It is in the middle of nature, located 45 kilometers southeast of the city of Tianshui in the province of #Gansu, that the #Maijishan Caves are located, whose name means "hill of the pile of wheat"（#麦积山）. This immense cliff in the shape of a wheat stack is home to some 200 caves dug into the rock and accessible via ladders and footbridges suspended above the void or clinging to the side of the cliff. You have to follow the stairs and take the footbridges to reach the caves. As you climb, the views follow one another without ever resembling each other. The panorama of the surrounding forest and mountains is breathtaking.
In total, the site is home to more than 7000 statues and statuettes distributed in the 200 #caves. It is no coincidence that the place is nicknamed "The Oriental Museum of Sculptural Art" since everywhere you can admire the work of local artists over the centuries. No one resists especially its exterior facade. You will see three pretty Buddhas. They were carved into the cliff. The tallest in the middle measures about 15m and is nicknamed the Buddha of Light. These two companions are equally attractive. These are Guaniyin and Dashizi. Their combination gives a mermaid beauty to the structure. In addition to the sculptures, magnificent murals are also present. Their remarkable state of preservation can be explained by the isolation of the site and the natural protection against bad weather offered by the various caves.
Maijishan is home to one of #China's most accomplished caves. This site is therefore fully worth the detour!
source: China Tourism Board
