Pictures of Matisi Caves and Temples

Matisi Caves and Temples

Located 65 kilometers from Zhangye, the caves and temple of Mati, or Matisi, was established under the Northern Liang Dynasty, about 1600 years ago. The temple is encrusted in the mountain which is itself pierced by many caves. It preserves more than 500 Buddha sculptures and more than 1200 square meters of frescoes.