The "Hanging Coffins" Tradition

"Hanging coffins" is a peculiar burial tradition, still existing in some countries like China, Indonesia, and the Philippines. At Longhu Mountain, China, there are tours that allow tourists to witness a part of this strange tradition.

Hanging coffins is a burial ritual where coffins are hung on mountain cliffs or placed inside mountain caves. In China, the hanging coffins tradition dates back to ancient times, with burial sites chosen on a mountain cliff facing a river.

Longhu Mountain and the "Hanging Coffins" Tour

Dragon Tiger Mountain, located in Yingtan, Jiangxi, China, with 202 mysterious coffins, attracts thousands of tourists each year. The place is so famous that at Dragon Tiger Mountain, there are tours to watch performances reenacting the scene of carrying coffins to the mountain by the ancients.

Many people believe that this performance is not only unique but also brings good luck, as in Chinese, the phrase "shang guan", meaning to lift the coffin high, is homophonic with the phrase "shang guan" in "shang guan fa cai" (promotion and wealth).

The "hanging coffins" tour at Dragon Tiger Mountain not only provides tourists with an interesting experience about an ancient tradition but also helps them understand more about China's culture and history. This is certainly a memorable experience for anyone who loves exploring and learning about different cultures.

According to Internet