The photographer stands on the square in front of the Yungang Grottoes Buddha statue, using a low-angle shot to place the figure at the base of the Buddha statue. By leveraging the stark contrast between the enormous Buddha and the tiny figure, the grandeur of the grotto sculptures is highlighted, enhancing the sense of historical monumentality and spatial depth. 1. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Prices: Peak season 120 RMB per person, off-season 100 RMB per person; ② Opening Hours: Peak season (April 1 - October 31) 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, off-season (November 1 - March 31) 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. 2. Additional Tips: Drone flying is prohibited, do not use flash when taking photos, and do not touch the stone carvings.

Yungang Grottoes - Taking a photo with the Buddha statues by the roadside.

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No. 1, Yungang Town, Yungang District, Datong City, Shanxi Province

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The photographer stands on the square in front of the Yungang Grottoes Buddha statue, using a low-angle shot to place the figure at the base of the Buddha statue. By leveraging the stark contrast between the enormous Buddha and the tiny figure, the grandeur of the grotto sculptures is highlighted, enhancing the sense of historical monumentality and spatial depth. 1. Travel Tips: ① Ticket Prices: Peak season 120 RMB per person, off-season 100 RMB per person; ② Opening Hours: Peak season (April 1 - October 31) 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, off-season (November 1 - March 31) 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. 2. Additional Tips: Drone flying is prohibited, do not use flash when taking photos, and do not touch the stone carvings.

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