What famous temple complex is located on Mount Heng in Shanxi?

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Fogong Temple: timber pagoda — Shanxi Timber pagoda of the Fogong Temple, 1056, Song dynasty; at Yingxian, Shanxi province, China.

The famous temple complex located on Mount Heng in Shanxi is the Hanging Monastery, also known as Xuan Kong Si.12

Perched on the steep cliffs of the mountain's Jinxia Gorge, this architectural marvel is unique for being the only surviving temple built to incorporate the three primary Chinese philosophies: Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. Construction of the site began in 491 CE, utilizing a sophisticated system of wooden beams inserted into chiseled rock openings to suspend the structure above the gorge. The complex features 40 interconnected rooms and serves as a testament to both historical engineering and the pursuit of spiritual tranquility.12