Suspension Bridge (Banshan Temple)

Suspension Bridge (Banshan Temple)

The Suspension Bridge (Banshan Temple) is a cultural tourism attraction.

From above, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Minyuan Valley. This area often features spectacular sea of clouds. Sometimes, the clouds drift silently like cotton, so thick you could almost scoop them up with your hands. Amid the vast misty waves, laughter rings out beneath the cloud curtain, yet only the sounds are heard, not the people. Other times, brilliant sunshine illuminates the cloud sea, creating a fine drizzle-like shimmer that transforms endlessly, adding to the delightful experience. Gu

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The temple complex consists of five tile-roofed houses, with the central three-bay section serving as the Buddha hall, and the side wings as monks’ living quarters. In front of the hall is an indoor corridor, with wooden paneling below and glass windows above, allowing visitors to gaze into the distance. There are small doors on the east and west sides of the corridor for entry and exit, making it the key passageway for travelers heading to Tiantai.

Climbing further up via the suspension bridge, you’ll reach the Blessing Tower. Take a rest here and look west toward Pigeon Peak, where a pine tree under the peak stretches out its branches like a welcoming guest, closely resembling the iconic Guest-Greeting Pine of Huangshan. To the north, you’ll see the Wall Lizard Swallowing a Rock and the Frog Greeting Guests—both rock formations are strikingly lifelike.

Further up, you’ll find cliff inscriptions. Climb a few more steps to reach Guanyin Peak.

Introduction

The Suspension Bridge is the colloquial name for Banshan Temple, which was historically called “Cuiyun Nunnery.” This small temple sits against towering, rugged peaks and faces a sheer cliff thousands of feet high, making for an exceptionally precipitous setting.

The surroundings of Banshan Temple are lush with trees and verdant clouds. To the west is Drum Peak, to the north is Lion Peak, and to the east is Saber Peak (also known as Saber Stone—when viewed from Guanyin Temple or Baijing Platform, the massive stone juts out with curved fissures, resembling Guan Yu’s “Green Dragon Crescent Blade”). Nearby, there is also an ancient three-tiered stone pagoda.

This is a recommended spot to take a break during the climb. As one visitor wrote in the guestbook under the corridor: “Take a rest halfway up the mountain, then walk another five li to reach Heaven on Earth.” Admission & Opening Hours

None (Open from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM) Tra

nsportation

Located between Huiju Temple and Tiantai Peak, near Guanyin Peak, it can be reached by climbing the steps from Huiju Temple.