Xuankong Temple, Buddhist, Taoist and Confucian temple complex in Hunyuan County, China

The structure rises on wooden beams inserted into the Mount Heng cliff face, standing 75 meters (246 feet) above the canyon floor. The construction consists of multiple pavilions and corridors connected by narrow walkways and bridges, hugging the natural contours of the rock formation.

Monk Liao Ran initiated construction in 491 during the Northern Wei Dynasty on this mountainside location. Subsequent dynasties expanded the original structure through additional halls and renovations, particularly during the Ming and Qing periods, creating the architectural ensemble visible today.

The Hall of Three Religions on the top floor of the northern tower holds statues of Shakyamuni in the centre, Laozi on the left and Confucius on the right, a grouping tied to the Ming and Qing idea of the "Three Teachings Harmonious as One". The southern tower stacks Chunyang Palace for Lü Dongbin, the Sanguan Hall with Ming clay sculptures of the Officials of Heaven, Earth and Water, and the Leiyin Hall at the top.

Access involves walking through narrow passages and bridges, with stability maintained by an engineering system of crossbeams and supporting pillars. Spring and autumn offer the most favorable visiting conditions with comfortable temperatures and clear views of the surrounding mountains.

The cliff positioning protected the complex from flooding by the nearby river and effects of direct sunlight exposure. The architectural design incorporates natural rock formations as structural elements, with some pillars serving more decorative than load-bearing functions in the overall support system.