The Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing integrate Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism, featuring the Thousand-Hand Guanyin, the Wheel of Reincarnation, and the Reclining Buddha
The Dazu Rock Carvings are not just a single set of stone carvings, but rather the collective name for all the stone carvings within the Dazu District of Chongqing. There are as many as 75 sites of Dazu Rock Carvings with more than 50,000 statues, especially those in Beishan, Baodingshan, Nanshan, Shimenshan, and Shizhuanshan Grottoes are the most distinctive.
The Dazu Rock Carvings were first created in the early Tang Dynasty, went through the late Tang, Five Dynasties, flourished in the Song Dynasty, and continued into the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Along with the Dunhuang, Yungang, and Longmen grottoes, they form a complete history of Chinese grotto art.
The Baodingshan Grotto carvings were excavated by the Dazu monk Zhao Zhifeng from 1174 to 1252, over a period of 78 years. The Baodingshan cliff carvings are the largest in scale at Dafowan and Xiaofowan, distributed on the east, south, and north sides. There are more than 360 giant carvings, with the Wheel of Reincarnation, the vast treasure towers, the Huayan Three Saints, and the Thousand-Hand Guanyin being the most famous.
The Thousand-Hand Guanyin of the Dazu Rock Carvings is the only true Thousand-Hand Guanyin in China, with approximately 1006 hands. The niches are densely packed like a honeycomb, and it is hailed as a 'gallery of grotto art' from the late 9th century to the mid-13th century.
The Wheel of Reincarnation depicts 90 human figures and 24 animals. In the relentless wheel, a large demon stretches out both arms to embrace the six realms of existence, within which the cycle of life for all beings is carved.
The Reclining Buddha of Sakyamuni entering nirvana is about eight meters high and 32 meters long, with a gentle smile and a compassionate demeanor. The Buddha said, 'In life, there is birth and there is death, but only through nirvana can one escape the cycle of life and death.' The disciples are neatly lined up in front of the Buddha, creating an atmosphere of solemnity and reverence, with a sense of reluctant parting.
The Dazu Rock Carvings are world-renowned for their grand scale, exquisite carvings, diverse themes, rich connotations, and complete preservation; they are rare in integrating the 'three teachings' of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism; and they stand out in Chinese grotto art with their distinctive national, secular, and lifelike characteristics.
📍Detailed address:
Dazu Rock Carvings: Baoding Town, Dazu District, Chongqing
Ticket price: From 110 yuan per person
The scenic spot is quite historical and cultural heritage, is the treasure in the stone carvings, autumn is very comfortable, after the osmanthus blooms, the aroma is sniffing, suitable for parents and children, couples to travel, the dining in the scenic spot is also very straightforward, but the taste needs to be improved, it is recommended to bring some food.
One of China's world cultural heritages is worth a visit. It promotes the Chinese Buddhist doctrine. At the same time, because it is not official, the grottoes here are slightly more local than other places.
There are not many tourists, the stone carvings of the scenic spots are very shocking and worth coming. Please explain, very vividly describe the stone carving technique, morals, works age and so on. After walking two mountains, I feel that there are different things, and it is worth walking.
Ctrip bought Baoding Mountain + Beishan Stone Carving Ticket, excluding Baoding Mountain transportation costs, to the scene to buy a sightseeing car + battery back and forth 22 yuan, if you can choose, the battery car distance is short and you don't need to buy. The scenic spot is not well equipped. It is said that there is a direct tourist line between Beishan Stone Carving and Baoding Mountain. It should normally be a regular train every hour, but the day I went, I waited for nearly an hour to get to the car and there was no shadow. The staff did not know whether the car came or not. It can only be called Didi.
Well worth a visit.
Fortunately, I found an explanation, many stories, it is worth a visit, that is, the corner is too remote and the traffic is not convenient.
The art of sculpture by the folk people worth seeing