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Longmen Grottoes - Wikipedia
The Longmen Grottoes (simplified Chinese: 龙门石窟; traditional Chinese: 龍門石窟; pinyin: Lóngmén Shíkū; lit. 'Dragon's Gate Grottoes') or Longmen Caves are some of the finest examples of Chinese Buddhist art.
Longmen Grottoes - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
The Longmen Grottoes, located on bothsides of the Yi River to the south of the ancient capital of Luoyang, Henan province, comprise more than 2,300 caves and niches carved into the steep limestone cliffs over a 1km long stretch.
Longmen Grottoes - World History Encyclopedia
2017年8月21日 · The Longmen Grottoes, a Buddhist cave complex located 13 kilometers south of Luoyang in China's Henan province, form some of the most significant and exquisite representations of ancient Chinese stone art.
Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang: Highlights, Travel …
In Luoyang, the Longmen Grottoes, also called the Longmen Caves, are the biggest draw among Luoyang's attractions. Read on for the highlights you shouldn't miss. Chinese: 龙门石窟 Lóngmén Shíkū /long-mnn-shrr-koo/ 'dragon-gate stone caves' Location: Luolong District; Popular activities: visit the caves and sightseeing
Luoyang Longmen Grottoes, Henan: Caves Facts
2024年8月12日 · Longmen Caves, being regarded as one of the three most famous grottoes in China, is a must see when you go to Luoyang for the first time. It has over 2,300 holes and niches with 2,800 steles, 1,300 caves and 100,000 statues, stretching for …
Longmen Grottoes | Longmen Caves in Luoyang 2025 - China …
Abounding with thousands of grottoes, sculptures, and inscriptions, Longmen Grottoes, also known as Longmen Caves, holds the esteemed title of a Buddhist Art Treasure. Alongside Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes in Gansu and Yungang Grottoes in Shanxi, it ranks among China's top three renowned grotto sites.
Longmen Grottoes, Luoyang – Ticket, Opening Hours, Location, …
The Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang (洛阳龙门石窟) stand as the world’s largest and most extensive repository of stone carving art, hailed by UNESCO as the “pinnacle of Chinese stone carving art” and ranking at the forefront of China’s major grottoes.
Longmen caves | Buddhist art, grottoes, carvings | Britannica
Longmen caves, series of Chinese cave temples carved into the rock of a high riverbank south of the city of Luoyang, in Henan province. The cave complex, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000, is one of China’s most popular tourist destinations.
Longmen Grottoes - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2025) - Tripadvisor
Early Chinese Buddhist cave art is represented by well-preserved pagodas, carvings and statues. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Explore different ways to experience this place.