View of South and North pavillions linked by the Long Bridge.
Construction of the Hanging Temple
Suspended some 50m (160ft) above the
ground, the Hanging Monastery was actually
constructed without the help of the wooden pillars
that now appear to support it.
When the monastery was built the pillars
weren’t here, but were only added later because
many people would not dare to climb up to the
monastery, worrying it would fall. The pillars can
even be taken away without affecting the Hanging
Monastery.
Thanks to the excellent workmanship and
building technique, the monastery has been very
safe for 1,500 years, without any pillars.
Two Pavilions and a Bridge
The wooden pillars propping up the temple
structure.
The Hanging Monastery consists of two pavilions,
a bridge, and 40 halls. It is 32m long in total.
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