Hanging Temple Defies Gravity On Sheer Cliff

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cliffside temple

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1 attraction in Datong: 悬空寺. Verified on Google Maps, featured in an Instagram post by OmarC Mysteries.

悬空寺

Buddhist temple

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• Built into a sheer cliff, it appears to defy gravity. • The temple is supported by 27 oak crossbeams hidden in the cliff. • It was started in 491 AD by a monk named Liaoran. • A natural overhang protects it from weather.

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Hanging Temple Defies Gravity On Sheer Cliff

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悬空寺

Buddhist temple

4.6

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