The works inside span over 1000 years.
The Buddhas range from the very small to almost 100 feet tall.
An earthquake destroyed all but 776 of the statues.
Tourists come from all around the world to see the grottoes.
Tours
https://youtu.be/vBmtRoWBlOE
https://youtu.be/wVoi7VeP-Yg (...you might want to turn the sound off for this one...)
They can only be accessed by boat,
and only in the summer or fall.
There are no roads here.
Next time we will explore The Silk Road!
