The fifth and sixth caves are a set of twin caves, located in the middle of Yungang Grottoes.
The cave is divided into front and rear chambers. The main statue on the north wall of the back chamber is the Third Buddha. The central seated statue is 17 meters high and is the largest Buddha statue in Yungang Grottoes. The four walls of the cave are full of carved niches and Buddha statues. On both sides of the arch, there are two Buddhas sitting opposite each other on the Bodhi tree, and the top is embossed with flying sky, with beautiful lines. There are five four-story pavilions in front of the two caves. The existing buildings were rebuilt in the eighth year of Shunzhi in the early Qing Dynasty (1651 AD). The sixth cave has a nearly square plane. In the center is a two-story square tower connected to the top of the cave, about 15 meters high. Below the tower pillar is called a large niche, with a seated Buddha statue carved on the south side, a reclining Buddha statue carved on the west side, a seated statue of Yingduobao opposite Shi Yingduobao on the north side, and a cross-legged Maitreya statue carved on the east side. On both sides of the large niches on the four sides of the tower pillars, on the east, south and west walls of the cave and on both sides of the open window, 33 reliefs depicting Buddhist stories from Sakyamuni’s birth to enlightenment are carved. This cave is magnificent in scale, rich in carvings, and refined in technique. It is the most representative one among the Yungang Grottoes.
Telephone
0352-3029625
Reference when using
1-3 hours
transportation
Located inside Yungang Grottoes, it is recommended to walk there
Tickets
Included in Yungang Grottoes admission ticket
Opening hours
All day (January 1st - December 31st, Monday - Sunday)
tips:
The specific opening hours are subject to the scenic spot