
Yungang Grottoes, Datong, China
Explore the esteemed World Heritage Site, the Yungang Grottoes, an integral part of China's rich cultural heritage, followed by a captivating journey through the incredible Hanging Temple, a historical marvel dating back over four centuries.
Guide at the hotel lobby or Datong train station meets visitors for an exploration of the Yungang Grottoes, an archaeological site carved into the mountainside. Spanning approximately one kilometer, these grottos feature intricate carvings covering an area exceeding 18,000 square meters, containing 45 primary chambers, 209 secondary chambers, over 1,100 niches, and an estimated total of 58,000 Buddhist statues.
Following this tour, visitors proceed to the Hanging Temple, aptly named due to its architectural design that appears suspended from the cliffside. Constructed during the Northern Wei Dynasty, this ancient structure dates back over 1,400 years, blending elements of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism.
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The Yungang Grottoes are an archaeological site located in Datong, Shanxi Province, China. These grottos span approximately one kilometer and feature intricate carvings covering an area exceeding 18,000 square meters, containing 45 primary chambers, 209 secondary chambers, over 1,100 niches, and an estimated total of 58,000 Buddhist statues.
The Yungang Grottoes were constructed during the period known as the Western Jin Dynasty (AD 265–317).
An estimated total of 58,000 Buddhist statues are found within the Yungang Grottoes.
The Hanging Temple is located in Datong, Shanxi Province, China.
The Hanging Temple is appropriately named because of its architectural design that appears suspended from the cliffside.
The Hanging Temple was constructed during the Northern Wei Dynasty, which lasted from AD 386 to AD 534.
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