Nangxiangtang Grottoes Xiangtang Jinshi Art Museum

Nangxiangtang Grottoes Xiangtang Jinshi Art Museum is located at No. 12 Taihang West Road, Fengfeng Mining District, Handan City, Hebei Province, within the Nangxiangtang Temple. The Xiangtangshan Grottoes began in the Eastern Wei Dynasty and flourished in the Northern Qi Dynasty. They were continuously carved and repaired during the Sui, Tang, Song, Ming, Qing, and Republic of China periods, making it one of the three major royal grottoes in China. It mainly represents the highest artistic level of the Northern Qi Dynasty during the Northern and Southern Dynasties period. It is an invaluable treasure trove for studying ancient Chinese patterns, carvings, paintings, calligraphy, architecture, and more. Chinese grotto research expert Su Bai called it 'a microcosm of Chinese grotto art.'
The Nangxiangtang Grottoes Xiangtang Jinshi Art Museum showcases the finest works of Xiangtang Grottoes and Northern Dynasty stone carvings through rubbings. Here, you can find the predecessor of Tang regular script - Sui regular script, traditional Chinese auspicious patterns - Baoxiang flowers, exquisite sculptures originating from Greece - guardian lions, classic patterns from India - honeysuckle patterns, and Northern Dynasty relief masterpieces - flying celestial musicians, among others. The museum strives to showcase the pinnacle and unique characteristics of Northern Dynasty stone carving art to the fullest extent. After appreciating these art treasures, you will gain a unique cultural experience in the symphony of black and white.
Ticket price: 15 yuan per adult
Opening hours: 8:30-17:30
To reach the Xiangtangshan Grottoes, you can take a minibus or bus No. 5 from Handan to Fengfeng, or take a train.

Post by Ethan@Johnson | Jul 22, 2024