Caps on number of visitors to be implemented at grotto temple sites
4 years, 1 month ago

Caps on number of visitors to be implemented at grotto temple sites

China Daily  

UNESCO World Heritage site Yungang Grottoes in Shanxi province is an outstanding example of Chinese grotto temples. The National Cultural Heritage Administration and Ministry of Culture and Tourism jointly released an announcement last week demanding administrations of all ancient grotto temple sites across the country to set caps on the number of daily visits to ensure longevity of such cultural heritage and the safety of tourists. Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, Gansu province, Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, Henan province, Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi province, and a series of Buddhist grottoes along the ancient Silk Road, have been inscribed onto the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. And the daily cap for Kizil Grottoes in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, the longest surviving grotto temple site in China, is 1,000 people.

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Protection of major grottoes emphasized
3 months ago

Protection of major grottoes emphasized

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Tourists visit the Maijishan Grottoes in Tianshui, Gansu province, in June. As part of Xi's four-day trip to Gansu province last week, Zhao accompanied the president on a fact-finding trip to the Maijishan Grottoes, one of China's four major grottoes sites. China's vast landscape is home to nearly 6,000 cave temples, and the Chinese president lauded the nation's major grottoes …

Ancient sites in Shanxi's Datong enthrall with rich history
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ancient sites in Shanxi's Datong enthrall with rich history

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People visit the Yungang Grottoes on Aug 23, 2024. Yungang Grottoes, treasure troves of Buddhist art A trip to Datong wouldn't be complete without exploring the Yungang Grottoes, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Yungang Grottoes represent the pinnacle of Buddhist cave art from the 5th and 6th centuries, created during the Northern Wei Dynasty when Datong was the capital …

Yungang Grottoes get tech boost
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Yungang Grottoes get tech boost

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Visitors admire the precious relics both inside and outside the caves at Yungang Grottoes, Datong, Shanxi province, on July 15. Having more than 59,000 sculptures and statues and 45 major caves that survive to date, Yungang Grottoes was created under authorization of the Northern Wei rulers. The decorative patterns, architectural styles and features of the figures there signify a mixture …

Technology crucial for cultural heritage, deputy says
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Technology crucial for cultural heritage, deputy says

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Heritage professionals stressed the role of technology in the protection of cultural heritage at this year's first deputies' passage interview on Tuesday, just before the second session of the 14th National People's Congress. Despite progress made in the protection of the Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi province, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, the grottoes still need protection with greater …

Technology crucial for cultural heritage, deputy says
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Technology crucial for cultural heritage, deputy says

China Daily  

Heritage professionals stressed the role of technology in the protection of cultural heritage at this year's first deputies' passage interview on Tuesday, just before the second session of the 14th National People's Congress. Despite progress made in the protection of the Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi province, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, the grottoes still need protection with greater …

Yungang Grottoes saved for the nation and people to enjoy for years to come
2 years, 6 months ago

Yungang Grottoes saved for the nation and people to enjoy for years to come

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Crowds of people admire a full-sized replica of Yungang's relics at a gallery in Shanghai earlier last year, which was made with 3D-printing technologies. XUAN LIN/FOR CHINA DAILY Experts and skilled workers applying scientific methods to protect treasure trove of Buddhist art Preserving a historical and cultural heritage site that was created more than 1,500 years ago would be a …

Yungang Grottoes saved for the nation and people to enjoy for years to come
2 years, 6 months ago

Yungang Grottoes saved for the nation and people to enjoy for years to come

China Daily  

Crowds of people admire a full-sized replica of Yungang's relics at a gallery in Shanghai earlier last year, which was made with 3D-printing technologies. XUAN LIN/FOR CHINA DAILY Experts and skilled workers applying scientific methods to protect treasure trove of Buddhist art Preserving a historical and cultural heritage site that was created more than 1,500 years ago would be a …

Protecting Yungang a generational task
2 years, 7 months ago

Protecting Yungang a generational task

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A statue in Grotto 5 of the Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi province. The 1,500-year-old site is one of three most famous Buddhist grottoes in country Staff at the Yungang Grottoes Academy have been busy conducting regular maintenance at the site in Datong, Shanxi province. Grotto 5, which contains some 2,300 Buddhist statues, is 17.4 meters high and 18.7 meters …

Protecting Yungang a generational task
2 years, 7 months ago

Protecting Yungang a generational task

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A statue in Grotto 5 of the Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi province. Since 2015, professionals in stone cultural relic protection have been carrying out annual surveys and formulated a Yungang Grottoes degeneration investigation graphic standard, which includes classification, mapping, description, analysis and reporting on the levels of degeneration in the caves. "The protection of the Yungang Grottoes has changed …

Protecting Yungang a generational task
2 years, 7 months ago

Protecting Yungang a generational task

China Daily  

A statue in Grotto 5 of the Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi province. The 1,500-year-old site is one of three most famous Buddhist grottoes in country Staff at the Yungang Grottoes Academy have been busy conducting regular maintenance at the site in Datong, Shanxi province. Grotto 5, which contains some 2,300 Buddhist statues, is 17.4 meters high and 18.7 meters …

Guidelines elevate grotto temple studies, protection
4 years, 1 month ago

Guidelines elevate grotto temple studies, protection

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A digitization team uses a 3D laser scanner to log data on Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi province, on Oct 19. According to the guidelines, all "major threats" to the safety of the grotto temples should be resolved by 2022, and security arrangements should be made to cover all such sites across China by then. President Xi Jinping, after visiting …

Guidelines elevate grotto temple studies, protection
4 years, 1 month ago

Guidelines elevate grotto temple studies, protection

China Daily  

A digitization team uses a 3D laser scanner to log data on Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi province, on Oct 19. According to the guidelines, all "major threats" to the safety of the grotto temples should be resolved by 2022, and security arrangements should be made to cover all such sites across China by then. President Xi Jinping, after visiting …

Yungang Grottoes to complete digital scanning in 5 years
4 years, 1 month ago

Yungang Grottoes to complete digital scanning in 5 years

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The Yungang Grottoes, located in the city of Datong, Shanxi province, has 45 major caves and more than 59,000 stone statues. China's Yungang Grottoes will complete the scanning of all its caves in five years, paving the way for the creation of digital versions that can withstand weathering and other real-world damage. So far, the UNESCO World Heritage Site in …

Caps on number of visitors to be implemented at grotto temple sites
4 years, 1 month ago

Caps on number of visitors to be implemented at grotto temple sites

China Daily  

UNESCO World Heritage site Yungang Grottoes in Shanxi province is an outstanding example of Chinese grotto temples. The National Cultural Heritage Administration and Ministry of Culture and Tourism jointly released an announcement last week demanding administrations of all ancient grotto temple sites across the country to set caps on the number of daily visits to ensure longevity of such cultural …

Daily visitor caps demanded for ancient grotto temples
4 years, 1 month ago

Daily visitor caps demanded for ancient grotto temples

China Daily  

The UNESCO World Heritage Site Yungang Grottoes in Shanxi province is one of most oustanding representatives of Chinese grotto temples. The National Cultural Heritage Administration and Ministry of Culture and Tourism jointly released an announcement on Wednesday demanding administrations of all ancient grotto temple sites across the country to set caps of daily visits by the end of this year …

Daily visitor caps demanded for ancient grotto temples
4 years, 1 month ago

Daily visitor caps demanded for ancient grotto temples

China Daily  

The UNESCO World Heritage Site Yungang Grottoes in Shanxi province is one of most oustanding representatives of Chinese grotto temples. The National Cultural Heritage Administration and Ministry of Culture and Tourism jointly released an announcement on Wednesday demanding administrations of all ancient grotto temple sites across the country to set caps of daily visits by the end of this year …

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