![]() The will of the State is reflected in Buddhist belief in China during the Northern Wei Dynasty since the Grottoes were built with Imperial instructions. The Five Caves created by Tan Yao are a classical masterpiece of the first peak of Chinese art, with a strict unity of layout and design. Comprising 252 caves and niches and 51,000 statues within a carved area of 18,000 square meters, the Yungang Grottoes represent the outstanding achievement of Buddhist cave art in China. The massive Yungang Buddhist grottoes were cut from the mid-5th Century to early-6th Century AD. What UNESCO says of Datong Yungang Grottoes Entrance Fee: CNY 120 from Apr to Oct CNY 100 from Nov to Mar free for children under 1.2m (3.9ft).Opening Hours: 08:30 to 17:30 from Apr to Oct 08:30 to 17:00 from Nov to Mar. ![]()
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