Keqier Grottoes, also known as Keqier Thousand Buddha Caves or Hesel Grottoes, Chinese Buddhist Grottoes, are located on the cliff of Mingwu Tage Mountain, 7 kilometers southeast of Keqier Town, Baicheng County, Xinjiang, and to the south is the Muzart River Valley. Keqier Grottoes are the earliest large-scale grottoes in China and the most geographically located in the west. It was drilled in the 3rd century AD, and it gradually stopped construction in the 1st century AD, and the duration is unique in all countries. One of the first batch of key cultural relics protection units in the country announced in 1961.
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Keqier Grottoes, also known as Keqier Thousand Buddha Caves or Hesel Grottoes, Chinese Buddhist Grottoes, are located on the cliff of Mingwu Tage Mountain, 7 kilometers southeast of Keqier Town, Baicheng County, Xinjiang, and to the south is the Muzart River Valley. Keqier Grottoes are the earliest large-scale grottoes in China and the most geographically located in the west. It was drilled in the 3rd century AD, and it gradually stopped construction in the 1st century AD, and the duration is unique in all countries. One of the first batch of key cultural relics protection units in the country announced in 1961.
The murals of the Thousand Buddha Cave of Kezier were badly destroyed and heartache was great. In the opening of a few caves, there is no complete reservation, some tourists complain that they can't see anything, in fact, they see, and there are a few people who can understand ancient murals, understand Western culture, I don't know, but I think it is blessing to stand in this Buddhist place!
Keqier Grottoes are located in Keqier Township, Baicheng County, Xinjiang, and there are 349 caves exposed to the ground, and only 6 caves are currently open! It is the first of the four major caves in Buddhism in China. It is the earliest cave temple group in China. It integrates architecture 🏡, mural 🖼, sculpture 🗿. It enjoys the reputation of "art treasure house". Unfortunately, many have been destroyed and cannot see the real thing. Here, even if you see only relics, you can feel the great creation and wisdom of our ancients through these!
Keqier Thousand Buddha Cave is in Kuqa County, Xinjiang. Kuqa County is the seat of the ancient turtle country established by the Aryan people 2,000 years ago. The ancient turtle country was founded in 176 BC and was destroyed by the Hui people in 1001 AD, and has existed for more than 1,000 years. The land of the country includes the current Kuqa Basin Oasis, Sailimu Oasis, Baicheng Oasis, Aksu Oasis, Xinhe Oasis, Shaya Oasis and Luntai Oasis, with 6,970 households and a population of 81,317 people. There are Yu, Sai, Yue, Usun, Xiongnu, Turkic, Huixuan and Han.
Keqier Thousand Buddha Cave, as an important grotto in the history of the East of Buddhism on the Silk Road, once haunted by Sanskrit music, but after a thousand years, there are only remaining grottoes and mottled murals, which makes people can't help but boo, the sculpture of the high monk and Morrosh at the entrance, Eyes closed to watch the footsteps of today's visitors. Steps to the cliff, dozens of grotto sites are distributed on the cliff, let people feel the power of faith. Entering the Dry Buddha Cave can only bring a mobile phone, you can take pictures, but you can't video, you can't bring bags, you can't bring water. Free storage at the gate.