Touch the warmth of millennia-old stone carvings

Standing before the Vairocana Buddha, you are instantly enveloped by the shock of a thousand years. The Buddha is carved into the mountain, with a gentle, smiling face that, despite the passage of time and weathering, still exudes a peaceful aura. The attendant statues beside it are intricately detailed, their robes seeming to flutter in a gentle breeze. The Wanfo Cave in the Western Hills Grottoes is filled with countless small Buddha statues scattered across the walls, each inch reflecting exquisite craftsmanship. During the night tour, the lighting outlines the stone carvings, and the Yi River reflects the Buddha’s image, making it feel as if you have stepped into a dream of the flourishing Tang Dynasty. Lightly touching the weathered stone walls, you can almost hear the chiseling sounds of the craftsmen from a thousand years ago. This is the unique, timeless tenderness of Longmen.