# Xumishan Grottoes (须弥山石窟)

Central and Southern Ningxia, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region · Northwest, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
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## Key facts

- **Admission:** ¥48
- **Opening hours:** 9:00–17:00 (January–June), 8:00–18:00 (July–October), 9:00–17:00 (November–December)
- **Time needed:** 3–4 hours
- **Address:** 55 km north of Guyuan city
- **Getting there:** Take a local bus from Guyuan to Sanying Town, then catch a bus or hire a car at the junction north of the town
- **Good for:** History & Culture, Nature

## About Xumishan Grottoes

On the southern slopes of Mount Xumi lie more than 100 grottoes in total; these are the Xumishan Grottoes. 'Xumi' means 'Precious Mountain'. They were carved during the Northern Wei dynasty, more than 1,400 years ago. The landscape is dramatic, with jagged rocks and layered peaks, and it is very beautiful. The grottoes are grand in scale and majestic in their statues, making them one of China's Ten Great Grottoes. They are also among the most famous Buddhist grottoes along the ancient Silk Road, and are known as the 'Dunhuang of Ningxia'.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 805. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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