Chaoyang Temple Scenic Area: One of China's Seven Hanging Temples

Chaoyang Mountain Scenic Area Tickets: CNY 27 for adults, CNY 13 for students From the Jin and Yuan dynasties to the Ming and Qing dynasties, dozens of Buddhist temples were built in Ganjianyu Village, forming a large temple complex known as the "72 Temples of Ganjianyu." Chaoyang Temple is one of the larger temples. It was first built during the Wanli period of the Ming dynasty and rebuilt in the sixth year of the Xianfeng period of the Qing dynasty. It was once an important Buddhist temple in the suburbs of Beijing. The temple is located on high ground, with mountains behind it and a valley in front of it. It faces the rising sun, with beautiful mountains and rivers and a pleasant climate, hence the name "Chaoyang Temple" (literally "Sunrise Temple"). One of China's seven hanging temples and the site of King Zhou's warm palace. The temples are distributed along steep cliffs. The reclining Buddha in the Thousand Buddha Cave smiles at the world. The Nine Dragon Cypress grows on the cliff, full of greenery. The Shouting Spring can spray water columns of different heights according to the volume of the shout, and it is said to have become a popular spot. When the mountain flowers are in full bloom, you can see the temples on the cliffs through the flowers. The cliffside "Buddha" character creates an opportunity to "hug the Buddha's feet." You can also swing in the mountains with the mountain breeze. Although burning incense is prohibited to prevent mountain fires, the cultural heritage of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism is still strong here. Chaoyang Mountain, a branch of the Taihang Mountains facing the sun, has a unique charm when the flowers bloom in spring.