Tongtian Cliff Grottoes are located northwest of Ganzhou, about 10 kilometers from the city. The grottoes, a famous scenic spot and popular summer destination, are well known for their collection of ancient grotto art and hold the largest complex of cliff grottos in Jiangxi Province, with almost 300 stone cases in the cliff-side and 359 stone Buddhas, most of which were carved during the Tang and Song dynasties. The sculptures are considered to be representative of the art of carving in China.
The Scenic Area of Tongtian Cliff includes Tongtian Cliff, Wanggui Cliff, Tongxin Cliff, and Cuiwei Cliff.
Tongtian (which means ‘Reaching the Sky’) Cliff has a cave with a hole leading to the cliff's summit. With over 300 statues of Buddha, the cliff has been a famous place for Buddhists for centuries. Originally, there were 116 inscriptions at Tongtian Rock and Wanggui Cliff, but only 97 remain. The inscriptions are not only records of the local history but also treasures of the ancient calligraphic arts. Wanggui Cliff is also called Lion Cliff because it is shaped like a lion. Between the cliffs are many statues in stone niches and cliffside inscriptions. East of Wanggui Cliff is Tongxin Cliff which is decorated with carvings of dragons and tigers which line one side of the cliff.
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