The Yungang Grottoes, located in Datong, North China’s Shanxi Province, are one of the three most famous grottoes in China. With a history of 1,500 years, they are known for their imposing statues, number of relics and fine carvings. The site, which includes 45 main grottoes with a total of 51,000 statues in them, has been included in the list of World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.