Sculptures rupestres du mont Kongwang

The stone carvings extend across 17 meters wide and 8 meters high on Kongwang Mountain, featuring 105 distinct carved images on different levels.

The rock sculptures were created during the Eastern Han Dynasty between the late second and early third century, marking early Buddhist presence in China.

The carvings combine Buddhist and Taoist elements, including representations of Buddha figures and the Queen Mother of the West, reflecting religious diversity.

The sculptures are located in Lianyungang city of Jiangsu Province, where visitors can access educational displays explaining their historical context.

These rock carvings contain evidence of the first documented Buddhist community in China, which established near Pengcheng during the Han period.

Location: Haizhou District

GPS coordinates: 34.56694,119.16667

Latest update: March 21, 2025 12:38