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The Xiangtangshan Grottoes are divided into the Northern Xiangtangshan Grottoes and the Southern Xiangtangshan Grottoes. Here are some tips for visiting: Preparation • Learn the history: Watch documentaries such as "Exploration and Discovery - Exploring the Xiangtangshan Grottoes" or review materials on the history of the Northern Qi Dynasty and the development of grottoes in China. • Ticket information: Tickets for the Northern Xiangtangshan Grottoes are 60 yuan, and tickets for the Southern Xiangtangshan Grottoes are 15 yuan. • Transportation: If driving, take the Qinglan Expressway directly from Handan city center; you can also take a direct bus from Handan East Railway Station or a city bus. Northern Xiangtangshan Grottoes itinerary • Digital Exhibition Center: The center houses a large number of stone carvings from the Eastern Wei and Northern Qi dynasties, as well as restored Buddha statues from the Northern Qi Dynasty. It is recommended to spend 30 minutes here. • Ruins of Changle Temple: Known as the "First Ancient Temple of Heshuo," it features a nine-story, octagonal Song Dynasty pagoda and statues of the Three Buddhas of the Past, Present, and Future. Here, you can experience the vicissitudes of history. • Grottoes area: Focus on visiting the Big Buddha Cave, admiring the 5-meter-high seated Sakyamuni statue and the exquisite backlight relief; enter the Sakya Cave and experience the unique inverted-bowl-shaped pagoda roof design; in the Sutra Inscription Cave, view the inscribed scriptures such as the "Sutra of Immeasurable Meanings" and over 300 small Buddha statues. Southern Xiangtangshan Grottoes itinerary • Indoor exhibition hall: Learn about the history, cultural background, and related knowledge of the Southern Xiangtangshan Grottoes. • Song Dynasty Pagoda: Admire the simple and elegant Song Dynasty pagoda outdoors and experience its historical charm. • Grottoes area: The main Buddha head in the Huayan Cave is an original from the Northern Qi Dynasty, and the flying apsaras outside the halo form a flame shape; the Thousand Buddha Cave has 1028 Buddha statues, with exquisite lotus caissons and flying apsara reliefs. Other matters • Guided tours: It is recommended to hire a guide. The guide fee for the Northern Xiangtangshan Grottoes is 200-300 yuan, and for the Southern Xiangtangshan Grottoes, it is 100 yuan. • Visiting time: Allow 3 hours for the Northern Xiangtangshan Grottoes and about 1.5 hours for the Southern Xiangtangshan Grottoes. • Local cuisine: After your visit, you can enjoy local specialties such as Pengcheng Sanxia Guo.