CITY JOURNAL / Shanxi

Datong

Datong’s Yungang cliffs preserve a major chapter of early Buddhist art.

Datong’s Yungang cliffs preserve a major chapter of early Buddhist art. A single carved face can open a conversation about a much larger history.

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A seated Buddha carved into a cliff niche at Yungang.

Yungang Grottoes

Buddhist figures were carved into these cliffs in the fifth and sixth centuries. Start with one face before taking in the scale.

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Watercolor illustration from the app; inspired by local scenery.

Gulou East Street Night Market

An evening market among the streets of Datong's old city.

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