South Cave Temple - China Travel

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The South Grotto Temple and the North Grotto Temple in Qingyang, Gansu Province were excavated in the same period, and both were built by the governor of Jingzhou in the Northern Wei Dynasty. They are known as "the double pearls of the North and South Grottoes". There are 5 existing stone niches in the South Grotto Temple, and only caves 1 and 4 have statues.

Cave No. 1 is the main cave, and there are square niches on the wall rocks on both sides of the cave door. The cave is 13 meters high, 17 meters long and 24 meters wide, in a rectangular shape. The top of the cave is in the shape of a double bucket, with a unique structure and a magnificent shape. There are bright windows on the door. At the entrance to the grotto, there are seven Buddha statues 6 meters high standing around the three walls facing you. This arrangement of seven Buddhas in one hall has never been seen in any large grottoes in China. The heads and hands of the Seven Buddhas are larger than normal, and the body is relatively fat and short, simple and strong, showing the spirit of the northern nationality. The Buddha statue has a high nose and big ears, a plump face, a kind expression, a simple and honest shape, a solemn expression, condescending, overlooking all living beings. Among the seven Buddhas, there are thirteen statues of Bodhisattvas who are intimidating and serving, with beautiful appearance and graceful appearance. There are also missionary stories carved on the top of the cave, depicting the plot of Sakyamuni from birth to becoming a monk. The shape is vivid and full of life interest. It is an art treasure.

Cave No. 4 was excavated in the Tang Dynasty. The cave is 5 square meters and square in shape. There are clay statues in the center for Manjushri, Samantabhadra and Guanyin Bodhisattva. The South Grottoes represent a unique art form of Chinese Buddhist grottoes.

opening hours

8:00-18:00 throughout the year; temporarily closed due to maintenance and renovation, specific details are subject to the announcement of the scenic spot

狮子座王子

The South Grotto Temple is said to have been excavated during the Northern Wei Dynasty. It has a lot of history!

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gxm枫叶飘飘

The only scenic spots in Jingchuan County, Gansu Province, if you come, go and see them.

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The facade of the temple is not big, but the temple is very connotative, and the Buddha statues inside are very clearly distinguished from other temples, and they still have their own characteristics. Also commonly known as Dongfang Cave, it has a unique structure and a magnificent shape, but the scenic spot is very small.

清风若溪

Pingliang South Grotto Temple is located in Jiangjia Village on the North Bank of Jinghe River in Jingchuan County, Pingliang City, Gansu Province, 9 kilometers away from the county seat. It was built in the third year of Yongping in the Northern Wei Dynasty (510). Now only the first cave is open to the public, and it is also the most valuable cave. There are 7 standing Buddhas and 14 Bodhisattvas carved on the base of the cave. Bodhisattvas stand on both sides of the standing Buddha.

漢江鴨鴨

The South Grotto Temple is located on the north bank of the Jinghe River, 7.5 kilometers east of Jingchuan County, Pingliang City, Gansu Province. It was built in the third year of Yongping in the Northern Wei Dynasty (510 A.D.) and is a national key cultural relic protection unit. The South Grotto Temple, which was presided over by Xi Kangsheng, the governor of Jingzhou, was built in the third year of Yongping in the Northern Wei Dynasty. Together with the North Grotto Temple in Qingyang, it is known as the "Double Pearl of Longdong Grottoes". In the South Grotto Temple, there are five existing caves, all facing south. The No. 1 Dongda Cave and No. 2 Xixiao Cave are relatively well preserved. Dongda Grotto is the main cave of Nanshiku Temple. There are seven Buddha statues and thirteen Bodhisattvas in different shapes and lifelike styles, all of which are in the style of the Northern Wei Dynasty. The stele of the South Grotto Temple preserved in the cave has the inscription "Three Years of Yongping in the Great Wei Dynasty", which was built one year later than the North Grotto Temple.

华-Rainbow

The facade of the temple is not big, but the temple is very connotative. The Buddha statues inside are very different from some other temples, and they still have their own characteristics.