Kizilgaha Thousand Buddha Cave
» Kuqa, Xin Jiang

克孜尔尕哈千佛洞

Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves

Kizilgaha Thousand Buddha Cave was once hewn high on the cliffs of the Northern Bank of the Muzat River during the early third to eighth Centuries of the first Millennium AD. It was thought to be China's oldest, largest and westernmost Buddhist grottoes.

The scale

The caves at the Kizil site are thought to be the largest and the oldest in China. Those caves, was divided into west and inner valley and rear mountain areas extending over 3 kilometers (1.86 miles). They comprise 236 numbered caves and 10,000 square meters of murals, most of which relate to Buddhism.

What to explore

Kizilgaha Thousand Buddha Cave is a treasure of art, where you will appreciate vivid Buddhist statues, skillful murals and rich pictures.

Different kinds of caves

Kizilgaha Thousand Buddha Cave was actually a monastery made up of different kinds of caves, some for meditation and residence, others for religious teaching and worshipping the Buddha, and yet others for burial of the relics of eminent monks.

Buddhism stature

Muddy sculptures have a certain number. There is a Buddhism statue which is high 6 meters in the new number one cave, is a biggest existed statue.

Murals

The hoarding murals about 10,000 square meters, they describe the content of the Xiaocheng Buddha. The cave site is famous for wonderful murals.

Pictures displaying rich content

Besides religion, there are many pictures which behave cultivate, hunting, musician, dancing and ethnic customs and inhabits.

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Natural Scene

Natural Scene

Historical Site

Historical Site

Historical Relic

Historical Relic

Grottoes & Cave

Grottoes & Cave

  Weather

  1. What about climate in Xinjiang?
  2. What is the best season to visit the Silk Road?

  Food

  1. Can you introduce something about Xinjiang Cuisine?
  2. Can I eat much fruit in Xinjiang?

  Shopping

  1. Can I pay by credit card in the attractions of Xinjiang?

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  1. What is Xinjiang Time?
  2. What taboos need we pay attention to in Xinjiang?
  3. What do we prepare for the long tours?

  • What about climate in Xinjiang?

    Situated deep in the interior of Asia and not penetrated by the air currents from the oceans, the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has conspicuous continental climate, with highly changeable temperature, great difference in temperature between day and night, abundant sunshine, intense evaporation and little precipitation.

    The mean annual temperature of Xinjiang is 11.7 C - the hottest month, July, averaging about 25 C and the coldest month, January, -20 C in the north and -10 C in the south - and a mean annual precipitation of 150 mm.


  • What is the best season to visit the Silk Road?

    The months of May and October are the best time to travel Xinjiang. The summer can be searingly hot. The winter is freezing. The scenery is most beautiful during May. The accumulated winter snow on the tableland is melting. The grass is turning green. Visitors can enjoy this enchanting scenery without suffering extreme temperatures.


  • Can you introduce something about Xinjiang Cuisine?

    Xinjiang Cuisine can be called as one main style of cooking absolutely. Muslim food is the main stream of Xinjiang Cuisine, beef and mutton is the main meat of Xinjiang people. Xinjiang dishes with salt and spicy flavor are bold in style.


  • Can I eat much fruits in Xinjiang?

    Xinjiang has the reputation of "Home of Melons and Fruits," such as grapes of Turpan, melons of Hami, apples of Aksu, bergamot pear of Korla etc., which are available in different seasons at different places. But please notice that you will get diarrhea if you drink hot tea after eating some fruits.


  • Can I pay by credit card in the attractions of Xinjiang?

    No. Most attractions are far away from the cities. For the sake of the convenience, it might be good to bring some cash money along the trip.


  • What is Xinjiang Time?

    The Beijing standard time, which is eight hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (London) and 13 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (New York), is the standard time used in China. The visitor must know though that in Xinjiang, locals often use the Xinjiang time, which is two hours behind the standard Beijing time. For example, 11:00 AM Beijing time equals 9:00 AM Xinjiang time.


  • What taboos need we pay attention to in Xinjiang?

    Xinjiang is a multiethnic region, of which the population of Uyghur is approximately one half of the whole. It is a taboo to eat pork and the flesh of animals which died of natural causes. In order not to trouble yourselves, you'd better not eat anything made of pork and talk about pig in any Muslim Restaurant.


  • What do we prepare for the long tours?

    All Xinjiang tours will last for several days, the attractions scatter here and there. So you will spend your much time in our air-conditioned coach. Besides, the landscape along the way is simplex. Please be prepared for your long Xinjiang tour. It is necessary for you to take a pair of comfortable shoes with you for you will walk a lot.


Considered as China's oldest, largest and westernmost Buddhist grottoes, Kizilgaha Thousand Buddha Cave actually a monastery made up of different kinds of caves, some for meditation and residence, others for religious teaching and worshipping the Buddha, and yet others for burial of the relics of eminent monks.

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