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Bingling Temple and grottoes at Yongjing, Gansu, China Royalty Free Stock Photo

The Bingling Temple Grottoes in Jishishan, a World Cultural Heritage Site in Yongjing County, Gansu Province

Bingling Temple Grottoes in Yongjing County, Gansu Province, features a massive stone Buddha statue intricately carved into a towering cliff. Surrounding the statue are numerous smaller caves and wooden walkways integrated into the rock face. The statue, seated gracefully, showcases ancient craftsmanship. Lush greenery decorates the foreground, contrasting with the reddish-brown stone. This site, a World Cultural Heritage location, is an important cultural and historical landmark known for its Buddhist art and architecture.