Xianfo Temple Grottoes
仙佛寺石窟
Cliffside grottoes on the Youshui River in Laifeng County, said to have been first carved in the Eastern Jin dynasty. They are among the few large rock-carved Buddhist sculpture sites in Hubei.
Xianfo Temple Grottoes lie on the banks of the Youshui River on the outskirts of Laifeng County seat in Enshi Prefecture. Large Buddha niches are carved into the cliff face, and the main group of three Buddhas stands about 6 meters tall. According to tradition, carving began during the Xiankang era of the Eastern Jin dynasty. The grottoes are among the few large cliffside sculpture sites in Hubei and are a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level. The temple in front of the grottoes sits against the mountain and overlooks the river, creating a quiet setting. Admission and opening hours follow on-site information. It is about 2 hours' drive from downtown Enshi and can be combined with Laifeng county town and Pengjiazhai in Xuan'en on the same route.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Pengjiazhai Tujia Village
- Shizi Pass (Lion Pass) Scenic Area
- Xianshan Gongshui, Xuan'en
- Tangya Tusi Fortress
- Fengxiangpo Dong Village
- Longlin Palace Cave
- Pingshan Canyon
- Enshi Tujia Nü'er City