Toyuq, Buddhist cave temples in Xinjiang, China
The Toyuq caves feature rectangular chambers carved into cliffs, containing numerous wall paintings and Buddhist sculptures throughout their stone corridors.
Construction of these cave temples began during the Western Jin Dynasty between 265-316 CE, making them older than the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang.
Cave 20 contains extensive murals depicting meditation sequences, Pure Land teachings, and Buddhist visualization practices from the sixth century.
The site maintains operating hours from 8:00 to 21:00 during high season and 10:00 to 18:30 in low season, with entrance fees of 190 yuan.
The caves house the earliest known illustrations of the Visualization Sutra, featuring detailed lotus pond imagery on their rear walls.
Location: Xinjiang
GPS coordinates: 42.86077,89.69272
Latest update: March 9, 2025 21:28
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