云冈石窟
Yungang Grottoes
The Yungang Grottoes were mainly excavated from the 5th century to the early 6th century and present imperial Buddhism of the Northern Wei Dynasty with giant Buddha statues, narrative reliefs and ever-changing statue styles. The Tan Yao Five Grottoes formed an early unified group, and subsequent caves showed more complex architectural imagery, as well as increasingly Chinese costumes and decorations. Weathering and conservation are themselves part of the heritage story, and local closures and light control should be understood as conservation measures.
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云冈石窟
South foot of Wuzhou Mountain, Yungang District, Datong City
Before you go
Check the essentials before you visit
- Booking
- Confirm reservation requirements
- Admission notes
- Ticketed World Heritage site; seasonal prices, reservations and cave access can change
- Suggested visit
- 5 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
- Fri
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- Mon
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- Sun
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- Thu
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- Tue
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- Wed
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Getting there
You can take official tourist transportation, city buses or compliant vehicles from Datong. The site is located on the west side of the city, so time should be reserved for security checks, exhibition halls and long walks along the cliff.
Practical notes
Make a reservation during peak season, abide by the no-flash and no-touch rules, and don’t just rush to the famous Buddha. Only by understanding the museum or chronological sequence can you see the style changes of different cave groups.
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