Xixia mausoleum, also known as Xixia imperial mausoleum and Xixia imperial mausoleum, is the imperial mausoleum and Royal Mausoleum of the past dynasties of Xixia. Located in the west of Yinchuan City, Ningxia, the mausoleum is adjacent to Helan Mountain in the West and Yinchuan Plain in the East, with an altitude of 1130-1200 meters. It is one of the largest existing Imperial Mausoleums in China, with the most complete ground sites. It is also the largest existing Xixia cultural site.

Yinchuan · Xixia Mausoleum

Yungang Grottoes are located in the southern foot of Wuzhou mountain, 17 kilometers away from the western suburb of Datong City, Shanxi Province, North China. The grottoes are cut according to the mountain and extend for 1 km from east to west. There are 45 major caves, 252 niches of different sizes, and more than 51000 carved statues. It is one of the largest ancient Grottoes in China. It is also known as China's four major Grottoes art treasures together with Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang and Maijishan Grottoes in Tianshui.

Datong · Yungang Grottoes

"Tanyao Grottoes": the first phase of the Yungang Grottoes project, which was built in 460-465 A.D. In the center of the five grottoes are carved huge Buddha statues, symbolizing the five emperors of the Northern Wei and Five Dynasties.

Datong · Yungang Grottoes

The old city wall of Datong is in contrast with the tall buildings in the distance...

Datong · Datong Ancient City Wall

In the past, the city wall was the highest! Now, the building is higher

Datong · Datong Ancient City Wall