• View of Maijishan hill caves, grottoes and stairways. Huge Bodhisattva sculptures at Maijishan. Sculptures in one of the Maijishan grottoes supported by tree trunks.
  • In the realm of myth and mystery, the possibility of uncovering ancient scrolls adds an element of suspense to the narrative of Maijishan Grottoes.
  • It is the largest, highest, and most magnificent cave in Maijishan Grottoes with 31.7m in width and 13m in depth.
  • This delightful and expressive sculpture has become one of the must-visit highlights of the Maijishan Grottoes, often evoking a smile from visitors as they connect...
  • During the following Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, the Maijishan Grottoes were developed and gradually formed the totality that we see today.
  • Work on the Maijishan Grottoes began in the late Qin Dynasty (221 BC - 206 BC), progressing through to the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911).
  • The Maijishan Grottoes are part of the Maijishan Mountain scenic reserve area with forest and various plants and animals.
  • Built over 1,500 years ago, the Maijishan Grottoes are a series of 194 caves carved into the nearly sheer face of a sandstone mountain.
  • This week we take you to our second city on the Silk Road, the Maijishan Grottoes!
  • The Maijishan Grottoes is an elaborate range of rock-cut ceremonial chambers, containing over 7200 Buddhist sculptures and 100 square metres of...