China Discovery Tour
Luoyang | China
04 Jan 2020 | Sat
Day 08 of 18
Longmen Grottoes Luoyang
The Longmen Grottoes are one of the finest examples of Chinese Buddhist art. Situated in the valleys of the Yi River near Luoyang in Henan Province, the grottoes were carved over a period of 400 years, from 493 to 1127. The work was begun during the Northern Wei Dynasty and continued through the Tang Dynasty. There are more than 2,300 caves and 100,000 statues of Buddhas, bodhisattvas and saints within the grottoes.

Today, the Longmen Grottoes are a popular tourist destination. Visitors can explore the caves and see the statues up close. There are also a number of museums and exhibitions in the area that provide more information about the history and culture of the grottoes.