https://nz.trip.com/moments/detail/yongjing-2797-134511029?locale=en-NZ
WandererBenVietnam
vipIconInfluencer
levelIconTravel Guru

Bingling Temple Grottoes (Gansu)

#chinatravel Also known as the Thousand-Buddha Caves, Bingling Temple Grottoes sit on a cliff above the Yellow River and house 183 caves, nearly 700 stone statues, and 900 m² of murals crafted from the 5th century onward. With a mix of clay and stone Buddhist figures and vividly preserved art, it showcases centuries of devotional artistry. Access typically involves a boat ride on the river and walking paths—making it both serene and spiritually inspiring.
Posted: Aug 4, 2025
_ti***mj
1 person liked this
Submit
1
Mentioned in this post
Attraction

Bingling Cave-Temple

4.5/5171 reviews | Historic buildings
Yongjing
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Linxia Prefecture
Details
Show more
Related Trip Moments
Liujiaxia Dinosaur National Geology Park

In-depth tour of Yongjing, the small town by the Yellow River! Complete guide to grottoes + canyons + flower seas

LuminaVeridian890|
Liujiaxia Dinosaur National Geology Park

Gansu Yongjing Family Travel Guide! A Hidden Treasure Town by the Yellow River

SAMARA VASQUEZ
Yellow River-Taohe River Intersection Viewing Platform

Gansu's hidden stunning secret spot! The Yellow River Pearl, Yongjing, is absolutely amazing!

sullivan_beckham_ashford
Bingling Cave-Temple

This special grotto + Huangtao confluence one-day tour guide takes you deep into this secret Buddhist realm!

calantha_1932
Labrang Monastery

Go to Gannan! Fewer crowds, stunning scenery

“踏上奇妙之旅,探索世界每一个角落。我是极地之光,热爱旅行分享、带你领略别样风景,发现旅途惊喜。
Bingling Cave-Temple

Westward Journey: Linxia - Driving on Provincial Road S105

Fork in the Road
Bingling Temple World Cultural Heritage Tourist Area

A Thousand-Year-Old Buddhist Kingdom Secret! The Oriental Sculpture Museum on the Banks of the Yellow River, Unlocking the Silk Road Code in 3 Days and 2 Nights

NebulaShine
Bingling Cave-Temple

The ancient temple is like a song, and the sound of Zen for thousands of years can be heard between the stone walls

栗栗子
Songmingyan National Forest Park

Northwest Hidden Gem! 22℃ in Linxia, 9 Stunning Spots to Own Your Summer!

kaliyah_2536
Labrang Monastery

5 Times Cheaper Than Tibet: An Underrated Hidden Gem for Travel

Claire_Benjamin
Bingling Cave-Temple

At the Bend of the Yellow River, the Essence of Hezhou Flavor

Penelope Rodriguez Ivy-25
Liujiaxia Hydropower Station

Lanzhou - Liujiaxia - Milarepa Pavilion - Hezuo - Zhagana

SelmaHaugen