A World Cultural Heritage site and royal grottoes of the Northern Wei Dynasty. The Five Tanyao Caves and exquisite statues display the majestic spirit of Buddhist art.
Highlights at a Glance
- World Heritage
- Grottoes
- Buddha statues
- Northern Wei
Visiting Tips
The attraction is located in the urban area of Datong, with convenient transportation, making it suitable to combine with an itinerary in the city area of Datong. This is a national 5A-level tourist attraction (the highest rating in China's scenic area quality grading system), so it is advisable to book tickets in advance and travel outside peak periods.
