Hanging Temple
The Hanging Temple is a Buddhist and Taoist site built in the style of Chinese architecture. It is a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level and is one of the 130 sights of China featured on this site.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between May and September, when daily highs range from 19 °C to 25 °C. July is the wettest month with about 136 mm of rain and 17 rainy days. In contrast, the winter months of December to February are cold, with temperatures dropping to lows of -16 °C and -13 °C.
To reach the temple, you can fly into Datong Yungang International Airport, which is 49 km away. The site is located 232 km from Beijing. It is situated in Hunyuan County near the city of Datong.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 25 °C. The wettest is July, with about 136 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -5 | -1 | 5 | 13 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 12 | 3 | -4 |
| Average low, °C | -16 | -13 | -6 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 2 | -6 | -14 |
| Rainfall, mm | 5 | 9 | 20 | 26 | 43 | 82 | 136 | 102 | 64 | 29 | 13 | 6 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
