List of Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level - Grotto Temples and Stone Carvings
This article summarizes the grotto temples and stone carvings from the eight batches of Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level in China, including famous sites like the Yungang Grottoes, Mogao Caves, and Longmen Grottoes. It provides detailed information on the name, period, address, and relevant notes for each protected site.
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Batch 1
| Name | Period | Address | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yungang Grottoes | Northern Wei Dynasty | Datong City, Shanxi Province | |
| Mogao Caves | Northern Wei to Yuan Dynasties | Dunhuang County, Gansu Province | Includes the Western Thousand Buddha Caves |
| Yulin Caves | Northern Wei to Yuan Dynasties | Anxi County, Gansu Province | |
| Longmen Grottoes | Northern Wei to Tang Dynasties | Luoyang City, Henan Province | Includes the Tomb of Bai Juyi |
| Maijishan Grottoes | Northern Wei to Ming Dynasties | Tianshui City, Gansu Province | |
| Bingling Temple Grottoes | Northern Wei to Ming Dynasties | Linxia City, Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province | |
| Xiangtangshan Grottoes | Eastern Wei, Northern Qi to Yuan Dynasties | Handan City, Hebei Province | |
| Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves | Tang to Song Dynasties | Baicheng County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region | Said to have been excavated in the 3rd century |
| Kumtura Thousand Buddha Caves | Tang to Song Dynasties | Kuche County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region | Said to have been excavated in the 3rd century |
| Huangze Temple Cliffside Statues | Tang Dynasty | Guangyuan County, Sichuan Province | |
| Guangyuan Thousand Buddha Cliffside Statues | Tang and Song Dynasties | Guangyuan County, Sichuan Province | |
| Beishan Cliffside Statues | Tang and Song Dynasties | Dazu County, Sichuan Province | Includes Fowan, Guanyinpo, Fo’erfeng, and Yingpanshan. |
| Baodingshan Cliffside Statues | Song Dynasty | Dazu County, Sichuan Province | Includes Dafowan, Xiaofowan, Guangdashan, Longtan, and Songlinpo. |
| Shizhongshan Grottoes | Nanzhao, Dali Kingdom (649-1094 AD) | Jianchuan County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province | Includes Shizhong Temple, Shiziguan, and Shadeng. |
Batch 2
| Name | Period | Address | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gongxian Grottoes | Northern Wei to Song Dynasties | Gong County, Henan Province | |
| Xumishan Grottoes | Northern Dynasties to Tang Dynasty | Guyuan County, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region | |
| Leshan Giant Buddha | Tang Dynasty | Leshan City, Sichuan Province | |
| Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves | Tang to Yuan Dynasties | Turpan County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region | |
| Feilai Peak Carvings | Five Dynasties to Yuan Dynasty | Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province |
Batch 3
| Name | Period | Address | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kongwangshan Cliffside Statues | Eastern Han Dynasty | Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province | |
| North Grottoes Temple | Northern Wei to Song Dynasties | Xifeng City, Gansu Province | |
| South Grottoes Temple | Northern Wei to Tang Dynasties | Jingchuan County, Gansu Province | |
| Wanfotang Grottoes | Northern Wei Dynasty | Yi County, Liaoning Province | |
| Tuoshan Grottoes, Yunmenshan Grottoes and Stone Carvings | Northern Zhou to Tang Dynasties | Qingzhou City, Shandong Province | |
| Nankan Cliffside Statues | Sui to Song Dynasties | Bazhong County, Sichuan Province | |
| Thousand Buddha Cliff Statues | Tang to Ming Dynasties | Licheng District, Jinan City, Shandong Province | Includes Longhu Pagoda and Jiuding Pagoda |
| Dafosi Grottoes (Giant Buddha Temple Grottoes) | Tang Dynasty | Bin County, Shaanxi Province | |
| Wofoyuan Cliffside Statues (Reclining Buddha Monastery) | Tang Dynasty | Anyue County, Sichuan Province | |
| Zhongshan Grottoes | Northern Song Dynasty | Zichang County, Shaanxi Province | |
| Tongtianyan Grottoes | Song to Ming Dynasties | Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province |
Batch 4
| Name | Period | Address | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simsim Thousand Buddha Caves | Jin to Song Dynasties | Kuche County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region | |
| Mati Temple Grottoes Complex | Sixteen Kingdoms to Qing Dynasty | Sunan Yugur Autonomous County, Gansu Province | |
| Lingquan Temple Grottoes | Eastern Wei to Song Dynasties | Anyang County, Henan Province | |
| Longshan Grottoes | Yuan Dynasty | Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province | |
| Helan Mountains Rock Art | Paleolithic to Western Xia | Helan County, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region | |
| Longxing Temple Stele of the Daodejing | Tang Dynasty | Yi County, Hebei Province | |
| Tianhu Dharani Sutra Pillar | Tang Dynasty | Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province | |
| Ruiyan Maitreya Statue | Yuan Dynasty | Fuqing City, Fujian Province | |
| Qian Tang Zhi Zhai Stone Inscriptions | Western Jin to Republic of China | Xin’an County, Henan Province | |
| Cao’an Temple Stone Carvings | Yuan Dynasty | Jinjiang City, Fujian Province |
Batch 5
| Name | Period | Address | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daguan Shengzuo Zhi Bei (Stele of the Sagely Works of the Daguan Era) | Song Dynasty | Zhao County, Hebei Province | |
| Datang Qinghe Junwang Jigong Zaizheng Zhi Song Bei (Stele in Praise of the Merits and Governance of the Prince of Qinghe of the Great Tang) | Tang Dynasty | Zhengding County, Hebei Province | |
| Tianlongshan Grottoes | Eastern Wei to Tang Dynasties | Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province | |
| Guoshan Stele | Three Kingdoms | Yixing City, Jiangsu Province | |
| Ganfoya Grottoes and the Stele of Ming Zhengjun | Six Dynasties, Tang Dynasty | Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province | |
| Xiandu Cliff Inscriptions | Tang Dynasty to Modern Era | Jinyun County, Zhejiang Province | |
| Baocheng Temple Mahakala Statue | Yuan Dynasty | Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province | |
| Dongqian Lake Stone Carvings | Song to Ming Dynasties | Yin County, Zhejiang Province | |
| Fantian Temple Dharani Pillar | Five Dynasties | Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province | |
| Tianzhu Mountain Valley Spring Cliff Carvings | Song to Qing Dynasties | Qianshan County, Anhui Province | |
| Gushan Cliff Carvings | Song Dynasty to Modern Era | Fuzhou City, Fujian Province | |
| Taishan Stone Carvings | Northern Qi to Tang Dynasties | Tai’an City, Shandong Province | |
| Baifoshan Grottoes Statues | Sui, Tang Dynasties | Dongping County, Shandong Province | |
| Hongqing Temple Grottoes | Northern Wei Dynasty | Yima City, Henan Province | |
| Xiaonanhai Grottoes | Northern Qi Dynasty | Anyang County, Henan Province | |
| Dapishan Cliffside Giant Buddha and Stone Carvings | Northern Dynasties to Ming Dynasty | Xun County, Henan Province | |
| Shoushan Stele and Shoushan Terrace | Three Kingdoms | Linying County, Henan Province | |
| Datang Songyang Guan Ji Shengde Ganying Zhi Song Bei (Stele in Praise of the Sagely Virtue and Response of the Songyang Temple of the Great Tang) | Tang Dynasty | Dengfeng City, Henan Province | |
| Seven-Star Crags Cliff Carvings | Tang Dynasty to Modern Era | Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province | |
| Guilin Stone Carvings | Tang to Qing Dynasties | Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region | |
| Piludong Stone Carving Statues | Song Dynasty | Anyue County, Sichuan Province | |
| Stele of Emperor Shizu of Yuan’s Pacification of Yunnan | Yuan Dynasty | Dali City, Yunnan Province | |
| Cangyuan Cliff Paintings | Neolithic Age | Cangyuan Va Autonomous County, Yunnan Province | |
| Chongyang Palace Ancestral Hall Stele Forest | Yuan to Qing Dynasties | Hu County, Shaanxi Province | |
| Cishan Temple Grottoes | Sui, Tang Dynasties | Linyou County, Shaanxi Province | |
| Xixia Song Cliff Carvings | Han Dynasty | Cheng County, Gansu Province | |
| Shuiliandong—Daxiangshan Grottoes | Northern Dynasties to Tang Dynasty | Wushan County, Gangu County, Gansu Province | |
| Tiantishan Grottoes | Northern Dynasties to Tang Dynasty | Wuwei City, Gansu Province | |
| Wenshushan Grottoes, Wenshushan Back Mountain Thousand Buddha Caves, and Ancient Buddha Caves | Northern Dynasties to Western Xia | Sunan Yugur Autonomous County, Gansu Province | |
| Kizilgaha Grottoes | Northern Dynasties to Tang Dynasty | Kuche County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region | |
| Stele Commemorating the Pacification of the Dzungars | Qing Dynasty | Zhaosu County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region |
Batch 6
| Name | Period | Address | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qianxiang Temple Statues | Liao Dynasty | Ji County, Tianjin | |
| Wuli Ji Bei (Stele of the Five Rites) | Tang to Song Dynasties | Daming County, Hebei Province | |
| Song Jing Stele | Tang Dynasty | Shahe City, Hebei Province | |
| Great Buddha’s Crown Victorious Dharani Sutra Pillar | Jin Dynasty | Lulong County, Hebei Province | |
| Yangtoushan Grottoes | Southern and Northern Dynasties to Tang Dynasty | Gaoping City, Shanxi Province | |
| Biluo Temple | Southern and Northern Dynasties to Republic of China | Zezhou County, Shanxi Province | |
| Jindeng Temple Grottoes | Ming Dynasty | Pingshun County, Shanxi Province | |
| Yinshan Mountains Rock Art | Neolithic to Bronze Age | Urat Front Banner, Urat Rear Banner, Urat Middle Banner, Dengkou County, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region | |
| Zhenji Temple Grottoes | Liao Dynasty | Bairin Left Banner, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region | |
| Ashihada Cliff Carvings | Ming Dynasty | Jilin City, Jilin Province | |
| The Second Spring under Heaven Courtyard and Stone Carvings | Tang to Qing Dynasties | Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province | |
| Guzhu Tribute Tea Plantation Site and Cliff Carvings | Tang to Song Dynasties | Changxing County, Zhejiang Province | |
| Anguo Temple Dharani Pillar | Tang Dynasty | Haining City, Zhejiang Province | |
| Falong Temple Dharani Pillar | Tang Dynasty | Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province | |
| Qiyun Mountain Stone Carvings | Song to Qing Dynasties | Xiuning County, Anhui Province | |
| Qiyun Cave Statues | Song to Ming Dynasties | Luoyuan County, Fujian Province | |
| Xianying Palace Clay Sculptures | Ming to Qing Dynasties | Changle City, Fujian Province | |
| Lingji Palace Stele | Ming Dynasty | Minhou County, Fujian Province | |
| Xiufeng Cliff Carvings | Tang Dynasty to Republic of China | Xingzi County, Jiangxi Province | |
| Longgang Qianbiao Bei (Stele of the Spirit Path of Longgang) | Song Dynasty | Yongfeng County, Jiangxi Province | |
| Dazhi Peng Family Stone Carvings | Ming Dynasty | Anfu County, Jiangxi Province | |
| Xitian Temple Statues | Southern and Northern Dynasties | Zibo City, Shandong Province | |
| Hongding Mountain Cliff Carvings | Southern and Northern Dynasties | Dongping County, Shandong Province | |
| Shengjing Mountain Cliff Carvings | Jin to Yuan Dynasties | Wendeng City, Shandong Province | |
| Qingtian River Cliff Carvings | Southern and Northern Dynasties to Tang Dynasty | Bo’ai County, Henan Province | |
| Ximing Temple Stele with Statues | Southern and Northern Dynasties | Xinxiang County, Henan Province | |
| Shengxian Taizi Bei (Stele of the Ascended Crown Prince) | Tang Dynasty | Yanshi City, Henan Province | |
| Chongtang Temple Statues | Tang Dynasty | Dengfeng City, Henan Province | |
| Yuan Cishan Stele | Tang Dynasty | Lushan County, Henan Province | |
| Yunmeng Mountain Cliff Carvings | Song Dynasty to Republic of China | Qi County, Henan Province | |
| Bi’an Temple Stele | Song Dynasty | Luohe City, Henan Province | |
| Liubei Temple Stele | Southern and Northern Dynasties | Dengfeng City, Henan Province | |
| Tangwu Gong Bei (Stele of Duke Tangwu) | Yuan Dynasty | Puyang County, Henan Province | |
| Sanyoudong Cliff Carvings | Tang Dynasty to Republic of China | Yichang City, Hubei Province | |
| Xianfo Temple Grottoes | Tang Dynasty | Laifeng County, Hubei Province | |
| Dongpo Red Cliff | Ming Dynasty to Republic of China | Huanggang City, Hubei Province | |
| Cixiaogou “Caihuangmu” Cliff Carvings | Ming Dynasty | Zhuxi County, Hubei Province | |
| Yanghuayan Cliff Carvings | Tang to Qing Dynasties | Jianghua Yao Autonomous County, Hunan Province | |
| Quejin Pavilion Stele | Ming Dynasty | Dongguan City, Guangdong Province | |
| Liu Hou Ancestral Temple Stele Carvings | Song Dynasty to Republic of China | Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region | |
| Tongnan Giant Buddha Temple Cliffside Statues and Thousand Buddha Temple Cliffside Statues | Sui to Qing Dynasties | Tongnan County, Chongqing | |
| Laitan Erfo Temple Cliffside Statues | Song Dynasty | Hechuan City, Chongqing | |
| Pujiang Grottoes | Southern and Northern Dynasties to Qing Dynasty | Pujiang County, Sichuan Province | |
| Qionglai Grottoes | Tang to Song Dynasties | Qionglai City, Sichuan Province | |
| Boshiwahei Rock Art | Tang to Song Dynasties | Zhaojue County, Sichuan Province | |
| Rongxian Giant Buddha Grottoes | Tang Dynasty | Rong County, Sichuan Province | |
| Jiajiang Thousand Buddha Rock Grottoes | Tang Dynasty | Jiajiang County, Sichuan Province | |
| Tongjiang Thousand Buddha Rock Grottoes | Tang Dynasty | Tongjiang County, Sichuan Province | |
| Niujiaozhai Grottoes | Tang Dynasty | Renshou County, Sichuan Province | |
| Wolongshan Thousand Buddha Rock Grottoes | Tang Dynasty | Zitong County, Sichuan Province | |
| Meng Xiaoju Stele | Han Dynasty | Zhaotong City, Yunnan Province | |
| Wang Renqiu Stele | Tang Dynasty | Anning City, Yunnan Province | |
| Ma Hazhi Tombstone | Ming Dynasty | Jinning County, Yunnan Province | |
| Lingyan Temple Cliff Carvings | Han Dynasty to Republic of China | Lueyang County, Shaanxi Province | |
| Shihong Temple Grottoes | Sui to Ming Dynasties | Fu County, Shaanxi Province | |
| Yang Xun Stele | Tang Dynasty | Fufeng County, Shaanxi Province | |
| Wan’an Zen Temple Grottoes | Song Dynasty | Huangling County, Shaanxi Province | |
| Yunya Temple and Chenjiadong Grottoes | Southern and Northern Dynasties to Ming Dynasty | Zhuanglang County, Gansu Province | |
| Muti Temple Grottoes | Southern and Northern Dynasties to Yuan Dynasty | Wushan County, Gansu Province | |
| Wangmugong Grottoes (Queen Mother of the West Palace Grottoes) | Southern and Northern Dynasties | Jingchuan County, Gansu Province | |
| ”Xinxiu Baishui Lu Ji” Cliff Carving (Record of the Newly Repaired Baishui Road) | Song Dynasty | Hui County, Gansu Province | |
| Vairocana Buddha Grotto Temple and Lebagou Cliff Carvings | Tang Dynasty | Yushu County, Qinghai Province | |
| Tuyugou Grottoes | Southern and Northern Dynasties to Tang Dynasty | Shanshan County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region |
Batch 7
| Name | Period | Address | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhushan Stone Carvings | Han and Tang Dynasties | Yongnian County, Handan City, Hebei Province | |
| Fenglongshan Grottoes | Southern and Northern Dynasties to Ming Dynasty | Yuanshi County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province | |
| Shuiyu Temple Grottoes | Southern and Northern Dynasties to Ming Dynasty | Fengfeng Mining Area, Handan City, Hebei Province | |
| Bahui Temple Engraved Sutras | Sui Dynasty | Quyang County, Baoding City, Hebei Province | |
| Xingtai Daodejing Dharani Pillar | Tang Dynasty | Qiaodong District, Xingtai City, Hebei Province | |
| Wofosi (Reclining Buddha Temple) Cliffside Statues | Northern Song Dynasty | Tang County, Baoding City, Hebei Province | |
| Fahua Cave Grottoes | Song to Qing Dynasties | Wu’an City, Handan City, Hebei Province | |
| Yujiashan Cliffside Statues | Song and Ming Dynasties | Pingshan County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province | |
| Mulan Paddock Imperial Steles and Cliff Carvings | Qing Dynasty | Weichang Manchu and Mongol Autonomous County, Longhua County, Chengde City, Hebei Province | |
| Kaihe Temple Grottoes | Southern and Northern Dynasties to Sui Dynasty | Pingding County, Yangquan City, Shanxi Province | |
| Shima Temple Grottoes | Southern and Northern Dynasties to Tang Dynasty | Xiyang County, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province | |
| Qilijiao Thousand Buddha Cave Grottoes | Southern and Northern Dynasties to Tang Dynasty | Xi County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province | |
| Nannieshui Stone Carvings | Southern and Northern Dynasties to Song Dynasty | Qin County, Changzhi City, Shanxi Province | |
| Zhuozishan Rock Art Group | Neolithic Age | Otog Banner, Ordos City; Haibowan District, Hainan District, Wuhai City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region | |
| Hexigten Rock Art Group | Neolithic Age to Southern and Northern Dynasties | Hexigten Banner, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region | |
| Mandela Mountain Rock Art Group | Neolithic Age to Qing Dynasty | Alxa Right Banner, Alxa League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region | |
| Guanghua Temple Statues | Ming to Qing Dynasties | Tumed Left Banner, Hohhot City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region | |
| Qingyun Cliff Carvings | Jin Dynasty | Meihekou City, Tonghua City, Jilin Province | |
| Qing Posthumously Conferred Heshuo Prince Zhong Stele | Qing Dynasty | Qian Gorlos Mongol Autonomous County, Songyuan City, Jilin Province | |
| Dongliandao East China Sea Langya Commandery Boundary Stone | Han Dynasty | Lianyun District, Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province | |
| Huishan Temple Dharani Pillar | Tang and Song Dynasties | Beitang District, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province | |
| Yulin Temple Stone Carving Group | Tang to Qing Dynasties | Xinpu District, Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province | |
| Diyishan (First Mountain) Inscriptions | Song Dynasty to Republic of China | Xuyi County, Huai’an City, Jiangsu Province | |
| Yangshan Quarry Stele Material | Ming Dynasty | Jiangning District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province | |
| Xianju Ancient Yue People Rock Art Group | Spring and Autumn, Warring States periods | Xianju County, Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province | |
| Nanming Mountain Cliff Inscriptions | Jin Dynasty to Republic of China | Liandu District, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province | |
| Dafosi (Giant Buddha Temple) Stone Maitreya Statue and Thousand Buddha Rock Statues | Southern and Northern Dynasties | Xinchang County, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province | |
| Shimen Cave Cliff Inscriptions | Southern and Northern Dynasties to Republic of China | Qingtian County, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province | |
| Longxing Temple Dharani Pillar | Tang Dynasty | Xiacheng District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province | |
| Huili Temple Dharani Pillar | Tang Dynasty | Haining City, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province | |
| Keyan Statues and Cliff Inscriptions | Song and Qing Dynasties | Shaoxing County, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province | |
| Nanshan Statues | Yuan Dynasty | Yuhang District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province | |
| Langya Mountain Cliff Carvings and Steles | Tang Dynasty to Republic of China | Nanqiao District, Chuzhou City, Anhui Province | |
| Fushan Cliff Carvings | Tang Dynasty to Republic of China | Zongyang County, Anhui Province | |
| Qishan Cliff Carvings | Tang Dynasty to Republic of China | Guichi District, Chizhou City, Anhui Province | |
| Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) Cliff Carving Group | Tang Dynasty to People’s Republic of China | Huangshan District, Huangshan City, Anhui Province | |
| Xianzitan Cliff Carvings | Neolithic Age to Zhou Dynasty | Hua’an County, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province | |
| Wushi Mountain and Yu Mountain Cliff Carvings and Statues | Tang Dynasty to People’s Republic of China | Gulou District, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province | |
| Xizi Temple Stone Buddha Statues | Song Dynasty | Jinjiang City, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province | |
| Nantian Temple Stone Buddha Statues and Cliff Carvings | Song and Ming Dynasties | Jinjiang City, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province | |
| Luotianyan Rock Carvings | Northern Song Dynasty to Republic of China | Yudu County, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province | |
| Nanyan Grottoes | Song Dynasty | Yiyang County, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province | |
| Huan Shengqing Que and Gongcao Que (Gate Towers) | Han Dynasty | Pingyi County, Linyi City, Shandong Province | |
| Zhangbafo (Eighteen-foot Buddha) | Southern and Northern Dynasties | Boxing County, Binzhou City, Shandong Province | |
| Changqing Lianhua Cave Grotto Statues | Southern and Northern Dynasties to Tang Dynasty | Changqing District, Jinan City, Shandong Province | |
| Jiliangshan Stone Carvings | Southern and Northern Dynasties to Song Dynasty | Dongping County, Tai’an City, Shandong Province | |
| Jingling Palace Stele | Song Dynasty | Qufu City, Jining City, Shandong Province | |
| Dazeshan Stone Carvings and Zhizang Temple Pagoda Forest | Song Dynasty to Republic of China | Pingdu City, Qingdao City, Shandong Province | |
| Xiao Daheng Tomb Stone Carvings | Ming Dynasty | Daiyue District, Tai’an City, Shandong Province | |
| Shuiquan Grottoes | Southern and Northern Dynasties | Yanshi City, Luoyang City, Henan Province | |
| Wanfoshan (Thousand Buddha Mountain) Grottoes | Southern and Northern Dynasties | Jili District, Luoyang City, Henan Province | |
| Tian Mai Statue | Southern and Northern Dynasties | Qi County, Hebi City, Henan Province | |
| Chanjing Temple Stele with Statues | Southern and Northern Dynasties | Changge City, Xuchang City, Henan Province | |
| Honggu Temple Pagoda and Thousand Buddha Cave Grottoes | Southern and Northern Dynasties to Ming Dynasty | Linzhou City, Anyang City, Henan Province | |
| Xiangquan Temple Grottoes | Southern and Northern Dynasties to Qing Dynasty | Weihui City, Xinxiang City, Henan Province | |
| Zhaijiangu Taiping Temple Grottoes | Southern and Northern Dynasties to Qing Dynasty | Qinyang City, Jiaozuo City, Henan Province | |
| Victorious Dharani Sutra Pillar | Tang Dynasty | Weibin District, Xinxiang City, Henan Province | |
| Dharani Sutra Pillar | Five Dynasties | Weihui City, Xinxiang City, Henan Province | |
| Dasong Xinxiu Huisheng Gong Ming Bei (Stele of the Newly Repaired Huisheng Palace of the Great Song) | Northern Song Dynasty | Yanshi City, Luoyang City, Henan Province | |
| Xinxiang Confucian Temple Daguan Shengzuo Zhi Bei (Stele of the Sagely Works of the Daguan Era) | Northern Song Dynasty | Hongqi District, Xinxiang City, Henan Province | |
| Fogou Cliffside Statues | Song Dynasty | Fangcheng County, Nanyang City, Henan Province | |
| Shuinanguan Mosque Arabic Stele | Yuan Dynasty | Qinyang City, Jiaozuo City, Henan Province | |
| Ciyun Temple Stone Carvings | Yuan to Qing Dynasties | Gongyi City, Zhengzhou City, Henan Province | |
| Chibi Cliff Carvings | Song, Ming, and Qing Dynasties | Chibi City, Xianning City, Hubei Province | |
| Li Zengbo’s Merit Inscription | Southern Song Dynasty | Xiangcheng District, Xiangyang City, Hubei Province | |
| Shilangtan Cliff Carving Group | Southern and Northern Dynasties to Qing Dynasty | Yongxing County, Chenzhou City, Hunan Province | |
| Nanyue (Mount Heng) Cliff Carvings | Southern and Northern Dynasties to Republic of China | Nanyue District, Hengyang City, Hunan Province | |
| Chaoyangyan Rock Carvings | Tang Dynasty to Republic of China | Lingling District, Yongzhou City, Hunan Province | |
| Suxianling Cliff Carving Group | Tang Dynasty to Republic of China | Suxian District, Chenzhou City, Hunan Province | |
| Yu Wang Bei (King Yu’s Stele) | Song Dynasty | Yuelu District, Changsha City, Hunan Province | |
| Danyan Rock Carvings | Song Dynasty to Republic of China | Lingling District, Yongzhou City, Hunan Province | |
| Longkanyan Cliff Carvings | Tang, Qing Dynasties, and Republic of China | Luoding City, Yunfu City, Guangdong Province | |
| Danxia Mountain Cliff Carvings | Song Dynasty to Republic of China | Renhua County, Shaoguan City, Guangdong Province | |
| Baishouyan (Hundred Longevity Rock) Carvings | Song Dynasty to Republic of China | Yongfu County, Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region | |
| Huixian Mountain Cliff Carvings | Song Dynasty to Republic of China | Yizhou City, Hechi City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region | |
| Shimen Dafosi (Giant Buddha Temple) Cliffside Statues | Song to Yuan Dynasties | Jiangjin District, Chongqing | |
| Qutang Gorge Cliff Carvings | Southern Song Dynasty to Republic of China | Fengjie County, Chongqing | |
| Danzishi Cliffside Statues | Yuan to Qing Dynasties | Nan’an District, Chongqing | |
| Northern Zhou Wen Wang Bei (King Wen’s Stele) and Cliffside Statues | Southern and Northern Dynasties to Qing Dynasty | Longquanyi District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province | |
| Heming Mountain Taoist Grotto Temple and Stone Carvings | Southern and Northern Dynasties to Republic of China | Jiange County, Guangyuan City, Sichuan Province | |
| Kunfosi (Trapped Buddha Temple) Cliffside Statues | Sui to Song Dynasties | Lezhi County, Ziyang City, Sichuan Province | |
| Chongxiang Temple Cliffside Statues | Sui to Qing Dynasties | Guang’an District, Guang’an City, Sichuan Province | |
| Zhengshan and Liuzui Cliffside Statues | Tang Dynasty | Danleng County, Meishan City, Sichuan Province | |
| Bishui Temple Cliffside Statues | Tang Dynasty | Youxian District, Mianyang City, Sichuan Province | |
| Yujishan Cliffside Statues | Tang Dynasty | Nanbu County, Nanchong City, Sichuan Province | |
| Banyueshan (Half-Moon Mountain) Cliffside Statues | Tang Dynasty | Yanjiang District, Ziyang City, Sichuan Province | |
| Bairuxi Grottoes | Tang Dynasty | Tongjiang County, Bazhong City, Sichuan Province | |
| Nengren Temple Cliffside Statues | Tang to Song Dynasties | Renshou County, Meishan City, Sichuan Province | |
| Muri Mani Stone Sutra Wall | Tang to Qing Dynasties | Shiqu County, Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province | |
| Zhongyan Temple Cliffside Statues | Tang to Qing Dynasties | Qingshen County, Meishan City, Sichuan Province | |
| Daxiangshan Cliffside Statues | Tang to Qing Dynasties | Langzhong City, Nanchong City, Sichuan Province | |
| Xianglongshan Cliffside Statues | Tang Dynasty to Republic of China | Shizhong District, Neijiang City, Sichuan Province | |
| Yuchanshan Cliffside Statues | Song to Ming Dynasties | Lu County, Luzhou City, Sichuan Province | |
| Maoshuicun Cliffside Statues | Song to Qing Dynasties | Renshou County, Meishan City, Sichuan Province | |
| Qingliangdong Cliffside Statues | Ming Dynasty | Xuyong County, Luzhou City, Sichuan Province | |
| Ao and Luo Family Tombs Stone Carvings | Qing Dynasty | Jinsha County, Bijie City, Guizhou Province | |
| Jinsha River Rock Art | Paleolithic to Neolithic Age | Shangri-La County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture; Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province | |
| Dawangyan Rock Art | Neolithic Age to Zhou Dynasty | Malipo County, Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province | |
| Guanyin Pavilion Stone Carving Statues | Northern Song and Qing Dynasties | Yongsheng County, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province | |
| Qiduoshan Cave Rock Art | Neolithic Age to Tang Dynasty | Baingoin County, Nagqu Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region | |
| Yijun Grottoes Group | Southern and Northern Dynasties to Tang Dynasty | Yijun County, Tongchuan City, Shaanxi Province | |
| Qingliangshan Wanfodong (Thousand Buddha Cave) Grottoes and Glazed Pagoda | Song, Yuan, and Ming Dynasties | Baota District, Yan’an City, Shaanxi Province | |
| Daheigou Rock Art | Warring States period to Han Dynasty | Subei Mongol Autonomous County, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province | |
| Heishan (Black Mountain) Rock Art | Warring States period to Ming Dynasty | Jiayuguan City, Gansu Province | |
| Shigong Temple Grottoes | Northern Wei to Sui Dynasties | Huating County, Pingliang City, Gansu Province | |
| Wugemiao (Five Temples) Grottoes | Southern and Northern Dynasties, Five Dynasties, and Song Dynasty | Subei Mongol Autonomous County, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province | |
| Shikong Temple Grottoes | Song to Ming Dynasties | Zhenyuan County, Qingyang City, Gansu Province | |
| Heri Temple Stone Sutra Wall and Heri Temple | Qing Dynasty | Zêkog County, Huangnan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province | |
| Kangjia Shimenzi Rock Carvings | Zhou Dynasty | Hutubi County, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region | |
| Boxiha Grottoes | Tang to Song Dynasties | Turpan City, Turpan Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region |
Batch 8
| Name | Period | Address | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Di Renjie Ancestral Hall Stele | Tang Dynasty | Daming County, Hebei Province | |
| Quli Thousand Buddha Cave Grottoes | Ming Dynasty | She County, Hebei Province | |
| Shanshenyu Thousand Buddha Cave Grottoes | Yuan and Qing Dynasties | Jiaokou County, Shanxi Province | |
| Guajiashan Cliffside Statues | Northern Dynasties to Ming Dynasty | Ji County, Shanxi Province | |
| Yingli Thousand Buddha Cave Grottoes | Northern Qi to Tang Dynasties | Xiangning County, Shanxi Province | |
| Shushifo Cliffside Statues | Northern Qi to Tang Dynasties | Jiaocheng County, Shanxi Province | |
| Jingju Temple Grottoes | Tang Dynasty | Jingle County, Shanxi Province | |
| Han Jianchu Yuannian Maidi Keshi (Land Purchase Inscription of the First Year of Jianchu of the Han Dynasty) | Eastern Han Dynasty | Yuecheng District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province | |
| Yandang Mountain Longbidong Cliff Inscriptions | Tang Dynasty to Republic of China | Yueqing City, Zhejiang Province | |
| Hangzhou Confucian Temple Stele Forest | Tang Dynasty to Republic of China | Shangcheng District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province | |
| Xianyan Cave Cliff Inscriptions | Song and Qing Dynasties | Qujiang District, Quzhou City, Zhejiang Province | |
| Daochang Mountain Qinian Inscription | Yuan Dynasty | Wuxing District, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province | |
| Ruan E Tomb Stone Carvings | Ming Dynasty | Zongyang County, Anhui Province | |
| Wang Youdun Tomb Stone Carvings | Qing Dynasty | Xiuning County, Anhui Province | |
| Nan’an Taoyuan Palace Dharani Pillar | Northern Song Dynasty | Nan’an City, Fujian Province | |
| Kuixingyan Cliffside Statues | Southern Song Dynasty | Yongchun County, Fujian Province | |
| Laozhuang Dafosi (Giant Buddha Temple) Stone Carving Statues | Sui and Tang Dynasties | Licheng District, Jinan City, Shandong Province | |
| Taoshan Chaoyang Cave Stone Carving Statues | Song Dynasty to Republic of China | Feicheng City, Shandong Province | |
| Yin Zhou Stele | Eastern Han Dynasty | Yanling County, Henan Province | |
| Huiluan Stele | Northern Song Dynasty | Puyang County, Henan Province | |
| Buddha’s Crown Victorious Dharani Sutra Pillar | Jin Dynasty | Xingyang City, Henan Province | |
| Dankou Miao Script Stone Carving Group | Ming and Qing Dynasties | Chengbu Miao Autonomous County, Hunan Province | |
| Shimen Temple Cliffside Statues | Tang Dynasty | Bazhou District, Bazhong City, Sichuan Province | |
| Chonglongshan Cliffside Statues | Tang Dynasty to Republic of China | Zizhong County, Sichuan Province | |
| Yibin Liubeichi (Floating Cup Pool) Stone Carvings | Song Dynasty to Republic of China | Cuiping District, Yibin City, Sichuan Province | |
| Wenquan (Hot Spring) Cliff Carving Group | Ming Dynasty to Republic of China | Anning City, Yunnan Province | |
| Zhalalupu Grottoes | Tang and Song Dynasties | Chengguan District, Lhasa City, Tibet Autonomous Region | |
| Renda Cliffside Statues | Tang Dynasty | Zhayü County, Tibet Autonomous Region | |
| Nangbalangze Stone Carvings | Tang Dynasty | Markam County, Tibet Autonomous Region | |
| Naijiaqiemu Grottoes | Song Dynasty | Gamba County, Tibet Autonomous Region | |
| Lin’en Cliff Carvings | Ming Dynasty | Ngamring County, Tibet Autonomous Region | |
| Jinchuanwan Grottoes | Tang Dynasty | Chunhua County, Shaanxi Province | |
| Chengtai Grottoes | Song and Jin Dynasties | Zhidan County, Shaanxi Province | |
| Heyu Cliff Carvings | Eastern Han Dynasty | Zhangjiachuan Hui Autonomous County, Gansu Province | |
| Changma Grottoes | Northern Wei to Qing Dynasties | Yumen City, Gansu Province | |
| Tongzi Temple Grottoes | Northern Wei to Qing Dynasties | Minle County, Gansu Province | |
| Damaidi Rock Art | Neolithic Age to Western Xia | Shapotou District, Zhongwei City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region | |
| Huancaigou Stone Carvings | Eastern Han and Tang Dynasties | Yizhou District, Hami City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region | |
| Liu Pingguo Inscription | Eastern Han Dynasty | Baicheng County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region |