The Yungang Grottoes (Chinese: 云冈石窟; pinyin: Yúngāng shíkū), formerly the Wuzhoushan Grottoes (Chinese: 武州山 / 武周山; pinyin: Wǔzhōushān), are ancient Chinese Buddhist temple grottoes built during the Northern Wei dynasty near the city of Datong, then called Pingcheng, in the province of Shanxi.

The Yungang Grottoes (Yungang Caves) are located at the southern foot of Wuzhou Mountain, about 16 kilometers (10 miles) west of Datong City, Shanxi Province, China. Dating back 1,500 years, the Yungang Grottoes represent China's superb Buddhist artistic achievements from the 5th to the 6th century.

2024年6月28日 · Step into the mesmerizing realm of the Yungang Grottoes, an awe-inspiring destination brimming with historical and cultural importance. This age-old wonderland holds the prestigious title of being a UNESCO World Heritage site 1, celebrated for its elaborate sculptures and captivating chronicles.

The whole scenic spot of Yungang Grottoes can be divided into the Caves Area and Scenic Area. Of course, the most exciting part is the Cave Area. At present, the Cave Area of Yungang Grottoes has 45 caves open to public, and they are the main attractions in the scenic spot.

The Yungang Grottoes, in Datong city, Shanxi Province, with their 252 caves and 51,000 statues, represent the outstanding achievement of Buddhist cave art in China in the 5th and 6th centuries.

Yungang was a hub where multiple artistic traditions of South Asia, Central Asia, and pre-Buddhist China synthesized into something new. This was made possible by the Silk Road, a network of ancient trade routes linking East Asia with the rest of Eurasia.

Yungang was a hub where multiple artistic traditions of South Asia, Central Asia, and pre-Buddhist China synthesized into something new. This was made possible by the Silk Road, a network of ancient trade routes linking East Asia with the rest of Eurasia.

2023年2月16日 · Located in the city of Datong, Shanxi province, Yungang Grottoes are home to 252 shrines and over 51,000 statues, representing China’s most brilliant Buddhist grotto art deriving from 5-6 AD. Among them, the Tanyao Five Grottoes are classical masterpieces from the first golden age of China’s Buddhist arts.

2025年1月21日 · Yungang Caves is one of China's three most famous grottoes and film location of Black Myth:Wukong. Check Yungang Grottoes guide including facts, three period, must-see caves, travel tips to plan a Yungang Cave trip.

Yungang Grottoes is 17km away from Datong City of Shanxi Province, so when travel to Datong, Yungang Grottoes is a must-visit site. It is globally recognized as the UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is renowned for its more than 51,000 Buddha statues and engravings dated back to 5 th and 6 th century AD.