China Henan Sheng Luoyang Shi
Longmen Grottoes
A UNESCO World Heritage site featuring thousands of Buddhist statues and intricate rock carvings along a river in Henan Province, China.
- 13 Long Men Zhong Jie
- 0379 6598 0972
- http://www.lmsk.gov.cn/
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The Longmen Grottoes is a site of 1000-year-old Buddhist cave temples and shrines located in Luoyang Shi, China. It is a spectacular World Heritage Site of over 110,000 statues and carvings of Buddha, Bodhisattvas, and other figures spread across an impressive 2,345 caves and niches. With its rich history, impressive location, and stunning sculptures, the Longmen Grottoes are a must-visit attraction for anyone travelling to Asia.
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