A replica of Cave 3 of the Yungang Grottoes, which is hailed as the first peak of Chinese Buddhist art, is displayed at an art gallery in the Qingdao West Coast New Area. Qingdao's exhibits are replicated in full size using state-of-the-art 3D printing technology.

Yungang Grottoes is a massive complex of 252 caves and 51,000 statues. It represents the outstanding achievement of cave art in China in the 5th and 6th centuries. Absorbing elements from Central and South Asia, the grottoes interpreted Buddhism with distinctive Chinese characteristics and local spirit.

A replica of Cave 3 of the Yungang Grottoes is currently displayed at an art gallery in the Qingdao West Coast New Area. The Yungang Grottoes, situated 16 kilometers west of Datong in Shanxi province, are a collection of magnificent temple grottoes. These grottoes, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001, are known for their exquisite Buddhist sculptures and intricate cave architecture. [Photo by Yu Hao/Guanhai News]

People visit the replica of the Yungang Grottoes in the Qingdao West Coast New Area. [Photo by Yu Hao/Guanhai News]

Using cutting-edge 3D printing technology, the replica highly restores the original appearance of the Yungang Grottoes. [Photo by Yu Hao/Guanhai News]

Visitors appreciate the replica of the Yungang Grottoes in the Qingdao West Coast New Area. [Photo by Yu Hao/Guanhai News]