Is this the world's most remote temple? Taoism shrine stands on top of a 5,460ft peak in China

The temple has been sitting on the peak of Tayun Mountain in Shaanxi Province since 1500s [CN]

16世纪起，这座寺庙便坐落在陕西省的它云山的山巅之上。

The dangerous -looking peak of Tayun mountain is viewed as a well-known Holy Land of Taoism[CN]

这奇险无比的塔云山看起来就像举世闻名的道家仙境。

Stunning pictures taken on last month show the isolated landscape where the temple is located[CN]

这张迷人照片上个月所拍，正是寺庙的所在与世隔绝之地。

The tiny temple with an area of less than 65 square feet had its four stone pillars rooted in the gap of mountain rocks[CN]

这座小寺庙面积只有不到65平方英尺，四条石柱深嵌于山岩之中。

Tayun Mountain is a famed mountain in Taoism, located in Chaiping Town. Its main peak, Golden Peak, is 1665.8 metres (5,465 feet) above sea level[CN]

塔云山是道家名山，位于柴坪镇。它的主峰 – 金顶，海拔1665.8米（即5465英尺）。

A Taoism temple, with a golden top, can be seen sitting on the peak of Tayun Mountain in northwestern China[CN]

道观，镶金顶，映入眼前。这座道观位于中国西北的塔云山山峰。

Stunning images: Pictures show the temple perched on the rocks at the peak of the famous Taoist mountain[CN]

叹为观止：图片显示道观楔入著名的道家名山顶峰的岩石之中。

Built in the Zhengde Period of the Ming Dynasty, the cluster of ancient Taoist buildings also includes a guesthouse, a pagoda, a hall, and nine palaces[CN]

道观始建于明朝正德年间，这座古老道观建有客房、塔房，大殿和9座宅邸。

The temple used for worshiping Guanyin, the goddess of mercy in Taoism, is the icon of the Tayun Mountain[CN]

这座道观供奉的是观音，道家中的善良之神，是塔云山的象征。

A set of stunning photos have revealed the hidden beauty of a Taoism temple sitting on the peak of Tayun Mountain in north-west China. [CN]

一组迷人照片反映了道观的隐世之美，道观坐落在中国西北的塔云山峰上。

Tayun Mountain, located in Chaiping town, is one of the most famous peaks associated with Taoism. [CN]

塔云山，位于柴坪镇，是道家著名山峰之一。

The series of photos taken by 'Da Qin Farmer' in September show the isolated temple with a golden top situated on top of the mountain. The temple worships Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy in Taoism.[CN]

“大秦农民”于9月拍下这一系列照片，展示了与世隔绝的寺庙，镶着金顶，位于峰顶世上。寺庙里供奉的是观音，道家中的善良之神。

Stunning images show the isolated location of the temple which stands on top of the 5,460ft peak.  

'Ta', the Chinese word for pagoda, and 'yun' which means clouds, is used to name the mountain with its peak similar to the shape of building.

The tiny temple with an area of less than six square metres (64.5 square feet) has its four stone pillars rooted in the mountain's rocks. 

Stone strips have been stacked up to make up the foundation of the temple, reports the People's Daily Online.  

Built in the Zhengde Period of the Ming Dynasty, the cluster of ancient Taoist buildings on Tayun Mountain also include a guesthouse, pagoda, a hall and nine palaces. 

The buildings have a history dating back some 500 years and are classified as secondary cultural relics.

Since the reign of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) , the buildings have been repaired and renovated for five times.

Tayun mountain is known for its steep peaks and is viewed as a Holy Land of Taoism, according to the Shaanxi provincial government website.  

Taoism, with a history of more than 1,800 years, is one of the mainstream traditional religion in China, according to a research by People's Daily. It places a strong emphasis on respect for nature as it advocates the worship of natural objects including mountains. 

Currently, there are more than 1,500 Taoist temples in China.