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Under the cover of night, the Hanging Temple brings the ancient architectural legend to life through light and shadow.
Publish Time:
2026-06-14 17:51
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Night falls.
Deep in the Jinlong Gorge of Hengshan Mountain
A scene with sheer cliffs as its backdrop
A live-action performance set against the backdrop of a canyon.
The curtain slowly rises.
The protagonist is precisely
It is now over 1,500 years old.
Hunyuan Hanging Temple, Shanxi Province
It was originally built during the Northern Wei dynasty.
Built against the mountain, suspended on a sheer cliff.
《 Why is the Hanging Temple suspended? 》Live-action performance venue.
This work, titled “Why the Hanging Temple,”
Immersive real-scene light-and-sound show
Standing on the thousand-year cultural heritage of Hengshan Mountain
Focus on the unparalleled spectacle of the Hanging Temple.
With digital light and shadow technology
Interpreting the Epic of Time and the Humanistic Spirit
Exterior view of the Hanging Temple.
Tourists take photos at the Hanging Temple.
Tourists are visiting the Hanging Temple.
Exterior view of the Hanging Temple.
While pursuing visual effects, the creative team…
Adhering to the design philosophy of “zero damage, stealth, and full reversibility”
The entire process employs customized cold-light source technology.
The projected illuminance is far lower than that of natural sunlight.
Upholding the safety baseline for the ancient architecture of Xuan Kong Temple
The live‑action performance venue of “Why the Hanging Temple?”
The live‑action performance venue of “Why the Hanging Temple?”
Actors perform on stage at the live‑action show “Why Is the Hanging Temple?”
Actors perform on stage at the live‑action show “Why Is the Hanging Temple?”
Borrowing the Light of Technology
The Splendor of Zhan Gu Temple
Uphold the bottom line of cultural heritage protection.
Comprehensive protection of historic buildings
The live‑action performance venue of “Why the Hanging Temple?”
Composite photo: The top image shows the exterior of the Hanging Temple, captured on the afternoon of June 9; the bottom image depicts the live‑action performance “Why the Hanging Temple?” filmed on the evening of June 9.
Since its premiere on May 18,
The nighttime tour of the Hanging Temple has quickly gone viral.
More than 20,000 viewers have already attended.
Toiling from dawn till dusk
Unlock a brand-new way to experience this thousand-year-old temple.
Tourists are gradually entering the live‑action performance venue within the Hanging Temple Scenic Area.
Tourists watch a performance at the Hanging Temple scenic area.
On the occasion of Cultural and Natural Heritage Day
Let’s listen to the Hanging Temple together.
The architectural wisdom of the ancients
A touching story of how technology is revitalizing ancient architecture.
To narrate in a calm, engaging manner.
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Reporters: Hu Qiushi, Yang Chenguang, Cao Yang
Source: Xinhua News Agency
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