Yungang Grottoes in Shanxi province is located in the western suburbs of Datong state Wu Nan Lu, cut caves and mountains, stretches 1 kilometers east-west. The existing 45 major caves, the size of more than 51000 statues respect, one of China's largest ancient grottoes, and Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang and Tianshui Maiji Mountain Grottoes and called China's four grotto art treasure house. In 1961 the State Council was announced as the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units, in December 14, 2001 was included in the world heritage list by UNESCO, in May 8, 2007 by the National Tourism Bureau as the first national 5A level scenic spots.

    One kilometer stretch of stone carvings, statues to ten meters, as small as a few centimeters along the stone, stone, stone everywhere, present a splendid sight. Their shape, the color of God moving. Some middle sitting, true to life likeness, or a drum or ring the bell, or holding the piccolo or now singing, now dancing, or embrace of the pipa, for visitors. These statues, flying Apsaras, who support the face, body, clothing lines, had left the ancient working people's wisdom and hard. These statues and Yueji as engraved, also clearly reveals the Persian color.

    Grotto built in the Northern Wei Dynasty era, was originally dedicated to the worship of Buddhism created, is the first five Tan Yao cave, can now open only 45, 20 are the key to visit.

    Yungang Grottoes imposing statues of the great, rich and colorful content, which in fifth Century Chinese art of stone crown, known as the treasure house of ancient Chinese art of carving. Cut in accordance with the time can be divided into early, middle, late in the three period, in different periods of style grotto statues have individual characteristics. In addition, dance and acrobatics acrobatics left carved caves, Buddhism was also reflected in popular and reflected the social life of the Northern Wei dynasty.

The hotel is 16 km distance, drive 40 minutes to

Business hours.

【4月15-10月27】8:30-17:20

In April 15-10 month 27] [8:30-17:20

【10月28-4月14】8:30-17:00
In October 28-4 month 14] [8:30-17:00

Traffic line:

1、 the Datong Railway Station

Sit 4 road bus to open, then transfer to bus 3 directly to the Yungang Grottoes scenic area, about 1 hours and 30 minutes.

2、 Datong long-distance passenger transport station

In the water company sit 26 road bus to open, then transfer to bus 3 directly to the Yungang Grottoes scenic area, about 1 hours and 30 minutes.

3、 the new long-distance passenger transport station

Sit 28 road bus to open, then transfer to bus 3 directly to the Yungang Grottoes scenic area, about 1 hours and 30 minutes.

4、 Datong Airport

Take airport bus to Datong Hotel Datong ride 17 road to open, then transfer to bus 3 directly to the Yungang Grottoes scenic area, about 2 hours drive.

Location: Datong 16 km west

Address: Shanxi province Datong City Wu Zhou foothills

Tel: 0352-3029625