The Bizarre Temple "Beautiful as a Painting" on a Split Mountain in China

Dear friends there are countless strange architectural wonders around the world today Built atop mountains rising thousands of meters high or on sheer towering cliff faces these structures are hailed as marvels suspended in the clouds Climbing up here was hard enough—building a house on a cliff this sheer is unthinkable Yet somehow the fact that people managed to accomplish this extraordinary feat truly leaves us in awe What's remarkable is that some structures were built thousands of years ago using incredibly rudimentary tools Yet to this day it still stands tall and proud beneath the sky Right now let's join Zheng as we explore these unique structures built atop mountains soaring thousands of meters high And how did ancient people manage to construct such remarkably unique structures The image we are viewing is the Kaskipiler Monastery in Georgia Known as the monastery in the clouds perched atop a towering rock pillar that pierces straight into the sky Standing 42 meters tall equivalent to a 10-story building Just looking at these images is enough to understand why this monastery became so famous isn't it To reach the top of the church there is only one way: climbing a ladder attached to the rock face which stretches over 40 meters This is truly a challenging experience for anyone encountering it for the first time Yet from ancient times no one knows how the monks managed to build houses atop such massive stone formations It's truly extraordinary isn't it Today the church atop this stone pillar is a pilgrimage site for followers of the Orthodox faith as well as curious and adventurous travelers seeking the thrill of floating high above the sky The image we are seeing is a temple located at the summit of Twin Peak Mountain Often likened to a celestial paradise hidden from the mortal world at an elevation of over 2 500 meters atop Fàn Jìng Mountain in Quỳ Châu County China These two Buddhist temples have stood there for over 500 years since the Ming dynasty connected by an arched bridge Surrounding us is vast majestic nature On spring days when clouds shroud the mountain peaks the hazy scenery makes the place look like a mythical paradise To this day the answer to how two temples were built atop the precarious hanging rock remains elusive To reach this heavenly destination visitors must first climb more than 8 000 steps to arrive at the temple in the south Then we'll walk across the bridge to visit the other structure located to the north Just looking at the number of steps you have to climb makes Susie feel dizzy I tell you If it were you do you have what it takes to climb the 8 000 steps to visit this temple Please leave a comment below so I and other viewers can see it When discussing famous structures perched on cliff faces one cannot fail to mention the renowned Huan Kong Temple in China Huyen Khong Temple also known as the Cliff-Hanging Temple gets its name from the entire structure being built entirely from wooden stakes suspended and firmly attached to a sheer cliff face creating an incredibly rare and majestic landscape Huyen Khong Temple is located on Hang Son Mountain in Son Tay Province standing at an elevation of 2 017 meters above sea level This wooden temple the oldest standing temple built directly on a cliff face in the world perches precariously on a towering mountain cliff its foundation extending outward and supported by wooden pilings From a distance Huyen Khong Temple appears fragile and unstable yet in reality this temple has stood for 1 500 years enduring countless upheavals and the harshest conditions of weather At the same time it became a renowned global spiritual center attracting numerous tourists eager to visit In December 2010 the American magazine Time ranked Huyen Khong Temple among the top 10 most extraordinary and remarkable architectural wonders in the world The unique architectural marvel on the cliff that Trinh wants to share with you is Đại Từ Nham Temple This temple was built into a sheer cliff face and has stood for over 700 years It is the only temple in southern China located south of the Yangtze River From a distance the temple looks like a sculptural masterpiece an intricate relief seemingly floating into the sky Looking at the architecture and construction methods of Đại Từ Nham Temple we're undoubtedly reminded of Huyền Không Temple aren't we The entire temple consists of 40 rooms supported by wooden beams and stone pillars A section of the temple extends beyond the rock face while the rest is securely fastened to the stone with wooden pillars that shield it from rain and wind The temple is surrounded by mountains rivers lakes streams and waterfalls situated at an elevation of over 500 meters above sea level The image we are viewing is Wàngxiān Valley also known as Wàngxiān Gǔ located in Wàngxiān Town Shàngráo City Jiangxi Province Just looking at these images we can surely understand why it's被誉为 a heavenly paradise on earth—don't you agree friends Truly stunning sturdy classical-style houses perched precariously on a sheer cliff face rising 200 meters high overlooking the valley below These homes were once the residence of the local people but later the residents moved down to live in the valley below and the area was restored into a tourist attraction There are restaurants eateries and guesthouses for travelers and sturdy concrete paths have been built firmly attached to the mountain cliffs making it easier for visitors to move around From the 200-meter-high cliff we can gaze down upon the entire breathtaking view of the ancient village nestled below in the valley—surely it's no exaggeration to call this place a paradise on earth isn't it The image we are viewing shows a famous temple perched on a cliff in Huangping County Guizhou Province China This entire temple complex is perched precariously on a cliff face more than 1 000 meters above sea level It truly looks incredibly magical—like a house straight out of a fairy tale or a mythological story From a distance the temple appears as a purely wooden architectural structure with traditional tiled roofing The unimaginable thing was why the house had been built right on the edge of such a dangerously steep cliff According to local residents this temple was built in the 1840s and has remained unoccupied ever since What do you think of this unique masterpiece Leave a comment below this video so Trinh and other viewers can see your thoughts The ancient city stands proudly atop a colossal 200-meter-high rock formation Looking at these images you'd probably find it hard to recognize them This was once a magnificent city built right atop a towering rock formation nearly 200 meters high Now it is a place preserving the remnants of ancient palace complex This city resembles a forgotten miniature world nestled between sky and earth A masterpiece of nature that remains to this day Everything in the city is no different from the lives of people in the countryside They have rice fields trees homes and even a palace What's particularly remarkable is that it utilizes a massive artificial reservoir enough to sustain the people up here throughout the year without needing to descend for water In such ancient society with such rudimentary technology Yet the people here have built an entire city atop a rock formation soaring 200 meters high It truly is a miracle isn't it We've already seen temples perched on cliffs or atop mountain peaks But a temple situated in the middle of a river is certainly something not everyone gets to see dear friends And the temple we are seeing here is indeed a peculiar one like that The statues of Guanyin in the temples have remained steadfast amid the Yangtze River for 700 years unyielding to floods Located at the heart of the Yangtze River in Yichang City Hubei Province These ancient temples have witnessed countless devastating floods over the centuries yet remain standing as if nothing had ever happened What surprised people was that the Guanyin Temple was constructed during the Song Dynasty Despite enduring hundreds of years and countless floods the temple still stands proudly in the middle of the Yangtze River Truly this temple's remarkable durability leaves us in awe The image we are seeing is the Meteora monastery complex built atop towering precarious rock formations Reaching hundreds of meters high it is likened to a paradise on earth in the country of Greece Because it hovers in midair constructing this cloud-based structure has been extremely challenging The workers had to haul large amounts of materials across the sheer rock face using rope ladders By the time Meteora was completed as many as 24 magnificent monasteries had been built their foundations laid in sweat tears and the lives of countless people Today following historical upheavals only six monasteries in Meteora remain intact Each monastery of this kind houses around ten monks who live in solitude and seclusion from the outside world When thinking of temples perched on cliff faces one cannot help but mention the Popa Mountain Monastery in Myanmar Mount Popa is an impressive volcano crowned by a bright yellow pagoda-style monastery at its peak Visitors must climb 777 steps to reach this monastery The monastery is one of the most breathtaking Buddhist landmarks in Myanmar Numerous legends associated with Mount Popa reflect a belief in sacred spirits and the indigenous adaptation of Buddhism seamlessly blending with Myanmar's cultural traditions In the beliefs of Myanmar's Buddhists nats are a diverse group of spirits ranging from human-shaped guardian deities to nature spirits And so we've now finished exploring the video about these stunning structures perched high atop mountain peaks I'm truly delighted to share with you these fascinating and insightful discoveries about the travel and history surrounding us I hope to receive your support and feedback so I can create even better and more informative videos for you Thank you all for watching and supporting Trinh Susie's video Hello again and see you in the next videos