炳灵寺石窟
Bingling Temple Grottoes
The Bingling Temple Grottoes are located on the bank of the Liujiaxia Reservoir in Yongjing County, Linxia Prefecture. In 2014, they were listed as a World Heritage Site as part of the "Silk Road: Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor Road Network". Highlights include the 27-meter-tall Maitreya Buddha from the Tang Dynasty and Cave 169 with the earliest chronological inscription in China (420 AD, the first year of Jianhong in the Western Qin Dynasty). It is far away from Lanzhou city. It takes about 2-2.5 hours to drive by car and has many winding mountain roads. You can also take a bus from Lanzhou West Bus Station to Yongjing County and transfer there; most tourists take a boat from Liujiaxia Dam Pier or Xiangyang Pier.
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炳灵寺石窟
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Before you go
Check the essentials before you visit
- Booking
- Confirm reservation requirements
- Admission notes
- Check official information
- Suggested visit
- 3 hr
- Information updated
- 9/29/2026
Hours, prices, booking rules and ID requirements can change. Confirm them with the attraction before booking or setting out.
Opening hours
Confirmed opening hours are not available on this page. Check opening and last-entry times with the venue before setting out.
Getting there
It is far away from Lanzhou city. It takes about 2-2.5 hours to drive by car and has many winding mountain roads. You can also take a bus from Lanzhou West Bus Station to Yongjing County and transfer there; most tourists take a boat from Liujiaxia Dam Pier or Xiangyang Pier.
Practical notes
The route is indeed affected by the season and weather, and the park may be temporarily closed in case of heavy rain. If you want to see the special caves, it is recommended to stay for half a day and wear walking shoes. Photography is prohibited inside the caves. Please refer to the latest official announcement for opening, reservation and ticketing arrangements.
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