Yan'an Grottoes: Thousands of Years of Buddhist Charms on the Silk Road
by AndrewHughes_24
Dec 23, 2024
Qingliang Mountain, don’t miss this hidden millennium-old stone carving art palace—Wanfo Cave!✨
📜 Historical Reveal:
The history here dates back to before the Sui Dynasty!😮
As the heart of the Qingliang Mountain grotto group, Wanfo Cave has been repaired and enhanced through the Tang, Song, Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, gathering a millennium of artistic essence!🏛️
💎 Cave Highlights:
- Vast scale: main cave is 17 meters wide, 8.35 meters high at the tallest point, and 14 meters deep
- Number of Buddha statues: a total of 11,014!😱
- Artistic value: acclaimed as a masterpiece of "exquisite craftsmanship" in stone carving
🌈 Visiting Experience:
Strolling inside, every stone wall and pillar is carved with Buddha statues in various expressions. Some are kind and gentle, others solemn and dignified... just snap a photo with your phone and you’ll get breathtaking shots!📸
🌟 Tips:
Best to visit in the morning when there are fewer people and the lighting is good
Wear comfortable shoes as there are some stairs to climb
Bring drinking water; the visit inside takes 1-2 hours
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