Yungang Grottoes (Yungang Shiku)
Datong, China
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- Area
- 348.75 ha
- Type
- Buddhist temple in Datong, China
Visitor information
- Address: 446J+JX5, Nanjiao, Datong, Shanxi, China, 037007
- Official website: https://www.yungang.org/
People also ask
What are the grottos in Datong?
Yungang Grottoes. The Yungang Grottoes, in Datong city, Shanxi Province, with their 252 caves and 51,000 statues, represent the outstanding achievement of Buddhist cave art in China in the 5th and 6th centuries.
How long do you need at Yungang Grottoes?
One day lets you see the best caves and carvings at the datong yungang grottoes. Two days give you time for nearby wonders like the Hanging Temple and Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, plus extra sights in Datong city.
What are the three grottoes in China?
The Mogao Caves are the best known of the Chinese Buddhist grottoes and, along with Longmen Grottoes and Yungang Grottoes, are one of the three famous ancient Buddhist sculptural sites of China.