Under a starry Henan sky, foreign journalists from Latin America and the Caribbean stood breathless before the Longmen Grottoes—a 1,500-year-old marvel of human creativity. 🏛️✨ Carved into cliffs along the Yi River, the UNESCO-listed site dazzles visitors with its intricate Buddhist statues, whispering tales from China’s Northern Wei to Tang dynasties.
‘It’s like stepping into an ancient Instagram feed,’ one reporter joked, capturing the awe of seeing history etched in stone. CGTN’s Xu Jinhui guided the group through the illuminated grottoes at night, where moonlight transformed the statues into silent storytellers of imperial devotion and artistry.
🌍 Why this matters: As Gen-Z travelers crave 'vibe-worthy' destinations, China’s cultural treasures like Longmen are becoming new hotspots. The grottoes don’t just showcase craftsmanship—they’re a time machine bridging modern explorers to silk-road-era innovation.
🔥 Pro tip: Want your own #CoreMemory moment? Visit during offseason nights when the carvings glow under careful lighting—no filter needed.
