Longmenya Cliff Carvings

Longmenya Cliff Carvings

Longmenya Cliff Carvings is a cultural relic protection unit of Sichuan Province.

Longmenya Cliff Carvings

Date: Sui to Tang Dynasties

Longmenya Cliff Carvings, also known as Longmenya Stone Carvings, is located at Fozutian in Longmenya, Group 3, Longqiao Village, Heiping Town. It faces west and covers an area of 30 square meters, with a total of 24 niches currently preserved. The carvings are made on a cliff face that is 0.8 meters above the ground, 7 meters in length, and 4 meters in height. All the niches are rectangular with open entrances and domed ceilings. Each niche varies in size; the largest, Niche No. 4, is 1.4 meters long and 0.3 meters high, containing a total of 7 statues seated in the lotus position atop lotus pedestals. Below them is a plaque with inscriptions, although the characters are somewhat faded.

In 2019, Longmenya Cliff Carvings was designated as part of the ninth batch of Provincial Cultural Relic Protection Units by the People's Government of Sichuan Province.

Further Reading:

· Ninth Batch of Sichuan Provincial Cultural Relic Protection Units