Dazu Rock Carvings: Explore Baoding & Beishan

Immerse yourself in the ancient rock carvings of Baoding and Beishan on this private tour. Experience the peace and quietness of Beishan, while enjoying the stunning country views and local cuisine. With a knowledgeable guide and safe driver, this is the perfect choice for cultural and historical enthusiasts in Chongqing City.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Baoding Mountain Carved Stone - We pick up our travelers in their hotels then drive to Dazu County. Enjoy a roughly 2 hours ride through the country side of Chongqing then get to Baoding site, the major part of Dazu Carvings.
    Dazu rock carvings is a massive ancient Buddhsim stone carving was built in Song dynasty, 800 years old. Over 10’000…
What's Included
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Driver guide
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
What's Not Included
  • Admission fees
  • Interior shuttle ride in Baoding and should be paid on site.
Additional Information

This private group tour, priced at 280 USD per group, accommodates up to three people.
This is an extension tour of the Dazu Rock Carvings. While most tours only include the Baoding site, this extension tour covers both the Baoding and Beishan sites in Dazu. The Beishan site is less known due to its isolation, and many tour companies exclude it to offer…

Location
Baoding Mountain Carved Stone
16 km Northeast of Dazu County,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Di_m
Aug 14, 2026
Great day trip to explore the Dazu Ancient Rock Carvings - Legend was a great tour guide. My 13-year-old said Legend didn’t seem like a tour guide. It felt like we were touring with a friend. The ride was very safe and comfortable. We learned so much. Lunch was delightful. I especially liked the second part where the carvings were older. Thank you for a great experience! I highly recommend this tour if you are interested in the Dazu Ancient Rock Carvings.
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Monicacottone
Aug 14, 2026
Excellent experience with an excellent guide!! - ITA: My husband and I visited the Dazu and Baoding Mountain Carved Stone sites with our guide Legend (宫立劲). The guide picked us up from our hotel promptly at the time agreed upon the previous day. His car was new, very clean, and comfortable. Legend was always kind, helpful, and attentive to our needs. His English is much more than fluent and correct, which allowed us to communicate easily throughout the day. He accompanied us throughout the visit and provided us with detailed and interesting explanations about the two sites, allowing us to better understand their history and significance. For our lunch break, he took us to a local restaurant, where we tried a version of hot pot very different from the one we had seen up to that point, prepared with vegetables, tofu, and river fish. It was a very pleasant experience from a gastronomic point of view as well. At the end of the day, he took us back to the center of Chongqing and, as we requested, dropped us off at a different location than our hotel. It was a wonderful experience: we were able to visit these marvelous sculptures at our own pace, without rushing, accompanied by a patient, competent, and always available guide. We definitely recommend Legend to anyone who wants to visit Dazu and Baoding Mountain. ENG: My husband and I visited the Dazu and Baoding Mountain Carved Stone sites with our guide, Legend (宫立劲). Legend picked us up from our hotel promptly at the time we had agreed on the previous day. His car was new, very clean and comfortable. He was always kind, helpful and attentive to our needs. His English was more than fluent and accurate, which made communication very easy throughout the day. He accompanied us throughout the visits and provided detailed and interesting explanations about both sites, allowing us to better understand their history and significance. For lunch, he took us to a local restaurant where we tried a type of hot pot that was very different from the ones we had seen before, prepared with vegetables, tofu and river fish. It was a very pleasant experience, including from a culinary point of view. At the end of the day, he drove us back to central Chongqing and, as we had requested, dropped us off at a different location rather than at our hotel. It was a wonderful experience. We were able to enjoy these magnificent sculptures at our own pace, without feeling rushed, accompanied by a patient, knowledgeable and always helpful guide. We would definitely recommend Legend to anyone planning to visit Dazu and Baoding Mountain.
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Mariateresa_h
Jun 12, 2026
Best day trip from Chongqing! - Must do in Chongqing! Legend contacted me shortly after booking with contact info and pick up instructions. He was very puntual. Car was perfect and 2hr drive went by very fast. Legend shared A LOT of information not only about Dazu but also China, which was fascinating for us. We’re not English native speakers, so his perfect American accent made it so easy for us to understand. Lunch was AMAZING! Delicious hot pot. And both sites visited were truly wonderful. Would do it again and recommend it!
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406savam
Jan 19, 2026
Glad we picked Legend to guide us! - Enjoyed our tour very much! Legend is very knowledgeable and keen on sharing all about the history of the Dazu rock carvings. The lunch spot was great, with locally sourced ingredients, and since we weren't really into the hot pot meat, we had tofu instead - equally tasty! We plan on visiting China again and will definitely be booking a tour with Legends once more!
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Rubi_t
Jan 7, 2026
Unmissable excursion - Excellent excursion and guide. The explanation and details provided by the guide enriched the visit of cultural value. The sculptures carved in stones are very interesting and are preserved despite the time. The guide included a delicious and healthy traditional meal with a local family. I highly recommend the excursion.
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Guide40364028861
Oct 29, 2025
Best tour and lunch! - We went on an amazing Legend tour to the Dazu Rock Carvings today, and our guide, Legend, truly lived up to his name! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience engaging and fun. Lunch was one of the best we’ve had in China—fresh, delicious local food with no tourist traps or unnecessary sales. Everything felt authentic and well-organized. If you ever visit China, we highly recommend joining Legend’s tour. He’s professional, passionate, and ensures everyone has a great time exploring the beautiful carvings and learning their history. An unforgettable experience with an exceptional guide!
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Gail_h
Oct 22, 2025
Five star Dazu carving tour - Legend has a very deep knowledge and made our trip very enjoyable. He speaks English fluently. It was also very nice to try the local fresh cuisine for lunch. He also made us very comfortable throughout the trip. Highly recommended!
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Charle_p
Oct 16, 2025
We were lucky to have... - We were lucky to have Legend as our driver-guide again for this tour. Dazu has magnificent carvings, which we appreciated all the more because of Legend’s deep knowledge of Buddhism and local history. Lunch was again very tasty - this time it was a local fish hotpot. Definitely would recommend.
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406savam
Sep 6, 2025
Legend is great! - Legend was extremely knowledgeable and gave us a fantastic experience of the Dazu Rock Carvings. He took us through a secret path to avoid queues and tourist traps. The car we were driven in was quite comfortable. As for the lunch, we went to a small family owned place and tried hot pot for the first time.
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Alycia_p
Apr 8, 2025
Great experience seeing the Dazu Rock Carvings - Legend is a great tour guide who drove us safely to Dazu to see the rock carvings at Baoding and Beishan. He kindly explained to us the history and meaning for the shrines. For lunch, we ate suen cai yu (酸菜鱼) at a local restaurant. It was really filling and delicious 🤤 You can count on Legend for a great day! 👍
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From $260 (Per Group)
up to 3 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).