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The ​Longmen Grottoes​ , a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Luoyang, China, is one of the finest examples of Chinese Buddhist art. Carved between the Northern Wei and Tang dynasties (5th–10th centuries), it features over ​100,000 statues of Buddha and disciples​ nestled along the Yi River. Key highlights include the ​17.14-meter-tall Grand Vairocana Buddha​ at Fengxian Temple and the intricate carvings of Binyang Cave

Shaolin Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled at the foot of ​Song Mountain​ in Henan Province, is the birthplace of ​Chan Buddhism​ (Zen) and ​Shaolin Kung Fu. Founded in the 5th century, this iconic temple combines spiritual heritage with martial arts mastery. Highlights include the ​Pagoda Forest, ​Dharma Cave, and daily Kung Fu performances by Shaolin monks.