The Dazu Rock Carvings
- Chinese Name: 大足石刻
- Foreign name: Dazu Grottoes
- Tel: 023-43785774;023-43722163
- History: from 650 AD
- website: https://www.dzshike.com/
- Location: fulongxiang,baoding town,dazu county,chongqing重庆市大足区宝顶镇大足石刻旅游景区
- Area: 167 km²
- Opening hours: 09:00-18:00 all year round (last admission 16:30)
- Visiting Time: 2-5H
- Attraction level: world cultural heritage, national AAAAA-level tourist attraction
- Tickets: Baodingshan single ticket: 115 RMB; Baodingshan and Mount North Joint ticket: 140 RMB
- Virtual Tour 1: https://720yun.com/t/1evkOlimsq7?scene_id=51419542
- Virtual Tour 2: https://720yun.com/t/72628a8vqu6?scene_id=904810
The Dazu Rock Carvings
What is the Dazu Rock Carvings?
- The Dazu Rock Carvings were first established during the early Tang Dynasty, developed through the late Tang, Five Dynasties period, and flourished during the Song Dynasties.
- Represented by five major sites: Baoding Mountain, Beishan (North Mountain), Nanshan (South Mountain), Shimen Mountain, and Shizhuan Mountain, it is the only UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in Chongqing.
- The Baoding Mountain cliff carvings at Dafowan, created between the Southern Song Dynasty’s Chunxi and Chunyou periods (1174–1252), are considered the pinnacle of the Dazu Rock Carvings.
- Overseen by the Dazu monk Zhao Zhifeng, the Baoding Mountain carvings vividly depict scenes of everyday life and human warmth from the Southern Song era. These works, stacked upon mountain rocks, are regarded as the last monumental achievement in the history of world grotto art.
The Dazu Rock Carvings are the largest grotto complex in southern China and the only grotto in the region listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
Highlights of Dazu Rock Carving
- Baodingshan Rock Carving: It is the most representative site of Dazu Rock Carving, it’s the must visit site.
- Beishan Rock Carving:It is 20min driving distance from Baodingshan, it’s less crowded and has great artistic value.For travelers who have enough time and want to see more ,Beishan rock carving is highly recommended.
- 4K Theatre:(20mins) The 4K movie primarily explains the historical background of the construction of the Dazu Rock Carvings,primarily introduces the history and origins of the Dazu Rock Carvings and provides an in-depth explanation
- 8K Dome Theatre: (15mins) The dome-screen movie is highly recommended—it’s an incredible experience.The dome theater features reclining chairs, providing an excellent viewing experience and allowing you to fully appreciate the intricate beauty of the carvings from multiple visual perspectives,The 8K dome movie brings the Buddha statues vividly to life, allowing you to view intricate details from angles that are impossible to see while standing beneath the carvings. It’s truly breathtaking!
The Dazu Rock Carvings
The Dazu Rock Carvings Video
The Dazu Rock Carvings Photo
The Dazu Rock Carvings Tourist Map
ChongQing ⇄ Dazu Rock Carvings Transfer: Car Rental with Driver
- 5-seat car: 239USD
- 7-seat van: 289USD
- 9-seat van: 339USD
- 20-seat bus: 499USD
The Dazu Rock Carvings Travel Guide
How to Explore the Dazu Baoding Mountain Rock Carvings
If you’re unfamiliar with this site or visiting with parents or children, the digital movie experience is highly recommended.
The movie presents the story of the Baoding Mountain and Beishan (North Mountain) carvings in a simple yet immersive way.
- The 4K theater: provides an overview of the Dazu Rock Carvings as a whole, with a focus on Baoding Mountain, introducing Zhao Zhifeng (the chief designer) and several famous carvings. For Beishan, it highlights Wei Junjing (the chief designer). The animations are well-crafted, combining visuals and sound seamlessly while also serving an educational purpose.
- Dome Theater: After the 4K movie, follow staff instructions to visit the dome theater, which offers a panoramic overview of five key carvings, showcasing many famous statues. This experience is incredibly captivating and absolutely worth it.
Tour Route
宝鼎山游客中心→数字影院→巴士转运→瑞相广场→石柱左前方搭乘景区电瓶车→大佛湾景区入口→石刻群→圣寿寺→大足石刻博物馆→景区电瓶车到石柱广场→走路穿过北宋街 →巴士车转运→宝鼎山游客中心-北山石刻
Baodingshan Visitor Center →Digital Cinema →Shuttle Bus Transfer →Ruixiang Square →Take the scenic area electric car from the left front →Entrance to Dafowan Scenic Area →Dazu Rock Carvings Group →Shengshou Temple →Dazu Rock Carvings Museum →Scenic area electric car back to Shizhu Square →
Walk through Northern Song Street →Shuttle Bus Transfer →
Baodingshan Visitor Center.→Beishan Rock Carvings
Scenic Area Guided Tours
Scenic Area Guided Tours
The scenic area offers guided tours in English and other languages. If needed, we can arrange a guide for you.
Where To Eat
What to Eat for Lunch
Famous local specialties in Dazu include:
- Youting Crucian Carp （邮亭鲫鱼）good
- Dingjiapo Potatoes （丁家坡洋芋）tried,but not good
- Jiaotong Noodle House （交通面馆）good
How to get to Dazu Rock Carving
How to get to Dazu Rock Carving
•Public Transportation:
Take a long-distance bus from Chongqing Bus Station to Dazu Bus Station. Upon arrival, transfer to Bus 205.
For Beishan Rock Carving, need to take local bus or taxi.
- Advantages: Saves money.
- Disadvantages: Consumes time and energy.
•Rent a Car with Driver
To have a hustle free and time saving journey, rent a car with driver will be ideal option.
Our driver will meet you at hotel, drive you to Dazu ,help you to get ticket upon arrival and recommend tasty local restaurant
Your travel consultant will reserve the tickets in advance, suggest the sightseeing route and private guide can be arranged upon request.
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•High Speed Train
DO NOT TAKE HIGH SPEED TRAIN
Dazu railway station is about 1h drive from Dazu Rock Carving.
