The Yungang Grottoes (Chinese: 云冈石窟; pinyin: Yúngāng shíkū), formerly the Wuzhoushan Grottoes (Chinese: 武州山 / 武周山; pinyin: Wǔzhōushān), are ancient Chinese Buddhist temple grottoes built during the Northern Wei dynasty near the city of Datong, then called Pingcheng, in the province of Shanxi.

The Yungang Grottoes (Yungang Caves) are located at the southern foot of Wuzhou Mountain, about 16 kilometers (10 miles) west of Datong City, Shanxi Province, China. Dating back 1,500 years, the Yungang Grottoes represent China's superb Buddhist artistic achievements from the 5th to the 6th century.

Yungang Grottoes, enjoying a long history of over 1,500 years, is one of the three leading grottoes in China together with Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang and Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang. It has 5 major caves and 209 secondary caves with about 51,000 statues.

The Yungang Grottoes are located at the southern foot of Wuzhou Mountain, 17 km west of Datong, Shanxi Province, northern China. The grottoes are carved into the mountains and stretch for 1 km. There are 45 main caves, 252 large and small shrine caves, and …

The Yungang Grottoes (云冈石窟), originally known as Lingyan Temple (灵岩寺) and Stone Buddha Temple (石佛寺), are a renowned series of ancient rock-cut temples located near Datong in Shanxi Province, China. They are one of China’s most famous grotto complexes and a significant cultural and historical landmark.

2023年2月16日 · Located in the city of Datong, Shanxi province, Yungang Grottoes are home to 252 shrines and over 51,000 statues, representing China’s most brilliant Buddhist grotto art deriving from 5-6 AD. Among them, the Tanyao Five Grottoes are classical masterpieces from the first golden age of China’s Buddhist arts.

云冈石窟(Yungang Grottoes)，原名灵岩寺、石佛寺。 位于山西省大同市西郊17公里处的武州山南麓，是中国著名的石窟群之一。 云冈石窟的开凿始于北魏时期，北魏皇始三年（398年），道武帝拓跋珪将都城从盛乐（今和林格尔县）迁至平城（今大同市），武州山成为 ...

Yungang Grottoes, one of the three major cave clusters in China, punctuate the north cliff of Wuzhou Mountain, Datong. The area was excavated along the mountain, extending 1 km (0.62 miles) from east to west, revealing 53 caves and over 51,000 stone statues. The grottoes are divided into east, middle, and west parts.

2025年1月21日 · Yungang Caves is one of China's three most famous grottoes and film location of Black Myth:Wukong. Check Yungang Grottoes guide including facts, three period, must-see caves, travel tips to plan a Yungang Cave trip.

Yungang Grottoes is 17km away from Datong City of Shanxi Province, so when travel to Datong, Yungang Grottoes is a must-visit site. It is globally recognized as the UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is renowned for its more than 51,000 Buddha statues and engravings dated back to 5 th and 6 th century AD.