Ligu Cliff

Ligu Cliff, also known as Huanggu Cliff, takes its name from Princess Ligu—the sister of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty—who renounced the royal life and became a Buddhist nun on this very cliffside. Within Huanggu Hall, nine serene sculptures remain, silent witnesses to the Tang Dynasty’s spiritual and artistic legacy.

Shanxi, 2024

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