News from Luoyang Net, 25 July, 2010. The reporter get the news from the Manage Bureau of Longmen Grottoes that, due to the influence of the heavy rainfall on 24 July, the water level of Yihe River rose, and has overflew the passage for the visitors in the scenic area. To make better preparation for the potential flood, and to make sure of the safety of the visitors, the Manage Committee of Longmen Cultural Tourism District have decided to temporarily close the Longmen Grottoes Scenic Area and the night visiting program, on July 25,2010. The concrete re-opening up date will be disclosed on the official website of the Longmen Grottoes Scenic Area. The telephone number for consultation is 0379-65980972.
The Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang is a very famous tourist site for China tours. It is in Henan Province. The Longmen Grottos are one of the three most important Buddhist sculptures and carvings in China, situated on the bank of the Yihe River, some 12 kilometers from Luoyang, about a 30 minutes drive. The Longmen Grottos are of great historical and cultural value. The site has been listed in the World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO. To protect such a valuable heritage site, the Chinese government as well as some influential world cultural organizations is trying hard to share this site with the whole world. A large-scale renovation was undertaken in 2003 to keep the grottos in good condition.
Also, in Henan Province, there is the world-famous Shaolin Temple, and the Shaolin Kungfu performance is a big attraction for foreign guests who travel China.
Visitors who want to visit China especially for the Buddhism culture are suggested to pay attention to the latest weather conditions in Luoyang.
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