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😎 Handan Xiangtangshan Grottoes, which is truly a magical place carrying a thousand years of history and artistic treasures! 👏 During the Northern Qi period, one-third of the nation's financial resources were spent to build this place, and its fame can be compared with Yungang, Longmen, and Dunhuang. 😲 The grottoes are divided into two parts, north and south. The North Xiangtangshan Grottoes are grand and magnificent! 😍 The Three-faced Buddha in the Great Buddha Cave is as tall as 5 meters, which is simply stunning! It is said that the coffin of Emperor Wenxuan of Northern Qi, Gao Yang's father, Gao Huan, was placed in the Great Buddha Cave. 🤩 The South Xiangtangshan Grottoes are mainly known for their murals, which are small but exquisite. 😜 The two places are 15 kilometers apart, and if you have time, I strongly recommend visiting both. 🥰 ✔️ The North Grottoes mainly include the Great Buddha Cave, Shakyamuni Cave, and Sutra Carving Cave. ✔️ The Thousand Buddha Cave in the South Grottoes has lotus reliefs and eight musical flying deities on the top, which are vividly carved and are definitely national treasures. 😎 However, the grottoes were damaged during the Northern Zhou and Republic of China periods, and many Buddha statues were destroyed or lost overseas... 😔 📍 Handan Xiangtangshan Grottoes 🎫 90/person (including sightseeing bus) ⌛️ 8:00 - 17:30 📝 ✔️ You can visit together with Xinyi Road Sculpture and China Magnetic Kiln. 😃 ✔️ The site of Changle Temple is also very worth visiting. 😉 ✔️ It is recommended to watch the CCTV documentary about Xiangtangshan Grottoes or find a guide at the foot of the mountain before going to the grottoes. 👍 ✔️ After entering the scenic area, you can take a sightseeing bus up the mountain and then walk for about ten minutes on the steps. Otherwise, it is quite tiring to walk up. During holidays, you may have to queue for the sightseeing bus. 😅 ✔️ There is a small shop on the mountain with snacks and other items. 😋 If you are interested in history, culture, and art, then Handan Xiangtangshan Grottoes is definitely a place you should not miss! 😘