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Xumishan Grottoes Review

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"Ningxia Dunhuang" Xumishan Grottoes, one of the top ten grottoes in China, the largest grotto group in Ningxia, enjoy the reputation of "the first grotto in the north road of the east section of the Silk Road". One of the earliest grottoes excavated in China was built in Northern Wei, and the Western Wei, Beizhou, Yuan, Tang, Song, Ming and other dynasties continued to build and repair. It has been the first largest Buddhist temple site on the westbound road of Chang'an for a long time, and it has a history of more than 1,500 years. There are 162 existing caves in size and more than 1,000 statues, scattered on 8 peaks that stretch 2 kilometers. Surrounded by the typical Danxia landform, you can also enjoy the unique Danxia landscape while enjoying the cave statues. The fifth cave was dug in the Tang Wuzetian period (624-705), commonly known as the "Big Buddha Building", a Maitreya Buddha with a height of 20.6 meters is magnificent, higher than the 19th cave in Yungang Grottoes, which sits on the Buddha and the Lushena Buddha of Fengxian Temple in Longmen Grottoes, and is one of the largest grotto statues in the country. Come to the foot of the Buddha, you can see it with a dignified and kind attitude, full face, and superb carving. In terms of the artistic characteristics of its statue, the characteristics of the Buddha statue of Sumishan and the Lushena Buddha of Longmen Fengxian Temple are very similar to the characteristics of female gentleness, which is naturally related to Wu Zetian, reflecting the background of statue art and aesthetic fashion at that time.

Xumishan Grottoes

Posted: May 22, 2020
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  • 浅浅点到
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    The Sumishan Grottoes are the pearls on the Silk Road and are a national tourist attraction at the 4A level. Ningxia Guyuan City is 50 kilometers west of departure. The Sumishan Grottoes Group is very large. It is divided into 8 scenic spots such as the Big Buddha Building, the Children's Palace, Yuanguang Temple, Xiangguo Temple, Taohua Cave, Pine Tree Wave, Three Kilns and Heishigou. It is scattered on the cliff face of eight peaks. It is difficult to finish all the first time to visit.

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    Posted: Nov 3, 2023
  • wla005666
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    Just returned from the visit, very shocking. The scenic spot is relatively large. It is recommended to visit the essence route. First visit No. 5 and No. 1 and Tang Dynasty Shuimenguan. After going straight to Yuanguang Temple to visit No. 45-46-47 Kiln, turn to Xiangguo Temple to see the Sumizhiguang several big Buddhas. After watching Xiangguo Temple, you can see the embankment trees and 61 caves behind the trees for nearly a thousand years. Basically, it is a boutique of the Sumishan Grottoes. If you have time, you can go to the mountain climbing route of the Sanqing Palace of the Children's Palace! The 5th Sumi Buddha has been officially opened on National Day after the maintenance. Personally feel that the Sumishan Grottoes are no less than the four famous kilns, and the gap is in the visibility and scenic spot maintenance and management. The treasure scenic spot hidden deep in the famous city of Bianguan is worth your visit.

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    Posted: Oct 17, 2023
  • 136***81
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    The Sumishan Grottoes are small in scale and some small caves are seriously damaged. But walking on the mountain is very interesting. Several stone ladders are steep and dangerous, and they have to climb up with chain ropes. When I went there was the end of March, the wild peach blossoms were in full bloom. In April, the world was full of Fangfei, and the peach blossoms of the mountain temple were in full bloom.

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    Posted: Oct 9, 2023
  • M48***00
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    It is worth seeing, but it is a bit regretful, I didn't go to the temple to see the light of Sumi, and I will go there again in spring.

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    Posted: Jan 27, 2024
  • 霁月007
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    Very good attractions, 4A The weight is very large, the traffic is slightly biased, the heat is not enough, but it is worthwhile. Many Buddha statues are in the Sui and Tang periods, and they are well preserved, better than the Longmen Grottoes. Arranged explanations, it is much more convenient to understand many content stories. The price is really good value for money.

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    Posted: Oct 5, 2023
  • 300***46
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    Cultural heritage, art boutique. Buddhist gems on the ancient Silk Road, the concentrated expression of many dynasties art.

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    Posted: Nov 27, 2023
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