The attractions of Luoyang Longmen Grottoes include: Qianxi Temple, Fengxian Temple, Binyang South Cave, Leigu Taizhong Cave, Xiangshan Temple, etc.

1. Qianxi Temple

Qianxi Temple is the first large cave at the northern end of Longmen West Mountain. It is more than nine meters high and nine meters wide, and nearly seven meters deep. It was built in the early Tang Dynasty more than 1,300 years ago. The caisson on the top of the cave is a large lotus with shallow carvings. The main Buddha, Amitabha, is sitting on the Sumeru Platform. He has a plump face and bulging chest. His clothes hang down in front of him. All parts of his body are well-proportioned and his expression is wise. The whole posture gives people a sense of tranquility and kindness. On the left side of the main Buddha is the eldest disciple Kassapa, and on the right side is the junior disciple Ananda.

2. Fengxian Temple

Fengxian Temple is the largest and most exquisite group of cliff-shaped sculptures in Longmen Grottoes. There are nine large statues here. The main Buddha in the middle is Lushena, the Sambhogakaya Buddha of Sakyamuni. It is the largest Buddha statue in Longmen Grottoes. It is 17.14 meters tall, with a head height of 4 meters, ears 1.9 meters long, and a plump shape. , with a magnificent appearance, smooth clothing lines and a high degree of artistic appeal, it is really an exquisite artistic masterpiece.

3. Binyang South Cave

The caves in the South Cave were excavated during the Northern Wei Dynasty, but several major Buddha statues in the cave were completed in the early Tang Dynasty. The main Buddha in the cave is Amitabha Buddha, with a plump face, broad shoulders, and plump body, which reflects the style of the Tang Dynasty where fatness was considered beautiful. Binyang Nandong was built by Li Tai, the fourth son of Emperor Taizong Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty, on the foundation of the Northern Wei Dynasty.

4. Leigu Taizhong Cave

Leigu Taizhong Cave is a Wuzhou Zen cave. Zen Buddhism in China is a sect that specializes in meditation. "Dhyana" means to be calm and to stop the thoughts of killing. The roof of the cave is in the shape of a dome, and there is a gorgeously decorated lotus caisson. The statues are one Buddha and two Bodhisattvas. The main Buddha is Maitreya Buddha sitting with his knees drooped. There are 25 high-relief Arhat statues at the base of the wall, starting from the south wall to the west. It ends west on the north wall.

5. Xiangshan Temple

Xiangshan Temple is located in Xiangshan West Au, 13 kilometers south of Luoyang, the ancient capital of the Thirteenth Dynasty. It is separated by water and across the river from the Xishan Grottoes area of ??Longmen Grottoes, a world cultural heritage. Facing each other, it is connected to the Dongshan Grotto area and Baiyuan of Longmen Grottoes, standing side by side. Xiangshan is named after its abundant fragrant kudzu.

The above content refers to Baidu Encyclopedia-Qianxi Temple Baidu Encyclopedia-Fengxian Temple