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The Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site near Luoyang, Henan, are a masterpiece of Chinese Buddhist art. Carved between the 5th and 10th centuries, the site features over 2,300 caves, 110,000 statues, and 2,800 inscriptions along the Yi River. Highlights include the 17.14-meter Vairocana Buddha and the Binyang Caves, reflecting the evolution of sculpture from Northern Wei austerity to Tang Dynasty grandeur.
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