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Day and night at the Longmen Grottoes

Name: Day and night at the Longmen Grottoes
Uploaded: 2026-05-06T16:34:48+08:00
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Description: The Longmen Grottoes reveal distinct charms by day and by night.

Culture 16:34, 06-May-2026

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The Longmen Grottoes reveal distinct charms by day and by night.

Visitors crowd the Fengxian Temple, an iconic open-air niche at the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, Henan Province. /CGTN

The Vairocana Buddha statue is seen at the Fengxian Temple at the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, Henan Province. /CGTN

The Fengxian Temple and its statues are viewed from across the river at the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, Henan Province. /CGTN

The UNESCO World Heritage Site in Luoyang, Henan Province is one of the finest examples of Buddhist art in China. Daylight reveals the intricate details of the statues and carvings, highlighting the remarkable artistic achievements of ancient China and drawing crowds of visitors from around the world.

Statues at the Fengxian Temple are illuminated at night at the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, Henan Province. /CGTN

Statues in a cave are illuminated at night at the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, Henan Province. /CGTN

Niches are illuminated at night at the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, Henan Province. /CGTN

As night falls, soft lighting illuminates select grottoes and niches. With fewer visitors, the site takes on a tranquil atmosphere, offering a more peaceful experience.

Statues are seen in a cave at the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, Henan Province. /CGTN

Cliffside statues are seen at the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, Henan Province. /CGTN

A statue of Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy, is seen in a niche at the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, Henan Province. /CGTN

Small statues are seen in a niche at the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, Henan Province. /CGTN

The Longmen Grottoes mark a high point in Chinese stone carving, with more than 2,300 caves and niches carved along a one-kilometer stretch of limestone cliffs. They house nearly 110,000 stone statues, over 60 stupas and around 2,800 inscriptions, most dating to the Northern Wei and Tang dynasties.

Statues are seen in a cave at the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, Henan Province. /CGTN

Intricate carvings are seen at the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, Henan Province. /CGTN

A statue is seen in a cave at the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, Henan Province. /CGTN

With their striking visual appeal and rich historical atmosphere, the grottoes have been featured in films such as the 1982 martial arts classic The Shaolin Temple and the Detective Dee series.