Dazu Rock Carving

📕"The rugged cliffs in the Dazu area preserve a unique series of rock carvings, spanning from the 9th to the 13th century AD. These carvings are renowned for their high artistic quality and diverse themes, vividly reflecting the daily social life of China during this period, and fully demonstrating the harmonious coexistence of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism at this time." - 📕The Dazu Rock Carvings are represented by the "Five Mountains" grottoes of Beishan, Baoding, Nanshan, Shimenshan, and Shizhushan, each with its own characteristics. Beishan Grotto is known as the "Chinese Guanyin Statue Exhibition Hall", Baoding Mountain Grotto is the only large-scale grotto in the country with a unified conceptual layout, Nanshan Grotto is a fine example of Taoist statues in the country, Shimenshan Grotto is a statue area where Buddhism and Taoism coexist, and Shizhushan Grotto is a rare "Three Religions in One" statue area in the country. - 📍:Dazu Rock Carvings Scenic Area, Baoding Town, Dazu District, Chongqing City 🏷️:Baoding Mountain Scenic Area (Main Scenic Area)--110r; Combo Ticket: 135r (Baoding Mountain + Beishan) 🕰️:Baoding Mountain 2-3 hours; Baoding Mountain + Beishan 4-5 hours Transportation: Self-driving is recommended; Public Transportation: Take the intercity express bus 50r+205 from downtown Chongqing and get off at the tourist center 🍃 Highlights: ✅Thousand-Hand Guanyin Statue Built during the Southern Song Dynasty, it is the peak work of Guanyin statues and the largest hand-holding Guanyin statue in the country. Upon entering the Buddha Cave, you will be attracted by the nearly thousand hands on the wall and the huge main statue, which is even more magnificent and majestic after being gilded and restored. ✅Shakyamuni Nirvana Holy Relic Picture The Buddha statue is in a reclining Buddha posture, only revealing half of the Buddha's body, which is 31 meters long, and the lower half of the body is incorporated into the mountain. The Buddha's face is serene with his eyes slightly closed. This Buddha statue is the world's largest half-body reclining Buddha statue. ✅Folk Rock Carvings Integrating Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism The Baoding Mountain Rock Carving Area is different from most grottoes in that it has a variety of god and Buddha statues as well as many folk rock carvings that are both ethnic and life-like. There are many realistic life carvings such as the chicken-raising woman, the cattle-herding picture, and the flute-playing woman. ✅Dazu Rock Carvings Museum After visiting the rock carvings themselves, the Dazu Museum located at the exit is not to be missed, where you can learn more deeply and in detail about the charm of Dazu. ✅Beishan Rock Carvings The Baoding Mountain Rock Carvings are well-preserved in the Dazu Rock Carvings Scenic Area and have been perfectly presented after several restorations, while the Beishan Rock Carvings are the appearance after weathering, more original and realistic. 💡Practical tips: 1⃣️Be sure to listen to the explanation when entering the scenic area. You can ask for a guide at the entrance of the scenic area, or you can follow the detailed guide in the scenic area's public account. 2⃣️Baoding Mountain and Beishan are divided into two scenic areas. If you go to both, it is recommended to buy a combo ticket. 3⃣️The country's first Dolby Panorama Sound Sphere Cinema will play rock carving-related films, and it is recommended to buy a combo ticket.

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Visited another world heritage site here in China! The Dazu Rock Carvings! 👏🏻🙌🏻 We joined a group tour to see this place and I was so glad we did because its worth it. We left the city centre at past 8am and arrived at the 1st stop at around 10. We saw some statues on top of this mountain then before 12noon we left for our lunch! We stopped at a small Chinese restaurant and our table was all set! We sat and ate with all the joiners of the tour! Then, we headed off to the gallery where we watched this amazing 3D movie-like intro of the place and it was just amazing! Afterwards, we went on to our last stop, hopped on an electric cart that took us to all these magnificent carvings you see in the pics. After the tour, I was able to see some souvenir stores and bought this owl made of craft materials. Before 5:00, we were back at the city and then just had a stroll around Hongyadong where we were dropped off. I loved how organized and well-guided our tour was, we paid 200rmb all-in! All we had to do was to hop on the bus, sit back and enjoy!😍#summerincq2022 #summervacation

Chongqing to Dazu on the fast train is the pleasant short part of the journey to Dazu and then you'll need a taxi to the tourist centre. Once inside the park, you are all set for 5-10km (depends how you are feeling and if you want to use the gold buggies) slow walking around beautiful scenery, plus old and new carvings. The carvings vary from hundreds of years old, to recently restored, some are small and detailed and others gigantic and yet still intricate. After you've 'completed it' I'd recommend heading back to Dazu city for Hotpot or Chuanchuan. It'll probably be the spiciest food you've ever had, or close to it ,but I guess it's part of the experience, before you head back to Chongqing on the fast train. #nationalpark

📍Where: Dazu County - Chongqing. ⏰ Suggested time: 1.5-2 hours. If you’re visiting Dazu Rock Carvings, you must hire a tour guide. There aren’t many signs explaining the rock carving’s signification so you wouldn’t understand much. Here’s some information about the site: “The steep hillsides of the Dazu area contain an exceptional series of rock carvings dating from the 9th to the 13th century. They are remarkable for their aesthetic quality, their rich diversity of subject matter, both secular and religious, and the light that they shed on everyday life in China during this period. They provide outstanding evidence of the harmonious synthesis of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism.” Enjoy your trip! #ThisIsChina #chongqing #history #china #dazu #unforgettableexperiences #scenicspotguide #summervacation

Dating back to the 9th century, the epic Buddhist rock carvings in Dazu will dazzle and astound. These towering historic carvings depict Taoism and Buddhist beliefs and doctrine. In China there are 4 main Buddhist grottoes: Mogao, Yungang, Longmen and Dazu. Located near Chongqing, the Dazu collection is the most preserved of the 4 as it escaped the destruction of the cultural revolution due to its isolated location. There are multiple sites in the Dazu area, but if you only have time for one (like we did) visit the main site of Baodingshan, which will take you almost 2 hours to walk around and see the epic carvings. Dazu is located approximately 1.5hours away from Chongqing (but will be longer if you visit on a public holiday and get stuck in traffic like we did). You can take a local bus, but we found it easier to hire a driver. #historicplaces

I’ve never seen anything like this before! Just a simple half day trip from Chongqing city, definitely recommend!

Pictures cannot do justice to the Dazu Rock Carvings in the Dazu District of China. They are religious and secular in nature and date back to the 7th century. My favorite carvings are the ones that show details of everyday life long ago. #merrychristmas #merrychristmas

Dazu Rock Carvings are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located near a beautiful and photo worthy village you get the opportunity to see carvings that date back as far as the 7th century. #merrychristmas #merrychristmas

🌟 The Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing, located in the southwest of China, 👑 are hailed as one of the world's eight great grottoes, on par with China's Dunhuang Mogao Caves. Each STONE statue here is a poem of the ages, 📜 telling the legendary stories of a thousand years. For art 🎨 enthusiasts, history 📚 researchers, and cultural tourists 🌍, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is an unmissable journey through time! 🚗 **Specific Travel Route Suggestions** - **Morning Itinerary**: - Set off early in the morning, head west 🏃‍♂️, drive yourself or take the tourist bus 🚌 directly to the Dazu Rock Carvings scenic area, and remember to purchase tickets online _tickets_ to save time. - First, visit the Baoding Mountain carvings 🏞️, admire the 'Pasturing Cattle' and 'Wheel of Reincarnation' carvings, as if stepping into a time tunnel 🕰️; don't forget to visit the Dazu Rock Carvings Museum 📖, to deeply understand the historical and artistic charm behind them. - **Afternoon Journey**: - Continue to explore the Beishan carvings, where the meticulous artistry is truly admirable 😍; after the tour, you can choose to return or leisurely stroll through the pastoral scenery 🏞️. 🍲 **Culinary Recommendations** While appreciating art, you must also taste the authentic Bayu cuisine 😋! Try the 'Posthouse Crucian Carp 🐟', a spicy and fresh catch; and don't miss the hot and spicy Chongqing hotpot 🍲 and classic noodles 🍜, adding a delicious memory to your journey. Shuttle Bus Transportation Hub 🚉 **Transportation Guide** - **Public Transport**: Depart from the major long-distance bus stations in the city to Dazu District, then transfer to a bus 🚍 or taxi 🚕 to the rock carvings scenic area. - **Self-Driving**: From the heart of Chongqing, it's only about a 1.5-hour drive _drive_, with beautiful scenery along the way, making for a better self-driving experience. - **Tourist Line**: You can opt for a one-day tour service, which includes a hassle-free shuttle bus service. 💡 **Travel Tips** 1. As most of the Dazu Rock Carvings are outdoor sculptures, please apply sunscreen _sunscreen_ and rain protection _raincoat_, and wear comfortable walking shoes 👟. 2. Relics should not be touched 🚫, please follow the regulations and visit civilly manners matter. 3. A guided tour or audio guide will help you understand the connotations of the carvings, consider renting a headset_with_speaker. 4. The carvings are widely distributed, please plan your itinerary reasonably, allowing ample time for photography 📷 and in-depth appreciation. Join us in Chongqing Dazu Rock Carvings, and let this wonderful journey of a thousand-year-old carvings intertwined with cuisine become a unique cultural exploration stamp in your heart ✨!

There are many places worth visiting around Chongqing, especially the Dazu Rock Carvings, known as 'Northern Dunhuang, Southern Dazu' and a 'World Cultural Heritage' site. Only by exploring it yourself can you truly appreciate the significance of these titles. Transportation: Self-driving: Convenient, time-saving, and free 100km, about 1 hour 40 minutes-2 hours High-speed train + taxi: About 40 minutes from Chongqing North to Dazu South Station, then a taxi to Baodingshan Scenic Area about 40km, 50 minutes, taxi fare 80-100 yuan (for those with multiple people or who don't want to wait for the bus) Bus: There are many departure points from Chongqing to Dazu Bus Station, 45 yuan about 2 and a half hours, after getting off, cross the road to take bus 205 to Dazu Rock Carvings or a taxi about 10km (for one person or not in a hurry) Tickets: You can book online or buy tickets on-site, enter with your ID card, which will recognize face scanning, and then you can use face scanning to enter and exit the attractions It's cost-effective to buy a package ticket in the off-season, which includes the digital cinema, museum, transportation ticket, and Beishan Rock Carvings all together for 170 yuan Are all package tickets worth it? 1 Digital Cinema: If you don't know much about the Dazu Rock Carvings before going, it's worth a visit. It restores the details of the entire carvings, allowing you to see the overall appearance from different angles and includes a simple introduction~ There's a documentary on Bilibili, if you've seen it before, then the cinema is optional 2 Museum: Supplements a lot of background knowledge related to the carvings and the story of archaeological excavations. I feel that you don't need to hire a guide for the museum, you can spend the money inside the scenic area~ 3 Transportation is necessary because it's really big inside, and it might take about 40 minutes to walk to the carvings area. Even taking the vehicle takes a long time, going round and round~ 4 Beishan Rock Carvings: If time permits, it's still worth a visit. It's much smaller compared to Baodingshan, but it's also different. Moreover, Beishan is almost empty during the off-season. When I went, there was only one family inside, I followed a guide and listened along the way~ If time is tight, it's also valuable to learn more about history and explanations at Baodingshan. Route: Cinema - Baodingshan - Museum - Beishan The route in the scenic area is actually very clear. You enter through the cinema, then take a vehicle to Baodingshan, passing a commercial street into the scenic area, and then there's a vehicle at the entrance that can take you to the bottom of the carvings. On the return trip, there's also a stop at the museum, and after visiting, you can walk back to the main gate or wait for the same vehicle to take you back to the entrance. You can first visit Baodingshan in the morning, then have lunch or dinner back in the city in the afternoon, and then go to Beishan or go straight to Beishan and have a meal after finishing. It's recommended to go when the sun is about to set, as you can see the light. Explanation: The Dazu Rock Carvings themselves have explanations, both Baodingshan and Beishan have them, and they are conveniently planned according to the tour route. If you have watched the documentary before and have a lot of understanding, the official explanations are sufficient. However, a human guide may share many other stories, and if you are very interested in this period of history, it's quite worth hiring a guide for a deeper understanding.

The Dazu Rock Carvings, acclaimed alongside the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang and the Yungang Grottoes, are the epitome of the southward shift of cave art from the north, with the creation of statues beginning in the Tang Dynasty. It is truly a place worth visiting around Chongqing, with a tranquil environment in the mountains. If you're not in a hurry, it's also perfect for a leisurely stroll and photography. It's best to do some preliminary research before going, such as the start time of the excavation here, and the integration of Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian cultures, etc. Before going up, it is recommended to visit the stone carving museum in the scenic area first. Inside, there is information about the restoration of the Dazu Rock Carvings, the state of various stages of restoration, the techniques used, etc., which is very helpful for understanding the stone carvings you will see after going up the mountain (after going up the mountain, you can also see the colorful experimental materials for cultural relic restoration work placed in the grottoes).