Bingling Temple, Buddhist temple in China
The Bingling Temple houses a series of grottoes filled with Buddhist sculptures carved into natural caves and caverns.
Carved over a millennium ago, these caves hold history tracing back to the Western Qin dynasty.
A manifestation of early Buddhist art, depicting intricate murals and statues that exemplify religious devotion.
Access to the Bingling Temple is largely dependent on boat travel due to the surrounding reservoir.
The site features an impressive 27-meter-high Maitreya Buddha statue, testimony to its historical significance.
Location: Gansu
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