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🪨✨ Exploring the Ancient Marvels of Longmen Grottoes 🇨🇳

Located just outside Luoyang in Henan province, the Longmen Grottoes blew me away with their intricate carvings and peaceful atmosphere. These massive Buddhist statues, some over 1,000 years old, are carved directly into limestone cliffs along the Yi River. I recommend going just before sunset—the golden light makes everything look magical. It's a must-see for history lovers and cultural travelers! 📍#longmengrottoes #henantravel #unescoheritage #chinahistory #hiddengems #culturaltrip#historicallandmarks
Posted: Jul 26, 2025
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