Datong Hanging Temple (Xuankong Temple) Ticket - Direct Gate Entry & Climbing Ticket Option

Scan your QR code at the main gate
and walk straight in

After booking, your official entry QR code is sent by email. On site, there is no need to queue at the ticket office: head straight to the main gate turnstile and scan the QR code to enter. Priority entry with fast security screening saves you time for sightseeing.

See a 1,500-year-old temple hanging from the cliffs of Mount Heng

Xuankong Si was built in 491 during the Northern Wei dynasty and clings to the steep cliffs of Mount Heng, looking as if it floats in the air. Built without a traditional foundation, using ancient mortise-and-tenon joinery and cantilever beams inserted directly into the solid rock, it showcases the building skills of ancient Chinese craftsmen.

Explore a temple where Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism meet

The Hanging Temple is a rare temple that enshrines Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism together. Painted statues and murals made over several dynasties remain, and you can also see the 'aerial sculptures', reliefs that appear to float in mid-air. Climbing up into the temple along the wooden walkways on the cliff is only available if you choose an option that includes the climbing ticket.

※ The passages inside the temple are narrow and uneven. Please wear comfortable shoes and walk carefully.