A city was built in the mountains of Shanxi, China, which raises questions about how, why, and when it was constructed. The author speculates it is a Buddhist monastery, as monasteries are known for building in extremely remote but scenic locations. The monastery can only be accessed via a 300-meter long path with over 400 steps carved into the cliffside.

1. SHANXI, CHINA CITY BUILT IN THE MOUNTAINS OF SHAN This is amazing and we have to wonder how, why and when did they do this. From where & how do they get water...power....sewer.....? How did they build all this?? And why..way.."up there"!! My best guess is that this is a Buddhist Monestary – They are noted for building in the most extreme, inacessible, but scenicly speaking, some of the most beautiful places there is. Bobby G. Click to advance frame

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