Tianlongshan Grottoes

The grotto art of the East Wei, Beiqi and Sui and Tang Dynasties is pleasing to the eye. The catastrophe of 100 years ago is shocking. Modern digital technology makes the classic reappearance. This attraction is full of colorful and must not be missed.

Hush! Tianlongshan Grottoes said that Tianlongshan Grottoes, can not help but let people sigh. Go to the scattered peak Xiao, Shenlong should be read. Sergeant Butuoyan, when his heart knows the gray. This is the Song Dynasty Shizhiyu wrote "Tianlong respectfully praise", like confirming the disaster and encounter of Tianlongshan Grottoes. Tianlongshan Grottoes are located on the Tianlong Mountainside 40 kilometers southwest of Taiyuan, Shanxi, with an altitude of 1700 meters. The Grottoes were built in the Northern Dynasty and the Eastern Wei Dynasty, and have been more than 1400 years ago. After the Beiqi, Sui and Tang Dynasty, the existing 25 grottoes are located between the two peaks of the east and west, stretching for more than 1 km. The Tianlongshan grotto statue is called "Tianlongshan style". With skilled modeling, appropriate proportion, soft lines and fine sculpture, it provides rich physical materials for future generations to study Buddhism, fine art, sculpture and architecture. It is a model of ancient Chinese sculpture art and plays an extremely important role in the history of world sculpture art.

Tianlong Mountain is located in the Luliang Mountains 36 kilometers southwest of Taiyuan City. The main peak is about 1700 meters above sea level. It is mainly composed of Dongfeng, Xifeng, Liuyu and Xianglu Peak. It covers an area of about 1.7 square kilometers. The name of Tianlong Mountain is derived from Yijing. The mountains are undulating and winding, surrounded by grottoes, and there are Zen forests under them. The trees are lush, the streams are long, the air is fresh, and the flowers are everywhere. Since ancient times, it has been a beautiful and pleasant place. Today's Tianlongshan Grottoes Museum, integrating forests, springs, temples and caves, there are more than 100 historical relics such as grottoes, ancient buildings, tomb towers, monuments, sculptures, murals, etc., which are the most abundant cultural relics in the East Wei, Beiqi, Sui and Tang periods in Taiyuan. One of the most complete areas, for the national key cultural relics protection units. Tianlong Mountain is divided into East and West two peaks, 25 caves are distributed, Dongfeng name "Xianyu Mountain", divided into two floors, upper 4 caves, lower 8 caves; Xifeng name "Big Foshan", there are 13 caves. In addition, there are 5 caves dug from the five generations to the Yuanming period on the cliffs of Tianlong Mountain, the mountain, the river, and the cliffs. Therefore, there are a total of 30 caves in Tianlongshan Grottoes, reflecting the characteristics of the cave art of various eras and the development process from the north and south dynasties to the Sui and Tang Dynasties. It is a precious material for studying the art of grottoes in China. It has high academic and artistic value.

Tianlong Mountain Scenic Area is a place worth visiting in Taiyuan. The most desirable thing is the net red bridge. The self-driving is beautiful. Of course, the grottoes in the scenic area are also very cultural, highlighting the charm of Taiyuan Cultural Ancient City.

The vegetarian vegetarian at Tianlong Temple is a big surprise.

The scenery there is very good, it is very good to take children to climb the mountain.

Very pleasant to play