Thousand-year-old temple: Handan Beixiangtangshan Grottoes

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Handan Beixiangtangshan Grottoes

When we step into the realm of Xiangtangshan Grottoes art, it is as if we have traveled through a time tunnel and entered the most precious historical, cultural and artistic treasure house of the Northern Qi Dynasty! 🕰️

🎨 Xiangtangshan Grottoes are one of the representatives of Buddhist sculpture art in the Northern Qi Dynasty. The Buddha statues carved in the grottoes are lifelike and in various postures, showing the unique artistic style of the Northern Qi Dynasty. This is one of the important treasure houses for studying Chinese Buddhism, architecture, sculpture, painting and calligraphy. Behind every Buddha statue lies the crystallization of ancient wisdom and skills.

🏛️ The statue-making activities that began in the late Eastern Wei Dynasty continued into later dynasties and have now reached their current scale. These grottoes bear witness to the ancient craftsmen's tireless pursuit of art. Their ingenuity is unique, and each of their works carries their hard work and wisdom.

🧐 Exploring the Xiangtangshan Grottoes, you can not only appreciate beautiful works of art, but also feel the profound heritage of ancient culture. Every carving seems to tell you an ancient story, making you immersed in it and gaining a deeper understanding of the uniqueness of ancient Chinese art.

During this trip, Xiangtangshan Scenic Area opened a door for us to natural scenery, historical culture and artistic miracles, and our souls were richly nourished and inspired! 🏞️🎭✨

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📍Address: Xiangtangshan Scenic Area, Fengfeng Mining District, Handan City, Hebei Province (east side)

Post by Hugh L | Mar 27, 2025