Yungang Grottoes

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Yungang Shiku (云冈石窟)

Address: Wuzhou foothill, which is 19 kilometers to the west of Datong, in Shangxi Province., Datong, Shanxi
Phone: 0352-3026230
Web site: http://www.yungang.org/
Price Range: ￥60 per person ~ ￥60 per person
Hours: 8：30-18：00
Level: AAAAA
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[edit] Description

The Yungang Grottoes is located in Datong city, Shanxi Province. Known for its long history, large-scale, rich and fine carvings, the grottoes area extended about 1 km from east to west along Wuzhou Mountain, 16 km to the west of Datong. It has a collection of 252 caves and about 51,000 statues, representing the outstanding achievement of Buddhist cave art in China during the 5th and 6th centuries. The Five Caves (Caves 16-20) created by monk Tan Yao [昙曜], with their strict unity of layout and design, is a classical masterpiece of the first peak of Chinese Buddhist art.

All caves and statues are of different looks with a variety of vivid characters, such as Buddha, Bodhisattva, etc. Other colorful and dazzling carvings include ancient musical instruments such as harp, Pai Hsiao, wicker horn and lute.

The art work comes with unique styles by integrating the traditional sculpture techniques from Han Dynasty and the Gandhara art elements. Today Yungang Grottoes attract hundreds and thousands of visitor every year, and serves as a place to understand and study ancient stone carving and sculpture history, as well as ancient architecture, music and religion. It's a symbol and evidence of the friendship and ancient cultural exchange between people from east and west.

[edit] History

Historical records show that a famous monk Tan Yao presided over the construction of Yungang Grottoes during the Northern Wei Dynasty (AD 460 to 471). He completed 5 grottoes, now numbered as No. 16th to 20th caves, which are also known as "Tan Yao five Caves". Other major caves were mostly completed in 18th years of Northern Wei Dynasty (AD 494). And Yungang grottoes now has a history of 1500 years.

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About 10 miles to the west of Datong city. From Datong Railway Station, visitors can take bus No. 4, and then change to bus No.3 at Xin Kai Li to Yungang Grottoes.

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60 RMB. 8:30AM - 06:00PM

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