Longmen Grottoes Pictures

The Longmen Grottos are situated on the bank of the Yi River in Luoyang

12 kilometers south of downtown Luoyang, the Longmen Grottoes are a famous tourist attraction of Buddhist art.  Together with Maiji Caves in Tianshui, Mogao Caves in Dunhuang and Yungang Grottoes in Datong, they are called Four Largest Buddhist Caves in China. At the site, two mountains stand facing each other with a river flowing between them. In ancient times, this was a very important battle field. Attraction Intro: Longmen Grottoes
  • The Longmen Grottos are situated on the bank of the Yi River in Luoyang
  • Inside these grottoes, many exquisite stone carvings of Buddhas can be seen.
  • The Heavenly Kings wearing loricae look very powerful.
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- Last updated on Sep. 22, 2017 by Gabby Li -