Dazu Rock Carving Cultural Day Tour from Chongqing City

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6 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover the soul of Dazu Rock Carvings with a local English-speaking guide. The magnificent cliff-side carvings are more than art; they are a 1,000-year-old epic in stone. From the dramatic storytelling of Baodingshan to the refined elegance of Beishan, a guide transforms silent statues into a vivid historical narrative.

Your guide is the key to unlocking hidden secrets. They explain the profound Buddhist parables and point out incredible engineering, like the gravity-defying stone pagoda. They navigate you between sites and reveal the cultural nuances that bring the entire UNESCO heritage to life.

Don't just see the history—understand it. A knowledgeable local guide provides the essential context, ensuring your visit is a deep and meaningful connection to this masterpiece.

What's Included

door to door service with a car. the toll and all other costs on the way are included
Bottled water
some packed snacks or sandwich or fresh banana for keeping us energetic
Ticket policy: Purchase at site with passport. Total: 120-140 CNY. Age 60-64: half price. 65+: free. Please activate Alipay/WeChat or prepare cash.
If you need to go to restaurants for your lunch, plz ask your guide for recommendations but it is not included with our tour price

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

If you need to customize your pick-up location which is outside the city core zone, please contact us before booking. Thanks!

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Discover the stunning Dazu Rock Carvings, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in China. Marvel at thousand-year-old masterpieces where Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism harmoniously coexist in stone. A profound journey into art, faith, and history.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    The Dazu Rock Carvings

    Discover Baoding Mountain Rock Carvings, the crowning jewel of Dazu, where engineering marvel meets epic storytelling. Unlike individual statues, this 13th-century masterpiece is a unified, open-air “picture-book” carved into a horseshoe-shaped cliff. It was meticulously planned to use the mountain itself as a structural element. Witness the “Pagoda-Holding Manjushri,” where an 800kg stone pagoda is ingeniously supported by a seamlessly integrated robe transferring weight to the base. See the “Nine Dragons Bathing the Prince,” where natural spring water was channeled through the sculpture for both drainage and drama. Every panel connects, depicting vivid narratives from Buddhist sutras to tales of filial piety, designed to guide viewers on a moral journey. It’s a monumental feat of religious art, narrative genius, and stone-age structural engineering.

    3 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This classic route requires walking throughout, with some stair climbing. The walking distance may be about 2 kilometers, and there are approximately 1,000 upward stone steps.
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Day Trips
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Car Tours
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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