Maijishan Grottoes New Year Travel Notes: Snow Falls on the Thousand Buddha Caves, Encountering a Soul Dialogue Across Thousands of Years

On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, find the historical tranquility and Zen in the embrace of the Qinling Mountains. After the winter snow, Maiji Mountain is covered in silver, and the caves on the cliff are looming, like a splash-ink landscape painting. This journey allowed me to encounter the most moving oriental smile amidst the mist of Buddhism and the fireworks of the world. If the Maijishan Grottoes are the "Oriental Sculpture Exhibition Hall", then Cave 133 (Ten Thousand Buddha Cave) is undoubtedly the ceiling-level existence. The moment the tour guide opened the door, the cold air wrapped in dust from thousands of years ago rushed in, and the scene in front of him instantly froze his breath - in the middle of the "Human Compassion" cave surrounded by thousands of Buddhas, a 3.5-meter-tall Sakyamuni Buddha sat with his eyes downcast, and his cassock flowed on his knees like water ripples. The corners of his mouth were slightly raised and his eyebrows were lowered, as if he was overlooking the suffering of all living beings and listening to the prayers of the people. The most shocking thing is that on the cliffs on both sides of the Buddha's body, there are more than a thousand small Buddhas densely packed like stars, some holding flowers and smiling, some closing their eyes in meditation, and no one is repeated. The guide said softly: "These small Buddhas were originally gilded and painted. Although they are now mottled, they show the solemnity of the years." Traveling through time and space, in the flow of light and shadow, I looked up at the Buddha statue. The moment the guide shone the flashlight into the eyes of the Sakyamuni Buddha, tears inexplicably flowed from the corners of my eyes... Let your mind settle and embark on this pilgrimage! Self-driving: It takes about 40 minutes to drive from Tianshui city. There are ample parking spaces in the scenic area parking lot, but be careful of snow on the mountain roads in winter. It is recommended to check the condition of the car in advance or choose to charter a car. Public transportation: Take bus No. 34 from Tianshui Railway Station to the scenic area directly. The frequency of buses will be slightly reduced during the Spring Festival, so it is recommended to check the departure time in advance. Make an appointment for Maiji Mountain tickets + shuttle bus + sightseeing bus on the official account in advance. This must be purchased together, otherwise you will doubt your life! Cave 133 is the most worth-seeing cave. There are only 150 tickets available every day, so you must go early, otherwise you will regret it. The tickets were sold out around 10:40 in the morning. If you don't have an appointment, it is recommended to find a tour guide instead of just rushing through the tour. Photography is prohibited in Cave 133, but you can purchase an official album at the exit. I hope this sharing will be helpful to you [Heart] Maijishan Grottoes Tianshui Maijishan Hot Spring Tourist Hotel