Yungang Grottoes

Millennia of Buddha's light shines! A glance at the Yungang Grottoes in Datong instantly transports you back to the Northern Wei Dynasty✨

Yungang's stunning centerpiece! The pinnacle of grotto art is absolutely breathtaking!🔮

📍Address: No. 1, Yungang Town, Yungang District, Datong City, Shanxi Province
⏰Opening Hours: November 5 - December 31, 08:30-16:30

🚶‍♂️Route Plan:
1️⃣ Tanyao Square ➡ Buddha Worship Avenue
Giant lotus ground carving + 13 pairs of elephant-riding four-sided divine pillars to warm up your grotto aesthetics
2️⃣ Caves 5-6
Double cave CP locked! The giant Buddha in Cave 5 is 17 meters tall, and the "Buddha's Story" relief in Cave 6 is absolutely stunning
3️⃣ Music Cave (Cave 12)
Flying celestial musicians debut together! The dome offers a 365° surround concert experience
4️⃣ Outdoor Giant Buddha (Cave 20)
The true representative of Yungang! Side lighting for photos naturally adds a holy light filter (best lighting at 3 PM)

📸Must-shoot spots:
✔ Giant Buddha in Cave 20: Shoot at a 45-degree upward angle for a full Buddha light effect
✔ Thousand Buddha Robe in Cave 18: Use your phone’s 0.5x wide-angle lens for a breathtaking view

⚠️Tips to avoid pitfalls:
- Scenic area electric cart costs 15 RMB/person, but walking only takes about 20 minutes
- Don’t buy small coal carvings in the scenic area! They are mostly resin replicas made by machines
- Bring enough