Yungang Shiku Caves, China
From series “The most interesting UNESCO sites in China”
Yungang Grottoes is also an important monument of Buddhist culture. They attract pilgrims. There are a total of 252 caves in the complex. All of them were carved into the rocks by hand. There are Buddhist sculptures in all the caves and niches. The 45 caves in the complex are quite large. In total, there are more than 50,000 statues in this complex. Each of the grottoes has its own unique features. You can see very beautiful fragments of stone carvings, decorative niches, and elements of ancient paintings, in addition to Buddha sculptures of various sizes.
Tanyao caves are the most visited and interesting place of the complex. They combine the five largest grottoes. Huge Buddha sculptures more than 10 meters high are carved in each of them. The Eastern slope of the complex is considered very interesting. Caves, supplemented by multi-tiered external pavilions are located here. The age of these external pavilions is relatively small compared to the complex itself. They were completed in the 16th century.
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