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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

References

State Council Announcement on the First Batch of Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level

State Council Announcement on the Second Batch of Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level

State Council Announcement on the Third Batch of Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level

State Council Announcement on the Fourth Batch of Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level

State Council Announcement on the Fifth Batch of Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level and Projects Merged with Existing Ones

State Council Announcement on the Approval and Publication of the Sixth Batch of Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level

State Council Approval and Announcement of the Seventh Batch of Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level

State Council Announcement on the Approval and Publication of the Eighth Batch of Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level

Wikipedia - First Batch of Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level (14 sites)

Wikipedia - Second Batch of Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level (5 sites)

Wikipedia - Third Batch of Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level (11 sites)

Wikipedia - Fourth Batch of Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level (10 sites)

Wikipedia - Fifth Batch of Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level (31 sites)

Wikipedia - Sixth Batch of Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level (63 sites)

Wikipedia - Seventh Batch of Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level (110 sites)

Wikipedia - Eighth Batch of Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level (39 sites)