China's historical monuments are always astonishing, for their age, scale, and sometimes their height. The Hanging Monastery near Mount Heng in the vicinity of north China’s Datong city hangs 75 meters above the ground. It was built into a cliff by monks more than 1,500 years ago. It’s also notable for being the only temple left that represents a combination of traditional Chinese religions Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. /ChinaNews Photo

China's historical monuments are always astonishing, for their age, scale, and sometimes their height. The Hanging Monastery near Mount Heng in the vicinity of north China’s Datong city hangs 75 meters above the ground. It was built into a cliff by monks more than 1,500 years ago. It’s also notable for being the only temple left that represents a combination of traditional Chinese religions Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. /ChinaNews Photo

China's historical monuments are always astonishing, for their age, scale, and sometimes their height. The Hanging Monastery near Mount Heng in the vicinity of north China’s Datong city hangs 75 meters above the ground. It was built into a cliff by monks more than 1,500 years ago. It’s also notable for being the only temple left that represents a combination of traditional Chinese religions Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. /ChinaNews Photo

China's historical monuments are always astonishing, for their age, scale, and sometimes their height. The Hanging Monastery near Mount Heng in the vicinity of north China’s Datong city hangs 75 meters above the ground. It was built into a cliff by monks more than 1,500 years ago. It’s also notable for being the only temple left that represents a combination of traditional Chinese religions Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. /ChinaNews Photo