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Yungang Grottoes Nanjiao, Datong, Shanxi, China Last Updated: 02/10/2025 |
| The Yungang Grottoes are a remarkable series of ancient Buddhist cave temples located in Shanxi Province, China. Carved during the Northern Wei dynasty (368–534 CE), these grottoes exemplify early Chinese Buddhist art and architecture. 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. | |
| - Construction: The grottoes were excavated from soft sandstone over a period of more than 60 years, starting around 460 CE. They encompass 252 caves and 51,000 statues, showcasing intricate carvings and sculptures that reflect a fusion of Buddhist art from South and Central Asia with Chinese cultural elements. - Artistic Significance: The Yungang Grottoes are considered one of the three most significant ancient Buddhist sculptural sites in China, alongside the Longmen and Mogao Grottoes. They are noted for their colossal Buddha figures, some reaching up to 17 meters in height. | |
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Hanging Temple Place » Temple The Hanging Temple, also Hengshan Hanging Temple was built on the cliffs of Mt. Hengshan, in Hunyuan County, Datong City, Shanxi province. Mt. Hengshan is one of the five most scared mountains in China. The very unique temple is the combination of three religions of Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism. About 1/3 of building body is hanging on the cliff, with its halls connected by winding corridors and bridges. 375 views 💖 3Hunyuan County, Datong, China, 037499 |
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Shanxi Place » City Shanxi is a province in North China. Its capital and largest city of the province is Taiyuan, while its next most populated prefecture-level cities are Changzhi and Datong. Its population was 34,915,616 in 2020. The name Shanxi means 'west of the mountains', a reference to its location west of the Taihang Mountains. 25 views 💖 1China |
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