After 10 days of upgrades, Grotto 5 of the Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi province, reopened to the public on Monday.

There are more than 2,300 Buddhist statues in Grotto 5 which is 17.4 meters high and 18.7 meters wide. It is known for its 17.4-meter-tall Buddha, the tallest in the grottoes.

The grottoes are a world cultural heritage site with a history of more than 1,500 years.

After 10 days of upgrades Grotto 5 of the Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi province, reopens to the public on March 14. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

After 10 days of upgrades Grotto 5 of the Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi province, reopens to the public on March 14. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]