There's no need to envy the Mogao Caves, as the number one Buddhist grotto in the south of the Yangtze River is right here in Fujian

Hello, this is your guide to exploring off-the-beaten-path travel destinations and photo strategies in Fujian, with more great places recommended on my homepage. On the way back from a self-drive trip from Wuyi Mountain, I made a detour to Shunchang's Hezhangyan in Nanping, and it was truly astonishing! Inside a single cave, so many Buddha statues have been carved that it rivals the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, rightfully earning its title as the number one Buddhist grotto in the south of the Yangtze River. Take the chance to visit before it becomes well-known. 📍Hezhangyan Scenic Area, Shunchang County, Nanping City 🎫: Free 🚗: Self-driving is recommended, located at the top of the mountain, the mountain roads are easy to navigate ⏰:1h 📝History: Hezhangyan started construction in 2003 and is still being carved. The tallest Buddha statue inside the cave is over 8 meters high, and the smallest is only 2 centimeters. There are more than ten thousand Buddha statues in total, making it the largest stone grotto south of the Yangtze River, hence it is known as "the number one grotto in the south of the Yangtze River". ⚠️Most parts are now open to the public, but it is still in a semi-open and semi-construction state, so be sure to pay attention to safety when entering. The completed parts are very safe, but do not go to the areas that are still under construction🗑️! 📸: The lighting inside the cave is rather dim, so increase the ISO and aperture of the camera to ensure the photos are not blurred, and you can take some photos of people with the Buddha statues in the grotto. My shooting parameters: Aperture: f4 Shutter: 1/100 ISO2000