The Yungang Grottoes are simply "stunning" and "stunning" again!

I can't allow anyone to go through life without visiting the Yungang Grottoes! ❗️ The exquisite craftsmanship of the Northern Wei Dynasty from 1,000 years ago is truly amazing. The ceiling of Chinese aesthetics is constantly being broken in my heart. It's breathtakingly beautiful! ❗️ Everyone is truly amazed and can't stop saying "wow." The only regret is that photos can't capture even 1/1000 of what you see with your own eyes. —— 【🗺️Yungang Grottoes Travel Guide】 🎫Tickets: Peak season RMB 120, off-peak season RMB 100 📅Opening hours: 9:00–16:30 (hours may vary on holidays) 🕤Tour duration: Approx. 4 hours 🚌Transportation: 1️⃣There are direct buses from Datong Ancient City. 2️⃣It's also very convenient to take a taxi from the city center. 3️⃣Take Bus 603 directly from the train station. —— 【🏃Tour Route】 Tanyao Square ➡️Lifo Avenue ➡️Lingyan Temple ➡️Shantangshui Hall ➡️Mahavira Hall ➡️Grottoes ➡️Yungang Museum ➡️Yungang Art Museum ➡️Yungang Cultural and Creative Store The most worthwhile caves to visit are Cave 5 and Cave 6. However, they are not open at the same time. Currently, Cave 6 is open. Cave 5 is famous for its height, while Cave 6 is known for its exquisite beauty. —— 【📸Photo Spots/Low-Crowd Tips】 Even though I visited the Yungang Grottoes during the off-peak season, there were still quite a few people. You can take photos as soon as the gates open and then take your time to explore. You can also take photos between 4:30 and 5:00. At this time, entry is closed, but the site has not yet been cleared. You can explore first and then leave time to take photos at the end. 📷Photo Spots 1️⃣Use a wide-angle lens to capture the Buddha in Cave 3. 2️⃣The second-floor platform next to Cave 20. 3️⃣Cave 20 Stand on the second-floor platform and use a telephoto lens to take a photo from the slope. 4️⃣Lower the camera and use a wide-angle lens to take a photo of Cave 6. 5️⃣Cave 19 Lower the camera and use a telephoto lens to take a photo from below to create the effect of high-fiving the Buddha. —— 【⚠️Other Tips】 1️⃣Entry closes at 4:30, the site is cleared at 5:30, and the caves are closed at 5:00. 2️⃣The temperature in Datong is very low in winter, so dress warmly. 3️⃣The shuttle bus is not necessary for those with good physical fitness. 4️⃣The guided tours are quite good, and you can choose different levels. 5️⃣If you don't want a guided tour, you can watch documentaries in advance. I recommend "Yungang" and "A Thousand Years, One Cave, Yungang."