Hexi Corridor, Historical East and West [Three] Zhangye Mati Temple Grottoes.

After the Yongjia Rebellion, people from west of Luoyang and Guanzhong fled to the Hexi Corridor. Guo He led his disciples through Wuwei and stopped at Linsong Xie Valley under the Mati Mountain in Zhangye County. Those families that migrated westwards put down roots here and never returned eastwards, becoming "prominent families in Hexi." Young students from Hexi who value learning come here in droves. Guo Yu is one of them. He led his disciples to carve caves on Mati Mountain. They did not know that these caves, which were originally built only for shelter, became an important Buddhist statue site in China - the Mati Temple Grottoes, and also became a witness to the intersection of Confucianism and Buddhism in the Hexi Corridor at that time. Recommended attractions: Thirty-three Heavens Grottoes, Horse-Ti Temple, Thousand Buddha Caves Warm Tips🌞: Because there are 7 floors in the Thirty-three Days Grottoes, there is only one way to climb up. Yes, you have to use your hands and feet to climb up, so carry your bag well and don't carry cups or anything like that. Also, wear something thicker.