【Chongqing】Dazu Rock Carvings Day Tour (One of the world's eight major grottoes / The largest cave temple art from the late Tang Dynasty in China)
- Explore the charm of one of the world's eight major grottoes at the Dazu Rock Carvings
- 【Baodingshan Rock Carvings】 Admire the largest cave temple art from the late Tang Dynasty in China, including 13 groups of statues such as Dafowan and Xiaofowan, totaling nearly 10,000 cliffside carvings
- 【Beishan Rock Carvings】 Shaped like a crescent moon from south to north, with niches resembling a beehive; the statues are delicate, exquisite, and crafted with skillful techniques
Package Options
Sightseeing Tours
| Tour Type | Shared tour, Small Group |
| Transportation method | Transfer from meeting point |
| Tour types | Guided tour |
| Meal arrangement | Arrange yourself |
| Sightseeing type | Historic site tour, Hiking |
| Transport | Walking |
Product Info
Step into the secret realm of the Dazu Rock Carvings—a hall of World Cultural Heritage and the pinnacle of Chinese grotto art. This is not just a museum of stone carvings, but a thousand-year-old epic carved in stone, with every statue whispering the faith and wisdom of artisans from the Tang and Song dynasties.
Stepping into Baoding Mountain feels like traveling through a time tunnel. On an 88-square-meter cliff face, the Thousand-Hand Guanyin waits in a magnificent pose with a thousand eyes and arms, shining brightly even after eight hundred years of wind and rain, showcasing the delicacy and grandeur of Song Dynasty art. Strolling before the 'Six Realms of Reincarnation', the Buddhist philosophy of cause and effect flows through the relief; while the 31-meter-long Nirvana statue of the Reclining Buddha inspires awe with its ingenious composition—disciples kneeling in devotion, and the tiny figures of the mother and aunt suspended in the clouds, telling the eternal theme of the cycle of life and death. These carvings are not just religious symbols, but narratives of daily life: the leisure of a shepherd boy playing the flute, the gentle smile of a chicken-raising woman, all blending the warmth of human life into the sacred rock face, making faith tangible.
This is more than just the art of stone; it is the eternal whisper of civilization amidst the mountains and rivers—a spiritual baptism spanning a thousand years, waiting for you to experience it yourself.
【Itinerary Overview】
Option: Bus Tour (Chinese-speaking Guide)
Morning pickup at designated points in Chongqing city (Yuzhong District, Nanping District, Guanyinqiao District, Yangjiaping District, Shapingba District). We will confirm the pickup time and location with you between 18:00-21:00 the day before departure (pickup time may be earlier during peak seasons or holidays). You can also choose to gather at the Hyatt Regency Chongqing Hotel before 07:20.
Start Time: 06:30
Itinerary Overview: Depart for the Beishan Rock Carvings Scenic Area in Dazu.
Start Time: 08:00
Itinerary Overview: Visit the Beishan Rock Carvings Scenic Area.
Start Time: 10:00
Itinerary Overview: Visit the Baodingshan Rock Carvings Scenic Area.
Start Time: 11:30
Itinerary Overview: Lunch (not included, at your own expense).
Start Time: 13:00
Itinerary Overview: Head to the Dazu Rock Carvings Museum, which houses a large collection of stone carving art. (If closed on Monday, the museum visit will be cancelled).
Start Time: 13:00
Itinerary Overview: Return to Chongqing by bus and drop off near Jiefangbei/Hongya Cave to end the pleasant day. Due to the long distance, it is not recommended to book flights/trains on the same day.
Start Time: 18:00
Meeting Point: 07:20 Hyatt Regency Chongqing Hotel
【Inclusions】
1. Chinese-speaking guide service
2. Attraction tickets: Dazu Baodingshan Rock Carvings ticket, Beishan Rock Carvings ticket
3. Transportation: Qualified tourist vehicle throughout the trip (vehicle type based on the number of passengers)
【Exclusions】: Other expenses not mentioned, Dazu Baodingshan Rock Carvings scenic area transport 22 RMB/person, Meals, General insurance
Option: 2-8 Person Small Group (Chinese-speaking Driver)
Itinerary Overview: 07:00-08:00, we will pick you up one by one from your hotel or homestay within the main urban area of Chongqing. If you are unsure whether your hotel is within the pickup range, please consult our customer service.
Start Time: 07:00
Itinerary Overview: Depart for the Beishan Rock Carvings Scenic Area in Dazu.
Start Time: 08:00
Itinerary Overview: Visit the Beishan Rock Carvings Scenic Area.
Start Time: 10:00
Itinerary Overview: Lunch (not included, at your own expense).
Start Time: 13:00
Itinerary Overview: Visit the Baodingshan Rock Carvings Scenic Area.
Start Time: 14:00
Itinerary Overview: Return to Chongqing around 17:00 - 18:00 and drop off near Jiefangbei/Hongya Cave to end the pleasant day. Due to the long distance, it is not recommended to book flights/trains on the same day.
Start Time: 17:00
【Inclusions】
1. Chinese-speaking driver-guide service (self-guided tour, driver will not accompany you into the scenic area)
2. Attraction tickets: Dazu Baodingshan Rock Carvings ticket, Beishan Rock Carvings ticket
3. Transportation: Qualified tourist vehicle throughout the trip (vehicle type based on the number of passengers)
【Exclusions】
Other expenses not mentioned
Dazu Baodingshan Rock Carvings scenic area transport 22 RMB/person
Meals
General insurance
Purchase Notice
- Due to varying standards at different scenic spots/venues, the children's price only includes a seat on the vehicle, insurance, and tour guide services, but does not include entrance tickets to attractions.
- For safety reasons, minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult to participate in the tour, and the accompanying adult shall be their guardian during the activity.
- This tour is quite strenuous. Please ensure you are in good health and fit for travel. If any member of the group is 70 years of age or older, they must be accompanied by at least one relative or friend aged 18-69 to join the tour. Thank you for your understanding.
- Our staff will confirm the departure time with you between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM the day before your trip. Please assemble at the designated location and time. As this is a group tour, there may be some waiting time; we appreciate your understanding.
- All attractions require the original ID card or passport/Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan travel permit for entry. Please be sure to bring the document you filled in when placing your order. Any additional costs incurred due to forgetting or using the wrong document and being unable to enter the attraction will be borne by you.
- The Dazu Rock Carvings scenic area involves a lot of walking, so it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and bring water and snacks.
- The steps in some areas of the Beishan Stone Carvings are quite steep, so people with mobility issues should be careful.
- The order of visits may be adjusted depending on the day's itinerary, but the content of the visit will not be reduced. If the itinerary is affected by force majeure, the travel agency will assist tourists in resolving the issue, but will not be liable for any losses incurred. Any additional costs incurred as a result will be borne by the tourists themselves.
Reminders
A minimum of 2 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 2 day(s) before the departure date
