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Gansu's Mati Grottoes: Ancient Wonders

⛪️ Mati Temple Grottoes, located in Gansu, China, is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in history and culture. As someone who loves exploring ancient sites, I found this complex of caves and temples to be absolutely stunning. The intricate carvings and sculptures inside the grottoes are a testament to the incredible skill and artistry of the people who created them so many centuries ago. 🤩 One of the highlights of my visit to Mati Temple Grottoes was the opportunity to witness firsthand the incredible walks inside the rocks of these ancient structures. The attention to detail and dedication of the original artists is truly remarkable, and it's heartening to know that these cultural treasures are being preserved for future generations to enjoy. We stayed at a local hotel nearby, which was really nice to wake up and just walk to the temple. There are plenty of beautiful surrounding walk, and I would highly recommend going and walking up the many steps to the viewing platform opposite the stupas! Winner views!!! ⛰️ Overall, I highly recommend a visit to Mati Temple Grottoes for anyone traveling to Gansu. The combination of history, culture, and stunning natural beauty makes for a truly unforgettable experience. #roadtrip #tripleblazer #ancientlandmark

Top 3 in China MATI Temple horse 🐴

Pictures speak louder than words ✌️ How to get there: rental car from Xining (3h), best a 4 wheel drive as the last 5km are not good What’s to see: Nature, temple, local culture and horseback riding Costs: hotels are local, below 200RMb/night. For the horses we paid around 200/each for half day Time needed: full weekend What to look for: Go remote with the horses Don’t forget to bring your drone for some of these beautiful aerial shots 🛸 IG: andykoh_m8 #germaninchina #travellifestyle #aroundtheworld

Zhangye’s Stunning Mati Temple

Mati Temple is one of the most famous scenic spots in Zhangye. The temple is located over 50km from Zhangye city making it difficult and very long to get there by bus. If you can, hire a driver for your journey. Opening Hours: 08:30-18:00 Tickets: 73 RMB/person 📍Address: Sunan Yugu Nationality autonomous county, Zhangye, Gansu ⏰Recommended time: 2-3.5 hours. There are quite a few stairs so it depends on how fast you can go. I recommend just taking your time and taking in the beautiful landscape as well as the grottoes. #grottoes #zhangye #gansu #summervacation #china #thisischina #beautiful

Mati Temple was built in the Jin Dynasty, and features a series of grottoes that blend into the cliff face! In total there are 7 small grotto groups that stretch over 30km, and legend has it that this temple was so named because a sacred horse left a footprint in the rock here - which you can also see inside the temple!). Aside from the grottoes, the area itself is super beautiful, with lush greenery surrounding the entire area. 📍Mati Temple, Gansu Province, China #leaveyourmark

Ma Ti So horse hoof temple 马蹄寺。 Very famous destination for travelling. The built in the rock temple is admirable pattern of ancient master piece and spirit! The temple is 1600 years old. The narrow corridors in tiny rock smells like a mysterious secret place. The artifacts also are not usual, especially, that Buddha stature with another Buddha in a belly. To get there it is important to catch one bus from south bus station in Zhangye. Note: the bus schedule are varied from time to time, usually there are three morning busses: 7-25, 8-25, 9-25; but when we have arrived to buy the ticket we were told there is only one at 9-15 because there are not enough tourists. Futher, please, precise the information from the driver, where and when he will pick passengers for return trip If this only one bus will be missed, well... you have to think over your returning. The temperature difference could shock! At the night there snow fall had happened, we came with very warm clothes, but after noon it became more than 20+ degrees Celsius and we took off all clothes, even T-shirts. The surrounding landscape is beautiful, just very very beautiful. #tripaway#triplocal

#thousandbuddhatemple was constructed during the Yuan dynasty in 1271-1368. This temple, also carved out of the cliff face and pockmarked with thousands of tiny holes like a Swiss cheese mountain #zhangye #silkroad #happynewyear

#matitemple is temple with legend a winged horse with dragon scales descended from the heavens and left a hoof print on where the temple was established. The site is mentioned as described as a chiseled-out cave in the process of being enlarged and decorated with Buddha statues in the fifth/ sixth centuries #zhangye #silkroad. #unforgetabletrip #temple #happynewyear

Northwest Travel | Zhangye Horseshoe Temple Caves Horseshoe Temple is a tourist area that combines the art of grottoes, the scenery of Qilian Mountain and the Yugu people. The entire Horseshoe Temple is very large. If you want to play the entire scenic spot, it is estimated that it will take a day. Because of the time, we only selected a few more famous points. The Horseshoe Temple is not the same as an ordinary temple. It has no majestic treasure hall. There is no Qionglou Yuyu. It only has a labyrinth of caves in the upper and lower layers. huge cave temple complex, multiple cave statues carved on the stone walls

As a bright pearl on the ancient "Silk Road", Gansu Zhangye has formed a beautiful picture with unique western characteristics with its long history, splendid culture, beautiful mountains and rivers, and simple ethnic customs. Many people come to Gansu. I definitely want to go to the Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes to see it. I dont know that there is a temple in the Jin Dynasty in Zhangye. This is the Horseshoe Temple. It is a collection of grotto art, religious culture, ethnic customs and natural scenery. It has been around for more than 1600 years. History, the Horseshoe Temple is named after the legendary Tianma has a horseshoe print here. The legendary horseshoe imprint is now in the Horseshoe Hall of Puguang Temple and becomes the treasure of the town temple. It consists of Shengguo Temple, Puguang Temple, Thousand Buddha Cave, Upper, Middle and Lower Guanyin Caves and Jinta Temple, which are distributed in more than 100 square kilometers.

The Horseshoe Temple, also known as the "Puguang Temple", was built in the Northern Liang Dynasty. It has a history of more than 1,500 years. Because of the obvious horseshoe imprint on the bluestone plate of the horseshoe temple of the temple, it is said that it is King Saars mount was left behind, so he got his name. The original scale of the Horseshoe Temple includes the Jinta Temple, the Thousand Buddha Cave, the North and South Horseshoe Temple, the Upper and Lower Guanyin Caves and other grottoes and monasteries. There are more than 70 grottoes. It is another group of grottoes in Gansu, which is second only to Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, Tianshui Maiji Mountain and Yongjing Bingling Temple. The temple feels very peaceful because it is located in the suburbs. This is a "temple" that subverts the image of a traditional temple in your heart. It does not have a strict temple, no ancient trees, no monks. Although it was destroyed, it can be seen through the residual statues and murals that it is a place of fragrant pilgrimage.

Mati Temple in Zhangye

Deeply impressed by the miraculous handiwork of nature at the Peach Blossom Land. ||📍Gansu Zhangye Mati Temple Tourist Attraction 🐒Must-see and fun: Qilian scenery, grotto murals, pavilion architecture, the joy of crawling through narrow tunnels, offering incense and praying for blessings 🎬Watch the documentary 'Hexi Corridor·Roots' before going to enhance understanding. 🐾Climbing inside the palace, steep and narrow with dust, do not wear skirts, try to avoid light-colored clothes, go lightly equipped. . 🌲 At the end of the Western Jin Dynasty, amidst the chaos of the dynasty, Zhangye on the Hexi Corridor still maintained relative stability and tranquility. Therefore, the great scholar Guo He and his disciples fled to Hexi. After a long and arduous journey, when they arrived at the Linsong Xie Valley at the foot of Mati Mountain in Zhangye County, they stopped. The undulating pine waves and the lush green mountains and valleys gave them the power of inner peace, and Guo He chose this place as a haven for living and teaching, preaching, and solving doubts. 🌲 Later, a young man from Dunhuang, Guo Yu, came to admire and became a disciple of Guo He. After his teacher's death, he carried on his mentor's legacy, promoting the Confucian culture. Besides studying, he also led his disciples to carve grottoes in Mati Mountain for teaching and practicing. In the peaceful valley, the sound of chiseling echoed. And in the distant future, the Mati Temple grottoes became a witness to the intersection of Confucianism and Buddhism, two great civilizations on the Hexi Corridor of that era. 🌲 Standing under the hundred-foot cliff, looking up at the halls embedded deep in the mountain, I am still deeply impressed by the wisdom and faith of the ancients. How many difficulties must have been overcome, day after day, to create such a sanctuary for meditation. Despite thousands of years of weathering, it still stands tall. 🌲 The most eye-catching among them is the Thirty-Three Heavens Grottoes. Seven levels up and down, with twenty-one grottoes in total. Tunnels connect each level, with winding corridors that only allow one person to pass through. The Buddhist scriptures say that in the center of Mount Sumeru is the Shakyamuni Heaven, and the four surrounding peaks each have eight heavens, inhabited by eight directional deities, making thirty-two heavens in total, along with the central Shakyamuni Heaven, they make up the 'Thirty-Three Heavens,' a place of entertainment for the gods. The ancients, with bold imagination, carved the Thirty-Three Heavens of Mati Temple on earth, hoping to transcend through practice and rejoice with the gods. 🌲 As I climbed up, looking through the cave entrance into the distance. Layers of mountains, clouds clinging to each other, the chill of autumn dyes the valley in shades of green and yellow. Houses are scattered at different heights, pines and cypresses form green waves, and any description seems so shallow in front of the beautiful scenery. But suddenly, I can understand why our ancestors chose to settle here during turbulent times. 🌲 When leaving, a gust of wind blew, the wind chimes under the eaves rang, as if echoing from the depths of history, resonating with my heart. At that moment, I was so moved that I didn't know what to do.

Exploring the Hexi Corridor - Zhangye Mati Temple, the unmissable Little Switzerland of the East!

🎈Day Eight: Zhangye Mati Temple 🎈Mati Temple is definitely the highlight of this Hexi Corridor trip! The name 'Little Switzerland of the East' is well-deserved! 🎈While watching a documentary about the Hexi Corridor, I knew there was a place called Linsong Xie Valley, a meeting point of Han and Tibetan Buddhism. When we drove to the entrance of the Mati Temple scenic area, we were stunned by the continuous peaks and snow-capped mountains. Upon entering the scenic area, a landscape of autumnal mountains and waters unfolded before us, a perfect fusion of natural and cultural landscapes, as if we were in a paradise. 🎈We drove to the visitor center, bought tickets, and drove straight into the scenic area. Due to time constraints, we only stayed at Mati Temple and didn't visit Jinta Temple, but at the Zhangye Museum, we saw a replica of the Jinta Temple grottoes, so we had no regrets. 🎈Although the Thirty-Three Heavens Grottoes and the Thousand Buddha Caves have been severely damaged, their architectural forms are still worth exploring. The grotto plank road is built inside the mountain, winding and twisting, and some sections can be quite thrilling. Sometimes, we even felt like we were climbing up to a hanging temple. 🎈Standing at the top of the Thirty-Three Heavens Grottoes, overlooking the Ximalian Beach, the view is magnificent. After descending the mountain, we continued to explore, following the road ahead, greeted by the splendid autumn scenery. Moreover, there are few visitors here, and the roadside is planted with a sea buckthorn trees, which are in the season of ripe fruits. Picking a few sea buckthorns to try, the taste was simply delicious. 🎈The preservation of the grottoes at Mati Temple is not complete, and visitors can only see four of them. However, the explanations in the scenic area are very detailed, leaving a deep impression. After leaving Mati Temple, we moved on to Wuwei. On the Lianhuo Expressway, we also saw the ruins of the Ming Great Wall, and even encountered a group of camels by the road, such unexpected beautiful scenery always brings a pleasant surprise.

Zhangye Matisi Tourism Experience Strategy Sharing

Today I went to the Matisi Scenic Area in Zhangye, and I want to share my feelings with you. The attractions of Matisi are relatively scattered and need to be completed by self-driving. The current Matisi Scenic Area includes Qianfodong, North and South Matisi, Upper, Middle and Lower Guanyin Caves, seven small grotto groups and Jinta Temple. No matter which point, it combines historical culture and artistic appreciation value. Here are some of the attractions worth visiting: - Qianfodong: The temple was built during the Eastern Jin and Sixteen Kingdoms of the Northern Liang period. It was a Tibetan Buddhist temple during the Yuan Dynasty and is now a Han Buddhist temple. Qianfodong has more than 500 cliff Buddha pagoda niches, most of which were carved during the Yuan and Ming Dynasties. Qianfodong generally refers to a large number of caves, hence the name. - Jinta Temple: Among the group of grottoes, Jinta Temple, there is a niche on each of the east, south, and west sides of the central pagoda in the cave. Each niche carves a seated Buddha, and each side of the niche carves a Bodhisattva. The three niches of Buddha statues all have backlighting, the backlight is flame-shaped, and the body light is lotus-shaped. A rectangular Sumeru seat is set under each niche, and a lion is carved on both sides of the seat. The Buddha's face is full and peaceful. The caisson on the top of the cave is an eight-petal lotus flower, surrounded by flying sky, the center is the lotus heart, and the entire caisson pattern symbolizes the Eightfold Path of Buddhism. In addition to the above attractions, Matisi also has many attractions worth visiting, such as North and South Matisi, Upper, Middle and Lower Guanyin Caves, etc.

A Solo Trip to Hexi Corridor - Zhangye Chapter

During this trip to the Hexi Corridor, apart from Dunhuang, what I looked forward to the most was Zhangye. As it turned out, Zhangye really is an underestimated travel city. I chose different tourist routes in the three days I spent in Zhangye, leaning towards natural scenery, and left with very good memories. Day1: Giant Buddha Temple - Zhangye Museum - Half-day tour of Rainbow Danxia : It has the largest clay reclining Buddha in the country. It's quite shocking to see it up close. The temple architecture of the Giant Buddha Temple is also worth a careful look, with beautifully carved beams and painted rafters. : Generally speaking, it's recommended to go in the summer. The colors of the Danxia are not very obvious in winter. Viewing platforms 2 and 4 are the best. Day2: Matisi Temple and Jinta Temple day tour I highly recommend everyone to go. You can see the Qilian Snow Mountain. mainly climbed the Thirty-three Days Grottoes; was not open before, so those who like grotto culture must come. It has a high-relief Feitian that is 300 years earlier than Mogao Grottoes, and the guide's explanation is very interesting. Day3: Half-day tour of Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon : People with stamina must go! I chose the ordinary tour. The route is Viewing Platform 1 - Viewing Platform 2 - Viewing Platform 3 - Grand Canyon Entrance Hiking - Enter One Line Sky (but did not climb, watch and return the same way) - Lingzhi Valley - Viewing Platform 4. The geological features at the bottom of the Grand Canyon are particularly spectacular, like a flat version of the Colorado Grand Canyon. About accommodation: I stayed at the Silk Road Traveler Youth Hostel this time, and the experience was super good. The boss lady is very, very enthusiastic. She even makes breakfast for us who are in the group in the morning. I have never recommended where I stayed before, but the accommodation in Zhangye is really surprising, and you can directly join the group in the youth hostel, which is very convenient. About food: : Stir-fry restaurant, if you've had enough of Northwestern beef and mutton, come here to revisit the taste of stir-fry, the price is not expensive. : A relatively famous local specialty restaurant. : Zhangye's unique breakfast, the small bowl for seven yuan has a lot of beef. : There are many local snacks gathered here, not the stereotyped snack street type, you can taste Gansu spicy hot pot, roll chicken, apricot skin tea, milk rice wine skewers and so on. I have eaten dinner here several times.

Zhangye, under the Qilian Mountains, is the Matisi Temple

This is on the way from Matisi Temple to Jinta Temple, you can drive there without an appointment to see the beautiful scenery along the way. There are really too many tourists at the National Day attractions. Originally, Matisi Temple was a niche attraction, but because there were so many people that I had to queue up, I gave up seeing the grottoes and went directly to the scenery on the way to Jinta Temple (you need to buy a ticket to Matisi Temple to enter the scenic area to go to Jinta Temple) The autumn Qilian Mountains are colorful, not at all inferior to the shock brought by the colorful Danxia. All colors are in sight, and you can occasionally encounter flocks of sheep grazing along the way, a very healing journey

Cave art, Qilian Mountain scenery, Tibetan style = Zhangye Matisi

Coming to Zhangye, Gansu, of course, you can't miss 📍 Matisi Tourist Scenic Area Matisi Grottoes, due to its long history, is known as one of the three major art caves of Hexi Buddhist holy land, together with Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes and Anxi Yulin Grottoes. The uniqueness of Matisi Grottoes lies in ✅ Qianfodong has more than 500 cliff Buddha pagoda caves, with a large scale; ✅ The large-scale meat carving Feitian in Jinta Temple is simple and naive, which is unique in China; ✅ Puguang Temple's Thirty-three Heaven Cave, with five layers up and down and twenty-one caves, arranged in the shape of a pagoda, with a Buddha hall inside and a corridor outside, with a total of 49 inner and outer caves, with a unique shape. ✨ Matisi has a beautiful environment, with green mountains, clear water, strange peaks, and different caves, which can be called the four absolutes. Such a beautiful and gorgeous place, of course, has a great attraction to tourists. We chose to come here on National Day... The weather is cloudy, there are many tourists, the queue is long, and the experience is not very good😮‍💨 Pit avoidance guide⭐⭐⭐ 💚 Online ticket purchase still requires queuing for ticket exchange on site; 🩵 There are many tickets, be sure to make a strategy in advance and purchase according to the situation; 💙 You can drive into the scenic area, with an additional fee of 10 yuan, so the traffic jam in the scenic area is very serious, and there is no parking space🅿️; 💜1-4 special caves, if you only buy ordinary tickets, you need an additional 80 yuan to enter, it is said to be very ordinary, everyone does not watch and return; 🩷 The Thirty-three Heaven Cave is the most worth seeing, but because it takes two hours to queue today, we also gave up; 🧡 There is a back mountain at the end, the natural scenery is very good, if you are lucky, you can see ground squirrels, and you can also feed them. ⭐Summary: Off-peak travel❗❗❗

Visiting Gansu in Winter: Worth Experiencing and Finding Hidden Gems

If you have time in winter, why not take a trip to Gansu! At present, the attractions on the Hexi Corridor in Gansu are basically open, and winter does not affect these cultural relics. 1. Mogao Caves are half price to see 12 caves, it's simply too cool, and special caves can also be bought, you can really feast your eyes; 2. There is a chance to see the beauty of the desert reflecting snow, and the beauty of Danxia reflecting snow. Zhangye's Rainbow Danxia and Mingsha Mountain are must-visit places; 3. If the flight is to Dunhuang, then the scenic spots in Dunhuang city are free of charge, in addition to this, if you come during the Spring Festival, New Year's Day, Lantern Festival, it's free for everyone; 4. Accommodation can be sorted out with one to two hundred yuan, Gansu in the off-season is really economical; - Basically, they are all open in winter (tickets are half price or free): 1. Mogao Caves 2. Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring 3. Zhangye Rainbow Danxia 4. Yangguan 5. Yumenguan 6. Jiayuguan Great Wall 7. Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon 8. Matisi 9. Labrang Monastery 11. Tiantishan Grottoes 12. Dunhuang Yardang Devil City Clothing and temperature: 1. Thick winter clothes, prepare hats, scarves and gloves 2. The hotel heating is very sufficient -

A Climbing day Mati Temple

I bought a day trip with Silk Road Youth Hostel in Zhangye and had a good time. AM .Mati Temple PM. Danxia Geopark

Mati Temple - A Tibetan masterpiece

As I stood before the majestic Mati Si, also known as the Horse Hoof Temple, I couldn't help but marvel at its uniqueness. Nestled on the rocky walls of a mountain in Zhangye, this Tibetan masterpiece stood as a testament to human artistry and devotion. Unlike any other temple I had seen before, Mati Si seemed to defy gravity itself. The temple complex was intricately carved into the rugged cliffs, seemingly hanging on to the sheer rock face. It was a sight that left me in awe of the incredible human ingenuity and determination that went into creating such a remarkable structure. As I explored the temple, the relaxed atmosphere engulfed me, transporting me into a realm of tranquility. The soft whispers of the wind caressed my face, carrying with it a sense of serenity that seemed to be inherent to this sacred place. The gentle rustling of the leaves and the distant sound of chanting monks created a symphony of peace that resonated deep within my soul. Every step I took revealed intricate details etched into the rock walls. The vibrant colors of the frescoes depicted scenes from Tibetan Buddhism, telling stories of enlightenment, compassion, and spiritual journeys. The delicate sculptures of Buddhist deities seemed to come alive, their serene expressions radiating wisdom and tranquility. As I reached the highest point of the temple, a breathtaking panoramic view unfolded before my eyes. The vast expanse of the surrounding landscape stretched out endlessly, the mountains standing tall and proud in the distance. It was a moment of pure bliss, a feeling of being connected to something greater than myself. Mati Si was not just a temple; it was a place of pilgrimage, a sanctuary for those seeking solace and spiritual awakening. The combination of natural beauty and human craftsmanship made it a place of profound significance. It was a reminder that even amidst the chaos of the world, there are sanctuaries of peace and tranquility waiting to be discovered. As I reluctantly left Mati Si, I carried with me a deep sense of gratitude for having experienced such a remarkable place. The memory of the hanging temple, the gentle whispers of the wind, and the awe-inspiring beauty would forever be etched in my heart. Mati Si truly was a hidden gem, a Tibetan masterpiece that left an indelible mark on my soul. #gansu #trip #trip #China #chinatravel #chinalife #temple #matitemple #Mati si

The Horse Temple Grottoes are known for their long history. They are known as the three art treasure caves of the Hexi Buddhist Pagoda in the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang and the Yulin Grottoes in Anxi. The statues and murals of the Horseshoe Temple still maintain their original state, and the fireworks of the year are faintly visible through the mottled colors.

There are two places in the north and the north of the horseshoe, and thirty-three days in the north. Lama teaches the noble land, the top is the green tara, the white Tara. This is the dojo of Green Tara. The Nan Temple is also called the Thousand Buddha Cave. The Handi Temple, a neutral Tibetan bodhisattva, passes through a shaft to the top floor, where the pharmacist Buddha is worshipped. The Horseshoe Temple is a large scenic spot, and there is also a Jinta Temple, which is also a statue of a cave, but it is not shocked by the two temples. There is also a palace of the king of Gesar, inside which is the statue of King Gesar and the nephew. The biggest advantage of winter is that there are fewer people, and the car can be driven all the way.

When I came to Gansu, many people thought about going to Zhangye to see Danxia, but few people would go to the Horseshoe Temple. My time in Zhangye was relatively long, so my local friend recommended the Horseshoe Temple. I dont know if I went there and found that this niche attraction is really charming. The Horseshoe Temple is named after the legendary Tianma drinking horseshoes here. There are not only temples but also grottoes. Each small cave group has more than 30 caves and few caves. More than 70 caves. What surprised me the most is that in June, I can still see the snow-capped mountains not far away.

The Horseshoe Temple is located in the Sunan Yugu Autonomous County of Gansu Province. It was built in Xiliang, during the Cultural Revolution. It suffered heavy losses. After the reform and opening up, it began to be restored. Only now is the grand scale. The cave architecture here is a witness of Chinese history. The Horseshoe Temple stood still on the cliff after the warlord's separatist rule, the heroic dispute, the dynasty replacement, and the Cultural Revolution, so that people could not sigh the glory of the Horseshoe Temple. Today's Horseshoe Temple tells the tourists about the vicissitudes of history in the way of soul washing, the world is floating, and things are human. People can't help but think of the dream of the Red Mansion, and you will sing and sing, and I will deny that his hometown is his hometown. It is ridiculous, in the end, all make clothes for others. The Horseshoe Temple has strange caves, magnificent and solemn Buddha statues, beautiful Qilian Mountains, and the quaint and elegant Yugu style. The scenery around the Thousand Buddha Caves is bright and the air is fresh. It is a pleasant choice to visit with the family. Breathing fresh air, feeling the change of history, like a pilgrim, awe of life and a responsibility to society.

There is a Horseshoe Temple in Sunan County, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, about 65 kilometers from downtown Zhangye. The Horseshoe Temple is a temple, and it is a cave. As early as the Eastern Jin Dynasty more than 1600 years ago, this group of grottoes already existed. The Horse Temple Scenic Area consists of Shengguo Temple, Puguang Temple, Thousand Buddha Cave, Jinta Temple, and the upper, middle and lower Guanyin Caves. There are more than 70 caves. The legendary horseshoe imprint is now in the Puguang Temple Horseshoe. Inside the temple, become the treasure of the town temple. The rock caves are cut on a cliff wall, with a total of more than 70 places, including many cave groups. There are more than 30 caves in the large cave group, and there are only two caves in the small cave group. Next to the white pagoda opposite the cliff wall, overlooking the mountains, not far from the Qilian Mountains, Gansu and Qinghai are here. The earliest of these caves was built in the Jin Dynasty. It was carved by Guo Lan and his disciples of Dunhuang. He was the first lecturer of Guo's retreat. Later generations were like Buddhas. In the heyday, there were more than 300 people. The original name of Puguang Temple is called the Horseshoe Temple. It is the same age as the Grotto. It has a history of more than 1600 years. Due to the war, the original large-scale buildings were destroyed in the war. In the Beiliang period, the Horseshoe Temple was originally a Han Buddhist temple, and later became a Tibetan Buddhist monastery. When the Horseshoe Temple was the most prosperous, there were more than 1,000 people in the North Temple, the South Temple and the Thousand Buddha Caves.