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The Yungang Grottoes are located about 16 kilometers west of Datong City, at the southern foot of Wuzhou Mountain. The grottoes are carved into the mountain and stretch approximately 1 kilometer from east to west. There are currently 45 main caves, 252 small niches, and over 51,000 stone sculptures, making it one of the largest ancient grotto groups in China. It is known as one of the four major grotto art treasures in China, alongside the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, and the Maijishan Grottoes in Tianshui. The carving of the Yungang Grottoes began in the first year of the reign of Emperor Wencheng (460 AD) and continued until the fifth year of the reign of Emperor Xiaoming (524 AD), lasting over 60 years. The sculptures in the grottoes are grand in scale and rich in content, regarded as the pinnacle of Chinese stone carving art in the 5th century AD, and are celebrated as a treasure trove of ancient Chinese sculpture art. Based on the time of carving, they can be divided into early, middle, and late periods, each with its own distinctive style. It is a must-visit attraction when traveling to Datong, with a recommended visit time of half a day.
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