23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Exploration of Grottoes

This grotto is located in Zichang City, Shaanxi Province, China. It was founded in 366 ad. In the subsequent periods, it was expanded and seldom visited. During the tour, I saw the little girl holding a lamp to watch carefully. So I took this picture.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: China
Camera: NIKON D850
Copyright: © Xu Zhang