Longmen Grottoes

Author: Zeng Xiaohua
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This book tells the story of the Longmen Grottoes, one of China's three major grottoes. It is divided into four parts for explanation, with detailed chapters including:
The Ancient Capital Luoyang – The Glorious Legacy of Thirteen Dynasties,
A Map of the Longmen Grottoes Scenic Area,
Yishui Longmen – The Majestic Gate of Xia Yu,
Longmen Grottoes – A Grand and Profound History Spanning Millennia,
Scenic Tour – A Hundred-Zhang Scroll of Worship,
Longmen West Mountain Scenic Area,
Longmen East Mountain Scenic Area,
Appendix,
Chronological Table of Ancient Dynasties Establishing Their Capital in Luoyang,
The "Twenty Outstanding Examples of Longmen Art,"
A List of Stolen and Lost Sculptures from the Longmen Grottoes,
Luoyang Tourism Information,
An Overview of Other Major Attractions in Luoyang.