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Caves 7 and 8 of Yungang Grottoes present renewed glamor after digital renovation

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November 26, 2025

Caves 7 and 8 of the Yungang Grottoes in Datong City, north China's Shanxi Province are revealing renewed glamor after five months of conservation and restoration through digital technologies.

Caves 7 and 8 of Yungang Grottoes present renewed glamor after digital renovation

The two caves were temporarily closed on May 13 for data collection and structural assessments by the Yungang Grottoes Research Institute, and reopened to public on Oct 27.

"The grottoes are incredibly beautiful and enchanting. We feel a deep attraction when we look at them," said Zhang Wanting, a visitor.

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