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🇨🇳A must-visit in Handan! A walking guide to the millennia-old grotto miracle✨Listen to the echoes of history told by the stones! ✨Recommended Reasons Xiangtangshan Grottoes! A 1,500-year-old treasure trove of art📿 The moment sunlight penetrates the cave, Buddha light resonates with history 📍Transportation Information Address: Northwest of Zhifang Village, Linshui Town, Fengfeng Mining District, Handan City Recommended to drive or charter a car (about 1 hour from downtown) 🗺️Route Planning 1️⃣ North Entrance ➡️ Cave 3 A stunning start! China’s earliest "pagoda-shaped cave," look up to see the breathtaking lotus caisson ceiling 📸Tips: Best sunlight slanting into the cave at 10 AM 2️⃣ Cave 6 ➡️ Cave 4 Cave 6 Buddha Wall: Over 1,300 small Buddha statues densely packed Must-see in Cave 4: The best-preserved flying apsara relief group 🍜 Food Recommendations Handan Zhuaimian: Highly recommended by locals! Handmade noodles with great chewiness Yongnian Donkey Meat Huoshao: Crispy outside, tender inside, a 20-year-old neighborhood favorite Guangfu Crispy Fish: Intangible cultural heritage delicacy with edible bones 💡Real Experience Tips 1. Bring a flashlight! Some caves have insufficient lighting 2. Wear non-slip shoes! The grotto steps are very smooth from wear 3. Off-peak secret: Fewest visitors on weekday afternoons
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