Fengxiansi Cave

2011-04-25

It is the largest cliff-niche in Longmen Grottoes. It is also the most representative work of Longmen’s carvings in Tang Dynasty.

Xiangshan Temple

2011-04-25

Xiangshan Temple, which ranked the first among the ten temples at Longmen, is situated in the middle mountainside of the East Hill.

Baiyuan Garden

2011-04-25

The Baiyuan Garden refers to the mausoleum of Bai Juyi, an outstanding poet of the Tang Dynasty who lived between AD 772 and AD 846.

Yaofang Cave

2011-04-25

The cave got its name due to the 140 medical prescriptions of Tang Dynasty engraved on both sides of the entrance.

Guyang Cave

2011-04-25

Guyang Cave is the oldest cave with the richest contents in Longmen Grottoes. It is also a cave which houses the majority of the statues that royal members of Northern Wei made vows to build.

Lotus Cave

2011-04-25

Lianhua Cave (Lotus Cave) is located on the middle floor of West Hill at Longmen Grottoes.

Wanfo Cave

2011-04-25

Located on the cliff in the middle of Longmen’s West Hill, it is a cave of merit in honor of Gaozong and his wife Wuzetian (the first woman Emperor in Chinese history).

Jinan Cave

2011-05-18

In ancient China, it was not rare for people who were not Buddhists to sponsor Buddhist activities or projects for the sake of their parents.

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