{"id":1783,"date":"2026-04-18T05:17:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T05:17:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zhongyuan.com.sg\/?p=1783"},"modified":"2026-04-18T05:18:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T05:18:00","slug":"%e6%96%b0%e5%8a%a0%e5%9d%a1%e4%b8%ad%e5%8e%9f%e4%bc%9a%e4%bc%9a%e9%95%bf%e8%ae%bf%e9%97%ae%e5%9b%a2%e8%b5%b0%e8%bf%9b%e9%be%99%e9%97%a8%e7%9f%b3%e7%aa%9f","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zhongyuan.com.sg\/en\/%e6%96%b0%e5%8a%a0%e5%9d%a1%e4%b8%ad%e5%8e%9f%e4%bc%9a%e4%bc%9a%e9%95%bf%e8%ae%bf%e9%97%ae%e5%9b%a2%e8%b5%b0%e8%bf%9b%e9%be%99%e9%97%a8%e7%9f%b3%e7%aa%9f\/","title":{"rendered":"A delegation from the Singapore Zhongyuan Association Visits the Longmen Grottoes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Discover a true sense of time through millennia-old stone carvings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are some places where you\u2019ve seen plenty of photos, but standing there in person is a whole different experience. The Longmen Grottoes are just like that. The entire mountainside is covered with Buddha statues, with the Yi River winding its way through the center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you stand there, you don\u2019t really think much about the historical context; your first reaction is simply this: these things have actually been around for over a thousand years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recently, led by Mr. Fan Ziping of the Zhongyuan Association in Singapore, a delegation of the association\u2019s presidents visited the Longmen Grottoes, exploring the site on foot to experience this World Cultural Heritage site firsthand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exploring Longmen: Just a river, but both banks are steeped in history<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Longmen Grottoes are located south of Luoyang, on both banks of the Yi River, with Longmen Mountain on one side and Xiangshan Mountain on the other. The layout is actually quite simple\u2014a river flanked by mountains, the slopes of which are covered in stone carvings. Yet it is precisely this simplicity that makes the site all the more awe-inspiring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting with the Northern Wei Dynasty, carvings were created for over 400 years. To this day, the following remain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • More than 2,300 caves\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    • More than 2,300 caves\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • More than 100,000 Buddha statues\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • More than 2,800 stone inscriptions\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      As you walk through it, you don\u2019t need to memorize these numbers; just one glance tells you\u2014the scale is staggering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      First-time visitors are almost always blown away by the \u201centire mountain\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Many people share the same feeling: it\u2019s not that any one Buddha statue is particularly impressive, but rather that the entire mountain seems to be \u201cwatching you.\u201d From a distance, it looks like a single carved block, but as you get closer, you realize that every statue is unique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      You\u2019ll suddenly realize something: these weren\u2019t made by machines\u2014they were carved by hand, stroke by stroke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The closer you get, the easier it is to stop<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      As they approach, many people find themselves unconsciously slowing their pace. The most iconic of all is the Great Buddha of Lushan in the center. It appears serene and majestic, yet does not feel oppressive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      But what\u2019s actually more interesting is that the small Buddha statues are also very meticulously crafted. The folds in the robes, the facial expressions, and even the poses\u2014if you look closely, you\u2019ll notice just how intricate they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      This isn't just a tourist spot; it's actually quite charming.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      What makes the Longmen Grottoes so fascinating is that they weren\u2019t built all at once, but were gradually added to over the course of different dynasties. So, in the same location, you can see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Some are very solemn\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Some are more rounded\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Some clearly belong to a later style\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        To put it simply, people from different eras have \u201cleft their mark\u201d on the same mountain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        The most relaxing moment is actually when you\u2019re standing by the river<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Once you reach the back, if you stand by the Yi River and look back, the view feels quite different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        The mountains stand still, the water flows, and the Buddha statues remain. You\u2019ll suddenly feel that time moves slowly here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        This trip is more about \u201cseeing things from a different perspective\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        For the Central Plains Association delegation, this stop is more than just a tourist attraction. While their work typically involves dealing with companies, projects, and partnerships, visiting a place like the Longmen Grottoes allows them to step back and take a broader view. It gives them a chance to reflect on the passage of time, the legacy they\u2019ve built, and what will endure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Delegation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Lan Wujie, Deputy Director of the Mengjin Development Zone in Luoyang<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Wang Guoliang, Director of the Urban Management Bureau of Mengjin District, Luoyang City<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Wang Junbo, Director of the Investment Promotion Department, Mengjin Development Zone, Luoyang City <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Zhu Pei, Researcher at the Longmen Grottoes Research Institute<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Wang Jiancheng, Advisor to Zhongyuan Association, Chairman of Ronghua Group<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Ma Xiaoyun, Permanent Honorary President of the China Association and Founder of Jingma International <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Fan Ziping, Zhongyuan Association <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Yang Xuemei, Honorary President of the Zhongyuan Association and Chairwoman of Shaanxi Dewo Energy-Saving Technology <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Yue Wei, Honorary President of the Zhongyuan Association and Chairman of Shanxi Shengyuan Construction Engineering Co., Ltd. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Zhao Tianxing, Honorary President of the Zhongyuan Association and Chairman of Futong Holding Group <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Wang Yanbin, Executive Vice President of the Zhongyuan Association and Managing Director of Xingmazi Film Sdn Bhd <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Zhang Bo, Vice President of the Zhongyuan Association and CEO of Cheng\u2022Production Pte. Ltd. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Zhang Lifeng, Honorary Vice President of the Zhongyuan Association and Managing Director of Fuhua Private Limited <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Guo Lijun, Deputy Secretary-General of the Zhongyuan Association and CEO of Henan Kenan Crane Co., Ltd. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Written by: Zhao Xiaodan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Photography: Cheng \u2022 Production Pte. Ltd.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Produced by: Singapore Zhongyuan Association<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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