Yungang Caves

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  • Built: late 5th century
  • Chinese: 雲崗石窟 (Yúngāng shíkū)

The Yungang Caves or Yungang Grottoes are a set of ancient Buddhist cave temples near Datong in Shanxi province, China. One of the five largest Buddhist cave complexes in China, they are today recognized as a World Heritage Site.

Dating to the late 5th century, the caves were originally established by the priest-monk Tan-yao at the request of Emperor Wencheng of Northern Wei.

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References

  • Gallery labels, Tobu World Square, Nikko.[1]
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