Datong

Datong 倧同 β€” Yungang Grottoes β€” UNESCO Buddhist Art

Home to the Yungang Grottoes β€” one of China's three great Buddhist cave art sites, with 51,000 statues carved from 452-524 AD.

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Yungang Grottoes

Yungang Grottoes δΊ‘ε†ˆηŸ³ηͺŸ

UNESCO World Heritage β€” 252 caves with 51,000 Buddhist statues carved from sandstone cliffs (452-524 AD). The 17m seated Buddha is awe-inspiring. The caves show Indian, Central Asian, and Chinese artistic influences.

Hours: 8:30–17:30
Admission: Β₯120