Thousand-Buddha Cliff

The Thousand-Buddha Cliff is a rock-cut shrine where artisans carved Buddhist statues directly into the stone face of a hillside. The cliff stretches along a considerable length and holds multiple rows of Buddha figures in varying sizes, each positioned with individual inscriptions.

A monk named Sha Dong began carving the first statue in 619 AD when already 70 years old. His work continued over time and shaped the religious landscape despite the political pressures of the era.

De klif toont beeldhouwwerken van edelen, regeringsfunctionarissen en prinses Nanping, dochter van keizer Taizong, met haar echtgenoot Liu Xuanyi.

The site is best reached from Jinan, as it sits in a southeastern direction at a moderate distance. The area around Liubu Village offers natural landmarks for visitors who wish to explore on foot.

Ondanks het taoïstische beleid van de Tang-dynastie bleven boeddhistische monniken beelden beeldhouwen en markeerden ze als gebedsvoorwerpen.

Locatie: Licheng District

GPS-coördinaten: 36.48972,117.10722

Laatste update: 13 december 2025 om 12:41