The Longmen Grottoes 110,000 Buddhist stone statues in a cave, are thousands of years old.

The Longmen Grottoes are located on both sides of the Yi River, south of the ancient capital of Luoyang, Henan province. They comprise over 2,300 caves and niches carved into steep limestone cliffs over a 1km-long stretch. These caves contain almost 110,000 Buddhist stone statues, more than 60 stupas, and 2,800 inscriptions carved on steles. During the late Northern Wei Dynasty and early Tang Dynasty, Luoyang served as the capital. The most intensive period of carving dates from the end of the 5th century to the mid-8th century. The West Hill cliffs contain the earliest caves to be carved in the late 5th and early 6th centuries, including Guyangdong and the Three Binyang Caves, all of which contain large Buddha figures. Yaofangdong Cave contains 140 inscriptions that record treatments for various diseases and illnesses. The sculpture in this cave was worked on for 150 years, showing changes in artistic style. The Buddhist caves of the Tang Dynasty in the 7th and 8th centuries contain the most representative examples of the Royal Cave Temples' art, particularly the giant sculptures in the Fengxiansi Cave. Artists from various regions have imitated this style. The sculptural arts in China were greatly influenced by two styles: the earlier 'Central China Style' and the later 'Great Tang Style.' These styles have had a significant impact both within China and around the world, contributing to the development of sculptural arts in other Asian countries.