Luoyang
Buddhist Cliff Carvings, White Horse Monasteries & Peony Splendor
Luoyang was the capital of thirteen dynasties and the sacred cradle of Chinese Buddhist sculpture. Located midway between Xi'an and Beijing, it houses the awe-inspiring UNESCO Longmen Grottoes—where over 100,000 Buddha statues are carved directly into limestone river cliffs—and the White Horse Temple, established in 68 AD as the first Buddhist monastery in China.
Top Wonders in Luoyang
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Longmen Grottoes
Over 2,300 caves carved into steep limestone cliffs stretching a kilometer along the Yi River, representing the peak of Chinese stone sculpture.
Climb the wide stone stairs to stand beneath the serene, compassionate gaze of the 17-meter Vairocana Buddha at Fengxian Temple.
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Longmen Grottoes: Night Illumination Cruise
View the 17-meter-tall Fengxian Temple colossal Buddha during the day, then take a boat from across the river at sunset when warm spotlights turn the limestone cliffs into gold.
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