Dazu Rock Carvings
Dazu Rock Carvings — Tang and Song Dynasty Buddhist cliff sculptures near Chongqing
- Time needed
- 3-4 hours
- Rating
- AA · UNESCO World Heritage
Overview
The Dazu Rock Carvings are a UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising over 50,000 Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian cliff sculptures carved between the 7th and 13th centuries. The most impressive concentration is at Baodingshan, where a 31-metre reclining Buddha and thousands of smaller figures create a monumental outdoor gallery of medieval religious art. The carvings are among the finest examples of Chinese religious sculpture and remarkably well-preserved.
Plan your visit
Best time to visit
Year-round. Avoid rain which can make paths slippery.
Getting there
165 kilometres west of Chongqing. Bus from Chongqing North Bus Terminal (2-3 hours) or organised day tour.
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