Datong Yungang Grottoes Museum, A Time Tunnel to Ancient Buddhist Art
Yungang Grottoes Scenic Area in Datong, Shanxi province
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Introduction
The Yungang Grottoes Museum, designed by architect Cheng Dapeng, is located in the western scenic protection area of Yungang Grottoes in Datong city and is an important sub-project of the whole reconstruction plan of the scenic area. The museum consists of an exhibition hall and a multi-functional performance center (reconstructed on the site of the ancient city ruins). Its design features a single unit arch form arrangement with a width of 4 meters and a span of 40 meters. The exhibition hall is a single-layer, large span space with a depth of 6 meters underground and a highest point above ground of 5.8 meters. The performance center is located to the south and is built on the foundation of the original ancient city ruins. Address Yungang Grottoes Scenic Area in Datong, Shanxi province
Opening hours 08:30-17:20 (Summer) (Monday to Sunday from April 15th to October 27th)
08:30-17:00 (Winter) (Monday to Sunday from October 28th to April 14th of next year)
Note: Yungang Grottoes Museum is temporarily closed due to a re-exhibition and will announce a new opening time.
Transportation Located in the Yungang Grottoes, it is recommended to walk there.
The museum decoration is very exquisite
