Matou Temple Grottoes, A Sanctuary of Cliffside Grottoes and Cultural Splendor

Mati Temple Scenic Area, Datong Township, Minle County, Zhangye City, Gansu Province

The Thirty-Three Grottoes are very unique

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Introduction

The 33 Heavenly Caves is a stone cave art holy land with rich historical and cultural heritage. It contains 21 caves distributed on seven levels. These majestic caves stand tall on cliffs hundreds of meters high, like a huge pagoda embedded between the cliffs. The sophisticated and unique shapes inside the caves are the largest in the country. According to Buddhist scripture, the 33 heavens are the gathering place of gods and spirits, and the grand scale of the stone caves is truly breathtaking.

Address

Mati Temple Scenic Area, Datong Township, Minle County, Zhangye City, Gansu Province

Opening hours

08:00-18:00 (Monday-Sunday, January 1-December 31)

Transportation

After reaching the Mǎtí Sì scenic area, continue along the road for 3 kilometers to reach the destination.

Phone 0936-8891646

Matou Temple Grottoes, A Sanctuary of Cliffside Grottoes and Cultural Splendor

Introduction

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