4.5Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si)(778 reviews) - Impressive cliff-hanging temple Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites
The monastery was built on the cliffs of Mt. Hengshan, one of the five most sacred mountains in China. The caves and halls are connected by winding corridors and bridges.See more..
4.0Ying Xian Wooden Pagoda(178 reviews) - The wooden Sakyamuni Pagoda of Fogong Temple Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites
A work of fine craftsmanship and art. In 1056, Emperor Daozong of Liao had the wooden pagoda built at what was his grandmother's home. It is the world's oldest wooden pagoda and has withstood earthquakes and and wars.See more..
4.0Huayan Temple of Datong(144 reviews) - Beautiful view Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Religious Sites
This is in the middle of the Ancient City, a very large Temple complex, 50RMb entrance fee. If I recall correctly, almost the entire place is a rebuild for <15 years ago, in fact almost all the Ancient City is a modern rebuild. If you like Chinese Temples, go have a look see. It’s the same pattern and architecture you’ll see at almost all Chinese Temples, so if you don’t have the time to have a look, you’ll be okay. Two cool parts, they have a relic of the Buddha in the underground part of a Temple, his finger bone. There is also a huge Temple you can climb up and get a great view of the city. As Temple complexes go, it’s very well done, lots of photo opportunities. If you have the time, go have a look.See more..
4.5Shanhua Monastery(36 reviews) - Good experience Wednesday: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Ancient Ruins • Religious Sites
Honestly, in China it is so very easy to get “Templed-out” from all the temples and monasteries there are. They all follow the same patterns, architecture, style and colours. Eventually you dread going to yet another “famous” temple, because they all start to look the same. That all being said, I’m happy I paid a visit to this place. It doesn’t feel like many other temples that came from the same temple factory. Yes, the place has been around for 1000 years and has likely been rebuilt a dozen times in that period, including recently, but there are some buildings here that look and feel, “old”. It’s a nice change. There are great opportunities here for some photos. There is a wonderful water area that makes for great photos. Very few people as it is away from the main tourist area. Free admission. There is a 5-dragon wall outside. If you only have time for one temple or monastery on your trip, head to this one.See more..
4.0The Grand Mosque(19 reviews) - Nice Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites
It is in the middle of the mosque place and even when it is very animated zone, it was a palace before and it keeps the luxury.See more..
