Dafosi Grottoes, Archaeological site in Daguan village, Binzhou, China.
The cave temples of Dafosi contain extensive Buddhist sculptures and carvings spread across multiple chambers within the cliffside rock formations.
The grottoes earned UNESCO World Heritage status in 2014 as part of the Silk Roads network, connecting ancient trade routes between Chang'an and Tianshan.
Within these caves, visitors discover numerous Buddhist artistic expressions through sculptures and inscriptions that represent Chinese religious practices across centuries.
The archaeological complex spans 34.68 hectares with a protective buffer zone of 587.26 hectares, allowing systematic exploration of the historical structures.
Each cave chamber presents different architectural techniques from various periods, displaying the evolution of Buddhist art through carved religious figures.
Location: Binzhou
Part of: Silk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor
GPS coordinates: 35.07194,107.99361
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:04
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