North Grotto Temple, Buddhist cave temple in Qingyang, China
The North Grotto Temple contains numerous caves featuring Buddhist sculptures and inscriptions carved into limestone cliffs within the mountainous terrain of Gansu Province.
Construction of the temple's caves and carvings occurred during the Northern Wei and Tang dynasties, periods of substantial Buddhist artistic development in China.
The temple displays religious art through stone carvings that represent Buddhist teachings and demonstrate the technical skills of ancient Chinese sculptors.
The temple stands at coordinates 35°36'39.6"N and 107°31'55.9"E, with guided tours available through the administrative office in Qingyang city.
Each cave within the temple complex contains distinct Buddhist statues and religious motifs that scholars study to understand regional variations in ancient Chinese art.
Location: Qingyang
GPS coordinates: 35.61100,107.53220
Latest update: May 24, 2025 03:32
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