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Hanging Temple Entry and Climbing Ticket

5.0 (2 reviews) 3–5 hours
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Hanging Temple Entry and Climbing Ticket

About this activity

With this package, enjoy a seamless visit to the Hanging Temple. The package includes general ground admission, official climbing ticket and complimentary private transfer service. You can choose either the standard economy climbing ticket or VIP skip-the-line ticket for temple access.

Avoid language barriers and the complicated mandatory real-name registration procedures required for scenic attractions in China. Your local service team will complete all registration formalities in advance and reserve your valid visiting time slot, so you do not need to operate complex booking systems on your own.

You have two climbing access options:

If you select the standard economy ticket, you will need to depart at 4:00 a.m. and complete facial recognition and passport scanning at the scenic entrance. This is the cost-effective official-price option.

With the VIP skip-the-line ticket, you will gain exclusive priority fast-track entry with no queuing required.

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At a glance

Duration
3–5 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking
1–10
Operated by
港中之旅

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Not included: Brunch
  • Not included: The VIP skip-the-line climbing ticket for Hanging Temple reservation is required one day ahead.

Itinerary

  1. Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si)

    Admission included

    Entry Hours: 4:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    You may arrive at the main entrance of the scenic area and check in with your pre-booked admission voucher. For the climbing ticket, you will need to complete real-name verification via facial scanning and QR code scanning on site.

    1. Head to the viewing platform at the gate square to overlook the entire Hanging Temple clinging to the cliff. Take photos beside the stone tablet inscribed with the Chinese character "Magnificent" written by Li Bai, and appreciate the stunning landscape of the ancient temple hanging halfway up the precipice. This entire viewing experience is covered by the ground-only admission ticket.

    2. Only 3,000 climbing tickets are available per day. After ticket inspection, you may enter the climbing zone.enjoy panoramic canyon views.

    3. Walk along the lengthy suspended wooden bridge, the most thrilling highlight of the scenic spot.

    4. You may take the scenic area battery car for a convenient ride back to the main exit.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si) Hengshan, Datong, China See on map

End point

  • Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si) Hengshan, Datong, China See on map

Pickup points

The driver will send you his car license plate number one day in advance and confirm your departure time with you, so you can easily recognize the vehicle. We depart at the fixed scheduled time.

The transfer service is a free extra benefit included with the economy ticket package. We offer hotel pickup service, yet you must depart at the scheduled time we set.

Using your ticket

You have two climbing access options:

If you select the standard economy ticket, you will need to depart at 4:00 a.m. and complete facial recognition and passport scanning at the scenic entrance. This is the cost-effective official-price option.

With the VIP skip-the-line ticket, you will gain exclusive priority fast-track entry with no queuing required.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • Hanging Temple Entry and Climbing Ticket

  • Hanging Temple VIP

    Pickup included

  • Hanging Temple climbing ticket

    Hanging Temple climbing ticket: Hanging Temple climbing ticket | Book 7 days ahead

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

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