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Fitness Influencer Criticized for Hanging from Ancient Chinese Temple

Fitness Influencer Criticized for Hanging from Ancient Chinese Temple

Khaosod•International•17m ago

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A fitness influencer is under investigation by police after posting a video of themselves performing pull-ups on a wooden beam at the Hanging Temple in China.

  • •A fitness influencer posted a video jumping and performing 5 pull-ups on a wooden beam at the Hanging Temple.
  • •The Hanging Temple is a 1,500-year-old historical site in Shanxi Province, China.
  • •The Hengshan Mountain Scenic Area Management Center and police are investigating the incident.
  • •Initial inspections on October 13 found no visible damage to the structure.

Overview

  • •The Hanging Temple is located on the cliff of Chuiping Peak, Hengshan Mountain, and was built during the Northern Wei Dynasty.
  • •A fitness influencer published a video showing the influencer jumping and performing 5 pull-ups on a wooden beam within the balcony of the Hanging Temple.
  • •The video caused widespread online criticism due to concerns regarding potential damage to the historical site.
  • •The fitness influencer deleted the video from social media on October 12.
  • •The Hengshan Mountain Scenic Area Management Center reviewed CCTV footage and temple officials confirmed such behavior is prohibited.
  • •An inspection conducted on October 13 found no visible damage to the historical site.
  • •Police have investigated the incident and will determine the appropriate penalty.

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Key Entities

Place

Hanging Temple(วัดแขวน)ℹ️
A historical site over 1,500 years old in Shanxi Province, China, registered as a national protected ancient site in 1982.
Shanxi Province(มณฑลซานซี)ℹ️
The province in China where the Hanging Temple is located.
Chuiping Peak(ยอดเขาชุยผิง)
The peak where the Hanging Temple is situated.
Hengshan Mountain(ภูเขาเหิงซาน)
The mountain where the Hanging Temple is located.

Organization

Hengshan Mountain Scenic Area Management Center(ศูนย์บริหารพื้นที่ท่องเที่ยวภูเขาเหิงซาน)
The entity that received the report and reviewed CCTV footage of the incident.