Yungang Grottoes, Buddhist temple caves in Datong, China
The Yungang complex contains 252 caves carved into sandstone cliffs, featuring over 51,000 Buddhist statues ranging from 2 centimeters to 17 meters tall.
Northern Wei Dynasty craftsmen excavated these caves between 460 and 524 CE, marking the introduction of Buddhist cave art to northern China.
The sculptures within the caves demonstrate the integration of Indian Buddhist art principles with Chinese artistic techniques during the 5th century.
Visitors access the grottoes through Datong city, with regular bus services operating between the urban center and the cave complex throughout the day.
Cave number 20 contains a central pillar completely carved into a pagoda form, with multiple Buddha figures arranged in ascending levels.
Location: Shanxi
Website: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1039
GPS coordinates: 40.11020,113.12596
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:00
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