Tianti Mountain Grottoes
Tianti Mountain Grottoes, also called the Great Buddha Temple, are located in the cliffs of the south face of Dapo Mountain in Dengshan Village, Zhonglu Township, south of Wuwei city.…
Tianti Mountain Grottoes, Wuwei · Hiroooooo · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Key facts
- Admission
- ¥30
- Opening hours
- 8:30–18:00 (summer); 9:00–17:30 (winter)
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Getting there
- Take a bus from the Nanguan station to Haxi, which takes about 1 hour. Get off at the Tianti Mountain junction (天梯山路口), then walk 25 minutes to reach the site
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 734. Open in Google Maps
About Tianti Mountain Grottoes
Tianti Mountain Grottoes, also called the Great Buddha Temple, are located in the cliffs of the south face of Dapo Mountain in Dengshan Village, Zhonglu Township, south of Wuwei city. The site is magnificent in scale and exquisite in craftsmanship. Excavated between 397 and 439 CE, it is known as “the ancestor of China's grottoes.”
Frequently asked questions
How much does Tianti Mountain Grottoes cost?
Admission to Tianti Mountain Grottoes is ¥30, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Tianti Mountain Grottoes?
Tianti Mountain Grottoes is open 8:30–18:00 (summer); 9:00–17:30 (winter).
How do I get to Tianti Mountain Grottoes?
Take a bus from the Nanguan station to Haxi, which takes about 1 hour. Get off at the Tianti Mountain junction (天梯山路口), then walk 25 minutes to reach the site
How long should I spend at Tianti Mountain Grottoes?
Plan on 1 hour for Tianti Mountain Grottoes.
Where is Tianti Mountain Grottoes?
Tianti Mountain Grottoes is in Wuwei, Gansu Province, in the Northwest of China.
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