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Southern Cliff Buddhist Sculptures

The Southern Cliff Buddhist Sculptures (traditional, simplified, Nánkān móyá zàoxiàng), also known as Nankan Grottoes (Nánkān shíkū), is a tourist attraction in Bazhong, Sichuan, China. The site is known for its 179 carved grottos which house almost 2,700 painted Buddhist statues. It is located 1 km (0.62 mi) south of Bazhong city proper, and is part of the greater Nankan Mountain Scenic Area.

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