[2025 Datong Attraction] Travel Guide for Yungang Grottoes (Updated Apr)

Hey guys, I went to Datong a while ago, and it was an unforgettable trip! Today, I'm going to share my travel guide with those of you who are planning to visit Datong for the first time~ Travel Preparation Before you leave, be sure to check the weather in Datong in advance and prepare appropriate clothing 🧥 When I went, the temperature difference between morning and evening was quite large, so I brought a thick coat. Also, don't forget your ID card and other documents. If you have a student ID or senior citizen card, bring it with you, as many attractions offer discounts! Also, download "Cloud QuickPass" on your phone in advance, so you can pay for the bus by scanning a QR code, which is super convenient! Must-Visit Attractions 📍Datong City Wall: You must come to see this spectacular ancient city wall when you visit Datong. Climb the city wall at dusk, and the afterglow of the sunset will shine on the ancient city wall, dyeing the whole city in warm colors. It's breathtaking! You can rent a bike and ride around the city wall to experience the fusion of history and modernity. The night view of the city wall is also amazing. When the lights come on, it's a whole different scene✨ 📍Yungang Grottoes: This is a World Cultural Heritage Site and definitely Datong's top attraction! When I walked into the grottoes and saw the exquisite Buddha statues and murals, I was really shocked by the wisdom and skills of the ancients. Be sure to hire a guide to explain the stories behind these Buddha statues, as each grotto has its own unique historical and artistic value, which is really worth savoring. Local Delicacies 🍜Sliced Noodles: When you come to Datong, sliced noodles are a must-try! The noodles are thick in the middle and thin on both sides, smooth on the outside and chewy on the inside, soft but not sticky, and the more you chew, the more fragrant they become. I randomly found a small street shop, and the taste was very authentic. You can choose the toppings according to your preference, such as meat sauce, ribs, tomato and egg, etc. None of them will disappoint you. 🥟Lamb Offal: Lamb offal is also one of Datong's specialties. A bowl of lamb offal is full of lamb tripe, liver, blood, etc., with vermicelli and rich soup. One bite will warm your heart. You can add some chili and vinegar according to your taste, and it will taste even better! Tips 🎫Attraction Tickets: When buying attraction tickets, be sure to go through official channels. Don't trust those who sell tickets at the entrance of the attractions, as you may end up buying fake tickets or overpriced tickets. 🚗Transportation: Datong's transportation is relatively convenient, but during the peak tourist season, the ancient city may be congested. If you plan to visit attractions in the ancient city, it is recommended to choose public transportation or shared bikes to avoid traffic jams. This trip to Datong left a very deep impression on me. Whether it was the ancient history and culture or the delicious local food, I couldn't get enough of it. For those of you visiting Datong for the first time, follow this guide and you won't go wrong! Pack your bags and embark on a spontaneous trip to Datong💖

Guys! If you're planning to visit Yanmenguan and the Hanging Temple, make sure to save this 3-day itinerary. It's full of practical tips to help you explore these two attractions! -- Must-visit attractions: - 🏞️Yungang Grottoes: A fusion of art! The essence of ancient India, the Western Regions, and the Central Plains is all here! - 🏯Hanging Temple: A thousand-year-old temple on a cliff, staggered and spectacular! - 🛕Yingxian Wooden Pagoda: A paradise for ancient architecture enthusiasts! Exquisite caissons and murals that you can't get enough of! - 🏰Yanmenguan: A Ming Dynasty pass site, where every step echoes with history and the beauty of time. - 🕍Huayan Temple: A Liao and Jin art hall with Liao sculptures and Liao and Jin Buddha statues. Don't miss it! -- Travel tips: 🏷️ Specialty prices: There are many specialties around the Hanging Temple. Remember to compare prices to avoid overspending. 🍜 Food recommendations: Don't miss the roast duck and halal dishes at Fenglin Pavilion, and the stews at Zini 369 are also delicious! 📸 Photo spots: The hanging buildings of the Hanging Temple are great for photos. Capture your thrilling moments! ✈️ Airport transportation: To get from the airport to Yanmenguan and the Hanging Temple, you can rent a car or take a bus. It's convenient and worry-free! -- After visiting Yanmenguan and exploring the Hanging Temple, don't forget to leave your footprints and stories. Let this trip become an unforgettable chapter in your heart! 👣✨

The first thing I did when I arrived in Datong was to visit the Yungang Grottoes in the west of the city, It's simply spectacular! The caves stretch for about 1 km from east to west, The tallest statue is 17 meters high! Because it was carved during the Northern Wei Dynasty, The style of the statues has changed over time, From Hu style and Hu rhyme to Han style and fusion, Therefore, there are many highlights in the structure of the caves, the costumes and appearance of the statues, etc., There are many double caves and two Buddhas sitting opposite each other, It is indeed a treasure house of Chinese art❗️ - ♾️「Visiting Guide」 The Yungang Grottoes are mainly divided into 3 periods according to the shape of the caves, the style and content of the statues: Early, Middle and Late. ►Early: Caves 16～20 (Dayao Five Caves) ►Middle (Most prosperous): 1, 2, 5～13, and the unfinished Cave 3, this stage can see the changes from Hu style to Han style and Han style to Hu style ►Late: Caves 4, 14, 15 and the caves west of Cave 20 (fewer large caves, more small caves, Han style) - 🔆「Amazing caves that will wow you! Must-see!」 ✔️Cave 3: Although the cave was carved during the Northern Wei Dynasty, there are also statues from the Sui, Tang and Liao Dynasties. The north wall is carved with the "Three Saints of the West", and there is a skylight opposite that shines light on the statue, giving it a sense of destiny! . ✔️Caves 5 and 6: This is a pair of caves. The two walls of the entrance to Cave 5 are carved with the classic style of two Buddhas sitting opposite each other under a Bodhi tree. I even bought a refrigerator magnet with the same design! The north wall is the tallest Buddha statue in Yungang Grottoes, with vibrant colors; Cave 6 is carved with large and small stone carvings, known as "Yungang's First Great Spectacle" . ✔️Caves 7 and 8: The earliest double caves in Yungang, with the "Six Beauties of Yungang" and multi-headed and multi-armed statues. . ✔️Cave 12: The famous Music Cave, the front room is carved with musicians and dancers, the instruments in their hands are lifelike and colorful, which is a feast for the eyes! (Caves 9-12 are commonly known as the Five Flower Caves, all with later mud-painted murals, visually rich) . ✔️Caves 16～20 (Dayao Five Caves): Overall tall and complete, mainly with Three Generations of Buddhas, representing the five emperors of the Northern Wei Dynasty, the statues have Western Region characteristics, high noses and long eyes, tall and strong. Cave 20, the White Buddha Cave, is open-air and the best place to take photos! - 📸「Photography Guide」 Go early, take photos of Cave 20 first, then return to Cave 3, and finally view in order, avoid the main group viewing order, the least people, the best photos～ - 🚗「Transportation Recommendations」 🚌Bus No. 3 can go directly, frequent departures, the road is also very smooth 🚕Taxi, about 17 km from the city center, not too far - 📌Small tips: ✔️It is recommended to choose a scenic electric car before, 15 yuan round trip, save a lot of time and effort, return can be parked at Mimi Main Creative Store, get Black Goku Pass, stamp ✔️Currently no need to book in advance, buy tickets anytime ✔️Watch the official website introduction, documentaries, etc. in advance to increase your knowledge. You can find a tour guide on the spot, 180-380, expert explanation needs to be booked in advance, more people are more cost-effective, electronic explanation 💰10

Datong is a great weekend getaway destination for people from Beijing, Tianjin, and the surrounding areas. This time, taking advantage of the workday plus the off-season double buff, the experience concludes: Datong is worth a special trip! 🎈 Yungang Grottoes: Recommendation Rating⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The murals and Buddha statues of the four major grottoes are unparalleled, and a thousand-year dialogue makes the trip worthwhile. Special reminders: 1. The grottoes open at 9 am, don't go too early or you'll freeze! It's still quite cold in the morning now. 2. Tickets are 100, half-price for students at 50, make sure to bring your student ID. 3. The museum is not open. 4. Yungang Grottoes mini-program, search will redirect to Lijiang guide, which automatically explains based on your geographical location. 5. Generally, photography inside the caves is not allowed. 🎈 Huayan Temple: Recommendation Rating⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Tickets are 35. A thousand-year-old temple, the moment you step into the Mahavira Hall, you will definitely feel that the trip was worth it. You can climb to the top of the Huayan Pagoda! The underground palace contains relics, and the history of the Tripitaka is the oldest! 🎈 Shanhua Temple: Recommendation Rating⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An ancient architectural complex with a hundred years of history, the Tang Dynasty style will refresh your senses, as if the heyday of the Tang Dynasty was just yesterday. 🎈 Ancient City Wall⭐️⭐️⭐️ Following the principle of 'since we're here, let's do it', if you have enough energy, go up and take a look. The sightseeing car is not necessary. 🎈 Nine Dragon Screen⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Old stuff, very big! Free! 🎈 Fahua Temple⭐️⭐️⭐️ Free! The front is beautiful, the inside is new, come out in 5 minutes. 🚞 Itinerary: Day1, Yungang Grottoes — Huayan Temple — Lunch (Zini 369) — Shanhua Temple — Ancient City Wall — Nine Dragon Screen — Fahua Temple — China Sculpture Museum — Dinner at Longjuxiang Day2, Follow a one-day group tour, Hanging Temple — Hengshan — Yingxian Wooden Pagoda — Datong City Area — Dinner at Xijindao 🌳 Some suggestions: 1. Datong is really worth a detailed visit, if you have enough time you can go to a few more attractions. 2. The overall cost of living in Datong is low, and the local customs are simple. The phenomenon of overcharging tourists should not be too serious. In particular, jaywalking is a serious issue in Datong, so pay attention to traffic safety. 3. Besides the Yungang Grottoes, I highly recommend Huayan Temple, Shanhua Temple, and Yingxian Wooden Pagoda! They are truly ancient buildings that have stood for a thousand years, friends, what else can you say but 'impressive'? 4. The Yingxian Wooden Pagoda I visited with a group included a guide, and I think this is the attraction that most deserves a guided tour! If you go there on your own, be sure to hire one, because the guide will explain in great detail and make you feel passionate and slightly regretful. 5. For Hengshan, take the bus to the mid-mountain and then climb up. It takes one hour to climb up and 40 minutes to come down. To be honest, the scenery is just average. 6. Personally, I feel that the 100 ticket for the Hanging Temple is a bit expensive, and going up just means being pushed around by the crowd. 🌳 Shanxi may not have a high profile, but it is truly worth a visit. You will feel the charm of ancient Chinese architecture, and it will definitely leave you with lasting memories!

Yungang Grottoes Located in Datong City, Shanxi Province, it was built during the Northern Wei Dynasty The Longmen Grottoes in Henan, the Yungang Grottoes in Shanxi, and the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang are collectively known as the three major grottoes in China. The Yungang Grottoes not only have traditional Chinese artistic style, but also integrate the artistic characteristics of ancient India, the Western Regions and various ethnic groups in the Central Plains. It is a famous historical site. The four characters "Enter the Buddha's Knowledge and Insights" are inscribed on the door at the entrance, which invites reflection. The guide spoke clearly and led the group one by one, so it was not crowded to visit the grottoes. Listed as a World Cultural Heritage in 2001 Recommendation index ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We stayed in Datong for 1 full day during January 2023. The temperature ranged between-10 and -20 so was pretty chilly and you need lots of layers. There are two main activities/ attractions in Datong, the Yungang Grottoes and The Hanging Temple. the Yungang Grottoes are close to the city about a 20min taxi from the centre and definitely worth a visit. The Hanging Temple is further away and requires a 1hr to 1hr and half taxi. Which our hotel helped organise. but this is definitely worth doing the Temple is just magical.#2023travelwish #datong

It’s a Buddhist cave-carving complex. All the statues are carved in caves or small grottoes. They are dated 5th and 6th centuries. It’s a UNESCO heritage and it’s amazingly beautiful! Statues really impress. Some of them are big like skyscrapers, some statues are very small, but cover the whole wall in the cave. The complex is big, you can walk around. There is a part with caves, but the other part of mountains is surrounded by beautiful natural landscape. You can walk in the park, or alone the river. You will spend at around 4 hours there, so food 🥢🥡 options are available on the territory. #bucketlistreboot

We visited these caves as well as the Longmen caves. Both are remarkable although Longmen has a greater “wow” factor. Keep in mind if you do go to Datong that it is a coal city and the air is often polluted. #wintergetaway #wintergetaway

Yungang grottoes is located near the city of Datong. It is a very common place for tourists who come to visit Datong, as it is easy to reach. Public bus will take around 40 minutes so it is quite convenient. Inside, you will see really massive statues from the history which are just beautiful. There is also a museum inside. #HalloTrip  

In the history of Datong, it was called Pingcheng. In 398 AD, it was born in the Daxinganling , the Tuoba Xianbei dynasty, and the Xiongnu, not far away, broke through the layers of the Great Wall, swept across China, and established Chinese history in Pingcheng. The first minority regime also invited the Buddha from Yunzhou to Yungang. Yungang, described in "Shui Jing Zhu", "cuts the stone and opens the mountain. Because of the rock structure, it is really strong and strong, and the world is the best. The mountain hall water temple, the smoke temple, the Lin Yuanjing mirror, the suffix The splendid scene of the new sight has been submerged in the long river of history. Ten years ago, the ancient city of Yunzhong was rebuilt, and the ancient splendid civilization was reconstructed. Later, Emperor Xiaowen moved to Luoyang, and the emperor and the Buddha went south together. The Buddha's footprint finally traveled all over the Central Plains. The Taoism and Confucianism that grew up with the Chinese natives coexisted for a long time, firmly rooted on both sides of the river, inside and outside the Great Wall. China has entered the Tang Dynasty. However, the Northern Wei regime did not receive the blessing of the Buddha, and the Xianbei people finally integrated into the great Han nationality. Buddhism, which has been silent for seventy years, has quietly emerged in the wave of reform and opening up. The ancient Buddhist temple is combined with advanced science and technology. The Buddha statues and temples are moving toward higher, larger and stronger, but they have never got rid of the cigarettes, chanting the spiritual world of the Buddha, and looking for the future of this life. .

The blue snail on the top of the head, the eyebrows, the long-eared ears, the shoulder-shoulders, and the dignified and solemn. This is the image of the perfect emperor in the heart of Xiao Wendi, in the hope of leading the Northern Wei to a greater glory. This is the last glory of Yungang before being forgotten. It is beautiful and magnificent. The Northern Wei style, which is famous for its beautifully decorated and beautifully decorated, is played here. Buddha statues, bodhisattvas, arhats, flying, supporters and singers, beasts, flowers, etc., are a lively, crowded, wonderful and magical world of Buddhism. The tower waist and the four walls are engraved with almost forty Buddha's story. Vividly reproduced the whole process of Sakyamuni from the birth to the devil into the road. Every statue is lifelike, and it all shows the exquisite carvings, engravings and imaginations, and the unique craftsmanship.

However, the changes of the world, thousands of years of change in the flow of a dream, the heroic dream of the unification of the world before the millennium into a wave of dreams. Pingcheng was forgotten, and the old Xianbei people also disappeared into the smog of history. Only in the corner of this ancient capital, left this silent millennium monument. Today's Yungang Grottoes still stand silently in the corner of the north, surrounded by green trees. No one can imagine what it was like this place thousands of years ago. What has gone through in the thousands of years of circulation. Into the Yungang Grottoes, as if through time and space, opened the long-hidden history museum. After entering the Central Plains from the desolate grasslands, the rulers of the Northern Wei Dynasty began to think about how to win the trust of the Han people. The Han nationality conquered by force also needs a reason to tolerate this foreign nation. So the founding emperor of the Northern Wei Dynasty, Tuoba, could not wait to worship Buddhism as the state religion. And the temple was built on a large scale in the north as a means of easing ethnic contradictions. Based on this, the excavation of Yungang Grottoes has its original reason. Under the blue sky and white clouds, the most striking thing about entering the Yungang Grottoes is the Five Caves. Five huge stone statues stand quietly, which in turn represent the five emperors of the early Northern Wei Dynasty, and also pinned the beautiful expectations of the Northern Wei emperors. The mountain is in the Buddha's right, and the rule of the Northern Wei Dynasty is as old as Wu Zhoushan.

The mountains are undulating, the clouds are perforated, the trees are lush, and the ancient temple under the shade of the green trees of the Cangshan Mountain is visited. It is far away from the dust and the world, and the waters of the mountains are like the fairyland. The night bells are endless, the incense is heavy. The smoke is silent, leisurely, and leisurely time. Looking for a big dream, looking for the corner of the war outside the Great Wall. The setting sun of the long river, Jin Ge iron horse, war horse humming. The home lights are on the move. Looking for a big dream, find the Zhongling show of the Hengshan Mountain. The peaks are dyed green, such as the green, the wind is blowing, the blue waves are rippling; the jungle is covered by the sun, the mountain trails are quiet, the ancient vines are intertwined in the air, and the streams flow from the mountains to the Tianchi. loose with the wind and whistling, Wusong Ming, , letting rely on the bar to overlook, overlooking the peaks and peaks, watching the pines fall, feeling the vicissitudes of nature and history, the circulation of the green hills Green mood. Looking for a dream, find the glory of the world above the wall.

The Yungang Grottoes are located at the southern foot of Wuzhou Mountain, 17 km west of Datong City, Shanxi Province, in the north of China. The grottoes are carved by mountains and stretch for 1 km. There are 45 main caves, 252 large and small caves, and more than 51,000 stone statues. It is one of the largest ancient cave groups in China. It is known as Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, Luoyang Longmen Grottoes and Tianshui Maiji Mountain Grottoes. Great Wall Art Treasures.

When it comes to Datong, or Yungang Grottoes, or Chinese coal, visiting these solidified weathering mottles often blurs the concept of time. It is delicate, but more plain. It is exquisite, but more magnificent.

Has a dream for the Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi! Presumably it is full of curiosity and worship for this historical and cultural treasure~ This time I finally put down my work, carrying a backpack and starting a person's trip! Choose to Datong, come to Yungang Grottoes who have always wanted to experience their charms and feel the magnificence of the Buddha's daggers. On the other hand, because Datong is a green mountain, there are many places of interest. Ancient city. For example... the mountain of Hengshan, the mountain of Hengshan, the sacred temple of the ghosts, the colorful world of Fantasia, the Datong ancient capital street that people yearn for...

The imagery of the Yungang Grottoes is absolutely magnificent. This is the sigh of many tourists. The Yungang Grottoes are located in the south of Wuzhou Mountain, 17 km west of Datong City, Shanxi Province. In 1961, they were announced by the State Council as the first batch of key cultural relics protection units in the country. There are 45 major caves, 252 large and small caves, more than 51,000 stone statues, and 1 km of mountains and caves. It is one of the largest ancient cave groups in China. As one of the four famous caves in China, Yungang Grottoes has always been famous for its distinctive features. The Yungang Grottoes have gone through three forms and developments, and they will have the same regularity. The first cave that was first excavated is the classic in the art of Yungang Grottoes.

Yungang Grottoes is one of the largest grottoes in China. It is also known as the treasure house of the four major grottoes in China. It is associated with the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang and the Maiji Mountain Grottoes. The Yungang Grottoes are located in the southern foot of Wuzhou Mountain, 16 kilometers west of Datong City, Shanxi Province. They were built in the Northern Wei Dynasty and have been shared for 64 years. The imagery of Yungang Grottoes is magnificent and rich in content. It is the crown of Chinese stone carving art in the 5th century AD and is known as the treasure house of ancient Chinese carving art. The reason why Yungang Grottoes attract the world's attention can be summarized in five words: ancient, multi, large, fine, and beautiful.

1. The winter in Shanxi is very cold. In the past, the southern part must bring thick clothes. The temperature difference between morning and evening is large, and some warm babys are also prepared. 2. The local climate is relatively dry, with a thermos cup, drink plenty of water, and more moisturizing, girls remember to apply a mask every day to sleep, afraid of sand with a mask. 3. The attractions of Shanxi are scattered. If you are free, you should study the trains in advance, don't delay the trip, and find a place to contact the company. 4. Self-driving tourists should not let strangers take a ride for any reason. If you drive to Wutai Mountain, please pay attention to slow travel. The individual road sections are narrow, pay attention to the horns, and you must not slide in the air. 5. In winter, 95% of hotels in Wutaishan are closed, and only a few hotels are open for business. Therefore, there is little room for choice in the hotel, especially when there are few rooms available on weekends. To choose those large hotels, the occupancy rate is high and the heating supply is sufficient. 6. Datongs restaurants catering time ends relatively early. It usually ends at 1 o'clock at noon and ends at 8 o'clock in the evening. Pay attention to the meal time while playing. 7. There are professional tour guides near Yungang Grottoes, and there are also commentators for rent. You need to pay a certain deposit. In the case of tour guides or commentators, the visit to Yungang Grottoes will be deeper, and the scenic spots will be more There is an extra charge for visiting a tram. 8. No-flying aircraft are forbidden in the Yingmu County and Yungang Grottoes. Due to the protection of ancient buildings, everyone must be sure.

Everyone may be full of memories of the ethereal gods in the paintings of Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes. Those mottled paintings and solemn Buddha statues also exist in the Yungang Grottoes. Shanxi, the province with the most ground cultural relics in China, one of which must not be missed is Datong. When you come to this city, you cant miss the Yungang Grottoes and the most shocking part of me finally came. First, I saw the original grotto that was weathered, and then went into the statue of the Buddha in the high school political book. The cave is still very bright. Because the window is open outside, Datong should be a relatively dry area, and the rain will not affect it. Go inside the cave. On the contrary, the water seepage in the cave will affect the appearance of the Buddha statue. However, the overall preservation is better than the Longmen Grottoes, and some of the caves still retain the original paintings. The is bigger than I expected, and some of the caves are still being maintained. It is a pity that I can't see it. However, I was surprised to see the building built in front of the grotto. I thought I could only see such a tower in Dunhuang. The color retreats just right, revealing an ancient flavor. The people under the kind of good-looking Buddha statues look small. The pagodas in the caves are engraved with exquisite small Buddhas. They cannot but admire the ancient handicrafts. The creativity of human beings is always so amazing, and every inch of the world is transformed. The story is just as colorful.

Time flows to 1500 years ago, because of a beautiful word, a mysterious great country was established in Datong, Shanxi. As the first dynasty of the Northern Dynasties during the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the Northern Wei Dynasty had a Buddhist culture. The Datong of Shanxi Province was called Yunzhong and Pingcheng. It was once the capital of the Northern Wei Dynasty, and the capital of Liao and Jin. There are many historical sites in Datong. The most famous one is the Yungang Grottoes. It is. China's grotto culture has a strong characteristics of the times, ancient mystery, strict layout, full of stories. The Chinese grottoes were originally excavated by the Indian cave system, and were built in the Yellow River basin in northern China. From the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534) to the (581-618) Tang (618-907), it was the heyday of the cave. The Yungang Grottoes were the most typical representative of the Northern Wei Dynasty.

There is an inexplicable like for this cave. Not only because this cave is the Northern Wei Tuo's excavation, but also because the Beiwei statue here is vivid and elegant.

What are the most valuable places in Shanxi? Datong Yungang Grottoes counted as one. The Yungang Grottoes have been carved from the Northern Wei Dynasty for more than 1,600 years. There are 254 large and small caves, 45 main caves and more than 59,000 statues. It is a fascinating project in the Buddhist world and the pinnacle of Buddhist architecture and sculpture. The work. Standing in front of the cave promenade stretching for about one kilometer, but seeing the cornices, the birds hovering, a scene of prosperity. The existing grottoes have been preserved by several dynasties, mainly retaining the style of the Northern Wei Dynasty. The Northern Wei Caves were built in multiple time periods. The early grottoes were the Five Caves, which are now the 16th to 20th caves. These five caves are the prelude to the Yungang Grottoes sculpture project. The style is relatively simple, but it is regarded as the symbol of the emperor. The middle grotto is a masterpiece of the Northern Wei moved to Luoyang. At this time, the Northern Wei Dynasty entered a period of stable development. At that time, the Yungang Grottoes gathered a large number of skilled artisans. The grotto statues in this period were more diverse and prominent. With the status of Buddha and Maitreya Buddha, there are many caves where Sakyamuni and Duobao are sitting. The carvings on the cave walls are relatively complex and more story-like, and the gods of protection and the music are the protagonists. In the late Northern Wei Dynasty, the folk aesthetics changed, and the image of the Buddha was partial and thin. Transportation: Take the No. 3 bus in the city and get off at Yungang Grotto Station.

Yungang Grottoes are located in Datong, Shanxi is one of the four major grottoes in China Selected in the World Heritage List The whole grotto is about one kilometer Among these stone carving groups, some statues are more than ten meters high Some are only a few centimeters even a small statue is lifelike, charming. fare: 125 yuan (peak season) traffic situation: after arriving in Datong

The fifth and sixth caves of the Yungang Grottoes are a group of double caves. The caves are divided into front and rear rooms. The main image of the north wall of the back room is the Three Buddhas. The central sitting image is 17 meters high and is the largest Buddha statue in the Yungang Grottoes. The walls of the cave are full of carved Buddha statues and Buddha statues. On both sides of the arch, two Buddhas are engraved on the Bodhi tree, and the top is embossed and beautiful. There are five four-story pavilions in front of the two caves. The existing buildings were rebuilt in the eighth year of Shunzhi in the early Qing Dynasty. Originally thought that the mural paintings of Mogao Grottoes were shocking enough. I did not expect that the several caves of Yungang Grottoes were even more impressive. In addition to the colored statues, there were various vivid murals on the walls. The dynasty on the stone, after the years of screening, the heart is still pumping blood. Even if the splash of red dust, everything in front of the Buddha, but there is no secret. In the sacredness of this millennium sculpture, I prayed one by one in a sincere manner, and my heart meditation on the desire to approximate Zen. The sixth cave, the cave is nearly square, and the center is a two-story square tower connecting the top of the cave, about 15 meters high. The tower is called the Dalat, the statue is sitting on the south, the Buddha on the west, the statue on the north, and the Maitre on the east. The two sides of the tower are on both sides of the tower and on the east, south and west sides of the cave and on both sides of the window. 33 pieces of Buddha's story relief depicting Sakyamuni from birth to enlightenment are carved. This cave is magnificent in scale, rich in carvings and refined in technique. It is the most representative of Yungang Grottoes.

Under the blue sky and white clouds, the most striking thing about entering the Yungang Grottoes is the Five Caves. Five huge stone statues stand quietly, which in turn represent the five emperors of the early Northern Wei Dynasty, and also pinned the beautiful expectations of the Northern Wei emperors. The mountain is in the Buddha's right, and the rule of the Northern Wei Dynasty is as old as Wu Zhoushan. Xiaowen Emperor will be his own incarnation of Wu Zhoushan's largest Buddha statue, sitting in the dangerous Sakyamuni Buddha. The blue snail on the top of the head, the eyebrows, the long-eared ears, the shoulder-shoulders, and the dignified and solemn. This is the image of the perfect emperor in the heart of Xiaowen Emperor, in the hope of leading the Northern Wei Dynasty to greater glory. This is the last glory of Yungang before being forgotten. It is beautiful and magnificent. The Northern Wei style, famous for its beautifully decorated and beautifully decorated, is here to the fullest. Buddha statues, bodhisattvas, arhats, flying, supporters and singers, beasts, flowers, etc., are a lively, crowded, wonderful and magical world of Buddhism.

Today's Yungang Grottoes still stand silently in the northern corner of Datong, surrounded by green trees. Eight in the mountains, the things stretch for more than a thousand meters, is one of the largest ancient grotto groups in China. It is also known as the four major grottoes in China, such as the Dunhuang Grottoes in Gansu, the Longmen Grottoes in Henan, and the Dazu Grottoes in Sichuan. It is also known as the Three Great Grottoes of World Buddhism in the Ajanta Grottoes in India and the Bamiyan Grottoes in Afghanistan. No one can imagine what it was like this place thousands of years ago. What has gone through in the thousands of years of circulation. Walking into the Yungang Grottoes, it seems to cross the time and space, opening up the long-hidden history museum. The ancient Buddhist temple is combined with advanced science and technology. The Buddha statues and temples are moving toward higher, larger and stronger, but they have never got rid of the cigarettes, and they have seen the spiritual world of Buddha. The future looks for the sustenance of this life.

Yungang Grottoes, Longmen Grottoes, Mogao Grottoes, and Maiji Mountain Grottoes are also known as the Four Great Grottoes in China. In July, I went to see the Mogao Grottoes and the Maiji Mountain Grottoes. I was deeply infected by art and painting art. In addition, I have visited some museums and temples in the past few years. I deeply felt Buddhism in ancient times. And the influence of the present world, more ancient craftsmen's unique craftsmanship and skillful craftsmanship deeply impressed. In September, I rushed to Shanxi and traveled to Shanxi. It happened that Yungang Grottoes were on the itinerary. I was fortunate to have the charm of three grottoes in 3 months and feel a lot.

Visiting the Yungang Grottoes, our itinerary is the Jingyi Square, the Foguang Avenue to the Buddha Buddha embossed wall and then to the Lingyan Temple (Santang Water Hall). Finally, the cave group of more than one kilometer is visited. It takes two or three hours. Finally, take the shuttle bus back to the exit. Such a schedule is quite tight. If you have ample time, you can slowly walk around here. Personally, every cave in Yungang Grottoes is worth your time. Appreciate and carefully taste. Winter, the reeds wandered, and the surface of the water was thick due to the low temperature. Although there are no crowds in the peak season, but standing in the cold and cold winds of winter, the Yungang Grottoes are more like a holy place, people step by step, and the heart is clear. Through this door, it is a group of more than one kilometer. The statues of Yungang Grottoes are magnificent and rich in content. They are the crown of Chinese stone carving art in the 5th century, and are known as the treasure house of ancient Chinese carving art.