Yungang Grottos

The statues include Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, vegetable growers and young children. They show variety of expression and the drapery was carved with refined and consummate skill.

Yungang Grottos

Yungang Grottos

The Buddha statues in the No.8 Grotto-one with three heads and eight arms and the other with five heads and six arms-have well-shaped bodies and natural expressions. The Flying Asparasstatues in No. 7 and No. 9 grottos convey great strength and are surrounded by lotus flowers. The decorative patterns in the Yungang Grottos are also very attractive, adding to the religious atmosphere and demonstrating the majesty and prosperity of the ruling class of the time.