Yungang Grottoes - Wikipedia
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.
Yungang Grottoes - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
The Yungang Grottoes, in Datong city, Shanxi Province, with their 252 caves and 51,000 statues, represent the outstanding achievement of Buddhist cave art in China in the 5th and 6th centuries.
The Yungang Grottoes (Yungang Caves), Datong, N. China
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 - Caves, Weather, Transfer and Maps - China …
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.
Yungang Grottoes, Datong – A Unique Artistic Heritage
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.
Datong Yungang Grottoes - TravelChinaGuide
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.
Yungang Grottoes: one of the largest ancient cave groups in China
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 …
Yungang Grottoes | Discover 1500 years of History in 254 Caves
2021年8月24日 · Planning a visit to the Yungang Grottoes? Here you will find all the background information about these beautiful caves near Datong, China.
Yungang Grottoes and Visit Guide, World Heritage Site - CHINA …
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.
Yungang Grottoes: A Heritage Site of Buddhist Cave Art - China …
Yungang Grottoes in Datong of Shanxi is proof of ancient Chinese sculptor’s craftsmanship and technique. This site was formed in the Northern Wei Dynasty (5 th to 6 th century) by the engravings on the rock cliff, during which Chinese Buddhism was influenced.