Tiantishan Grottoes, Buddhist cave temple complex in Liangzhou District, China.
The Tiantishan Grottoes consist of nineteen caves arranged in three tiers along the eastern cliffs of the Huangyang River in the Qilian Mountains.
The excavation of these caves began during the Northern Liang period between 397 and 439 CE, continuing through multiple dynasties including Northern Wei and Tang.
The caves contain Buddhist artworks merging Indian Gandhara influences with Chinese techniques, including a 15-meter-high statue of Sakyamuni and intricate wall paintings.
Located 60 kilometers south of Wuwei City, the site opens daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM with admission fees of 30 RMB per person.
Many original artifacts and paintings from Tiantishan were relocated to the Gansu Provincial Museum in 1960 due to the construction of Huangyang River reservoir.
Location: Gansu
GPS coordinates: 37.56556,102.74028
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:34
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