yungang grottoes
states: [china]
category: cultural
year: 2001
location: Datong City, Shanxi Province
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 40.1097200000, 113.1222200000
last visited: 2013
unesco id: 1039
world heritage site: 1039
The Yungang Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage site in China, are a magnificent series of 5th-century Buddhist cave temples carved into sandstone cliffs. Housing over 50,000 statues, from towering Buddhas to intricate reliefs, they showcase early Chinese rock art and the spread of Buddhism. This ancient site blends artistic mastery with spiritual significance, offering a striking testament to cultural heritage.
