Baiyang River Buddhist Ruins

Baiyang River Buddhist Ruins

The Baiyang River Buddhist Ruins is a cultural tourism attraction.

Highlights: These ruins are the largest, oldest, and longest-lasting Buddhist monastery complex in the Hami region. They flourished during the Tang Dynasty but were abandoned after the introduction of Islam in the 15th century. Description: The ruins are scattered along the high earthen cliffs on both sides of the Baiyang River. On the east bank, there are three caves, one stupa, and one large Buddha temple. The remaining height of the large Buddha statue is 8.2 meters, and the estimated full height is over 15 meters. The main hall of the Buddha temple has five stories, which was considered a high-rise building at that time.

From the upper to the middle and lower reaches of the Baiyang River, spanning over sixty kilometers, there is a series of Buddhist ruins, as well as ancient karez wells, the Yanbulake Ancient Tomb Cluster, the Lapuchuke Ancient City, and the Aisikexiaer Ancient Fortress. The Baiyang River is a river of brilliant culture, and the ancient cultures within its basin are collectively referred to as the "Yanbulake Culture."　

Hamit, Xinjiang