Yungang Grottoes, China World Heritage Site

Seated Buddha, Yungang Grottoes, Datong, Shanxi, China

Seated Buddha statue in Yungang Grottoes, Datong, Shanxi, China

Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Yungang_Grottoes_02.jpg
Author: Steve Cadman
photo licensing

Yungang Grottoes are caves with sculptured statues in Datong City, Shanxi Province, China. They were created between the 5th and 6th centuries, and represent one of the finest examples of Buddhist cave art in China. The caves adhere to strict rules of layout and design, and is considered a classical masterpiece.

Yungang Grottoes were inscribed as a World Heritage Site during the 25th session of the World Heritage Committee which met in Helsinki, Finland, on 11-16 December, 2001.

World Heritage Site Inscription Details

Location: N 40 6 34.992 E 113 7 19.992 Datong City, Shanxi Province
Inscription Year: 2001
Type of Site: Cultural
Inscription Criteria: I, II, III, IV

Visiting Yungang Grottoes

Take the train from Beijing to Datong. The journey takes six hours and costs around ¥110. Book your tickets as soon as they are available - in China it is common for the tickets to be bought up by the black market. From Datong, you can take bus 3-1 to Yungang Caves. Taxi will cost you ¥300 to visit Yungang Caves and the Hanging Monastery.

Yungang Grottoes

Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:China_-_Yungang_Grottoes_1_(135939574).jpg
Author: McKay Savage
photo licensing

Yungang Grottoes

Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lifo_Dadao,_Yungang_Buddha.jpg
Author: JP Bennett
photo licensing

Entrance to Yungang Grottoes

Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Yungag_entrance_2010.JPG
Author: Marcin Bialek
photo licensing

List of World Heritage Sites in China

Latest updates on Penang Travel Tips

Map of Roads in Penang

Looking for information on Penang? Use this Map of Roads in Penang to zoom in on information about Penang, brought to you road by road.

Terms & Condition of Use | Privacy Policy