Yulin Caves, Buddhist cave temple in Guazhou County, China.
The Yulin Caves consist of forty-two caves carved into two cliffs along the Yulin River, containing 250 polychrome statues and 4,200 square meters of wall paintings.
The cave complex originated during the Tang Dynasty and remained actively used until the Yuan Dynasty, spanning from the seventh through the fourteenth centuries.
The caves display paintings executed on plaster surfaces using mineral pigments, featuring Buddhist themes, donor portraits, and scenes from daily life in multiple languages.
The site opens from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM between May and October, and 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM from November through April, with an entrance fee of 55 CNY.
Each cave structure includes an entrance corridor, antechamber, and main chamber, with some featuring central piers decorated with intricate niches and detailed artwork.
Location: Guazhou County
GPS coordinates: 40.05915,95.93614
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:25
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