 45 yuan. The document [4] mentioned that the full ticket price was 115 yuan, and the half ticket price was 58 yuan. The document [7] mentioned that on weekdays (Monday to Friday), the entrance tickets to the scenic spots were free, but the entrance tickets to Xuankong Temple had to be purchased separately. According to this information, the ticket price for the Hengshan Xuankong Temple might be between 45 yuan and 130 yuan. The specific ticket prices may vary according to different years and seasons.

Xuankong Temple and Hengshan Mountain were two famous scenic spots in Hunyuan County, Datong City, Shanxi Province. Xuan Kong Temple was an ancient temple at the foot of Mount Heng, and Mount Heng was a famous scenic spot. The guides to visit these two attractions are as follows: 1. " Itinerary: It is recommended to arrange a day to visit Mount Heng and Xuankong Temple. In the morning, they could visit Xuankong Temple first, then take a bus to Mount Heng. Along the way, they could enjoy the scenery of Golden Dragon Gorge and finally visit other scenic spots on Mount Heng. 2. Transportation: Take a bus from Datong City to Xuankong Temple. The fare is about 10 yuan. If you didn't plan to visit Xuankong Temple, you could use it as a transit station and save about 30 yuan on transportation fees. Mount Heng had two parking lots, one at the foot of the mountain and the other halfway up the mountain. From the first parking lot to the second parking lot, they had to climb a mountain road that was about seven kilometers long. 3. Entrance ticket: The entrance ticket to Xuankong Temple is 16 yuan. If you want to enter the temple, you need to buy a boarding ticket, which costs about 100 yuan. The entrance fee to Mount Heng was 20 yuan. 4. [Note: Due to the high terrain of Mount Heng, the temperature changes greatly. It is recommended to bring some warm clothes.] In addition, it takes a long time and physical strength to visit Mount Heng. It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes. 5. Food and accommodation: There are many Shanxi specialties around Mount Heng, such as knife-cut noodles, oil doused noodles, dough drop soup, etc. Datong City also had many hotels to choose from. One could also choose to stay at the hotel at the foot of Mount Heng to experience the local farmhouse. In short, Xuankong Temple and Hengshan were two famous scenic spots in Hunyuan County, Datong City, Shanxi Province. To visit these two scenic spots, one needed to arrange the time and transportation reasonably. At the same time, they could also taste the local delicacies and choose suitable accommodation.

The Xuankong Temple on Mount Heng had three characteristics: strange, suspended, and ingenious. The temple was built on the cliff of Cuiping Peak in Hengshan Mountain. It was about 50 meters above the ground and was famous for its precipitousness. Xuankong Temple was the only unique temple in China that combined Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. It was the earliest wooden structure building complex in the world that was built on the cliff. It had no foundation and was only supported by a few pillars with a diameter of no more than 10 centimeters. It had been hanging on the cliff for more than 1500 years. Although it had experienced countless earthquakes, Xuan Kong Temple was not damaged by earthquakes. This was one of its characteristics. Xuankong Temple's architecture was exquisite and could be called a miracle. It displayed the wisdom and architectural skills of ancient Chinese craftsmen.

Hengshan Xuankong Temple was built in the 15th year of Taihe of the Northern Wei Dynasty, which was 491 AD.

The Xuankong Temple in Hengshan, Shanxi Province was a unique temple located in Hunyuan County, Datong City, Shanxi Province. It was hanging on the cliff of Cuiping Peak on the west side of Golden Dragon Gorge in Hengshan Mountain. It was one of the only temples in China that combined Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. Xuankong Temple was built nearly 1400 years ago in the later period of the Northern Wei Dynasty and had undergone many repairs. It was a wooden frame structure that cleverly used mechanical principles and rock support to allow the entire temple to hang from the cliff. Xuankong Temple was known as the embodiment of the essence of ancient Chinese architecture and was also a key cultural relic protected by the country. The tourists could enjoy the temple's spectacular architectural style and the beautiful scenery of Mount Heng.