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Mati Grottoes Tourism Area
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Ma Ti Temple Wolong Villa
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The Mati Temple Grottoes, located in Sunan County, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, were carved approximately 1600 years ago. They consist of the Taiguo Temple, Puguang Temple, Thousand Buddha Cave, Jinta Temple, and the Upper and Middle sections.
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