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Xuangongsi, Also Known as the "Hanging Temple"

Wow - this is pretty spectacular, right? We're looking at a temple built into the cliffs near Mount Heng. This temple has been dubbed the 'Hanging Temple' and is located in Heng Shan, Shanxi, China. Believe it or not, a single man is said to have built this impressive structure over 1,500 years ago by embedding beams into the cliffs' bedrock to support the construction, which sits 246 feet above the ground.

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The secluded location of this temple is no accident; it follows the principles of Taoism, which emphasizes the importance of peace and tranquility. Needless to say, these views hit the mark!