Murals & Sculptures
Similar to the grottoes project, this one focuses on murals and sculptures, some of which are very famous, while others remain obscure.
Ligu Cliff
Ligu Cliff, also known as Huanggu Cliff, takes its name from Princess Ligu—the sister of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty—who renounced the royal l... More »
Murals and sculptures in Zhenguo Temple
The sculptures in the Ten Thousand Buddha Hall of Zhenguo Temple are from the Five Dynasties period (907–960 AD) in China, inheriting the Tang Dynasty... More »
Murals and Buddha statues in the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda
This is a thousand-year-old wooden pagoda that has miraculously withstood the tests of earthquakes and wars, standing tall against all odds. Unfortuna... More »
Murals and sculptures in Shanhua Temple
Shanhua Temple was first founded during the early 8th century of the Tang dynasty, but its earliest surviving building dates from the 11th...More »
Murals and sculptures in Huayan Temple
Huayan Temple has been burned down and rebuilt several times. The Mahavira Hall and Buddhist Texts Library still preserve the architectura...More »
Northern Qi Mural Museum
The mural from the Northern Dynasties period (571 AD), excavated from the tomb of Xu Xianxiu, is now housed in a museum built on the original site of... More »
Murals in Muli Temple
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Murals in Litang Temple
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Chinese painting
These are exquisite Chinese paintings drawn on the inner wall of a pavilion, which I accidentally captured while resting. More »