Yungang Grottoes , A millennium of Buddhist artistry in stone
Yungang Scenic Spot in Yungang District, Datong City, Shanxi Province
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Introduction
Yungang Grottoes is one of the four major grottoes in China, carved during the Northern Wei Dynasty when they ruled over northern China. The scenic area is divided into two parts: the landscape area and the grottoes. The grottoes are the main attraction, with about 40 currently open caves divided into three areas. The third cave is the largest at Yungang, while caves five and six are double caves with exquisite wall paintings that are considered the representative works of the Yungang Grottoes. In addition, there is a grotto museum in the scenic area that displays relic fragments, allowing visitors to better understand the history and significance of the grottoes. Address Yungang Scenic Spot in Yungang District, Datong City, Shanxi Province
Opening hours 08:30-17:30 (Monday-Sunday, April 1-October 15)
Transportation Get off at the Yungang Grottoes Station by taking bus No. 3 within the city.
The whole grotto is filled with murals and sculptures
