• The Dazu Rock Carvings - Begin your day by meeting in the lobby of your Chongqing Downtown hotel in the morning, where you will be warmly welcomed by your knowledgeable and friendly personal guide. You will then be transported in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to the Dazu Rock Carvings (approximately a 2-hour journey). Relax during the drive and enjoy the picturesque countryside views.

Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the construction of the Dazu Rock Carvings commenced in 650 and continued into the 17th century. These carvings are a remarkable example of China’s grotto art from the middle to late periods of ancient China.

To date, 50,000 statues and 100,000 inscriptions in Chinese characters have been identified. The cliff statues are large, intricately carved, and among the best-preserved examples of this form of Chinese cave temple art.

• Baoding Mountain Carved Stone - Begin your exploration at the Baodingshan Rock Carving, where you will discover 13 groups of stone carving figures, totaling nearly 10,000 cliffside figures.

Marvel at the Song dynasty sculptural art, and let your tour guide share various stories with you: the birth of Buddha, the nature of change, heaven, hell, cause and effect, and especially stories about people. You will see depictions of ordinary people, including farmers, engaged in activities such as working, singing, dancing, drinking wine, and performing various daily tasks.

You will also encounter the “Thousand-Arm Goddess of Mercy,” the Sleeping Buddha, and other carvings.

• Art Museum of Cliffside Images in Dazu, Chongqing - Next, proceed to the Art Museum of Cliffside Images in Dazu. Gain deeper insights into the Dazu Rock Carvings with your tour guide.

• Dazu Rock Carvings Beishan Site - The Baodingshan and Beishan carvings are the most renowned and popular sites, showcasing extraordinary carving skills, magnificent scales, diverse religious themes, and lifelike statues.

If you opt to visit both sites, follow your tour guide to continue your exploration at the Beishan Site, which features the ‘Assembly of Oriental Beauties.’ You will see the elegant statue of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva. Learn about the carvings in this area, which reflect the common Buddhist faith.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Travel by Private Vehicle
• Bottled water
• English speaking tour guide
• Entrance fee to Baodingshan

• Gratuites
• Lunch

Discover the breathtaking Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing on an exclusive full-day tour. With convenient hotel pickup, delve into the remarkable carvings at Beishan and Baodingshan, crafted centuries ago. Admire the thousands of stunning statues illustrating the everyday lives of ancient civilizations. Enjoy the warm hospitality of a local tour guide who will accompany you and share the captivating history of this UNESCO World Heritage site. This private tour includes the entrance fee, an English-speaking tour guide, and a private air-conditioned vehicle with door-to-door service.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.