Longshan Grottoes - China Travel

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About 20 kilometers southwest of Taiyuan City, the Longshan Grottoes in Longshan Mountain were excavated in the early years of the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), and the construction was presided over by Taoist Song Defang. Compared with Buddhist grottoes such as Yungang and Longmen, the scale of Longshan Grottoes is not very large. There are mainly Xuhuang niches, Sanqing niches, Woru niches, Xuanzhen niches, Master niches, Qizhen niches and two other Daoist niches. . There are more than 40 stone statues in these grottoes, including Taoist statues such as the ancestors of the Sanqing Dynasty, and real Taoist statues such as Wang Chongyang, the founder of the Quanzhen School, with very vivid expressions and movements.

When you visit the Longshan Grottoes, you will find that the Taoist grottoes here are different from the Buddhist grottoes. The Taoist grottoes here are simple in style and solemn in technique, and even you will have a rough feeling. For example, the carvings of statues in the caves are simple and clean, very subtle and introverted, unlike the elegant and exquisite costumes of Buddha statues in some Buddhist grottoes. When you are playing, you can also see the inscriptions left by the Yuan Dynasty on the sides and front walls of several caves. These are important materials for studying the development history of Taoism and grotto art in the Yuan Dynasty.

In addition to visiting the grottoes, tourists may wish to enjoy the natural beauty of Longshan Mountain, where there are scenic spots such as Peach Blossom Valley and Haotian Temple.

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April 1-October 15 08:00-17:30

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Many people confuse the Longshan Grottoes in the far suburbs with the Tianlongshan Grottoes, but they are actually two different grottoes. Longshan Grottoes are Taoist grottoes, while Tianlongshan Grottoes are Buddhist grottoes.

真假世界

The Tianlong Mountain Grottoes are located on the main peak of Tianlong Mountain, not far from the Jinci Temple in a straight line, but the mountain road is more than 20 kilometers away, and it is rugged and difficult to walk. The scenic spot is a national cultural protection unit, and tickets are free. The two stone gatekeeper statues protected by glass at the entrance of the temple are lifelike. The Tianlongshan Grottoes are small in scale, with a total of more than 20 caves. From the Northern Wei Dynasty to the Tang Dynasty, the state of preservation is average. The heads of the Buddha statues were either weathered or stolen. There is more than one grotto near Tianlong Mountain, but there are few tourists here, so friends who like quietness can come and see it.

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M54****601

Looking at the comments, some people still confuse Tianlongshan Grottoes with this, which is really a tragedy. Personally, I feel that it is very quiet here, there are not many tourists, and the scenery is beautiful. In addition to the grottoes, Haotianguan has magnificent buildings, the ancient trees in front of the gate are vigorous, and the view of Jinyang Lake is very spectacular. worth a visit

盛夏的清凉

You have to climb to the top of the mountain to see the grottoes. The mountain is not too high. It takes about 40 minutes from the entrance to the top of the mountain. It is a bit tiring. There is a Taoist temple on the mountain. The grottoes are located on the side of the Taoist temple. There are a total of nine grottoes. The scale is small. There are fences around the caves, which can only be viewed from the outside, and you cannot enter. The heads of the statues in several grottoes have been stolen and chiseled in history, which is a pity.

bfenghui

There are not many people in this scenic spot, and the environment is well maintained. There are pure water heaters at the ticket office and the top of the mountain, which is very convenient. Come here to see the flowers in May and the leaves in October. This can see the establishment of Taiyuan City, with a panoramic view of Jinyang Lake. The fare is worth it.

山西当地向导梁中华

It takes half an hour to climb the mountain, and it is a good place to watch the red leaves. Longshan Grottoes has the largest existing Taoist grottoes in China. It is a national key cultural relics protection unit.

320****727

It is a place with a lot of cultural heritage and a long history. You can see the wisdom of the ancients and the prosperity of the event. Unfortunately, the day I went there was too hot, and there was no shade on both sides of the road. It is a long way from the parking lot to the ticket gate of the scenic spot, and it may still be planned Well, hope to do better in the future