Jimusaer Thousand Buddha Caves

Jimusaer Thousand Buddha Caves

The Jimusaer Thousand Buddha Caves is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction.

The Jimusaer Thousand Buddha Caves are located on a loess ridge southwest of Jimusaer County at the northern foot of the Tianshan Mountains. They are laid out in a rectangular shape running from east to west, with a mountain gate on the eastern side. The main hall faces east and is backed by the west, built with a timber-and-earth structure. On the north and south sides are auxiliary rooms constructed with brick and wood. The main hall features a flush-gable roof with bracket sets (dougong), divided into three sections: front, middle, and rear halls. The front hall houses a statue of Sakyamuni about one zhang tall; the middle hall, spanning three bays, is adorned with murals depicting the Buddha preaching and statues such as the 18 Arhats; the rear hall contains a reclining Buddha. These three sections are closely interconnected to form a cohesive whole. To the southwest of the temple complex, there is a stage used by performance troupes during temple fairs.