Grotto with big Buddha in Shanxi reopens

After 10 days of upgrades, Grotto 5 of the Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi province, reopened to the public on Monday.

There are more than 2,300 Buddhist statues in Grotto 5, which is 17.4 meters high and 18.7 meters wide. It is known for its 17.4-meter-tall Buddha, the tallest in the grottoes.

The grottoes are a world cultural heritage site with a history of more than 1,500 years.