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Linfen Railway Station is located on Chezhan Street in the northeastern urban area. The Tongpu Trunk Railway runs north to south across the city, connecting the northern and southern parts of Shanxi. The Houxi and Houyue Railways, components of China’s second Eurasian Continental Bridge, stretch east and west. Trains run from Linfen to Beijing, Xi’an, Taiyuan, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin and other cities.

An expressway directly links Linfen and Huozhou. Besides, the Dayun Highway (Datong-Yuncheng) and National Highway 108 run north-south through Shanxi, while National Highway 312 and Jinhan Highway extend east-west. Long-distance buses departing from Linfen Coach Station reach Taiyuan, Xi’an, Yuncheng and all counties and districts under Linfen’s jurisdiction.

Linfen has abundant bus routes leading to tourist attractions, bringing great convenience to visitors.

The Guajiashan Stone Carvings are situated on Guajia Mountain, about one li south of Ji County, Shanxi Province. The mountain is backed by Jinping Mountain and faces the Qingshui River. Willows line the cliffs, and arch bridges stretch like rainbows, forming a picturesque landscape.

According to county annals, Yuchi Jingde, a famous general of the Tang Dynasty, once hung up his armour here before going on an expedition, hence the name Guajia Mountain (Armour-hanging Mountain). Another legend goes that Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty and Qin Qiong hung their armours on the mountain top on their way to Chang’an.

In the 3rd year of the Kaihuang reign of the Sui Dynasty (583 AD), five groups of Buddha statues were carved on the stone cliff at the foot of the mountain. Each group contains two to three niches with flame-shaped arches. Most niches feature one Buddha flanked by two Bodhisattvas. The throne is a waist-contracted Sumeru base covered with inverted lotus petals. One niche houses a reclining Buddha, resting his cheek on the right hand with the left knee slightly bent. The statue has a vivid shape and relaxed expression.

The carving technique combines relief carving and line engraving, forming a unique style different from the round sculptures seen in other grottoes