What’s the secret in the Grotto Temple of Gongyi

The Grotto Temple in Gongyi of Zhengzhou was first established in the Northern Wei Dynasty. There are five caves, one shrine, 255 small alcoves, 3 large cliff-face Buddha statues, 7,743 Buddhist statues and more than 200 stone inscriptions in the grotto. The adornments on both sides of the cave gate are very rare in terms of their compact design, lifelike shapes and sleek lines, making them highly distinctive relics.

Let’s follow the host to explore something special.

Hello, everyone! You may heard that girls’ mood are lightened when they get new bags, now look at this bag in my hand, is it very fashionable designed. Don't get me wrong. I'm not here to sell goods.

In fact, as early as 1500 years ago, people have been carrying a similar type of bag to large events! Don't be surprised and please follow me to Gongyi Grotto Temple to explore the secret.

Here is the representative stone carving art of the Northern Wei Dynasty. In the grottoes temple, a unique treasure handed down from generation to generation -- the carving of emperor and empress worshiping Buddha,which fully expresses the grand scene of the royal family's worship to Buddha in Northern Wei Dynasty. With the perfect composition and the complete preservation ,it can be called a national treasure.

The bag I referred to is found in the carving of emperor and empress worshiping Buddha. Let's see the attendant. She is carrying a bag with fine workmanship and detailed patterns, which is very delicate and beautiful, modern and fashionable.

Over 1500 years ago, the ancients had exquisite carving skills, superb artistic talent and noble aesthetic taste. As a precious witness of the Chinese civilization and history, every Chinese is worth to proud of it.