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Zhongshan Grottoes
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Zhongshan Grottoes

钟山石窟旅游景区

Shaanxi, Yan'an·36.2710°N, 109.3797°E
Ticket Price
CNY 80 (peak season), CNY 40 (off-season)
Duration
1-2 hours

About Zhongshan Grottoes

A significant religious and cultural site in Yan'an, Shaanxi, featuring historic temples, shrines, and centuries of spiritual tradition. • Admire well-preserved Song-dynasty stone Buddhist statues carved into cliff niches. • See the thousand-Buddha central...

Highlights

• Admire well-preserved Song-dynasty stone Buddhist statues carved into cliff niches. • See the thousand-Buddha central pillar and finely detailed reliefs. • A peaceful, less-crowded national heritage grotto.

Suggested Route

Enter the grotto courtyard → main cave → surrounding niches; allow 1-2 h. Often paired with a trip to Zichang town.

Food & Lodging

Eat at local noodle shops in Zichang; stay in Yan'an city or Zichang County.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, a small visitor center, and a walkway; stairs limit wheelchair access.
Travel Tips

Visit during morning prayers for a serene atmosphere. Respect worshippers and remove hats in halls.

Location

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Opening Hours

08:30-16:00 (last entry 15:30)

Getting There

Anding Town, Zichang City, Yan'an, Shaanxi; from Yan'an take train to Zichang then bus to Anding; shuttle 30 RMB ticket.

Reservation

Ticket 30 RMB; no advance booking required.

Ticket Price

CNY 80 (peak season), CNY 40 (off-season)

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